Today we cover all of the stuff from around the country. We'll start off in hour one with Rob Pincus who gives us and update from this years Shot Show in Vegas. We'll talk about everything he saw Then in hour two we'll cover some headlines and stories and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our weekend entertainment/movie/streaming reviews.
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll do a bit of good news interviews in hour one as we talk to Todd Brigham, the executive director of Compass AK, which is like a local Boys & Girls club, but funded entirely on private donations. We'll talk about the genesis of it and how it works. Then in hour two we'll visit with local agricultural expert Al Pointdexter about the future of food sustainability in Alaska, and listen to his plan to bring us back on track.
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start off with some more headlines from around the state. Including the latest panic n the KPB about school closures and the lack of awareness on 'who pays'. Then in hour two we'll talk with freshman Senator Rob Yundt about the state of the session and what he's seeing in Juneau.
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll kick off with our weekly session with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: The literal $1B appropriations bill; it's up to the RCA to protect Alaskans; How's that "Bold" leadership working for us so far? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts on the Top 3 and then as usual we'll finish up with a dose of positive mental attitude adjustment from our Sage of Sanity, Chris Story.
Feb 04, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we visit with Sarah Montalbano for Montalbano Monday. We'll discuss the effects of the Presidents executive orders on the Alaska energy sector. Then in hour two we'll look at the Governor's new education proposal plus the political theater that we're seeing from the various school districts out there.
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we discuss our favorite topic with headlines from around the country. Are we winning? That's today's question for you the listeners. We'll discuss and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me talking about the various headlines from around the state and nation. We'll cover the state of the State and maybe we'll even dive into some of the National stuff as well. We'll even have some of the good news that some of you love so much.
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we are deep in the chat with two of the most conservative legislators (and former) that we have in Alaska. Discussions on Education, Benefits and AKLNG. Tune in!
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's it starts with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The right question for Chugach and MEA; the AKLEG should stop digging; the real Permanent Fund 'crisis'. Then in hour two we'll visit with Duane Edleman from Liberty Action-Alaska about the citizens initiative that would return the KPB to hand counting of ballots. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA and lifecoaching.
Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me making our way through this crazy Monday. The wild weather continues, along with fallout from Trumps orders for Alaska, the spending spree beings in the AKLEG, Enstar sues Hillcorp and more. We'll take some calls, talk about it and make it through together.
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off with a bang, being joined by my old friend David Codrea, who writes for the Firearmsnews.com, Ammoland and at WarOnGuns.com. We'll discuss his latest thought on the 2A movement and where we go with the new administration. Then in hour two, we'll hit a few headlines from around the country before we finish up on the lighter side with Willie Waffle who brings us our entertainment and weekend movie review.
Jan 24, 2025•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll continue discussions on the legislative priorities as well as a deeper dive into the education rhetoric which will lead us into hour two with David Boyle who will dissect some of the info being throw around about student teacher ratios and more.
Jan 23, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me as we discuss the headlines from around the state as well as the opening day of the legislative session. The priorities are becoming clear and it mans your PFD is gonna be smaller. We'll also talk about some of the Executive Orders and what they man for Alaska. Phone calls will also be up.
Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got a full boat. Starting out with the the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks Topics include: What LEGFIN new review tells us; What the heck is ENSTAR doing now?; Political mutism. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with new Congressman Nick Begich about the new administration and the executive orders for Alaska. We'll finish up with Chris Story who brings us our weekly lifecoaching and PMA.
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll spend hour one going over the headlines from the weekend as well as looking at the latest batch of prefilled bills for the AKLEG session start tomorrow. Then in hour two we'll talk to 3 of the ladies who are coordinating the Community Connect Event that's happening statewide on the 28th of this month.
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country to cover our favorite topics. Then in hour two we'll be visiting with Rob Pincus of Avidity Arms and ICE/PDN Training. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment and movie/stream reviews.
Jan 17, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll we'll dive into some headlines and take some calls from you as well.
Jan 16, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headlines in the first hour as well as have a discussion on whether the AKLEG will actually fund the various special interests they've been pitching since the election. Then in hour two we'll talk about some of the subjects that the AKLEG wants our kids to learn.
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off in hour one with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Should the #akleg fund #AKLNG's "Hail Mary"; Who's leaving/not moving to Alaska; Energy royalty "relief" is coming at the expense of other. In hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and maybe hit a headline or two. Then we'll finish up with our weekly PMA segment with our friend Chris Story.
Jan 14, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll dive into headlines from around the state before going into all the prefilled bills that we're seeing ahead of the Legislative start next week. We'll cover their wish list and spending priorities. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Kevin McCabe from Big Lake about his bill and what he sees coming for the upcoming session.
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got a lot of ground to cover with headlines from around the country. Including the latest from SCOTUS and what the new administration may bring. Then in hour two we will be joined by Top Shot Chris Cheng to talk California stuff and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.
Jan 10, 2025•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we dive into the issues of schools, funding, BSA increases, enrollment and more. We start off in hour one with Melissa Burnett, President of the Fairbanks School Board. Then in hour two we'll talk with David Boyle who's been watching Sen Tobin's push for a $2k BSA increase.
Jan 09, 2025•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we dive into the headlines and discuss the leadership that the state needs to face the future fiscal crisis in hour one. Then in hour two we'll discuss the same with Sate Senator Mike Shower for the full hour.
Jan 08, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the first Weekly Top 3 of the year from Brad Keithley at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Dunleavy's "legacy"; talking southcentral gas to death; the AKLEG spending list is growing. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up the hour with our first lifecoaching lesson of the year from the Guru of positivity, Chris Story.
Jan 07, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's the first broadcast day of 2025! We get a chance to catch up and see what happened over the Holidays and talk about all the statewide news that's going on. We'll also discuss the pre-session issues and go over some of the hot stuff that we missed while I was away.
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me for the final broadcast day of the year. We'll cover the headlines and chat about whatever we want.. I've also opened up the phone lines so you can call in with your Q&A as well. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our big entertainment finale.
Dec 20, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a full show today, starting off in hour one with US Senator Dan Sullivan, we'll chat about the upcoming administration and potential shutdown. Then I'll give some of my thoughts, followed by a conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner who's going to be speaking here in Homer on the 27th. Finally in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story about his proposed "Fair Tax" for property tax payers.
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with Rep Sarah Vance in hour one who's going to be dealing with a hearing this week on Elections and reform in the state of Alaska. We'll talk with her about the issues and what we can do to help with any changes. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly visit with Senator Mike Shower for the full second hour.
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we get a peek at the upcoming fiscal year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the problem with Dunleavy's budget; the BIG takeaway from the Fall Revenue book; Chugach steps up while ENSTAR dithers. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and talk about a new RCV problem and solution. Then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll talk with 2 legislators about the upcoming session and the creation of the minority caucus. We'll start in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe from the MatSu about his priorities and what he sees coming up in this years session as the big issues. Then in hour two we'll have the full hour to talk to Rep Justin Ruffridge from the Peninsula about the upcoming session and especially gas and other issues.
Dec 16, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast