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This episode explores a range of pressing Alaskan issues, from surprisingly warm spring weather and public meeting updates to the distressing Willow sled dog cruelty case, which sparked calls for accountability within the Matsu Borough. Discussions also include Governor Dunleavy's controversial appointment to the US Arctic Research Commission and a serious accident at a wastewater treatment plant. A significant portion focuses on the Alaska LNG pipeline project, with Senators Rousher and Kaufman debating crucial taxation models and the project's economic and geopolitical future, alongside legislative efforts to streamline state finances by eliminating inactive "zombie accounts."
The show covers various local issues in Alaska, from impending elections and voter information to the contentious topics of Pebble Mine and resource development, with guests criticizing legislative approaches. A significant portion focuses on education, including discussions on school district budgets, the value of parental choice, and a controversial Senate Bill 277 impacting charter and correspondence schools. Interviews with Matsu School Board President Kathy McCollum and Anchorage School Board candidate Sharon Gibbons highlight successful educational models and the need for accountability.
The Amy Demboski Show 3-25-2026 With Guest Host Rick Whitbeck Guest- Dave Donley (Candidate for Anchorage Assembly Guest- Sen. Dan Sullivan Guest- Todd Smolden
The Amy Demboski Show 3-24-26 Guest Host- Rick Whitbeck Guest- Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Heilala Guest-Trent Hartill VP of fisheries & Sustainability At American Seafoods
This episode delves into Alaska's political landscape, covering the Anchorage municipal elections with detailed breakdowns of Assembly and School Board candidates, including interviews with Dave Donnelly and Brian Flynn. The hosts also discuss the contentious renaming of Fairbanks' Pioneer Park, critique local government decisions, and feature an interview with Zach Gottshall, a candidate for Alaska Republican Party Chair, addressing party accountability and values. The show wraps up with updates on Alaska's energy sector and state news.
The show discusses upcoming Alaska elections, from municipal to federal, and addresses the critical issue of EPA's cold weather diesel regulations with Senator Dan Sullivan. It highlights Alaska's role in global energy security with insights from Secretary Bergum. Additionally, it features Anchorage Assembly candidates Bruce Ferguson and Donald Handelin, who share their platforms on property taxes, public safety, homelessness, and local control, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community trust.
Host Amy Demboski discusses Anchorage's property tax appeal crisis, criticizing the assembly's flawed methodology and urging citizen involvement. She interviews Representative Steve St. Clair about the state's supplemental budget, controversial bills like the anti-masking police bill, and the proposed "education tax." Congressman Nick Begich shares an optimistic vision for Alaska's economic potential, his bill to make PFDs federal tax-free, and federal issues including Iran and DHS funding. Senator James Kaufman provides insights into legislative challenges, budget reliability, and the critical Alaska LNG pipeline project.
