Today's the day! It's time for big announcements and changes. We'll go over all that, plus all the headlines that we 've missed over the last week or so in hour one. Then in hour two we'll get our first chance to talk to Congressman-elect Nick Begich about his plans for his first months in office and what we should expect from his tenure in DC.
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start by covering some of the headlines from around the state and nation. Maybe the latest on where we go under the new administration. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Jacob Sullum from Reason Magazine in discussing the latest stay on Illinois' AWB and what it means. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Nov 22, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we finally get the election results that we've been waiting for. It's a mixed bag of good news and bad news, but we'll take a look at the overall picture. We'll also take phone calls for most of the show with your reactions to it and where you think we go from here. In hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson, Executive Director of the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming Buy Local Event next week as well.
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's show is JAMMED packed with guests. We'll start in hour one with a quick segment talking with the GM of Victra about the opening of the latest Verizon location down in Homer and then jump into the juicy topic of tariffs with Reason Magazine's Eric Boehm. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with State Senator Mike Shower for his post election analysis.
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we jump into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: what we should expect from the new administration for Alaska; the coming budget cycle and more about outmigration. Then in hour two I'll lay down some of my thoughts about that and more and then finish up with our lifecoach from Homer: Chris Story.
Nov 19, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll go over the latest election results as the ballots keep trickling in. We'll also hit the latest headlines from around the state and then take some of your phone calls as well.
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me and we've got a whole slew of stories from around the country dealing with our favorite topic. We'll open up the phone lines and then dive into the effects of the elections, what's happening in various states and see what you have to say about it. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll go over some of the rumors about Gov Dunleavy becoming the new Interior Secretary and what that would me. We'll also get some numbers on how many ballots are left to be counted and where the numbers are looking to break. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Vance from Homer on the upcoming ranking in her district and where she thinks things will break down.
Nov 14, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off in hour one with Ronald Bailey from Reason magazine, discussing the fate of Rank Choice Voting, not only in Alaska, but around the country. We'll get his takeaways and what he thinks may be coming next. The in hour tow, we may (or may not) be joined by State Senator Mike Shower. Either way, we'll gov over yesterdays vote count and more.
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we continue post election recap, in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets (AK4SB.com). This weeks topics: the Bipartisan plutocracy; What to think about Alaska LNG; The internal inconsistency of the Trump energy policies. Then in hour two, I'll relay my thoughts on the Top 3, before we get into an early segment with Chris Story with his take on the election, followed by a life coaching lesson to follow it up.
Nov 12, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll discuss the latest headline over the weekend, new election results and more.
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's our favorite weekday and it's special today with a load of guests. We start off in hour one with talk of what a Trump presidency means to the 2A community. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng about his post election reaction. Then we'll finish up as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.
Nov 08, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me, with open phone lines for the entire show. We'll discuss your thoughts and feelings on the election and where you think we are going from here. We may also have a good news segment at the end of the show as well.
Nov 07, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we get all that juicy post election coverage, including where we stand on local and statewide candidates as well as national races. We'll also go over my reaction to everything from Election Day.
Nov 06, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is election day. We'll talk about some of the importance of that with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets as we go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Did they even look at the data? So much for actually worrying about working Alaska families and the impact of money. Then in hour two we'll talk about the disconnect from reality that Anchorage parents are exhibiting over school closures and then we'll finish off with Chris Story for our weekly PMA session.
Nov 05, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the final day for early voting before tomorrow's big vote. We'll cover everything that happened over the weekends and give you some updates. Then in hour two we'll chat with Candidate Nick Begich running for the US House of Representatives.
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today it's just you and me for most of our favorite day. I'll open up the phone lines and talk with you about the latest headlines from around the country and where I thing our culture is going. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Nov 01, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're getting close to election day and it's time to get into just a couple more discussions with potential candidates for the legislature. We'll start in hour one with Rep Sarah Vance who's running for reelection down on the peninsula in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Leslie Hajdukovitch who's running for State Senate in the interior.
Oct 31, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got a powerful show with two of my favorite guests. We start off in hour one with my own State Senator from the MatSu Mike Shower. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers from the Fairbanks/NorthPole area. We'll discuss all the shenanigans that are going on in the interior race for senate.
Oct 30, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm back (along with the snow) and we're gonna be diving into the Weekly Top 3 from Bard Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. It's a big one today starting off with; Government choosing winners and losers; Why the claim to be "fighting" for working Alaska families and the Alaska economy is seriously misleading; the latest on AIDEA and ANWR. Then in hour two I'll recap some of my thoughts and hit some headlines before we finish up with Chris Story from Homer for our weekly uplift...
Oct 29, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's a big day with our interview with Candidate for Senate Dist F (and one of our most controversial chat room members) Harold Borbridge. It should be fun and lively in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Mikaela Emswiler, with the Yes on 2 ballot measure campaign, about the repeal of Rank Choice Voting
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I've decided to get down into some weeds on RCV and give some picky details. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your feelings on the system and if we should keep it or move back to what we had before. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now running for State Senate on the Peninsula.
Oct 23, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our weekly deep dive goes deeeep today. Brad Keithley comes in and this three topics are: AKLNG & Data Centers; Persily's hypocrisy; Kenai & Fairbanks races are heating up. In the beginning of hour tow I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.
Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today in hour one we'll discuss some of the headlines from the weekend and then talk about the opening of early voting (which starts today). Then in hour two we'll chat with Candidate for State House in District 35, Ruben McNeil.
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll start off in hour one with Reason's JD Tuccille talking about DIY and how terrorists (and criminals) seem to have an aversion to following the law...pretty much everywhere. Then in hour two we'll pick up with a few headlines and phone calls and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekly entertainment report.
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the headlines from around the state as well as discussing early voting and why we (conservatives) seem to be so bad at it. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Candidate for State House Ron Gillham from down in the Kenai.
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we'll cover some of the headlines and happenings around the state, and talk to Frank Tomaszewski about his candidacy in Fairbanks. Then in hour two we'll visit with Kati Capozzi from the Alaska Chamber of Commerce on their opposition to Ballot Measure #1, the new minimum wage (and more) proposal.
Oct 16, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we start off as always with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top3. This weeks topics: the questions candidates don't want you to ask; here we go again; tax cuts don't always pay for themselves. Then in hour two I'll recap with a few of my thoughts as well as some startling facts from the "Chart of the Century" on inflation. We'll finish up with a couple of good news stories.
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full boat today as we start off in hour one with Jubilee Underwood, Candidate for State House in Dist 27. We'll talk about her vision for the state and the upcoming session. Then in hour two we'll visit with Candidate for Congress Nick Begich as we enter the home stretch for the upcoming general election.
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we've got a slew of headlines from around the country, including some of the greatest hits from the VP. We'll discuss and also take some phone calls from listeners. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Topshot Chris Cheng to discuss his thoughts on some of the issues. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle.
Oct 11, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast