Alaska Landmine Radio

Mayor LaFrance's Press Conference, Running Mates, and the Upcoming Filing Deadline

(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 press conference Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance held today on "public safety," Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich's running mate, and the June 1 filing deadline, which is just five days away.

Adam Prestidge - Episode 413

Jeff was joined by Adam Prestidge, president of Glenfarne Alaska LNG. They discuss his background including obtaining his BA at BYU and his law degree at William & Mary Law School, his time working as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer, how he got into the energy sector, how he ended up at Glenfarne, how Glenfarne got involved in the Alaska LNG project, why it's crucial in his view the gasline bill is passed, the pros of the Alaska LNG project including disruptions in global LNG production, and how the gasline could solve the gas problem in Southcentral. 

Cameron O'Connell and Gene Therriault - Episode 412

Jeff was joined by naturopathic doctor Cameron O'Connell and lobbyist Gene Therriault. They discuss what naturopathic is and what it is not, the reliance in the United States on pills to solve medical problems, a naturopath bill in the House that is stuck in a committee, what the bill aims to do, why the Alaska State Medical Association and Representative Zack Fields (D - Anchorage) are against the bill, and how naturopathic doctors are treated in other states. 

Anchorage is a Mess and a Juneau Update

(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 how dirty Anchorage is with all the trash and homeless camps and give a Juneau update with under three weeks left until the constitutional end of session.

Stephen Cox - Episode 411

Jeff was joined by Attorney General-designee Stephen Cox. They discuss the recent Legislative Skits, how he ended up in Alaska, his background working as a lawyer in D.C., his time serving as a U.S. Attorney in East Texas, the problems with people using AI in the court system, the Alaska Department of Law, some of the things he has been working on as AG, his involvement in helping Alaska's senators find federal judges, and his upcoming confirmation vote by the Alaska Legislature. 

Will Stapp - Episode 410

Jeff was joined by Representative Will Stapp (R - Fairbanks). They discuss his position on the finance committee and some flak he has taken for his position on the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), the ongoing education debate and the battle between funding and accountability, the difficulty of putting a budget together, the vast majority of potential energy projects in Alaska, some of the revenue measures being considered, and the upcoming 2026 primary and general election. 

Neil Steininger - Episode 409

Jeff was joined by Juneau Assembly member Neil Steininger. They discuss the status of the operating budget in the House and the capital budget in the Senate, the ongoing fight surrounding the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), the issue at Eaglecrest Ski Area with a gondola that was purchased from Austria, how the session is likely going to end, and what Juneau will be like next year with a new governor. 

Anchorage Election Predictions and a Juneau Update

(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.

Anthony Marnell - Episode 408

Jeff was joined by Anthony Marnell, CEO of Marnell Gaming. They discuss his background growing up in Las Vegas, a summer playing baseball for the Anchorage Bucs, his family business Marnell Gaming, the boom and bust nature of Las Vegas, how higher prices have driven some people away, why Vegas is so good at building, the sports teams in Vegas, his involvement in the Native Village of Eklutna's casino, some of the problems he has dealt with the casino, and why he thinks it will be a success. 

Michael Heyman - Episode 407

Jeff was joined by U.S. Attorney for District of Alaska Michael Heyman. They discuss his background as an attorney for the Department of Justice in Nepal and the Maldives, the challenges of working abroad, the drug problem in the United States including the fentanyl issue, how he came to be the U.S. Attorney for District of Alaska, how the U.S. Attorney's office functions, the criminal issues facing in Alaska, the differences between the Biden and Trump administrations, and the morale in his office following some drama the last few years.