Headline to start and then it's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks three: the depth of the "Alaska Disconnect", more confusion with K-12 funding and more sources of strain for the AK budget. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with our resident guru of positivity Chris Story for a life coaching lesson.
Aug 01, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit all the headlines from the weekend and then dive into a couple of things, including a review of the Charter of Changes. I'll also talk a bit about one of the real truths that that I've been kind of being quiet about. We'll also take some calls with your thoughts.
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast A bunch of headlines today, and hopefully the phones cooperate so that we can have some calls and discussions with you folks. We'll finish up with Willie Waffle for weekend entertainment/streaming/movies.
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit headlines and chat about whatever we want to. Including the UFO hearings in Congress yesterday. It's a crazy time to be alive.
Jul 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with headlines before diving into an interesting topic on gambling. Not online or in casinos, but in video games. Reasons' Adrian Moore gives us the insight on this topic and the 'moral panic' that surrounds it. Then in hour two we'll chat with for the hour with Mike Shower.
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's a couple headlines, then a jump right into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics: a look at how the fiscal year is starting out from an oil price/production perspective; the chant of change the PFD continues and a lesson from capital projects past. Then in hour two we'll recap and give my thoughts, followed by our betterment/uplift/pma moment with our friend Chris Story.
Jul 25, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we chat with our favorite Education wonk, Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum. Today we'll discuss the learning loss across the country from the pandemic and the funds that remain. then we hit some headlines from the weekend. I get my rant on a bit and take some phone calls.
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's finally Friday and we can let our hair down and chat about firearms news from around the country. Today we dive into the veracity of polls we keep hearing about in the news, the latest moves from the ATF and an paper from professors who are encouraging Law Enforcement to violate our constitutional rights because they can get away with it. We'll also take some phone calls and discuss. Finally we'll finish with Willie Waffle.
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got headlines and comentary in hour one, where I share my thoughts on what's happening around the state. Then in hour two we'll chat with brand new candidate for the US House of Representatives, Nick Begich. Come in and join the discussions.
Jul 20, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today its a smorgasbord of headlines and discussions. We'll be all over the map with some what if questions, a discussion on our inability to admit there are problems in the US and even a bit of AMA. Plus phone calls.
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple of headlines before jumping right into it with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets for the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: The PF Corps warnings about the ERA, Who Really Pays for K-12 and more questions about the DOR politics. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story and get a positivity boost and a life coaching lesson.
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's just you and me today. Let's hang out.
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're gonna hit on the headlines, including outrage at the 80% companies and the Ghost industry. We'll also take up with some phone calls and discussions with you. Then in hour two we'll chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng and finish up, as always, with Willie Waffle for the Weekend movies, including The Sounds of Freedom.
Jul 14, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Headlines today with a focus on what's going on with the PFD. Plus the latest on school bank account amounts and more. Plus a bit of AMA with open line/forum later on.
Jul 13, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we open up the phone lines early and take your calls, plus I'll touch on a topic that I've been following for a bit on the rising interest in Technical schools versus the standard colleges over the last 2 years. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sen Mike Shower for the Hour of Power.
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well Tuesday means it's time for some headlines, followed by our weekly discussion with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This Week's Top 3 issues include: the politization of the DOR, the two tests to 'responsible' budgeting, and the problem with subsidizing the Cook Inlet problem. Then in hour two we'll chat with our friend Chris Story and get a bit of a positivity boost.
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll catch up on weekend headlines and discuss amongst ourselves. We may also have a chance to talk with Rep Julie Coulombe to talk about child care. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Montalbano from Alaska Policy Forum about the Governor's BSA veto and other education policies.
Jul 10, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit the headlines from around the country. We'll discuss some of the madness that happened in Philly on Monday and then dive into a discussion with J.D. Tuccille from Reason magazine whose latest article talks about new gun owners reticence to disclose to surveys and strangers. Then in hour two we'll open up the phone lines and talk with you before jumping into our weekend entertainment section with our friend Willie Waffle.
Jul 07, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headlines and offer some recap on our discussion yesterday with economist Ed King. We'll also have the phone lines open for hour one. Then in hour two we're gonna take a different approach with our life coach Chris Story and do and interview about his work as an author and mine as a voice actor in our collaborations on his books. Then we'll finish up with a short life coaching lesson.
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back from your 4th, holiday. Today we'll go over all the headlines from the looongg weekend. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with discussions from economist Ed King on his latest article where he tells us why he thinks Alaska STILL doesn't have a fiscal plan.
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Since we won't be here tomorrow we'll discuss our favorite Friday topic, plus take calls on any subject you desire. It's kinda like a water cooler discussion at work....Only more beard.
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headlines and take calls on state topics in hour one. Then in hour two we'll continue our segment on 'What If?'. We'll try to bring it back to basics on what you should have as a family plan in the event of an emergency, natural or manmade. Included in the discussion is a more in depth look at cascade failure.
Jun 28, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple of headlines and I'll share my thoughts, then we'll jump right into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and do the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: what's missing in the PFD talks, even from the defenders. What's coming in the next session and something that could be big. Then we'll jump into our Life Coaching lesson from Chris Story in hour two and maybe take a few calls etc.
Jun 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'll try to stumble through the headlines (I'm massively sick). Then in hour two we'll be saved by Rep Ben Carpenter who will come in and discuss the budget, vetoes and the full fiscal plan he has envisioned.
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit headlines from around the country and take on some the STUPIDEST remarks from Biden and his pals in the Senate. We'll also open up the phones for Q&A and then in hour two we'll chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng and finish up with Willie Waffle.
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we are gonna be running hard straight out of the gate. we'll start with a discussion on the true cost of healthcare and why governments intervening in the market is actually making it worse. Our guest will be JD Tuccille, Editor from Reason Magazine. Then in hour two it's a double whammy with both Rep Justin Ruffridge and Rep Julie Coloumbe coming in to talk about the budget and vetoes and next session.
Jun 22, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headline and maybe open up the phones in hour one to discuss what's going on with the vetoes and the budget. Then in hour two we'll get into our "What If?" Wednesday segment on preparedness and common sense. Today we'll discuss medical preparations and what kinds of meds etc we should always have on hand, with emergency medical specialist Dr Shawn Rowland from Jase Medical.
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got headlines, including a peek at the Governor's vetos. Then we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskan's for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics include: the real 'mega-dividend', Brad's take on the vetos and the hypocrisy in DC and in Juneau. Then in hour two we'll recap a bit with my thoughts and then jump into our weekly betterment segment with our guru of positivity; Chris Story.
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headlines and discuss amongst ourselves the impact of things like invasive species, big dollar awards for internet and a port expansion in the arctic. Phone lines will be open and we can chat about it all.
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the latest headlines from the last week in the 2A world. Then we'll get a chance to catch up with our friend Rob Pincus to discuss all the momentous stuff that's been happening and what he see's coming in both the short and the long term. We'll finish up, as always with Willie Waffle and our weekend movie/entertainment review.
Jun 16, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast