Alaska Landmine Radio

Christine O'Connor - Episode 165

Jeff was joined by Christine O'Connor, the Executive Director of the Alaska Telecom Association. They discuss her life in Alaska, which included being daughter of a State Trooper and growing up in rural Alaska, commercial fishing in Bristol Bay, the telecom industry in Alaska, the recent 911 dispatch issue, and some of the current legislative races. 

Jason Bockenstedt - Episode 164

Jeff was joined by Jason Bockenstedt, Chief of Staff to Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. They discuss how he ended up in Alaska, his time working at GCI, how he started working for the Municipality of Anchorage, what it's like being chief of staff for the mayor, the ongoing homelessness issue, recent public testimony at the Assembly on the proposal to purchase buildings in Anchorage to combat homelessness, and the administration's plan to combat homelessness. 

Edgar Blatchford - Episode 163

Jeff was joined by Edgar Blatchford. He is a candidate for U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary. They discuss his background in Alaska, which includes being born in Nome before statehood, moving to Seward, the Alaska Native Settlement Claims Act (ANCSA), his work background, that included being the mayor of Seward and a commissioner for Governor Wally Hickel, why he is running for the U.S. Senate, campaign finance reform, and some Alaska history. 

Jeremy Conkling - Episode 162

Jeff was joined by Jeremy Conkling, President of the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association. They discuss why he became a police officer, the day-to-day work of a police officer, how people feel about cops, the issue of police brutality, proper use of force, what we can do to improve policing, and the culture within the police department. 

Bill Evans - Episode 161

Jeff was joined by Anchorage attorney and mayoral candidate Bill Evans. They discuss his campaign for mayor, the recent issue of police brutality, how Bill sees it as a candidate for mayor and a former police officer, reforming how we police in the United States, racial inequality in the country, a recent meeting of the Anchorage Assembly that got out of control, woke culture, and the controversy over the statute of Captain James Cook located in Downtown Anchorage.  

Cherokee Savage and Tennessee Queen - Episode 160

Jeff was joined by dancers Cherokee Savage and Tennessee Queen from the Great Alaskan Bush Company. They discuss how they got into dancing, what it's like working in the industry, how COVID has affected the industry, the stigma associated with being a stripper, the behind the scenes of stripclubs, and what it's like for strippers to meet people and date. 

Taylor Thompson - Episode 159

Jeff was joined by Anchorage attorney Taylor Thompson. They discuss her podcast "Alaska Lady Business," her time working for Senator Lisa Murkowski in D.C., why she decided to go to law school, a weird case she recently had involving a woman who took over someone's house, the lack of laws in Alaska against revenge porn, some of the new social media platforms, and how COVID is affecting us all. 

Arthur Chester Dyer V - Episode 158

Jeff was joined by Arthur Chester Dyer V. They discuss a recent post he made in the "Hiking in Alaska" Facebook group asking for a hiking partner, how it quickly turned into a bunch of women commenting on his good looks, how it started to get real weird, and how eventually comments were disabled along with an aggressive post from the admin of the page. They also discuss his job as an aircraft mechanic for the North Slope Borough and his time working as an aircraft mechanic in Africa. 

Lora Reinbold - Episode 157

Jeff was joined by Senator Lora Reinbold (R - Eagle River). They discuss her background in Alaska, how she first got involved in politics, why she decided to run for the House in 2012, why she decided to vote against the budget in 2015, the consequences of that vote, the binding caucus rule, why she decided to run for the Senate in 2018, Alaska's budget, her concerns with the COVID-19 mandates, and a petition she is currently working on. 

Libby Bakalar - Episode 156

Jeff was joined by Libby Bakalar. This is her third time on Landmine Radio. They discuss her new job, a recent Twitter interaction with a former legislator, her blog One Hot Mess, COVID-19, the controversial email from Representative Ben Carpenter that went global, comparing the 1960s to today, President Trump, and a variety of other topics.