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Behind the mic and a mask: KUCB goes virtual as COVID-19 pandemic distances community

Carlos Tayag at the console for the 2020 Candidates Forum
Carlos Tayag at the console for the 2020 Candidates Forum

In this episode of “Amplifying the Aleutians,” former KUCB radio producer and DJ Carlos Tayag discusses his role in maintaining community connections during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Unalaska. He highlights the unique challenges faced by the island, including limited internet access and the need for social distancing. KUCB and Channel 8 adapted to address these challenges during the pandemic by increasing radio and TV programming. We incorporated virtual events like remote dance parties and radio plays. These efforts aimed to keep the community connected despite uniquely isolating times. Tayag emphasizes the importance of community engagement, which he believes has had a lasting impact on public media in Unalaska.