Alaska Landmine Radio

Nancy Dahlstrom - Episode 380

Jeff was joined by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom (R - Alaska), who is also one of several Republican candidates for governor. They discuss the large field of Republicans in the governor's race, the recent typhoon that devastated Western Alaska, the housing problems facing Anchorage, her thoughts on the Permanent Fund Dividend issue that has plagued Alaska politics for the last decade, the dynamics of the open primary, and the complexities in Juneau next session in an election year. 

Paxson Woelber - Episode 379

Jeff was joined by Paxson Woelber, owner of Ermine Skate and part owner of the Alaska Landmine! They discuss his business Ermine Skate, which manufactures and sell Nordic ice skates, the sport of Nordic skating, why he started the business, the growth of Nordic skating, why Alaska is such a good place for it, some of the challenges the sport faces, some of the things causing the housing problems in Anchorage, and why he moved back to Anchorage after being gone for many years.

It's Time to Finally End the PFD and Another Republican 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 why he thinks it's time to finally end the Permanent Fund Dividend - which has plagued our political system for a decade - and former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's campaign kickoff last week in the Valley.

The Dividend Delusion and a New Ruling that is Bad New for Casino in Birchwood

(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 delusion surrounding the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) and a new ruling from the Department of the Interior that is bad news for the Native Village of Eklutna's casino in Birchwood.

Anchorage is Failing

(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 car crash he just witnessed - where the driver at fault ultimately left - outside of his business and how it took the police 45 minutes to arrive.

What if Senators Shelley Hughes and Mike Shower Resign, and What the Hell is Dave Bronson Doing

(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 what will happen if Senators Shelley Hughes (R - Palmer) and Mike Shower (R - Wasilla) resign and discuss just what the hell former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is up to.

Update on the 2026 Alaska Governor's Race, Open Mat-Su Valley Legislative Seats, and More

(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 yet another Republican candidate in the governor's race, how there are several open legislative seats in the Mat-Su Valley due to the governor's race, and why Anchorage is failing so bad at homelessness and vagrancy.

Will Stapp - Episode 378

Jeff was joined by Representative Will Stapp (R - Fairbanks). They discuss an elections event he was in Anchorage for, some of the issues with elections in Alaska, some of the economic problems in our country, Alaska's complex net based oil tax system and how going to a gross tax is simpler, some of the challenges he deals with in Juneau, his thoughts on the pension bill the House passed during the last session, the Permanent Fund Corporation, and the 2026 election. 

Nick Capozzi - Episode 377

Jeff was joined by State House candidate Nick Capozzi. They discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of political violence in the United States, his time serving in the Army including in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. pullout in Afghanistan, his time working for Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska) and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), and why he is running against Representative Jamie Allard (R - Eagle River). 

Betsey Wilson - Episode 376

Jeff was joined by travel coach Betsey Wilson. They discuss how she got into travel coaching, some of the travel tricks and tips she has including what the best credit cards are for travel and lounges, the new Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Atmos program, how to get some great travel deals using points, how she used to operate heavy equipment on the North Slope and why she left that job after having her daughter, and general travel trips for Alaskans.