Today we'll open up the phone lines, break out the headlines and chat away! The big story of the week is the actions of New Mexico Governor Grisham, which may lead to her impeachment. Of course we'll finish off with Willie Waffle on entertainment.
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start in hour one with the Headlines from around the state and a discussions that you bring to the table with a full hour of open line/open forum. Then in hour two we'll dive into a discussion of the paradigm shift around college education and how some in the country are starting to change their minds.
Sep 14, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll open up the phone lines in hour one and talk about the headlines as well as a bit of a dive into education in Alaska and around the country. Feel free to call in and discuss. Then in hour two we should be joined by State Senator Mike Shower to talk strategy on the upcoming session and the current talk from leadership on where we should be spending with State (read your) money.
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's topics on the Weekly Top 3: The Cook Inlet "incentives" and spending proposals, the Political Theater of ANWR and a new Chart of the Week. Then at the end of hour two we'll finish off on a high note with Chris Story for a PMA uplift.
Sep 12, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with the headlines and then take a moment to remember where we were on 9/11 and how it's effected us. Then in hour two we'll chat with Reason Magazine's JD Tuccille about the huge amount being spent on broadband by the US government. Including millions in Alaska.
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me as we discuss the hot news of the day from around the country. We'll take calls and do some Q&A as we talk about Hunter, Jacksonville, Bruen and more. Then we'll finish up, as usual, with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
Sep 08, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with headlines, including the continuing saga inside the city of Anchorage where the Mayors former chief of staff is now suing for whistleblower violations. We'll discuss that and more. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Shelley Hughes to talk about current and past events and the upcoming session.
Sep 07, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll spend hour one going over headlines and discussing some of the topics. We'll also open up the phone lines for your calls. We also get into some "What If?" topics and continue that through hour two.
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back from the Holiday weekend. We jump right in with the big three items from Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. Today's topics include: how the impact of oil companies on the economy are only part of the picture, another plea for spending and is Willow at real risk of failure. Then in hour two we'll recap and then chat with our friend and life coach Chris Story from Homer.
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a great way to start a weekend! Today we'll do our normal Friday thing of hitting a few 2A headlines from around the country and then jump right into it with Dr. John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center to talk about statistic manipulation around crime and guns. Then in hour two we'll continue the discussion with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine, where he analyzes the latest Pew Poll on gun ownership and see's some interesting trends. We'll finish up as always with Willie Waffle ...
Sep 01, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start in hour one with discussions and headlines as well as some phone calls from listeners on a variety of topics. Then in hour two we'll sit down with David Boyle and discuss his latest article in Must Read Alaska about the state of the education system and the real truth behind "local control".
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with a couple of headlines and then jump into a discussion with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer. We'll see what she has to say about the upcoming session and other things. Then in hour two we'll open the phones for a bit and then have a short discussion with Heath Smith, one of the sponsors of the proposed Term Limit ballot initiative that was just rejected by the State.
Aug 30, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 3 big topics fill up hour one and we join Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets for the Weekly Top 3. First, how childcare is becoming the new 'must have' issue. Then why is the Dunleavy administration changing all the key fiscal players? And finally what's with the weird Stapp Defense? Then in hour two we'll chat with our friend Chris Story for our PMA and betterment segment.
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got plenty to talk about, including the determination by APOC that you can't talk about ballot measures without asking their permission. How the term limit measure is has been rejected and more shuffling of personnel in the Governor's office. We'll also take your phone calls to get your take on things.
Aug 28, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today its a review of some of the headlines from around the country and state. We'll also take a crack at some phone calls throughout the show, with Q&A. In hour one we'll chat about the headlines and ramifications to us and law abiding citizens. Then in hour two we'll take some phone calls and finish things off with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie/streaming/entertainment review.
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is a full boat with Rep Ben Carpenter in the first hour, where we'll talk about the fiscal plan and the Sitka article from the Senate finance co-chair. Then in hour two we'll talk with State Senator Mike Shower about his take on the same.
Aug 23, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll jump right into it with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable budgets. This weeks topics: Stedman's Red Herring, the problem with Joe Paskavan (& others) and a responsible look at South Central gas supply. Then we'll take an extra bonus segment for a slice of life in hour two followed by the Good News!
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a couple of headlines to start and then we throw the phone lines open for discussions. Any topic is fair game and we'd love to hear from you so call up and tune in.
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit all the 2A stuff we can with headlines and discussion. I'll have commentary on all of it and we'll open up the phone lines for Q&A (where there's no such thing as a dumb question) and then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng. Finally we finish up, as usual, with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll just wing it, talking about some of the headlines from around the state including the possibility of tsunamis in the Cook Inlet. Then we'll open up the phone lines for general discussion on just about anything. We'll round things out with some Good News.
Aug 17, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple of headlines before diving into the deep end of the Federal Budget with Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. We'll talk about the latest outlook for Social Security, Debt and more. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower to discuss state legislative business and other stuff.
Aug 16, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start right out of the gate with the Weekly Top 3, from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics start with NO special sessions happening, then dive into the Kabuki theater of AKLNG and end with the new PF Corps offices in Anchorage. Then in hour two we'll chat with our own personal PMA guru and betterment specialist Chris Story for a segment on life coaching and getting our minds right.
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll cover all the headlines from the long weekend. We'll have some other discussions and then we'll dive into some discussions with State Senator Robb Myers. We'll talk about the economy, the last session and the upcoming one.
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Headlines, Phone Calls, 2A stuff
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we have a few headlines, then we delve into the What If scenario of you being faced with evacuation of your home for any major event. We'll have some open phone lines as well. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower. Probably gonna talk some WWII history and warbird stuff.
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with a look at the idea that your private property is not so private and how some feel it should be available for the 'public good'. Then we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. The topics include Alaska's new bond rating, why non-residents should contribute to the budget and why fiscal hawks should be able to sit on the UA Board of Regents. We'll finish up in hour two with our weekly PMA session with betterment expert Chris Story...
Aug 08, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll cover a bunch of headlines from around the state and the weekend. Including the flooding in Juneau and the volcano's puffing down south. Then in hour two we're going to talk to Rep Julie Coulombe about the mental healthcare crisis in Alaska (and the rest of the country) and get her take.
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with some of the headlines, including a recent SCOTUS decision on CCW. Then in hour one we'll chat with David Roberts from Alaska Airguns/Alaska Shooting Specialties about both the use of airguns and the legality for hunting and other uses in the state. Then in hour two we'll open up the phone lines for Q&A and finish up as usual with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review
Aug 04, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll chat in hour one about all the headlines around the state, including a look at the MatSu Teacher contract and the new 20 year plan for the Ferry system. Then in hour two we'll get to visit with former legislator and now Assemblywoman Tammie Wilson for a look at what's happing in the Fairbanks Borough.
Aug 03, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast We start, as always with a few of the state headlines, then dive into the space race with Reason's JD Tuccille. This time it's not a race between nations, but between the government and private industry. Then in hour two we'll have a relaxing and non-political chat with State Senator Mike Shower. I hear we might discuss the aviation history of WWII in the Pacific.
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast