Podcasts about anchorage mayor dave bronson

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Suzanne LaFrance is poised to unseat incumbent Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and become the city's first elected female mayor. After 121 days in Juneau, state lawmakers have concluded their work. And National Parks are using social media to boost visitor numbers and amplify their conservation efforts. Photo: Anchorage mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance speaks at Williwaw Social after results showed her leading incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson on May 14, 2024. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Allegations of illegal, unethical and unprofessional behavior in Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's administration are valid, according to an independent investigator. Bethel's Filipino community made a big splash at the annual Cama-i Dance Festival. And the battle over education funding for Alaska schools may be a stalemate. Photo: The Bethel Filipino Community Dancers perform at the Cama-i Dance Festival in Bethel on March 16, 2024.

In this episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to discuss the city's economic development, the challenges and successes of snow removal, and the exciting reopening of Sullivan Arena for concerts and events.   After years serving as a homeless shelter, Mayor Bronson shares how he fulfilled the community's wish to reclaim this iconic venue for public enjoyment. Tune in for an insightful conversation on Anchorage's journey towards revitalization and the bright future ahead.

HOUR 1Tom and Tom talk about holiday travel and Tom S's trip to Missouri Black Friday and Cyber Monday record breakers in 2020 / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/11/26/record-online-shopping-fuels-another-massive-black-friday?Cyber Monday sure to hit record sales / (KARE) https://www.kare11.com/amp/article/news/local/cyber-monday-online-sales-hit-spending-record-on-black-friday/89-b5e9a481-d298-428b-ba51-d57db1052f58"The short pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas has entered its fourth and possibly final day with at least 11 more hostages expected to be released." / (CBS News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X59NApQshNQFormer House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins 'FOX & Friends' to argue the Biden administration's policies emboldened U.S. adversaries in the Middle East / (FOX News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeEGd7kN88Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd, was rushed to a hospital Friday after he was stabbed in federal prison. / (ABC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dArnDZ7TUQ"The US is the world's largest oil producer by a country mile, accounting for 21% of global oil production in 2022. Saudi Arabia is in second place, at 13%." / (EIA) https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?f=W&n=PET&s=WCRFPUS2HOUR 2Wrangell Landslide update / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/11/26/wrangells-4th-landslide-victim-found/"Staff at the Alaska Black Caucus recently found racial slurs spray painted on the side of their one-story building in Downtown Anchorage." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/11/26/vandals-graffiti-racial-slurs-alaska-black-caucus-building/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gives an update Tom & Tom discuss Squid Games, holiday movies in 2023, and travel dealsMat-Su Assemblyman Bill Gamble gives an update on his new position 

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.

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson released his 2024 budget proposals, which include more than 1,400 pages of documents and is $2.4 million less than last year. That story, plus Tuesday's top stories and weather from across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida attempts to oust fellow Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy / (CNN) https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/politics/matt-gaetz-kevin-mccarthy-speakership/index.html?Trump in his 2nd day of trial in NYC / (ABC News) https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/live-updates/trump-fraud-trial/?"Alaskans have high rates of chronic health conditions that can lead to death, and they are failing to follow lifestyles that would keep those chronic conditions at bay, according to a newly released state report." / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/03/1202965753/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-sbf-trial-cryptoFormer FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried starts his trial today / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/03/1202965753/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-sbf-trial-cryptoTechniques resulting from the work of Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier let scientists capture the motions of subatomic particles moving at impossible speeds. / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/science/nobel-prize-physics.html?Tom and Tom talk about holiday decorations HOUR 2State Representative Kevin McCabe Joe from Midtown Anchorage on the PFD Candidate Ole Larson (Mat-Su Borough District 6) discusses his re-election / https://ole4kids.com/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson released his 2024 budget proposals to the Anchorage Assembly Monday afternoon, which includes more than 1,400 pages of documents. / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/03/mayors-2024-proposed-budget-shaves-off-24m-last-years-proposals/Mayor Dave Bronson on his 2024 budget 

A top official in Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's administration resigned this month after being accused of breaking election laws.It's a complicated saga that has unfolded over months – an investigation into the mayor's IT director involving a challenge to this year's city election results. In this episode, host Elizabeth Harball speaks with ADN reporter Emily Goodykoontz, who broke the news about the allegations in May.For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

HOUR 1"Jelly company J.M. Smucker announced yesterday that it is buying the purveyor of plastic-wrapped cakes, Hostess Brands, for $5.6 billion" / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/09/11/smucker-bets-on-twinkies-in-the-snack-race?Tom highlights drummer Jeff Pocaro after Dylan plays "Lowdown" by Boz Skaggs and Toto's "Africa" / (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Porcaro"Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, responds to Mayor Eric Adams calling him a 'madman' for bussing migrants to New York" / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/media/abbott-fires-back-nyc-mayor-adams-madman-slam-never-make-it-in-texas"A majority of California voters oppose making cash payments as a form of compensation to residents of the state who are the descendants of enslaved African-Americans, according to a new poll from the University of California, Berkeley" / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/11/1198805444/most-california-voters-oppose-cash-reparations-for-slavery-poll-findsTom discusses reparations and slavery's history HOUR 2"Thousands of people have been killed in Libya in the flooding caused by heavy rains that devastated parts of the country this weekend, a disaster exacerbated by the collapse of two dams in the coastal city of Derna" (NYT) President Bidens speaks at JBER on 9/11 / (ANS)  https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/11/president-biden-attending-911-memorial-ceremony-jber/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on Biden's speech and homeless issues Mark from East Anchorage on Biden's speech and the homeless"An M.R.I. confirmed the team's worst fears after the four-time league M.V.P. was carted to the locker room after an injury in the opening minutes of the first regular season game." / (ANS) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/sports/football/aaron-rodgers-achilles-injury-jets.html?Indigenous place name markers around Anchorage / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/12/indigenous-place-name-markers-further-spread-around-anchorage-area/

HOUR 1Secretary of State Blinken makes a surprise visit to Ukraine / (Daily Wire) https://www.dailywire.com/news/blinken-returns-to-ukraine-to-meet-with-zelensky-as-war-with-russia-drags-on Ukraine's military is making “very tangible progress” in its counteroffensive against Russian forces, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NBC News on Thursday. / (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-counteroffensive-progress-russia-blinken-interview-rcna103681President Xi Jinping reprimanded by Communist Elders / (Nikkei Asia) https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/China-up-close/Analysis-Xi-reprimanded-by-elders-at-Beidaihe-over-direction-of-nationGary Wright, the musician best known for his hit singles “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive,” has died. He was 80. / (Variety) https://variety.com/2023/music/news/gary-wright-dead-dream-weaver-1235713097/UC Berkeley law professor John Yoo weighs in on reports special counsel David Weiss is planning to seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of the month on 'Your World.' / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/hunter-bidens-expected-indictment-never-forget-think-idiotsPresident Biden is scheduled to depart on Thursday for India and Vietnam, two strategic countries that neighbor China. / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/07/1197609195/biden-india-g20-vietnam-chinaMehdi Hasan on his interview with GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. / (MSNBC) https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-this-is-awkward-for-you-mehdi-hasan-takes-on-vivek-ramaswamy-in-new-interview-192410693510Alex Gimarc is unimpressed with Amy Demboski's lawsuit against Mayor Bronson and no longer respects her; He also thinks Ramaswamy will be the VP for Trump (and he predicts Trump will win)John Wahl, 37, is the youngest GOP state party leader in the country. He also runs a business as a butterfly farmer in Athens, Ala. / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/07/1196635596/alabama-republican-party-john-wahl-trump-desantis-gop-black-voters-young-votersHOUR 2State Representative Kevin McCabe discusses the West Susitna Access project and timber harvesting/lumber  and new lumber grading laws (two segments from 8:05 AM to 8: 35 AM) also referenced the Susitna River Coalition website: https://www.susitnarivercoalition.org/Former Anchorage Municipal Manager Amy Demboski filed a lawsuit against Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson alleging violation of the Anchorage Whistleblower Act / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/06/former-municipal-manager-sues-anchorage-mayor-dave-bronson/The Biden Administration says it is taking “major steps to protect Arctic lands and wildlife in Alaska.” (KTVF) https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2023/09/06/biden-cancels-oil-gas-leases-issued-by-trump-alaska-arctic/Tom discusses Amy Demboski's lawsuit against Mayor Bronson and the Municipality of AnchorageJoe from Midtown Anchorage blasts Amy Demboski and her lawsuit Mark in East Anchorage on the Demboski lawsuit Tom & Tom  on the

HOUR 1Ramaswamy's plane has "an unexpected cabin depressurization issue," /  (NBC News)  https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/vivek-ramaswamy-misses-third-event-less-month-due-private-plane-issues-rcna98664?Vice President Kamala Harris answered a question about President Biden's age in an AP interview from Jakarta / (AP) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-says-she-ready-step-role-president-biden-unwell-may-have-take-over Vitiuk, the head of the cyber department at Ukraine's top counterintelligence agency overviews his strategies / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/06/1196975759/ukraine-cyber-war-russia-sbu-illia-vitiukEnrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197202616/enrique-tarrio-proud-boys-jan-6-sentence?Rick Whitbeck from Power the Future / https://powerthefuture.com/HOUR 2Labor unions in Alaska are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to block a $25 billion merger that would combine Fred Meyer and Carrs Safeway grocery stores into one corporate behemoth. / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2023/09/05/alaska-unions-urge-biden-administration-to-block-albertsons-kroger-merger/Mark from East Anchorage (who works at Walmart) discusses the effects of a Carrs and Fred Meyer merger"The homeless camp at Third Avenue and Ingra Street, which residents have dubbed “Tent City,” has seen an increased population and crime rate — making it more difficult to provide help to people living there." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/05/tent-city-homeless-camp-near-downtown-anchorage-sees-high-crime-rate-violence/"The Anchorage Assembly is authorizing the use of more than $200,000 to address the crime and public health issues associated with large homeless camps throughout Anchorage" / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/06/anchorage-assembly-approves-funding-address-crime-public-health-concerns-large-homeless-camps/The impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton kicked off Tuesday at the state Capitol (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197811021/paxton-impeachment-trial-texas-attorney-general-ag-conspiracy-briberyDalton from Mat-Su thinks the TX impeachment is just the start Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson with a homeless policy update 

The investigative unit for Alaska's News Source has produced a five-part series on possible solutions for the community's homeless crisis.  Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson sat down with reporter Mike Mason for more than 20 minutes to discuss his thoughts on how to deal with the problems of homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went to Houston, Texas, to see why so many think that city's homeless response is a model for the rest of the country. We hear from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and those in Houston moving thousands of people into permanent homes. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson tells us Houston's model isn't something he's interested in and also why he fought so hard to finish his navigation center. And, there is at least one homeless project in Anchorage that is bearing fruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1Race continues for successfully landing on the Moon's South Pole / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/08/20/countries-aim-to-land-on-the-lunar-south-pole?Five indications President Biden won't actually run for re-election / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/5-indications-joe-biden-not-run-2024Former President Donald Trump's campaign criticized Trump's 2024 Republican opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis for calling Trump-supporting members of Congress "listless vessels. / (CNN) https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2023/08/20/listless-vessels-ron-desantis-comment-trump-sot-cnntmw-vpx.cnnFormer President Donald Trump said on social media Sunday he will not participate in debates / (CBS News)  https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-says-he-wont-participate-in-debates-cbs-news-poll-shows-his-lead-growing/NH State Representative Fred Doucette, Chair of the NH Vivek Ramaswamy for President campaign on Trump not debating and on the Maui fire (Fred is a retired fireman)HOUR 2Alaska State Fair is on! https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/Woodcarver Mike in Mat-Su on the problems in New HampshireMayor Dave Bronson on why the Anchorage School District's superintendent banned Dr. Ben Carson from speaking at Mt. View Elementary School "Mental health toll in Maui grows / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/08/21/1194823959/maui-wildfires-mental-health-toll"Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's administration and the Anchorage Assembly are still debating the feasibility of constructing and operating a mass homeless shelter in the city." /(ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/08/19/mayor-assembly-still-odds-over-navigation-center-project/Tom & Tom discuss the Sullivan Arena and their hope it becomes a powerful venue again

Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to talk about Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg's recent visit to Anchorage.   The Port of Anchorage desperately needs rebuilding, and getting Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg up in Alaska to see that firsthand was a good step in the right direction. With no port, there is no food. So Mayor Bronson puts politics aside and works towards a solution to help Anchorage and all of Alaska.     Check out the Port of Anchorage video the Mayor was referring to here: https://fb.watch/mugZjEAmx7/

HOUR 1Does inflation Reduction Act turn 1 year old / (Market Watch ) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/yellen-to-tout-explosion-in-u-s-factory-construction-as-she-marks-inflation-reduction-acts-anniversary-980f3d50?"A victory of former President Donald Trump in next year's election could reshape the U.S. government and significantly increase his presidential powers." / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/08/07/1192432628/conservatives-mull-how-2nd-trump-presidency-could-reshape-the-federal-government"Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants have until the end of next week to turn themselves in. They are expected to be booked at the Fulton County jail, the sheriff's office said." / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-18-indicted-co-defendants-expected-to-be-booked-at-fulton-county-jail-sheriff-says/Tom overviews Astrology and the 12 cycles of ages 26,000 years and we're entering the Age of Aquarius in 2050 / (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_ageGOP Presidential contenders / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-power-rankings-front-runner-contenders-2024-gop-primary-fieldHOUR 2U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Anchorage on Tuesday as part of a three-day tour of the state / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/08/15/transportation-secretary-takes-tour-port-alaska/Mat-Su Borough Assembly filing window opening soon / https://matsugov.us/elections?highlight=WyJlbGVjdGlvbnMiXQ==&template=msb_bolideAll Anchorage School District campuses — from elementary through high school — will have multiple drug overdose kits to help curb the opioid problem infesting the state of Alaska, according to officials." /(ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/08/15/anchorage-school-district-beefing-up-training-availability-opioid-overdose-kits-schools/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson overviews his meeting with U.S.  Secretary of Transportation Pete ButtigiegTodd Smoldon from Gov Dunleavy's office re ASD overdoes kits and Secretary Buttigieg's Alaskan visit 

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson discusses his first two years leading Alaska's largest city. Plus, rising temperatures drive increased fire activity in the Interior. And Bristol Bay fishermen call for more transparency on sockeye prices.

HOUR 1Extreme heat in Southern Europe affecting tourism / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/07/18/heat-threatens-to-upend-european-tourism?Phoenix break 1974 heat record / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/us/phoenix-heat-record.html?Illegal border crossings into U.S. by asylum seekers is down / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188438846/illegal-border-crossings-are-down-one-big-reason-why-is-now-part-of-a-court-fighErick  Cordero Giorgana discusses the Alaska Policy Forum's Mark Janus event in Wasilla tonight at 6 PM /  Register at https://wfwasilla.eventbrite.comExperts warn Artificial Intelligence is a threat to society and human extinction / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ai-prodigy-warns-lawmakers-chinas-ambitions-chinas-apollo-projectHOUR 2Why did the U.S. soldier cross into the North Korean demilitarized zone / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-soldier-detained-in-north-korea-was-facing-disciplinary-actions-officials-say/Anchorage Assembly leadership is requesting Mayor Dave Bronson's administration answer questions regarding an April 4 Election complaint filed by a former member of his administration / (ADN) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/07/19/assembly-hold-work-session-regarding-challenge-anchorage-election/Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., of the House Armed Services Committee details how China threatens higher education and technology advancements in the U.S. on ‘America Reports.' / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-kerry-comes-up-empty-china-climate-talksTom overviews how China is a threat "Emails show a top city director emailed Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's former chief of staff a newly created internal security policy, hours before she used it to challenge the city's April 4 election." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/07/18/anchorage-it-director-emailed-mayor-bronsons-former-top-aide-a-newly-crafted-internal-policy-she-then-used-to-challenge-election/Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on military promotions are his “right,” and called for compromise to resolve the blockade / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/2023/07/18/sullivan-says-alabama-senator-has-the-right-to-hold-up-military-promotions-over-abortion-policy/

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson. They discuss the new dynamics between the Anchorage Assembly with the five new members who were elected in April, the growing homelessness problem in Anchorage and how it can be improved, some of his reflections after two years of being mayor, the snow plowing issues Anchorage experienced this winter, the high costs of housing in Anchorage, the Port of Alaska, and what is happening in Downtown Anchorage. 

HOUR 1High heat and travel delays expected through the 4th of July holidays  / (Reuters) https://www.reuters.com/world/us/sweltering-heat-wave-bakes-us-south-2023-06-27/ and mass flight cancellations (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/06/28/mass-flight-cancellations-put-a-damper-on-the-4th?How exactly does the Wagner Group operate?  (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184935970/not-your-typical-army-how-the-wagner-group-operatesAlaska Commercial Co. plans to add the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits — or SNAP — debit cards as a payment option for rural Alaskans / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/rural-alaska/2023/06/29/alaska-commercial-to-launch-online-grocery-ordering-and-delivery-for-rural-food-stamp-recipients/Mario Bird, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's new chief of staff, joins Tom to discuss the Municipality's evolving administrationHOUR 2Is U.S. gun violence an epidemic?  (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1184731316/gun-violence-epidemic-suicide-mass-shooting-public-health-emergency-chicago20,200 dead by gun in the U.S. / https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/Tom and Charles talk about gun statistics Dalton in Mat-Su on gun violence State Representative Kevin McCabe on Alaska's great resource development record in terms on environmental safety Court hears arguments to unseal Hilcorp files / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/06/29/court-hears-arguments-unseal-hilcorp-files-regarding-bp-assets/The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/06/29/supreme-court-rules-that-colleges-must-stop-considering-the-race-of-applicants-for-admission/

The Cuddy Park abatement begins to make way for a three-day concert event later this month and the Anchorage Assembly is meeting tonight to discuss some options for a new sanctioned campground. Plus, we talked to Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to hear how he plans to work with the Assembly after several high-profile disputes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1Tom talks about lake dwellers and recreation Christie and Pence join Presidential race / (CBS) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chris-christie-and-mike-pence-former-trump-allies-joining-2024-presidential-race/Former Bush White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove discusses the impact Mike Pence and Chris Christie will have jumping into the 2024 GOP primary race on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' / (FOXNews) https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6328704460112?dicbo=v2-I1gDGxcNew U.S. immigration rules send asylum requests soaring in Mexico / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/06/06/1179808179/mexico-immigration-title42-asylumInvestor Kevin O'Leary looks at the potential ramifications from the Target Pride collection controversy on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' / (FOXNews) https://www.foxnews.com/media/targets-stunning-15b-collapse-warning-ceos-shark-tank-starTarget's stock has lost a whopping $13.8 billion over the past two weeks / (NYPost) https://nypost.com/2023/05/31/targets-stock-loses-12-7-billion-hits-lowest-level-since-2020/HOUR 2Anchorage Assembly to review multiple homeless camp plans / (ANS) Anchorage Mayor Dave BronsonState Representative Kevin McCabe The wall of a major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering Europe's largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war rushed to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/06/06/destruction-of-major-dam-in-southern-ukraine-triggers-widespread-flooding/Joe from Midtown Anchorage praises Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson re trying to solve the homeless problem and reducing property taxes 

In this newscast: Sitka celebrated its fourth annual Yaaw Koo.eex' or Herring Ceremony last Saturday; The Sitka School Board has gone out on a limb in passing a budget for next year; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and the Assembly want to start moving dozens of people who are homeless into the former Golden Lion Hotel starting in a few weeks

Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to discuss the city's successful job fair programs, economic development, and the Mayor's Community Grant Program.    We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu    Donate to Must Read Alaska here: https://mustreadalaska.com/support-mrak/ 

HOUR 1A California appeals court said on Monday that Proposition 22, the ballot measure passed by state voters in 2020 that classified Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors rather than as employees, should remain state law / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/business/prop-22-upheld-california.html?Mexican pharmacies that cater to U.S. tourists are selling medications that appear safe but are frequently laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/03/14/1163146258/fentanyl-mexico-pharmacy-american-medical-tourism-overdoseRyan Graves is a former Navy pilot who has called on Congress to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), also known as UFOs, in the skies above the United States / (FOXNews)  https://www.foxnews.com/media/ex-navy-pilot-ufos-flight-calls-investigations-aerial-phenomena-curiousPresident Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific / (AP) https://apnews.com/article/biden-australia-united-kingdom-submarines-nuclear-cf330037f9e6befdec0f6c1658601462?President Biden is expected to announce an executive order on Tuesday that would expand background checks to more firearm sales by expanding the statutory definition of a firearms dealer, the White House said / (FOXNews) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-sign-executive-order-require-background-checks-more-gun-salesAnchorage Assembly may buy Arctic Rec Center / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/03/14/assembly-consider-purchasing-arctic-rec-center-use-homeless-shelter/Tuesday is Equal Pay Day: March 14th represents how far into the year women have had to work to catch up to what their male colleagues earned the previous year. In other words, women have to work nearly 15 months to earn what men make in 12 months / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/03/14/1162776985/equal-pay-day-gender-pay-gap-discriminationHOUR 2Anchorage Assembly candidate Spencer Moore / https://mooreforanchorage.com/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson calls inSpencer Moore continuesMatt Shuckerow on Willow announcement; Republican Leadership on Energy traditional and renewable; permitting reform; Federal Overreach on issues of hunting and fishing;  Federal Trade Commission scrutiny 

HOUR 1https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/21/supreme-court-internet-section-230? / MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/21/supreme-court-internet-section-230?Strive Asset Management co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy why he is entering the presidential race on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/video/6320946385112President Biden jumps in polls and Trump lowers / (NPR)https://www.npr.org/2023/02/22/1158538798/poll-bidens-standing-improves-while-trump-slumps-with-republican-votersTexas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why the new plan is a 'shell game' as the migrant surge at the southern border continues. / (FOX News)  https://www.foxnews.com/video/6320977655112Tom talks about illegal immigrants and the problems mounting HOUR 2Controversy has been brewing over what is and is not appropriate for young students in the Anchorage School District / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/02/22/some-anchorage-parents-heated-over-inappropriate-books-school-libraries/Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2023/02/21/rep-eastman-sparks-outrage-after-asking-about-the-potential-economic-benefits-of-the-deaths-of-abused-alaska-children/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson with an update (last two segments)

HOUR 1Happy Valentine's Day! Guys don't forget your sweethearts! Tom & Tom discuss the importance of reminding your significant other how much you appreciate them.Sen Tom Cotton (AR-R) on President Biden needing to speak to the public re: the four aerial object  shoot-downs / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/video/6320366521112US workplace safety regulators have fined a Pennsylvania factory after two workers fell into a vat of chocolate and had to be rescued. / (BBC) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64620418?Ken/Kevin in Mat-Su on carbon credits Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, has entered the race for president / (NYT) Ken in Mat-Su on carbon credits and comparisons to European nationsLydia in Mat-Su on carbon creditsAdolescent girls across the country are facing record levels of violence, sadness, and despair, according to new survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. / (NPR)  https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/02/13/1156663966/teen-girls-and-lgbtq-youth-plagued-by-violence-and-trauma-survey-say / (Axios) https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/teen-girls-sadness-violence-cdc-report?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brewHOUR 2Bethany Marcum  CEO of Alaska Policy Forum / https://alaskapolicyforum.org/2023/01/press-release-apf-commends-ij-for-defending-school-choice-for-alaskas-families/Voters on the Kenai Peninsula will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new borough mayor in a special election. / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/02/14/kenai-peninsula-borough-elect-new-mayor/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on Monday announced his next pick for the municipal attorney — Anne Helzer, who is the chair of the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Helzer must be confirmed by the Assembly before she permanently assumes the role. / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/02/13/anchorage-mayor-bronson-picks-apoc-chair-anne-helzer-as-next-city-attorney/The state of Alaska joined a federal lawsuit Friday that seeks to overturn the Food and Drug Administration's decades-old approval of a pill used for abortions. /  (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/2023/02/13/alaska-joins-federal-lawsuit-seeking-to-block-abortion-pill/Anthony McRae, 43, killed three MSU students and critically wounded five others when he opened fire on the East Lansing campus at 8:30 p.m. Monday, which sparked a tense and chaotic manhunt that ended about four hours later when police found McRae with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/michigan-state-shooting-updates-february-14-2023

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has been no stranger to controversy in the year-and-a-half since he took office. But last week, the former municipal manager sent a letter to the mayor and other city officials that landed like a bomb in the middle of city politics. It contained a list of accusations against the mayor and his close associates, ranging from unethical behavior to outright illegal acts.Host Elizabeth Harball talks with ADN reporter Emily Goodykoontz and Kyle Hopkins with ADN and ProPublica, who have been reporting on the accusations laid out in the letter.For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

The FAA issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights Wednesday morning due to what it said was a computer glitch, but service was slowly resuming after the agency lifted it, plus Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson updates the Assembly on recent decisions made on moving the homeless population into a vacant hotel, as well as snowplowing efforts across the city, and a low-orbit rocket in Kodiak came crashing down Tuesday after a failed launch operation, with no injuries reported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple plane crashes involving tourism companies over the years near Ketchikan have prompted the NTSB to call for action, asking the FAA to institute a special set of rules. Details on that story, plus what Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is looking to veto from the municipal budget, and a new oil and gas lease sale is back on in Cook Inlet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this newscast: Archeologists found a 10,000 year old fish weir on the coast of Prince of Wales Island; An explainer on Proposition 1 on Juneau's ballot this election; A Coast Guard crew encountered Chinese and Russian naval vessels in the Bering Sea; President Joe Biden approved Gov. Dunleavy's request for a federal disaster declaration; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has announced his fourth pick for director of the city's libraries

Carolyn "Care" Clift was the Libertarian Party of Alaska's candidate for governor in  2014, their lieutenant governor candidate in 2018, and AK senate candidate in 2020. She is the current chair of the Libertarian Party of Alaska's Platform Committee, and today we discuss that document. Although Libertarians seem like a fringe party, they have thoroughly taken over the Republican party over the past 40 years. During a July 15, 2022, interview with the Alaska Landmine, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson identified as a Libertarian, and thanks to mega-investment from Charles and David Koch most Republicans in elected office in our country today espouse Libertarian ideals and talking points, whether they know it or not. Note: We use the term "prostitute" and "prostitution" in today's episode. I want to acknowledge that these are historically derogatory terms for sex work and sex workers, and I apologize for the use of this arcane language.  

Wednesday's top stories, including the historic swearing-in of Alaska's newest congresswoman Mary Peltola, a change in direction in sheltering the homeless population for Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, and a big effort by the city's health department in turning out opioid overdose kits to help those in need... plus, a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center by Dave Allgood!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday's top stories across the state, including an intimate look at Lance Mackey's life and the stories that made him bigger than life after his passing, a sitdown with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on the state of affairs in the city, and what recently promoted Capt. Maurice "Mo" Hughes thinks of his transition within the ranks of the Alaska State Troopers... plus, the longtime owner of the Jewel Lake Tastee Freeze is stepping down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1The Queen has passed away - what's next? / (BI) https://youtu.be/QDRF8jdVFC0The Queen's reign / (MB) https://youtu.be/QDRF8jdVFC0https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died?Alaska PFD and Energy Rebate total $3,284 / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/2022/09/08/alaskans-will-receive-3284-dividend-and-energy-relief-checks-starting-sept-20/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson says conflicts with Anchorage Assembly are to be expected / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/09/09/mayor-bronson-says-conflicts-with-anchorage-assembly-are-be-expected/Dalton in Mat-Su on LGBTA issues and the Queen's passingHOUR 2Gary from East Anchorage on the passing Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's "Plugged In"Dave Stieren with Gov Mike Dunleavy's Office on the PFDDept of Interior renaming places across the nation / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2022/09/08/interior-department-renames-26-places-in-alaska-to-remove-a-derogatory-word-for-native-women/Woodcarver Mike on being politically correct

Friday's biggest stories across the state, including a deeper dive into Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's plan for sheltering the homeless this winter, what U.S. House-elect Mary Peltola had to say about winning the job to fill out the remainder of the late Don Young's term, and opinions from Alaska's three major candidates for governor on the future of oil and gas in the state... plus, why a Pride event in June at a Soldotna city park is raising concerns among locals on how public spaces are reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Mary Peltola's special election win could mean for the November race. Also, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson shares plans for a winter homeless shelter. And during a nationwide shortage, school bus drivers are more important than ever.

Friday's top stories, including several vetoes from Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson that assembly members decided to override, an incident near Homer involving a boater acting aggressively towards a floatplane, and why a new species of crab seen for the first time in Alaska may be concerning... plus, an investigation turns up abuse allegations at an Anchorage daycare center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson launches an investigation into the hiring of the former health director. Also, a new report looks at possible causes of the 2020 plane crash that killed a Soldotna representative and six others. And Denali National Park gets some mid-summer snowfall.

In this newscast: Juneau police identify the crew member that went missing off a cruise ship on Monday night; The Juneau school board leaves masking optional for the upcoming school year; Health authorities say a Juneau woman in her 30s has died from COVID-19; The Pebble Mine project gets a mysterious new investor; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson launches an investigation into how his administration failed to catch his health director's fake credentials 

Residents of the Interior face power outages and falling trees during high winds. After a year in office, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson reflects on the city's response to homelessness. And chum hatchery operators welcome strong returns in Southeast.

Friday's top headlines across the state, including a closer look at what happened in the early minutes of a shooting Wednesday night at Centennial Park campground, a ruling by an Alaska Superior Court judge on a firing by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, and why Moose Pass residents are not happy about a proposed construction project through their town... plus, many states have been experiencing a veterinarian shortage, including the town of Nome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this newscast: State health officials say there's a lot of COVID-19 circulating in Alaska; Cool and rainy weather settling in over much of Alaska has dampened what the wildfire season; A new study shows that birders are a boon for Southeast Alaska's tourism economy; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson vetoes an ordinance that creates a process for the Assembly to remove mayors from office; Unalaska's gets its first cruise ship visit since before the pandemic; A new totem pole honoring missing and murdered indigenous women will be raised in Klawock 

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson. They discuss his first year in office, his contentious relationship with the Anchorage Assembly, moving on from COVID-19, the ongoing homelessness problem in Anchorage, his plans to solve it, the housing crisis in the city, and the Assembly's recent approval of an ordinance that allows them to remove the mayor. 

Jeff was joined by former Anchorage Homeless Coordinator Dr. John Morris. They discuss the rules when drinking moonshine, his upbringing in West Virginia, why he decided to move to Alaska, why he decided to become an anesthesiologist, some of the science and history behind anesthesia, his time as homeless coordinator under Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, some of his thoughts on solving homelessness, and why the homelessness continues to be in issue in Anchorage. 

HOUR 1[LIVE] U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Ketanji Brown Jackson / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/brown-jackson-hearings-03-22-2022Online ads from Russia seeking drivers who know the Ukrainian road system / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2022/03/21/1087869406/russia-ukraine-truck-driversPentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on President Biden calling Vladimir Putin a war criminal, Iran negotiations and potential use of chemical weapons by Russia against Ukraine / (FOX News) https://video.foxnews.com/v/6301463213001#sp=show-clipsChina reportedly advancing in the South China Sea / (FOX News) https://video.foxnews.com/v/6301460762001#sp=show-clipsEx-sniper from Britain says Russian soldiers are not competent like Taliban / (Business Insider) https://www.businessinsider.com/veteran-in-ukraine-taliban-would-do-better-than-russia-military-2022-3?HOUR 2Will former Governor Sarah Palin run for Congress in Alaska? / (Newsmax) https://www.newsmaxtv.com/Shows/Eric-Bolling-The-BalanceDalton in Mat-Su says Force majeure is coming our way with foodGovernor Dunleavy addresses the split of Health & Social Services / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/03/21/gov-dunleavy-holds-press-conference-address-split-dhss/Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson wants to name the Port of Alaska after Rep. Don Young / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/03/21/anchorage-mayor-proposes-renaming-port-alaska-after-late-rep-don-young/Tim Sears,  Director of First Responders for the non-profit Stronger Families, overviews the organization and discusses their upcoming event in Anchorage at the Captain Cook Hotel / https://strongerfamilies.com/

In this newscast:  Alaska's Redistricting Board faces four lawsuits over its newly drawn legislative districts; Leaders for a ballot initiative seek state recognition of tribal sovereignty; Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he's seeking another $5 million grant to market Alaska to visitors; U.S. Rep. Don Young votes against holding former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson briefly ordered a halt in water fluoridation; A support group forms in Juneau for people who've experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant; State officials report two new COVID-19 deaths

In this newscast: Alaska joins nine other states suing over President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors; The Alaska Legislature sets a record for the number of days in session in a year; $2 million in donations from a cruise ship company reaches local nonprofits; State officials report 30 Juneau residents with new cases of COVID-19; Another member of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's administration resigns; Clear night skies and a geomagnetic storm make for phenomenal aurora forecast this weekend.

Remembering James "Hobo Jim" Varsos; Another request for a statewide declaration of emergency has been turned; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on elective surgeries; The infamous “Into the Wild” bus is now visible to the public again

How COVID has swamped faraway urban hospitals; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson unveiled a new compromise plan to tackle homelessness; The latest COVID-19 data in Alaska;

the Eklutna River is temporarily reborn; 20 health care facilities in Alaska are now operating under crisis standards of care; Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has his 2022 budget proposal; The Alaska Legislature begins its fourth special session of 2021 and a record is in sight

With COVID hospitalizations hitting new records every day, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson holds firm against a mask mandate. Also, supply chain woes are making it difficult for Newtok to finish relocating.

Why new cars in Alaska are in limited supply; A fine of over 52 thousand dollars was recommended against the Staff of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson; The first large, passenger-carrying cruise ship of 2021 arrived in Juneau Friday; Seward teen sensation Lydia Jacoby won her semifinal heat

Members of the Alaska legislature praise an apparent four-billion dollar error in Governor Dunleavy's veto strategy. And, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's homeless shelter plan draws mixed reactions. Plus, why bumblebees are doing so well in Alaska.