Alaska Landmine Radio

The Mayor Berkowitz & Maria Athens Scandal - Episode 174

Jeff and Paxson from the Alaska Landmine break down the bizarre series of events that culminated in the resignation of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. There are many players that include Mayor Berkowitz, rogue reporter Maria Athens, a woman who sells booze infused cookies, and a former escort (just to name a few) and a whole lot to unpack. We do our best to break down the timeline and try and explain what in the hell happened. 

Janet Weiss - Episode 173

Jeff was joined by Janet Weiss, former president of BP Alaska. They discuss BP's decision to sell their Alaska assets to Hilcorp, her history with BP, the history of oil/gas on the North Slope, how it was working as the president of BP Alaska, oil tax policy in Alaska, her thoughts on Ballot Measure #1, and a unique table building business she and her family operates. 

Kelly Cooper - Episode 172

Jeff was joined by Kelly Cooper. Cooper is an Independent candidate running in House District 31. They discuss how she came to Alaska, what Anchorage was like in the 80s, why she moved to Homer, her time on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, businesses she owns in Homer, why she decided to run for the legislature, and how her campaign has been going. 

Landmine Love - Episode 13

Check out the thirteenth episode of Landmine Love with Jeff and Sabrena! This episode was recorded in June but due to a technical error was not posted until now. Listen to their thoughts and advice on love, sex, and relationship questions. If you have a question you would like to submit, you can send Jeff a message or an email at jeff@alaskalandmine.com. No subject or question is off limits. Questions will be anonymous.

Irina Dudina - Episode 171

Jeff was joined by his friend Irina Dudina. Irina tells a wild story of how she got trapped in Russia due to COVID. She had travelled to Russia in early March to see her parents, but not long after she arrived the lockdown started. She and her husband live in Spain and she was pregnant with their second child. Listen to Irina talk about how she jumped through a ton of bureaucratic hoops, in classic Russian style, and how she eventually was able to get back to Spain. 

Robyn Forbes and Rick Castillo - Episode 170

Jeff was joined by Robyn Forbes and Rick Castillo. Forbes is the former owner of Shred Alaska. Castillo recently ran for the Anchorage Assembly. They discuss Robyn quitting drinking, how COVID has impacted all of us, why Rick ran for the Assembly, some of the challenges Anchorage faces, the mayoral race, and the future of Anchorage. 

Sabrena Combs - Episode 169

Jeff was joined by his buddy Sabrena Combs. They discuss their ages, a story about Jeff moving to Alaska, the recent primary election, Jeff's decision to withdraw from the Senate race, Jeff's first run for public office, a strange story about a name Sabrena's husband shares with a person of interest in a murder, people getting married on plantations, and other assorted topics. 

Christian Muntean - Episode 168

Jeff was joined by author and business consultant Christian Muntean. They discuss leadership, the different kinds of leadership, what makes an effective leader, the legislature, Alaska and the Arctic, how organizations and individuals should plan for the long term, and his approach to business consulting. 

Don Young - Episode 167

Jeff was joined by Congressman Don Young (R - Alaska). He has been Congressman for all of Alaska since 1973. They discuss the recent primary election, his past elections, what it's like working in D.C., the recent ANWR announcement, a private bill he introduced to help a wife and mother in Bethel the government is trying to deport, his work on cannabis legislation, a story about how he used to play racquetball with President George H.W. Bush, the US Postal Service, and a great story about a hunting trap and Mary Tyler Moore at a committee hearing. 

Liz Snyder - Episode 166

Jeff was joined by Liz Snyder, current Democratic candidate for House District 27. They discuss her 2018 campaign, why she moved to Alaska with her husband, her education, her job at UAA, her current campaign compared to her last campaign, COVID, what it's like in Juneau, and issues facing Alaska.