Podcasts about anchorage assembly

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Division of Elections has issued the state's final determination that Dan Sullivan of Petersburg can't be on the ballot to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. A former Metlakatla man previously charged with first degree murder has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against over 30 parties connected to the case. And the state's campaign finance regulator has fined an Anchorage Assembly member more than $5,000 for allegedly violating campaign disclosure laws.Photo: Dan Sullivan of Petersburg filed to run against Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. (Campaign photo by Dan Sullivan)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A proposal to beef up security at Anchorage's military base has gotten push-back from Anchorage Assembly members and residents. The Juneau Assembly has voted to undo a funding scheme that required some homeowners in the glacial outburst flood zone to pay thousands toward the Mendenhall River flood wall. And sled dog pups show off at Denali Park.Photo: Denali Park sled dog puppy. (National Park Service)

An Anchorage Police patrol officer was charged with DUI Friday after allegedly driving his patrol car while under the influence last month, according to Anchorage police. Plus, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough issued an update on the independent investigation of the Caswell Lakes animal cruelty case Wednesday, with a revised number of dogs that were found dead. And, the Anchorage Assembly passed a new ordinance Tuesday night making it illegal to feed eagles, America’s national bird.

On today's Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly took up the topic of feeding eagles and its questionable legality after a tree in Muldoon grew quite popular with its eagle residency. We'll fill you in on the discussion and changes. Plus, the sky is the limit when you have a goal, motivation and opportunity. Some students from Golden View Middle School were able to perform on one of the nation's most iconic stages at Carnegie Hall. But that future may be in jeopardy moving forward. We'll discuss why.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska Seaplanes can use new, proprietary approaches and departures to improve flight safety and reliability in cloudy Southeast Alaska. Less than two dozen votes separate two candidates for an Anchorage Assembly seat. And a SWAT team converged on a middle school in Fairbanks for what turned out to be a false report of a shooter.Photo: An Anchorage voter looks over the city election ballot on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Loussac Library. (Mikayla Finnerty/ Alaska Public Media)

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about the Landmine's prediction for the six Anchorage Assembly and two school board races as well as an update on how things are progressing in the Legislature.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The University of Alaska Fairbanks is set to unveil the Interior's first planetarium. The Anchorage Assembly is set to have three new members. And Juneau's cold weather emergency shelter is turning into a year-round operation.Photo: Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium Director Omega Smith selects what to show on the planetarium's dome from a computer station just behind where audiences will be seated. (Patrick Gilchrist/KUAC)

In this must-listen episode, Todd Lindley sits down with Brian Flynn, the conservative private-sector candidate challenging incumbent Anna Brawley in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 West Anchorage rematch. Flynn pulls no punches on what residents are really seeing: 15-20 foot snow piles blocking cul-de-sacs while officials claim victory, skyrocketing property taxes, a homelessness system that “recycles” people from winter shelters to summer streets, and crime ordinances that exist on paper but never get enforced. Flynn lays out his bold, no-nonsense plan: a forensic spending audit before any new taxes, a centralized triage hub that actually matches people to the right help (not just the nearest bed), real accountability for APD, protection of the Eklutna Dam, and a push for the Railbelt gas line to keep energy affordable. He also shares his elevator pitch for why adventurous Alaskans should choose Anchorage — and why it's time to bring private-sector discipline to City Hall. Plus: Flynn's full slate of reform candidates and exactly how to vote before April 7 (in-person voting starts March 31 at City Hall and Loussac Library).   Links: Brian Flynn's campaign: flynnforanchorage.com Follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok   Sponsors: MRAK = Get 10% off Must Read Alaska's Infor News & All In subscriptions with promo code AKLEG26 (through May 20) Seven Weeks Coffee = Fuel the pro-life movement and enjoy mold-free coffee: sevenweekscoffee.com — use code MRAK for 10% off Don't miss this timely, straight-talking conversation about the future of Anchorage. Subscribe, share, and vote informed!

Today on the Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly is asking the state for some of the projected oil and gas revenues since prices went up due to the conflict in Iran. We'll break down exactly what the Assembly is asking for. Later, the flooding in Hawaii is the worst the island state has seen in over two decades, and some Alaskans are there living through it and seeing the destructive flood waters firsthand. We'll share their story.

Our March show starts off with an interview with Gwyneth Eggleston, a youth ambassador with the Anchorage Assembly, about a resolution passed to encourage youth voting (06:52). Then we chat with Kass Smiley and Ida Taylor about the B4UDIE Comedy Festival happening in cities across Alaska from March 26th through April 4th, and they joke about their big "sponsor," which appears not to acknowledge the festival in any way, much less fund or endorse it (19:22). From the Anchorage Community Theater's production of "Marvel," director Mary Giles and lead actor Naomi Taymen talk about the story of Alaska's first female aviator, Mary Crosson (43:53). And the show rounds out with some trivia to recognize Women's History Month (54:44). Hosts: Rhys James and Wren Crockett Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This youth radio program was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Additional support comes from the Atwood Foundation. This episode originally aired live on KNBA 90.3 FM Anchorage on March 7th, 2026. 

Send a textEric Croft is the Chair of the Alaska Democratic Party. Erik was born to Chancey and Toni Croft in Anchorage, but he grew up with his two siblings traveling back and forth to Juneau where their father started in the House and later served in the Senate eventually serving as president. Chancey Croft was the Democratic candidate for governor in 1978. Eric would serve in the Alaska House representing west Anchorage from 1997 to 2006, at which point he too ran for governor, losing the Democratic nomination to former governor Tony Knowles. Eric served as Anchorage School Board President from 2013 to 2016 and served on the Anchorage Assembly from 2016 to 2019. He unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Anchorage in 2009 and 2021. While Eric was in the Alaska House, his minority leader was Ethan Berkowitz. Ethan Berkowitz would go on to be Anchorage mayor while Eric was on the Assembly -- that's the "Ethan" that you hear referenced several times in this episode. During our conversation we discuss the US military and President Trump's quelling of criticism of military operations. This interview was recorded before the United States invaded Iran.     

Send us a textFormer US Senator Mark Begich was born in Anchorage in 1962 to, at the time, Alaska State Senator Nick Begich who would go on to become US House Representative in 1970 and whose plane would disappear in 1972. Mark opened the Mother Lode night club when he was 16, was appointed to the youth commission by Mayor George Sullivan in 1980 and served in Mayor Tony Knowles' administration, all that before being elected to the Anchorage Assembly at age 26 -- the youngest ever to serve on that body. He was sworn in as mayor of Anchorage on July 1, 2003, and elected to the US Senate in 2008 defeating Senator Ted Stevens. He served just one term before being defeated by Sen. Dan Sullivan in 2014.Listen to Mark's brother Tom Begich's podcast episode here.Listen to Mark's son Jacob Begich's appearance on the podcast here.

On today's Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly meeting was a little hot and testy as members argued over meals and who's paying for them. We'll share the sights and sounds from the chamber. Plus, the Alaska Legislative session turned its attention to evacuees from former Typhoon Halong with some unfortunate updates and assessments on the situation. We'll bring you the latest on the villages devastated by the storm.

Send us a textHarriet Drummond was first elected to the Anchorage School Board in 1994 where she served for nine years. She then represented West Anchorage on the Anchorage Assembly, leaving that post when she was elected to the Alaska State House in 2012 to represent Spenard, North Star, Forest Park, Huntington Park, north Midtown, Rogers Park and Geneva Woods for ten years. She chaired or co-chaired the House Education Committee for six years.In 2022, she lost her seat due to redistricting which left her in a largely new district and challenging another incumbent, Representative Zack Fields. Now, three years out of office, Harriet offers her reflections on her career and insight into issues that matter most to her, primarily public education. Her husband of 22 years, rural economic development consultant Elstun Lauesen, was yesterday's podcast guest; they have been integral members of the Alaska Democratic Party for many decades.

On December 17, 2025 the Alaska Watchman reported, “In a split decision, the Anchorage Assembly narrowly voted to erase all historical references to the famous Captain James Cook from the city's official seal.” In light of the new Municipal Seal, and the controversy about the removal of Captain Cook from it, we return to Season 1: Episode 5. I hope you enjoy this Encore Episode about Captain Cook originally titled, The Legacy of Colonialism Part 1: A Statue, a Banner, and a Covenant.   We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision for Anchorage's future and send the audio file to anchorageutc@gmail.com. Please put in the subject line of your email “North to the Future – My Vision.”   #anchoredcity https://anchorageutc.org https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC @AnchorageUTC     Resources Used To Make This Episode: https://alaskawatchman.com/2025/12/17/anchorage-assemblyman-blasts-colleagues-for-ignoring-public-and-ditching-historic-city-seal/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOwK3NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYL4ga-dBxk_uQKg2-t6_n6FyOXsttgf_U3X_3ak8GZ9LXwqEov4HZS-GirE_aem_TkaaknsJa6DMueAYQDgh0w http://www.cc.com/video-playlists/qkhul9/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-between-the-scenes/g34af5 https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/06/29/most-agree-on-the-story-of-captain-cooks-time-in-cook-inlet-they-differ-on-how-to-tell-it/ Oleksa, M., 1992, Orthodox Alaska: A theology of mission, St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood. Newcomb, S., 1992, ‘Five hundred years of injustice', Indigenous Law Institute, n.d., viewed 30 January 2019, from http://ili.nativeweb.org/sdrm_art.html. Indigenous Values Initiative, 2018, Dum diversas, viewed 14 February 2019, from https://doctrineofdiscovery.org/dum-diversas/. Charles, M., 2016, ‘The doctrine of discovery, war, and the myth of America', Leaven 24(3), 147-154. http://www.alaskool.org/projects/JimCrow/cov_res.htm https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/02/28/illegal-for-decades-many-anchorage-homes-still-have-covenants-that-prohibit-sale-to-blacks-and-alaska-natives/ Wohlforth, C., 2017, ‘How some Anchorage neighbors redeemed the city's racist past', Alaska Daily News, 27 February, 2017, viewed 30 January 2019, from https://www.adn.com/opinions/2017/02/27/how-some-anchorage-neighbors-redeemed-the-citys- racist-past/. Ford, A., 2017, ‘Redlining in Fairview', Anchorage Press, 23 February, 2017, viewed 30 January 2019, from https://www.anchoragepress.com/news/redlininginfairview/article_cb0037a0-f9a7-11e6- b9eb-5fef409ab819.html. https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/09/07/hundreds-gather-in-anchorage-over-holiday-to-commemorate-march-on-washington-anniversary/ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2020/09/07/anchorage-labor-day-rally-urging-racial-equality-draws-hundreds-of-supporters/ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2020/06/25/mayor-berkowitz-to-have-native-village-of-eklutna-decide-what-to-do-with-downtown-captain-cook-statue/ www.smallchurchmusic.com/Song_Display-New.php?SID=2644

Jeff was joined by videographer Cale Green. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed, problems with the American healthcare system, some past projects he has worked on with Jeff, a trip to Adak they both went on this summer, the geostrategic importance of Adak, how ranked choice will impact the governor's race, his thoughts on how some of the campaigns are using social media, and the Anchorage Assembly's recent decision to replace the city seal. 

On today's Morning Edition, a close call when a school bus carrying elementary school students tips over in Wasilla. Plus, what you need to know as the Anchorage Assembly held public discourse on the sales tax proposal as it makes its way to appearing on ballots.

Jeff was joined by Anchorage School Board member and current Anchorage Assembly candidate Dave Donley. They discuss why he's running the Assembly (open seat), his time on the Anchorage School Board, including many of the issues he's dealt with as the lone conservative, the problems with education in Alaska, his views on the public safety and vagrancy problems in Anchorage, and his time serving in the Legislature. 

During Season 5, we are considering the Alaska State Motto – “North to the Future” as a model for a positive imagining of Anchorage's future. On this episode, we hear from Erin Baldwin Day, who represents District 4 (Midtown) on the Anchorage Assembly, and Matt Schultz, who is running for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, as they dream of Anchorage's future in politics.   We want to hear your positive vision of the future! Record a voice memo on your phone of your positive vision for Anchorage's future and send the audio file to anchorageutc@gmail.com. Please put in the subject line of your email “North to the Future – My Vision.”   https://www.erin4anchorage.com https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/pages/about%20us%20-%20member%20profiles.aspx www.mattschultzforalaska.com   #anchoredcity https://anchorageutc.org https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC @AnchorageUTC   Resources Used To Make This Episode: https://www.cookinlethistoricalsociety.org/resources https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2020/11/15/1920-was-the-year-anchorage-voted-to-became-a-self-governing-town-not-everyone-was-happy-about-it/ https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECC56FF0702983%402422630-16EB516DEF6DC769%404-16EB516DEF6DC769%40?search_terms=election https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2022/05/08/how-clashing-voting-ordinances-caused-municipal-election-turmoil-and-signaled-anchorages-growth-from-bucolic-town-to-big-city/ https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ED1C396A8D8243%402436658-16EC94D330F5BE1C%4025-16EC94D330F5BE1C%40?search_terms=%22Statehood%2Bcelebration%22&text=%22Statehood%20celebration%22&content_added=&date_from=1959&date_to=1959&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&pdate=1959-03-30

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.

On today's Morning Edition, the latest on how the state is handling the large influx of displaced Alaskans as the Anchorage Assembly meets today in regards to evacuees arriving from the western coast of Alaska, which has been brutalized by flooding and storm surges. Plus, if you're wondering how you can help, Alaska's News Source is partnering with the Red Cross in the Healing from Halong initiative. How you can join us in helping our fellow Alaskans.

On today's Morning Edition, an Anchorage woman missing for two years is now believed to have been murdered after remains were found in Wasilla, police say. Later, details from last night's Anchorage Assembly meeting and what was proposed to help combat the city's housing crisis.

The Anchorage Assembly approved a five-year technology contract at Tuesday’s regularly scheduled board meeting that will enhance the Anchorage Police Department’s technological capabilities. A petition demanding restoration to the statutory Permanent Fund Dividend formula has been gaining momentum online — the same year the dividend saw one of its lowest amounts when adjusted for inflation. The Fairbanks Job Center is holding a job fair this week focused on employers in the retail and banking industries, among others.  

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about a loud minority of lunatics who showed up to the Anchorage Assembly meeting last night to testify against an ordinance to increase the penalties on homelessness and vagrancy.

We had some technical problems with today's show, so the podcast comes in on the 3rd segment of hour one. That makes it a bit short of our normal 2 hour podcast. We've been discussing the shut down of public comment in the Anchorage Assembly and then cover some other stories around the state in hour one. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with State Senator Mike Shower, who'll give us his thoughts on the Governor's veto's as well as where he thinks we'll be heading in the next session.

The friend and neighbor of a 45-year-old man Alaska Railroad officials say was killed after the ATV he was on collided with a freight train in the Susitna Valley Monday night said he and his family had just moved to Talkeetna from Minnesota last month. Plus, Anchorage police have identified the suspect accused of crashing a pickup truck into a restaurant in downtown Anchorage earlier this year. And, the Anchorage Assembly takes public testimony on an ordinance that would add criminal penalties for unauthorized camping on public land.

Today on the Morning Edition, the Anchorage Assembly discussed a proposal that would impose criminal penalties for people who sleep or camp in public areas, including parks, trails and sidewalks. Many people from the community showed up at the packed meeting and spoke out about the proposal.Also, an update on the wildfire danger across the state. Cooler temperatures may eventually bring some relief, but there is still cause for concern in many areas of Alaska.

Today we dive into some wild headlines. The Anchorage Assembly has dropped into some really junior high school behavior, we'll discuss. Then someone finally calls out the AKLEG on their unconstitutional funding problem with the capital budget. Then in hour two we'll visit with KPB resident David Yragui, who has a 10+ year tale of how the Borough has roadblocked attempts to fix some land use issues, tot he real detriment of the citizens.

Today on the Morning Edition, cities across the country, including here in Alaska, are standing in solidarity with Los Angeles as clashes between police and protestors spill into a fifth day after federal agents rounded up hundreds of migrants at their workplaces throughout the region.Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is considering a repeal of an ordinance that forces bars and restaurants to ID anyone purchasing alcohol regardless of age appearance.

ACCEE Series #3: w/ Trevor Storrs & Jessica Simonsen April 21, 2025 Last year we talked twice with members of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund implementation team. During 2024 they were doing research, hearing from the community, and making recommendations to the Anchorage Assembly about how to spend the $5 million dollars of marijuana tax money earmarked for Child Care and Early Education made possible by Proposition 14 in 2023. On this episode I am joined by Trevor Storrs and Jessica Simonsen to get an update on what is happening with the ACCEE fund. https://www.careforkidsanchorage.com   #anchoredcity https://anchorageutc.org https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC @AnchorageUTC

Anchorage Assembly members shot down a proposal concerning a vote on a 3% city sales tax. The proposal would have used the revenue collected to lower property taxes and fund voter-approved projects designed to enhance the city's quality of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Amy Demboski Show 3-05-2025 Guest- Jared Goecker candidate Anchorage Assembly

Send us a text Alaska State Senator Matt Claman first laid eyes on Alaska while working as a cook for a mining company the summer before his senior year of college. After law school, he made his way back to Alaska settling in Anchorage. In the mid 2000s he was elected to the Anchorage Assembly and was elevated to Chair at the start of his second year. This meant that when Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich was elected US Senator, Matt Claman as the Assembly Chair assumed the role of acting mayor. This happened just after the 2008 fiscal crisis. Mayor Claman was forced to make difficult decisions that hurt him politically, but that he stands by today. In 2014 he was elected to the Alaska State House representing West Anchorage, and in 2022 he was elected to the Alaska State Senate where he serves as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

In this newscast: The Anchorage Assembly has approved a roughly $20,000 contract to set up a warming area for unhoused residents; Sitka is looking for public input on planning its energy future; The cost of shipping goods is increasing next month, due to tariff surcharges at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage; A reading teacher in Nenana received national recognition for excellence in education earlier this month

Writer and former Anchorage Assembly member Charles Wohlforth is the author of more than ten books and numerous articles about science and the environment, politics and history, medicine, travel, and as-told-to biography including his 2012, To Russia with Love, with Vic Fischer. His book, The Whale and the Supercomputer, won the L.A. Times Book Prize in 2004. His three-times-weekly column for the Anchorage Daily News in 2019 won the western U.S. states' most prestigious journalism award, “Best of the West.” Today, we are talking about his series of articles from the ADN published in 2016 and 2017 about problems with Alaska's health care system. We are also discussing his 2022 book that he co-wrote with Dr. David Nash, How Covid Crashed the System: A guide to fixing American Health Care. For link to Charles' ADN op-ed about zoning, click here.For link to Celeste Hodge Growden's response to Charles' Zoning op-ed, click here.For a list of Charles' ADN articles on Alaska Health Care, click here.For a list of Charles' books, click here. 

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Opponents and supporters of the proposed Donlin gold mine meet local residents. The Anchorage Assembly has again balked at paying a settlement to the former municipal manager. And The Alaska Marine Highway is about to release its long range plan. Photo: Anchorage municipal manager Amy Demboski at the Oct. 27, 2021 Anchorage Assembly meeting. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Back on April of this year I talked with members of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund implementation team. At that time they were doing research and hearing from the community about how to spend the $5 million dollars of marijuana tax money earmarked for Child Care and Early Education made possible by Proposition 14 in 2023. They have now arrived at their recommendations for the Mayor LaFrance and thew Anchorage Assembly. On this episode we are joined by Trevor Storrs & Austin Quinn-Davidson to talk about what the ACCEE team has proposed.   https://www.careforkidsanchorage.com   https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Pages/default.aspx https://www.facebook.com/ancpublichealth https://www.instagram.com/ancpublichealth/   https://www.muni.org/Departments/Mayor/Pages/default.aspx   https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Pages/default.aspx https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchorage-Municipal-Assembly/388908687838651   https://www.asdk12.org/school_board/   https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/ https://www.facebook.com/alaskachildrenstrust https://www.instagram.com/alaskachildrenstrust/   https://www.anchoragechamber.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageChamber https://www.instagram.com/anchoragechamber

Jane Angvik was an Anchorage Charter Commission member who drafted the founding document that unified the city and borough of Anchorage in 1975. On July 1, 2024, she administered the oath of office at the inauguration of Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Jane has spent her life in service to Alaska whether at her first job for the Anchorage borough as a planner upon her arrival in 1973, working for the Alaska Federation of Natives, serving on the Anchorage Assembly, or training the next generation of leaders through Alaska Women Ascend, the ways that she has contributed to our state and city are many and profound. This episode will discuss much of Jane's life including her childhood in Minnesota and her meeting of her husband Vic Fischer – a founding father of Alaska who we sadly lost last year at the age of 99. This episode will not include Jane's time on the charter commission. That period of her life, which so profoundly impacts what Anchorage is today,  will be its own episode released next week.

Jeff was joined by House District 16 candidate Nick Moe. They discuss Nick and Jeff's long friendship, his 2013 write-in race for the Anchorage Assembly that he barely lost, why he decided to file at the last minute to run for the House, the dynamics of the race that include it being an open seat and just one other candidate, Democrat Carolyn Hall, his time working as a legislative staffer in Juneau, the problems facing Alaska, and his strategy for winning the race. 

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program. Tom talks about Valentine's Day and the warm weather and some of the hazards to look out for, NYC & their migrant crisis, Hunkie Lee calls in to share his condolences and share his thoughts about Tom Anderson. Tom talks about the Alaska Republican Party and the people who are running for Party Chair. Mark Littlefied, candidate for Anchorage Assembly for Eagle River calls in to talk about what happened at last night's Assembly meeting. East Anchorage Mark calls into talk about the No Right Turn on Red issue and says that Anchorage is not a sanctuary city. Tom talks about Nikki Haley's team for Alaska, the Frontiersman, Arctic Man, & the Iron Dog. 

Tom Steigleman hosts today's program.Tom talks about the Cold Weather Shelter extension to May 1 & the Anchorage Assembly's Holton Hills decision.Dalton calls in to talk about political blackmail and corruption. Mayor Dave Bronson calls in to talk about why he is in Juneau and what is on his agenda as he advocates for Anchorage. Tom talks about the new proposed high rise in Oklahoma City & the Kari Lake audio tapes, Anchorage Assembly candidate Mark Littlefield calls in to introduce himself to listeners and explain why he's running for Assembly.   Find out more at www.LittlefieldForAssebmly.com

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Anchorage Assembly member Scott Meyers calls in to talk about last night's meeting and shares about Mayor Bronson's veto and gives us an overview of the bonds that will be on April's ballot. Tom talks about Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire, Trump staying on the ballot in Maine, New Jersey's bag ban backfiring, an amature golfer who couldnt calim a large payout, and Tom warns people about a potential liability of state income taxes if you work from home. Tom interviews Geremy Keeton from Focus on the Family about how to communicate with friends and family about politics. 

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom starts off the day talking about the below zero temperatures and gives some tips on supplies to have in your vehicle and ways to keep your pipes from freezing.  Tom talks about the Supreme Court decision on the Texas border, people leaving California, and Hawaii trying to block Donald Trump from being on their ballots.  Nick Begich calls in to give a campaign update and share why Alaskans should vote for him.  Find more information at www.AlaskansForNickBegich.com.John Cunningham from Mountain City Church joins Tom in the studio to talk about their upcoming Share Your Faith Workshop.  Find more information at www.SYFOnline.org. Tom talks about tonight's upcoming Anchorage Assembly meetings, Mary Peltola filing for her 2nd term in Congress, and Dalton calls in to talk about people getting involved in politics and the blackmail of politicians. 

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom checks in with a live coverage of a US House hearing concerning the Biden administration immigration policy. Tom plays the audio from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci who gives an update on AK Air's response to the 737-9 Max aircraft situation. Tom jumps back to the live coverage of the US House hearing on immigration, then talks about Iowa and how democrats switched parties to vote in the republican caucus, Tom plays a portion of Donald Trumps victory speech, and talks about why not all networks carried the speech. Dalton calls in to talk about chemtrails and how they have affected weather patterns and his thoughts about how they are being used to limit the population.   Tom plays the John Brennan clip Dalton was referring to.Tom talks about the Anchorage Assembly authorizing $1.5 million to transition 150 homeless, and the Assembly moving triplexes to the residential side of the spectrum. then admits his bad math. Tom talks about Asa Hutchinson ending his Presidential campaign, the Supreme Court rejecting to hear an appeal of a ruling allowing Trans people to use the restroom and locker rooms they choose, Jason Kelce retiring, and student "protesting" student loans by not paying them back.  

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program. Tom talks about the warnings from the muni to remove snow off of buildings, pre-filed State bills, and how you can track via text messages when you text 559-245-2529 and enter the bill number. Dalton calls in to talk about the Alaska Airline jet that had the blowout. Randy Sulte from the Anchorage Assembly calls in the port being named after Don Young, the public restroom issue, and upcoming bonds that will be on April's ballot. Jared Goecker from the Municipality of Anchorage Employment office calls in to talk about Friday's Job Fair at the Dena'ina Center from 10AM to 5PM. Get more information by emailing HREmployment@AnchorageAK.com

Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom starts off talking about current weather conditions, the NFL season, "Black Monday", and his hopes for the College National Championship game between Washington and Michigan. Representative Andrew Gray from Anchorage calls in to talk about how he got his start in politics, the upcoming session, what he would like to see accomplished, including starting a bed tax, Representative Calvin Schrage calls in to talk about the upcoming session, and what he would like to see accomplished.  He also talks about the Governor's budget and the possibility of a State income tax. Dalton calls in to talk about football, the state of America, and the Jeffrey Epstins case, Tom talks about the Anchorage Assembly's decision to move the Public Restroom issue to the ballot.

East Anchorage Assemblywoman Karen Bronga is a lifelong Alaskan and former school teacher who has spent most of her life in East Anchorage. She was elected in a special election to replace Forrest Dunbar when he was elected to the Alaska State Senate. Today, we discuss her background, how she got to the assembly, and what this last year has been like.If you would like to find out more about becoming an Anchorage Lifeguard, you can click here.

Tom Steigleman hosts today's show.Tom talks about the latest drama with Harvard President Claudine Gay, how the Maine Board of Environmental Protection suspended a meeting on a law for EV cars quotas after a storm and power outage, and the release of names associated with the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Dalton calls in to talk about blackmailed elected officials State Senator James Kaufman calls in to talk about what he's seen moving from the House to Senate, what he's been working on between sessions, the Governor's budget and his legislative goals from the next session. State Senator Forrest Dunbar calls in what he's been working on during the interim, the differences between being on the Anchorage Assembly vs the State Senate, the Governor's budget, what his legislative goals are for the upcoming session and his support of a state income tax. Todd Smolden from the Governor's office calls in to talk about the budget process, and responds to Senator Dunbar's comments.Listener Ken calls in to talk about the federal deficit and a way to solve it.

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Assembly member Anna Brawley Eric Visser, owner of Visser Construction. They discuss a recent Anchorage housing summit, some reasons for the housing crisis in Anchorage, the regulatory barriers to building in Anchorage, the Knik Arm crossing, their ideas for how to improve housing, and the upcoming Anchorage mayoral race. 

North Anchorage Assembly Member Daniel Volland was born and raised in Washington State, and began coming to Alaska regularly in 2016 to do remote work as an optometrist. After relocating permanently to Anchorage in 2019, he became very active very quickly in local politics and successfully ran for the newly established 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly in the summer of 2022. Today he is talking about the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Action Strategic Plan and the Anchorage Housing Action Week that just finished with a big summit on Friday. That summit was held at UAA and the keynote address was given by Charles Marohn, a land-use planner and municipal engineer who advocates for the development of dense towns and the restructuring of suburbia. I bring this up because he features prominently in my conversation with Assembly member Volland. Important links:1. Anchorage Assembly Housing Focus Page2. Charles Marohn's book Strong Towns3. Charles Montgomery's book Happy Cities4. Zoom link to Tenants' Rights meeting, Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30 - 6:15 pm