WHOO HOOO! Today it's just you and me, talking about the things we want to talk about. We'll cover headlines from around the state. I'll pontificate (rant) about a few things, we'll take some of your calls (my favorite part) and we'll finish up the show, as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Feb 03, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with the headlines, then at 624 we'll be talking with David Haeg about the suborning of the Grand Jury system in Alaska buy Judges in the Kenai. This will be the deep dive, so tune in. Then in hour two at 705 we'll be chatting with Representative Tom McKay about the session and specifically the Defined Benefits proposal and BSA increase.
Feb 02, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we jump into the headlines and continue our conversation from yesterday about the need to discuss EVERYTHING including taxes for the state. Then in hour two...HE'S BACK! Senator Mike Shower for the whole hour. We'll get his hot take on everything that's happening in the current session.
Feb 01, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit the Tuesday Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. We start with the question "where's the fiscal plan?" then we look at what's always missing from the K-12 reporting, and Brad's frustration with the Ak Policy Forum. Then in hour two we'll rehash and discuss and then take our weekly dose of PMA from Chris Story from Homer.
Jan 31, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start by catching up on the weekend headlines, then we'll discuss a few things including the movement in the session. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to State Senator Robb Myers about the potential for more oil and more drilling the state. What does it do for us?
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with some headlines from around the country. Then we'll jump into a discussion with Dr. John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center. We'll discuss his testimony before congress, plus his thought on the arm brace ruling and more. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to Nikki Goeser about National Stalking Month and her terrifying experience with a stalker.
Jan 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit on a few headlines and discuss them, including more on the illegal detention and medical evaluation of Mary Fulp the principal from Palmer. Then in hour two we'll talk with Kelly Tshibaka about her latest efforts to educate Alaskans about Rank Choice Voting and what it means for the next few years.
Jan 26, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with some headlines and discussion about what is starting down in Juneau and what I expect to happen in the coming weeks. We'll also open up the phone lines and take some calls from you. We'll also talk about some different "What If?" scenarios, probably one's you're not expecting.
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the highlights from the headlines and then we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics include how Economist Ed King hit's a home run, the most intriguing thing about the House organization and how the Governor can't have it both ways. Then we recap and discuss in hour two, followed by our weekly positivity boost and life coaching lesson from PMA guru Chris Story.
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with headlines from around the state. We'll also take some phone calls and discuss. Then in hour two we chat once more with Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about the latest report on School Choice that happening nationwide and it's effects on Alaska.
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we get a few juicy headlines in before we go down to SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Donna Anthony has a few folks down there they want us to chat with including John & Vicki Farnam and LD Howard. Plus they'll tell us about all the new stuff they are seeing at the show. Then we may have a few calls and finish up with our weekend movie review with Willie Waffle.
Jan 20, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast We today we start with the headlines from around the state and then move on to the welcome news of the year. Cathy Tilton, newly elected Speaker of the Alaska House will join us to discuss the organization of the House and what it means for Alaskans this upcoming session.
Jan 19, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whew! We made it. Today it's headlines, then Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets brings us the Weekly Top 3; What we learned the first time through from LegFin's overview of the Gov's budget, the thing that surprised Brad about the pre-files and is Dunleavy really serious about protecting the PFD? Then in hour two we'll recap a bit and then pick it up with Chris Story with our weekly PMA/Life Coaching Session.
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with a couple of headlines before we dive into it with Rep Ben Carpenter from down on the peninsula. We'll catch up on what's happening with organization, what he sees as the biggest issues this session and maybe what's happening with the Grand Jury issues down there. Then in hour two we'll talk Alaskan Education issues with Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy forum.
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with a couple headlines and then dive right into a discussion on the 5th Circuit Court's decision recent decision on the BATFE exceeding it's authority. We'll also talk about his most recent piece on what's happening in Illinois. Then in hour two we'll have some more headlines and some phone calls with Q&A. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle and the weekend movie/entertainment review.
Jan 13, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off with a few of the headlines...and boy are they juicy. Then we'll pick things up with a pre-session discussion with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer. We'll get her take on all the items we should be watching for in the upcoming session. Then in hour two we get a chance to chat with Alaskan author Marc Cameron, who is writing not only his own thrillers, but also some for Tom Clancy.
Jan 12, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's headlines, including a few that make us ask the question "What If?". We'll also talk a bit about education and what's happening with the session. And the phone lines will be open for your phone calls as well.
Jan 11, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's headlines are to start, then we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskan's for Sustainable Budgets. Todays topics include: How the ADN tries to lay a trap in an op-ed and then in another story only gives you half the facts. Then we focus on a dispute over facilities on the slope. Then in hour two we'll recap some of those topics and then dive into it with Chris Story, our guru from Homer with our weekly Life Coaching lesson.
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit some of the headlines and then dive into a look at where the session might be headed this year. Hint: it's not looking promising. Then in hour two we will talk with State Senator Robb Myers about his thoughts on the session, including a look back at the past informing the future.
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's the first Friday of the year. We'll cover the headlines from the last couple of weeks, take some calls from you for Q&A and even cover the biggest story of 2022, that you probably didn't hear about from the media. Then in hour two we'll chat with our friend Willie Waffle about the weeks entertainment and streaming movie reviews.
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with a recap of headlines and then talk to Rep David Eastman about the trial for his candidacy and the outcome for future elections. Then in hour two we'll chat with Justin Ruffridge the new Rep for the peninsula about the upcoming session.
Jan 05, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we launch into a few of the headlines from around the state, including the outcome of the Eastman trial. We'll also take some calls in hour one as well. Then in hour two we'll chat with Kevin McCabe for the full hour with some views on the upcoming session and the Legislature's new Hostel in Juneau.
Jan 04, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the first broadcast of the new year and it's a doozy! We start with catching up with any news that hit's my fancy, then we dive into the first Weekly Top 3 of the year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: a breakdown of the Governor's budget and 10 year plan, what we should see in the next session and what the federal lease sales are telling us. Then in hour two we can take some phone calls in the first segment and lead right into our Life Coa...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's the last day of the broadcast year for me and we'll spend the first hour just hanging out and taking calls from listeners with their favorite Christmas memories, movies, recipes and more! Make sure to call in. Then in hour two we'll chat for one last time with Senator Mike Shower and check off his Christmas list.
Dec 21, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we change it up with one of our most political of guests, Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Instead of the regular Top 3, he gives us the Christmas Top 3, with memories and favorites from his Holiday's past. Then in hour two we get our normal PMA uplift from Chris Story, but then he will also share Christmas Memories with us.
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's the first day of Christmas Week! We shy away from all politics this week and we're just going to hang out and remember Christmas and help each other get into the spirit of the season.
Dec 19, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the final broadcast Friday for 2022! Let's make it a blow out. We'll cover the latest headlines, open up the phones for Q&A and discussions and then in hour two we'll finish up with a double dose of Willie Waffle for the week (and end of year) in entertainment review!
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well....get your shovels, it's gonna be another long day of snow removal. We'll give you the latest and updates from the Eastman trial and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with David Boyle who's an education advocate here in the state. We'll be discussing the state of the Anchorage School Districts current budget woes.
Dec 15, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit a couple of headlines and then jump into the deep end of the RCV repeal pool with Art Mathias from Alaskans for Honest Elections/Government in hour one. Then in hour two we'll pick things up with State Senator Mike Shower for his hour of power.
Dec 14, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast I mean I wanted a White Christmas but come on! Today it's an update on this weeks weather and snowfall, then it's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: a look at the Governor's revenue forecast; another look at "who pays"; the correlation between oil prices and education spending. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story and get our weekly Life Coaching lesson.
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast