Today we continue our talk about the state legislature and the direction it is (or should be) going. In hour one we'll talk with Rep Justin Ruffridge from the Kenai about his term and his run for reelection in House District 7. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to sit down with Senator Robb Myers (who's not up for reelection this year) about the State of the State. Our topics include budget realism, the attempt to end oil production and LNG under Jones Act.
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Today we continue interviewing candidates for statewide office. Starting in hour one with Russel Wyatt, running for House in District 19 in Anchorage. Then in hour two we'll talk to Rep Julie Coulombe who's running for re-election in District 11.
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Today we over the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the opportunity costs of the PFD; what some people don't understand oil revenues; and the 'man on the street' view of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll recap and hit a headline or two before we get our weekly lifecoaching lesson from Chris Story.
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr
Today we get a chance to chat some more with potential elected officials running for the US House. In hour one will talk with Alaska Independence Party candidate John Wayne Howe. Then in hour two we'll get another visit with Republican Candidate Nick Begich.
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Today we'll talk some headlines and even some stuff we'd normally do on Fridays (because we're off for the Holiday) in hour one. Then in hour two we'll be talking to Rebecca Schwanke candidate for House District 36 about her run for office and how she plans to tackle the tough issues facing the state.
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 (or Truth Tuesday as Brad likes to call it). This weeks topics: Dunleavy's budgets; the trustworthiness of the PFD Corp; Hillcorps advantages grow, while the States shrink. In hour two we'll recap, talk more about the veto's and the SCOAK decision on schooling and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA boost.
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Today we'll kick off the short week with a couple of candidates for state office. We'll start in hour one with Libertarian candidate Scott Kohlhaas for Dist 20 to get his take on where the state should go. Then in hour two we'll welcome back Sharon Jackson who's running for Senate in Eagle River.
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today we'll chat with Meredith and James Lewis who's new venture in Alaska seems to be the ticket for those who want the convenience of home delivery. We'll chat with them in hour one. Then in hour two we'll hit a some of the biggest stories from around the country before we finish up with our entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 58 min
Today we'll hit a couple of headlines and then jump into the state of education with Corey DeAngelis, author of the book "The Parent Revolution". We'll preview his visit to Anchorage on July 8th and talk about his book. Then in hour two we'll visit with candidate for reelection Frank Thomszewski from Fairbanks about the upcoming fiscal battles in the state.
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Today we'll start in hour one with a discussion with Republican Candidate for District 36 in the Interior Cole Snodgress. We'll talk about his issues and how he's planning on implementing them. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly Hour of Power with Mike (Dozer) Shower.
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr
Today it's time for the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The Newsminer's hallucinations; the things he wants to hear from Congressional candidates; another nail in the Cook Inlet coffin (where's the RCA?). Then in hour two we'll recap with my deeper thoughts on the Top 3 and then finish up with Chris Story from Homer for our weekly uplifting PMA boosting segment.
Jun 25, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Today we start off our Monday with Sarah Montalbano, who's got a new SubStack and got some major published cred. We'll chat with her about education matters. Then i hour two we'll talk with Candidate for US House Nick Begich III.
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Today it's a couple headlines and commentary and then we jump early into it with TopShot Chris Cheng. We'll also talk about the ATF and the Malinowski raid and Alec Baldwins troubles. Then in hour two we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr 58 min
Today we'll talk about a headline or two before we get into my thoughts on the danger's of Federal money and what it's done with the State in regards to education. In hour two we'll continue that conversation with Aaron Smith from Reason and talk about how other schools around the country were crippled by COVID funding.
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Today it's headlines, including discussion on Federal overreach and the danger of taking Uncle Sam's money. We'll also talk about the new DOJ report on Alaska's disabled voters along with your phone calls in hour one. Then in hour two we should be talking with State Senator Mike Shower about the state of the State and the country from his perspective.
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Today we wake up with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and his Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: "Bipartisanship" VS Fiscal Coalition; how revenue design works; Cook Inlet's "Someone should probably do something". Then in hour two, we'll recap on some of Brads points and hit a few headlines before we finish up with Chris Story from Homer, who's going to give us a positivity boost with his weekly lifecoaching lesson.
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 56 min
Today we'll ump into the weekend headlines, including the new about the bump stock ban as well as the newest platform changes for the AKDEM party. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Rep Sarah Vance from Homer on the upcoming election, how the session went and where we go from here.
Jun 17, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today it's just me and you and all the headlines that I feel like talking about. We'll discuss the sales tax proposal in Anchorage, a new street name and then cover stuff we'd normally cover on a Friday (because I'm off tomorrow). Tune in and listen!
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today I get to visit with my own legislators, Representative Kevin McCabe from Big Lake and Senator Mike Shower from Wasilla. We'll talk about the Long Trail, the size and scope of the budget and government and whatever else comes to mind.
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Today we're diving right in with our Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the scrutiny of the PF Board increases; ADN starts hyperventilating; seriously...where is the phase 2 report? Then in hour two we'll have a quick chat with Indu Navar, founder of EverythingALS to talk about The Walk to Defeat ALS Alaska. Finally at the end of hour two we'll catch up with Chris Story and get our weekly PMA boost and life coaching lesson.
Jun 11, 2024•2 hr 58 min
Today we'll cover the weekends headlines, and then chat with Leighton Radner, Candidate for Dist 5. Then in hour two we'll talk to Nick about the campaign and the current events and get his take on it.
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Today it's me and you....and the phones....and the headlines. Let's chat about our favorite topic and then finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
Jun 07, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Today we'll jump right into the mix with Former Rep Ron Gilham about his next run at the Peninsula seat he previously held. (in hour one) Mike Shower is out sick today so we'll ump on the headlines and discuss this summer's election season and what you'd like to see each candidate asked. As well as discuss the importance of D-Day.
Jun 06, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today we'll start in hour one with more info on some of the potential candidates for the AKLEG, the rise of shootouts in Anchorage and the latest on the Flag debacle in Denali. Then in hour two we'll be joined by candidate for State House John Hillyer, who's running for Carpenter's seat.
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 58 min
Today is our day to go over the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The future isn't what you think it is; his take on the candidate board and the PF Board restructure. Then in hour two we'll get to chat early with our friend Chris Story as he brings us his newest book. We'll talk about that for a segment or so before we do our normal PMA/lifecoaching segment.
Jun 04, 2024•2 hr 54 min
Today we dive down into the headlines, including a full rundown of who you'll have on the ballots for this years legislative races. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your thoughts on what you think the direction of the legislature and the state are going.
Jun 03, 2024•2 hr 58 min
Today we'll hit on some headlines and discuss the latest of his works with Dr John Lott President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. Including discussion on the problems with the FBI Crime data and more. Then in hour two we'll chat some more and finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
May 31, 2024•2 hr 58 min
We start off the show this morning with Representative Will Stapp. We'll discuss the session highs and lows and where he sees the state's fiscal future going as well as the fate of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll go over all of the headlines for Saturday's filing deadline. (a LOT happened yesterday)
May 30, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today we hit a slew of headlines, including a new nugget on the Denali Flag debacle, the court case against rank choice repeal and the argument for retention of Adolph Zeman. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower for the hour.
May 29, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Today we'll dive into the Top 3 items that are important to Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics: more subsidies in a special session; Shell's West Harrison Bay decision; where's the rest of the report on Southcentral Gas? Then in hour two we'll react to some of the stories and discuss with you via phone calls.
May 28, 2024•2 hr 55 min
