Today we hit some headlines and then chat with our education expert; Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum. We'll discuss charter schools and open enrollment as well. Then in hour two we'll chat with you on the phone and more.
Oct 30, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit headlines from across the country and discuss what has happened in Anchorage as well as Maine. We'll keep the phone lines up and open for you to sound off as well. Then we'll finish off with our entertainment report with Willie Waffle.
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a few headlines and then dive into it with Ole Larson who's running for reelection on the Matsu School Board. We'll talk about the challenges facing today's parents and get his thoughts. Then in hour two we'll talk with Jack Clouse from the Alaska Shriners about the Shriner Classic, the all star high school football game happening on Saturday.
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got a smorgasbord of stuff, including some state headlines, a possible discussion with a FNSB Assemblywoman about the latest on their Subdivision Property Rights debate. We'll also talk a bit about some new "What If" stats. We'll finish up in hour two with David Boyle on Education and Barbara Haney on Property Rights.
Oct 25, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back! Today we start out strong with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's three include: busting the belief that the PFD caused the ERA problem, how government shouldn't' be in the "Job Creation" business and the newest 'wrong' way to stimulate exploration growth. Then in hour two we'll recap and catch up and then finish up with Chris Story from Homer with our betterment/PMA segment.
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with a discussion of the latest article from Dr John Lott. We'll get a preview of the article then chat with Dr Lott for the first hour today. Then in hour two we'll recap and talk about the latest out of California. Finally we'll finish up the hour with our chat with Willie Waffle for the Weekend entertainment review.
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me, with open phone lines all morning. We'll start with some of the headlines and a few stories that really irk me. Then we'll talk a bit about 'What if?" topics and see what else you bring to the table.
Oct 19, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit on Alaska Day and all the headlines from around the state, including the deal on the boat incident in Halibut Cove earlier this year, the new ethics protection for the Executive and others. Then in hour two we'll pick up with State Senator Mike Shower to talk about...well whatever we want.
Oct 18, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the day for the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week topics: The PF Corps move to raid the fund, AIDEA's facepalm and another way of to look at oil tax credits. Then in hour two we'll recap and then chat with Chris Story to get our weekly betterment segment.
Oct 17, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we hit a bunch of headlines including moves by the PF Corp to push for a constitutional amendment, the beginning of school 'academies' in Anchorage and a new APOC complaint and more. We'll also open up the phones for your thoughts.
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit headlines from around the state, including tips and tactics for walking around on Friday the 13th. We'll also up all the phone lines and chat with you as well on our favorite day. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll chat with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine about Homeschooling. Some of the naysayers are seeing the writing on the wall and, realizing they can't stop homeschooling want to put handcuffs on parents with government oversight. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer about her support of the new HB2.
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit the headlines before settling down into a discussion on the Alaskan economy and why we keep having the same problems hang around for YEARS. Then in hour two we'll get into a deeper dive on that topic with State Senator Robb Myers.
Oct 11, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start right out of the gate with Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budget and the Weekly Top 3. Todays topics: the economics of the PFD, Why we need to get serious about the PF Corp Board and the fact that 'conservatives' are pushing for the spending that they want. Then in hour two we'll do a bit of recap and my reaction to the Top 3, followed by our final segment with Chris Story who will give us our weekly betterment segment.
Oct 10, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll cover headlines and then open the phone lines to talk about whatever the listeners would like to discuss. We will also continue our discussion on expanding the Charter of Changes and see what your thoughts are on that as well.
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me, talking about our favorite subject. We'll cover the headlines from around the country. We'll also open up the phone lines and discuss topics with you as well with Q&A (where there's no such thing as a dumb question) Then we'll finish up, as always, with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Oct 06, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off with a follow up to yesterdays discussion on the local elections and what we should learn from them. That will lead to a talk about the Charter of Changes and whether a 5th plank should be added to it. Then in hour two we'll visit with Tammie Wilson and talk about what went wrong and right with her campaign in Fairbanks.
Oct 05, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll go do the post mortem on the local elections in the interior and on the peninsula. We'll also talk about the consequences of local elections with Representative Ben Carpenter from the KPB. We're also expecting to hear from State Senator Mike Shower in hour two. Tune in!
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is election day in the interior and on the peninsula. We'll discuss the issues, plus go over the headlines and take phone calls from all of you. Then in hour two we'll talk with our betterment expert and life coach Chris Story.
Oct 03, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is our final day before the local elections for the interior and the peninsula. We'll hit a headline or two and then we'll jump right into it with Bill Elam who's running for reelection on the KPB Assembly. Then in hour two, we'll get a chance to chat with Aaron Gibson who's running for FNSB Assembly. Tune in and SHARE.
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with some headlines and chat. Then we'll dive into both the Hunter Biden issues and the latest from Judge Benitez in California with Jacob Sullum, Senior Editor at Reason Magazine. Then in hour two we'll do some Q&A and open phones and finish it all off with Willie Waffle.
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, after a couple of headlines, we continue out dive into local elections (because IT MATTERS). Today we talk to two on the candidates for School Board in Fairbanks. In hour one it's Maggie Matheson. And then in hour two it's Michael Humphrey. Tune in and SHARE!
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple headlines before we dive into the local election on the Peninsula. Looks like the family who politics together have more fun. We start in hour one with Lyndsey Bertoldo who is running for KPB School board. Then in hour two, we'll talk to her husband Adam who's running for the Borough Assembly.
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today in hour one it's all about the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Brad's reaction to no special session, his problem with the reporting on the PFD and the next push from the Permanent Fund Corp. Then in hour two we get our weekly betterment segment from our PMA guru Chris Story.
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with headlines, including a new hub for Starlink, a dispute in the MatSu over the big snow from last year and a small miner's fight with MSHA. Then in hour two we'll chat with Tammie Wilson, candidate for FNSB Assembly.
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll spend hour one going over the headline from around the country, with open phones ready to take your calls. Then in hour two we'll be visiting with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finishing up with Willie Waffle.
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In hour one we'll cover a bunch of stories, including the discovery of Bob Ross's first ever painting from his show, how the MatSu School Board is silencing folks and a judges decision on gender issues in schools. Then in hour two we'll chat with candidate for US House Nick Begich III.
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we cover the headlines today, including the multiple bomb threats to districts around the state. Then at the end of hour two we'll get our weekly betterment segment with Chris Story from Homer. Then in hour two we get on the topic of "Karens" and how we've seen the death of civility in our society.
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got the Weekly Top 3 to discuss with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Fairness in reality, the hypocrisy of Cathy Geissel and the spike in oil prices. Chris Story is on the road today so we'll chat with him tomorrow. That means headlines and discussions with you in hour two, including a lot of phone calls on the Mahncho Mine project in Fairbanks.
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it starts with David Boyle on the Alaska COVID Alliance and School Board Elections. Then it's you and me and headlines. We'll be talking about state jobs, cannabis sales and the PFD. Feel free to call in and join the conversation.
Sep 18, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast