Alaska Landmine Radio

Tom Wright - Episode 152

Jeff was joined by Tom Wright. Wright has worked in the Alaska Legislature since 1987, 15 years of which was in the Speaker's Office. They discuss his background in Alaska politics, why he moved to Alaska in 1982, his time in radio, his time working as a corrections officer, the legislators he has worked for, a great story about Sarah Palin when she was governor, what it was like being chief of staff to the Speaker of the House, and the COVID-19 situation. 

Genevieve Mina - Episode 151

Jeff was joined by Genevieve Mina, the President of the Alaska Young Democrats. They discuss Ja Rule's concert being cancelled in Anchorage, the Fyre Fest debacle, the new ranked choice voting system the Alaska Democratic Party is using for their presidential primary, how the caucus system functions, her time at the 2016 Democratic Convention, Alaska politics, and other topics. 

Mollie Barnes - Episode 150

Jeff was joined by Mollie Barnes. They discuss the coronavirus issue (this was recorded on March 9), her background, some of her travels, her time studying journalism at the University of Missouri, dating apps, how she ended up in Juneau, her time working at the Juneau Empire, the changing media landscape, a weird trip to NYC to sell Christmas trees, and other topics. 

Kevin Meyer - Episode 149

Jeff was joined by Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer (R - Alaska). They discuss his previous times on the podcast, the late Senator Chris Birch, his time so far as lieutenant governor, the current threats facing Alaska's economy, his role as being in charge of elections, some of the potential threats facing our election system, some of the proposed ballot initiatives, and the growing concern over COVID-19. 

Mike Prax - Episode 148

Jeff was joined by newly confirmed Representative Mike Prax (R - North Pole). They discuss his recent appointment to the House, why his family moved to Alaska, a restaurant his family used to own in Fairbanks, how he got into politics, his time on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly, his ideas about government, his first impressions of the legislature, and political correctness in America. 

Elvi Gray-Jackson - Episode 147

Jeff was again joined by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D - Anchorage). They discuss current ongoings in the Legislature, her past time on the Anchorage Assembly, the floor speeches she gave during Black History Month, her time running a catering business, her approach to being a legislator, and some of the current issues facing Alaska. 

Susanne DiPietro - Episode 146

Jeff was joined by Susanne DiPietro, the Executive Director of the Alaska Judicial Council. They discuss the history of the Judicial Council, the makeup of the Council, how the Council decides on the names they send to the governor to select as judges, the differences between judges and politicians, how judicial retention works, the Alaska Court System, and what it's like being a judge. 

Moira Gallagher - Episode 145

Jeff was joined by Moira Gallagher. They discuss traveling to and from Juneau, growing up a Sullivan in Anchorage, her time working in D.C., how she met her husband, why she moved back to Alaska, the Alaska Landmine Bottom 40, Proposition 12, which is a proposed change to add an additional member to the Anchorage Assembly, and why she is supporting it. 

Sabrena Combs - Episode 144

Jeff was joined by Palmer City Councilwoman Sabrena Combs. You may recognize Sabrena as the co-host of Landmine Love. They discuss her role in the Alaska Municipal League, how she met Jeff, 2018 Election Central, why she ran for the Palmer City Council, her role at Matanuska Electric Association, and other awesome topics. 

Click Bishop - Episode 143

Jeff was joined by Senator Click Bishop (R - Fairbanks). Bishop has served in the State Senate since 2013. They discuss his labor background, his time running an apprenticeship program, his time working on the pipeline after high school, how Governor Sarah Palin asked him to be Labor Commissioner, his time at the Department of Labor, why he decided to run for the Senate, and issues facing Alaska.