With All Due Respect....

Eagle River wants to move out...the problem is they're broke.

Andrew and Ethan talk about the real opportunity to monetize Alaska's vast natural gas reserves. A book report on Scott Galloway's Notes on Being a Man. Getting stoned for the holidays? 

We riff on two of Hans Christian Andersen's tales about emperors, insurance companies and egos.

Anchorage voters might be asked to vote on a 3% sales tax in April. Andrew and Ethan talk about the perennial flag that's raised often, but saluted never. 

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving isn't a classic holiday cartoon, it's a real life documentary of a true American family holiday dinner.

Our travel guru Scott McMurren stops by to talk holiday travel and the dramatic shift in frequent flyer programs.

President Trump has levied 107% tariffs on imported Italian pasta in an act of al dente aggression. Non toccate la mia pasta!

Health car premiums are expected to skyrocket for Alaskans as Congress promises a vote that doesn't seem to be coming.

Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum is under investigation for a shady investment he made just before he left office to run for governor. We sense something is amiss. 

The Alaska natural gas pipeline dream has been stoked this week by an announcement that once again proves...nothing from nothing means nothing,

There are currently 14 candidates who have filed to run for governor. Andrew and Ethan discuss vision, fundraising and why so many of these candidates appear to be the same person.

The 2026 gubernatorial advertising campaign season was kicked off this past week and Andrew has a flash back from the Godfather.

The Republican Party of Alaska is back with their second attempt to repeal Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting law. But this time they came with a dump truck to carry all of their bullshit. 

The snow finally fell on Anchorage. Thick, heavy, unapologetic. Like an old friend who shows up uninvited and stays until May. 

On Two Martinis and a Microphone we discuss how public access to trails and lakes is under attack, and the Anchorage Assembly is laying down the law and the property lines.

Andrew discusses his religious experience making a martini stirred not shaken. How black nail polish is the stylish way to say..."I'm on my game."

The maestro of mileage, Scott McMurren joins us for a drink and a dish about Southwest Airlines announcing service, Alaska Airlines brilliant of purchasing Hawaiian Airlines. 

On Two Martinis and a Microphone Andrew discusses the importance of free political speech and how it's at risk today.

We discuss the key things Governor Mike Dunleavy could have done over his last seven years to improve public education.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance celebrates one year. What are the benefits/costs of the big whatever? 

Alaska's Congressional Delegation has been decrying the amount national debt for years. So why did they just add three trillion dollars for our grandkids to pay off?

Alaska's sole congressman solicited a fluff opinion piece from a Michigan colleague in an opinion piece that was poorly timed and poorly argued.

Andrew and Ethan give a non-campaign campaign update. Alaska is suffering from economic and education stagnation. Pride weekend is here and we're excited. Three books for your summer reading list. 

Andrew and Ethan make a major political announcement. How Somatic Therapy can change your life.

We ask Alaska's United States Senator Dan Sullivan how his proposals will benefit Alaskans.

Talk of bringing timber and steel back to the U.S. defy reality. Scott McMurren on the Alaska Travel Showcase. A book on curiosity and our own martini recipe.

Anxiety? Anger? Where the hell is Chaz Palminteri? A special visualization technique to help you cope during these trying times. 

Please don't tell me...layoffs, budget cuts, low oil prices, more out of state workers, gridlock on improving education and no political leadership. Same song, different verse.

Amidst a sea of gas pipeline delusions, we offer something that monetizes gas and adds value to Alaska.

While we take a work break, Andy Miller sings "If I were Andrew Halcro"...and I'm taking his advice. 

The highest paid state executive in Alaska wants us to believe that a gas pipeline is near, just as the legislature considers pulling the plug. Is Alaska being coopted by the same people we used to criticize? Scott McMurren tells us what travelers need to know in 2025.

Governor Mike Dunleavy rolls out his budget that's built on a combination of fantasy and deficit spending.

In two martinis and a microphone...the re-opening of the downtown transit center raises questions about the safety and the future of the building.

Ranked choice voting is saved by less than 700 ballots cast out of 320,000. Governor Mike Dunleavy is stiffed on a position with Trump. What does that mean for the 2026 gubernatorial race? Also five book suggestions for Christmas giving.

While President-elect Trump has announced strong positions on everything from tariffs and immigration to health, the economy and big money won't let these happen.

Sixty percent of new jobs created in Alaska during 2022 were filled by non-resident workers as the working age population declines. Are we even a serious state anymore?

The story of a mayor who should never fly first class.

Andrew offers his thoughts on politics after two martinis. 

American's want a sharper focus on the economy and immigration, and Alaskans appear conflicted. 

We welcome Judge Adolf Zeman to discuss his appointment and retention process. We discuss how Alaska's largest telecom company used to be focused on the future of Alaska instead of quarterly earnings. Right wing bomb thrower Jim Minnery is a pimple on the ass of democracy. Election day thoughts, 

We interview Juli Lucki from the No on Two campaign, and Ethan and I discuss the politics. 

Alaska's congressional representative Mary Peltola dominates the primary. Mia Costello comes back from the dead in Sand Lake. Captain James Cook provides a precautionary tale of over staying your welcome. Satchel Page pitches the Anchorage Earthquakers. 

The Alaska Supreme Court issued a ruling about the long running question about public money going to private schools and it's not what you think.

The Anchorage School District rolls out Academic Academies which hold great potential. Tony Soprano stops by to give us our thoughts on air travel today. 

Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance named a new Anchorage Chief of Police after out going Mayor Dave Bronson attempted an end run. Was the boys clubs denied their pick?

Mayor elect Suzanne LaFrance announces her management team. Con man Art Mathias and his religious radicalism owes $94k in fines. Two book suggestions for your summer reading list.

AEDC President & CEO speaks about the Project Anchorage initiative and what it could mean to the future of Anchorage.

Airline travel through Sea-Tac has become insufferable. Is customer service in the airline industry dead? Scott McMurren answers the question.

We debate a initiative entitled Project Anchorage  to sell voters on a 3% sales tax that would lower property taxes and create new revenue for local projects. 

Anchorage Assembly Chair Chris Constant lists the top three things that Anchorage will see from its new city government and we offer our commentary. 

Voters throw Mayor Dave Bronson out of City Hall and we have analysis. Also we offer you the top five reasons why he lost in a landslide.