Alaska Landmine Radio

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins - Episode 400

Jeff was joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. They discuss recent campaign finance reports filed by legislative and gubernatorial candidates, why he decided to run for governor, his ten years serving in the Alaska House, why he is against unlimited campaign contributions, the ongoing problem with the Permanent Fund Dividend fight and his thoughts on how to solve it, how his campaign has been going since he recently filed, and his thoughts on a running mate. 

Dan Sullivan - Episode 399

Jeff was joined by Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska). They discuss some protestors that were in the Capitol before his annual address to the Legislature, why some people are hesitant to run for office, the 2020 campaign incident where a woman stormed the stage with a caribou heart when he was giving a speech, why he thinks the gasline is closer than it has ever been, the culture in Alaska of not building things, why he feels so strongly about opening the military base on Adak, the contrast in the speech's that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance gave at the Munich Security Conference, and his thoughts about our relationship with Europe.  

Scott McMurren - Episode 398

Jeff was again joined by Scott McMurren from Alaska Travelgram. They talk about why he's in Juneau supporting tourism, the state money the Alaska Travel Industry Association uses for supporting tourism, the Alaska Airlines constituent fare, the rising cost of tickets between Anchorage and Juneau, some good deals on tickets to Europe, the new Atmos app, some issues Scott and Jeff have with bad travelers, and some good travel deals coming up this spring. 

Bill Hill - Episode 397

Jeff was joined by independent U.S. House candidate Bill Hill. They discuss why he decided to run against Representative Nick Begich (R - Alaska), his background growing up in rural Alaska, his time working as a commercial fisherman, teacher, and eventually superintendent, the main reasons why he is running, why he has not said who he would caucus with if he won, the narrow margin in the U.S. House, the dynamic with he and Democrat Matt Schultz in the race against Begich, and how the campaign has gone since he filed to run in January. 

Loren Peterson - Episode 396

Jeff was joined by Loren Peterson, founder of Kusilvak Rising. They discuss his background in rural western Alaska, attending Mt. Edgcumbe, attending college out of state, why he came back to Alaska, his time working as a legislative staffer for Senator Donny Olson (D - Golovin), some of the challenges people living in rural Alaska face, his inspiration for founding Kusilvak Rising, what the mission of the group is, and what he hopes to accomplish for the 13 communities in his home region.  

Gov. Dunleavy Introduces His Fiscal Plan and Another One in the Governor's Race

(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 Gov. Mike Dunleavy's recently introduced fiscal plan and the reception its gotten from legislators as well as another Democrat who just entered the crowded field for governor.

Leon Morgan - Episode 395

Jeff was joined by Department of Public Safety Deputy Commissioner Leon Morgan. They discuss his background in law enforcement in Alaska, problems with the bail schedule, how the Alaska State Troopers academy works, his thoughts on a pension verses a 401(k), and health insurance, for retirement, a ride along Jeff went on years ago, shifting attitudes in society about policing, the return of the Alaska State Troopers TV show, and the ongoing crime problems in Anchorage. 

Josh Church - Episode 394

Jeff was joined by Fairbanks resident Josh Church, who was recently chosen as the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Bronson. They discuss his family's background in Alaska, why he moved to the Philippines when he was a kid, why he decided to join the miliary, his time in the Marines, how he initially got into politics, what he's done in Fairbanks since getting out of the military, why he agreed to be Dave Bronson's running mate, and some of the issues facing the state and nation. 

Pete Hegseth Goes After 8(A) and Another Progressive to Get in the U.S. House Race

(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 video Secretary of War Pete Hegesth just released where he says the Dept. of War is going after the 8(a) program used by many Alaska Native Corporations, another progressive candidate that is likely to enter the U.S House race, as well as other political happenings in Alaska.

How Maduro's Capture Could Impact Alaska and an Important State Senate Seat

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk what the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could mean for Alaska's budget and why House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I - Dillingham) still has not decided if he will run for the open Senate seat.