Today we'll do just a bit of politics, starting with the weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week 3: The Binkley's "honesty" is in question, what's being left out of the K-12 funding push and the thing that's being overlooked in the PFD debate. Then in hour two we'll recap and chat about whatever we feel like. Then finish up with our friend Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we lighten it up with some great discussions. In hour one we'll visit with Dr Greg Hammer with tips and tricks on beating the winter blues. Then in hour two we'll chat with Cindy Bertram who'll give us the scoop on why cruises are the BEST kind of vacations.
Dec 11, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple headlines and then dive into Dr. John Lott's latest piece about the UCR and some of the wonky stats that he's discovered (and reported back to the DOJ). What impact will this have on the overall discussion? Then in hour two we'll have a bit of Q&A, finishing up in the end with Willie Waffle for our entertainment/streaming/movie review segment.
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll remember Pearl Harbor, while we hit on a few headlines as well in hour one. Then in hour two we'll catch up and have a friendly and positive chat with Representative Ben Carpenter.
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with a couple of headlines and then open the phones to take phone calls from you, the listeners to drive the conversation. Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Mike Shower who will come on and talk about whatever we want!
Dec 06, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll jump right out of the gate with Brad Keithley from Alaskans' for Sustainable Budget and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: more on the Cook Inlet, is the PFC Board about to do a do-over? And the fate of campaign contributions. Then in hour two we'll recap and get some additional thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story who'll give us a PMA pick-me-up.
Dec 05, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit on some of the local headlines, including the latest article from David Boyle on Must Read about the 'hole' in the ASD budget. How big is it really? Then in hour two we'll chat with Dr Douglas Frank (NO SHOW) on Election Integrity and see what his upcoming visit to Alaska is going to entail.
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast It that day of the week! We will cover a whole bunch of stories from around the country and then open up the phone lines for a big round of Q&A. Feel free to call in and discuss whatever's on your mind for Firearms Friday. Then in hour two we'll finish up with Willie Waffle, who'll give us our weekend entertainment and streaming/movie reviews.
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start in hour one with some headlines and discussions about some of the issues. We'll try to not get too heavy. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to Laura Edson from Alaska Employee Benefits about open enrollment and how she can help you get health insurance without having to navigate the nightmare bureaucracy by yourself.
Nov 30, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start in hour one with a few headlines before we jump into it with our first guest. Detri McGhee discusses why we have a generation of kids that are unable to think and what we can do about it. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower to talk about whatever we want to.
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's the big Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The next election is already shaping up, the sessions battle lines are drawn and the flaying of the DOR. Then in hour two, we'll recap and then jump into an early segment with Chris Story for a Backyard Millionaire discussion and finish up with the usual weekly betterment segment.
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we play a bit of catch up from the holiday weekend, with all the headlines and discussions we missed. Then in hour two we'll chat with David Haeg about the latest on the Grand Jury and "Alaska Judicial Corruption"
Nov 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's a weapons, what if, whatever day where we talk about anything and everything. That includes some normal Friday stuff, plus some of the weirdest Thanksgiving dishes you've never heard of and strange traditions as well. Phones will be open, so share your weird with us.
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we do our Thanksgiving week Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The administrations 10 Year Plan; workforce trends and even Murkowski is right. Then in hour two we'll deal with Chris Story from Homer for our weekly uplift session.
Nov 21, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit on the education issue with Sarah Montalbano from The Alaska Policy Forum. We'll discuss how it's not how MUCH money you spend but WHERE you spend it that seems to matter. Then in hour two we'll chat about this and that and take some phone calls as well.
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a headline of so before jumping into it with JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine to discuss the latest ruling from the 5th Circuit and what it means for the long term. Then in hour two we'll have a bit of Q&A and then finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.
Nov 17, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a couple of headlines before we dive into a discussion with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson. He and I will discuss the state of the plowing and snow removal and any lessons learned about that. We'll also discuss the homeless issue and solutions. Then in hour two we chat more about homelessness and then whatever we like.
Nov 16, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whatever we want to talk about is the gravy of the day. We'll hit the few headlines we have and chat amongst ourselves. Feel free to call in and partake of it.
Nov 15, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Todays topics: has Dunleavy given up on the PFD? Brad's thoughts on the Willow Project approval and Federal funding that creates opportunities. Then in hour two we'll recap and discuss amongst ourselves before getting our weekly betterment segment with our positivity guru Chris Story.
Nov 14, 2023•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll dive into the headlines, and discuss the continual winter storm warnings that we're facing. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to education advocate David Boyle about his latest article on homeschooling in Must Read Alaska.
Nov 13, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we ended up without guests in hour one so we'll chat amongst ourselves about the headlines of the day. We'll take phone calls and see what you have to say as well, with our 'no such thing as a dumb question' policy. Then in hour two, Top Shot Chris Cheng will join us and we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.
Nov 10, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is our standalone interview with Author Mark Tufo. He's a prolific writer, with ten different series. He ranges from apocalyptic fiction like Zombie Fallout, science fiction with Indian Hill, horror with his Timothy (the clown) series and more. He's one of my favorite authors and we spend more than an hour ranging from his beginnings to where his inspiration comes from. Give a listen and a like.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start with headlines and updates from this massive storm that's hitting the lower half of the state. We'll also discuss the Governor's new appointment for Dist 40 and David Boyle's latest article on school choice. Then in hour two we'll let our hair down and chat with one of my all time favorite authors. With several different series, including "Indian Hills", "Whispers" and the "Zombie/Lycan Fallout" drawing fans from around the world, Mark Tufo is going to join us for all of the se...
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll go over all the headlines from around the state as well as the results of the MatSu borough elections from last night. Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Mike Shower.
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll dive right into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics: The AKLEG House coalition is lying; the PF Corp Board should be replaced and how the AK Press is getting close to the real issue, but are not quite there yet. Then in hour two we'll recap with my thoughts and discussion and then finish up with our betterment segment from Chris Story from Homer.
Nov 07, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit a few of the headlines, open the phones and talk about some of my pre-election thoughts in hour one and then in hour two we'll dive into it with State Senator Robb Myers for Myers Monday.
Nov 06, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we cover all the headlines throughout the show, but we're going to start off with Jacob Sullum; editor at Reason Magazine. With him we'll discuss the recent decision by Judge Benitez in California and see if there really IS a chance that it could be overturned by the 9th Circuit on appeal. Then in hour two we'll take some calls with you and then finish up with our weekend entertainment report with Willie Waffle.
Nov 03, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast This morning we hit a couple of relevant state headlines before we dive into it with Steven Greenhut from Reason magazine. His latest piece talks about how test scores are plummeting for kids, despite California's enormous annual spend on education. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to MatSu School Board candidate Kathy McCollum about her campaign and next Tuesday's Vote.
Nov 02, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll hit headlines to include the MatSu student walkout and the latest on the PERS retirement system in the state. Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Mike Shower.
Nov 01, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's AK4SB's Brad Keithley with the Top 3 things that he thinks we need to know (or think) about going on in the state. Today topics include: Are the republicans giving up on the 'market economy'? More spending without considering 'who pays', and a bit of good news on the education front. In hour two we'll recap and chat with you about some of the other headlines from around the state and more.
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast