Alaska Landmine Radio

Dave Bronson - Episode 385

Jeff was joined by former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, who is a Republican candidate for governor. They discuss his campaign for governor, his thoughts on choosing a running mate, ranked choice voting, his relationship with one of his opponents, Bernadette Wilson, who supported him early in his run for mayor, what happened with his former municipal manager, Amy Demboski, his time as mayor, his thoughts on the Permanent Fund Dividend, and his time working as a B-1 pilot and later commercial airline pilot. 

Cale Green - Episode 384

Jeff was joined by videographer Cale Green. They discuss how his business and videography skills have evolved over time, the changing media landscape in Alaska, why Anchorage leaders are not taking the homelessness and vagrancy crisis seriously, the housing challenges in Anchorage, how the Permanent Fund Dividend has come to poison our political system, the issues with the cost of healthcare, and some talk about unique Alaska food. 

Sen. Mike Shower's Resignation and how the First Alaskans Institute Insulted a Great Alaskan

(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 Senator Mike Shower's (R - Wasilla) resignation and what it means, as well as how the First Alaskans Institute insulted a great Alaskan, John Shively, by giving him an award and then taking it away.

State of Alaska Kills Baby Swan and an APD Internal Affairs Leak

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 now-deleted Facebook post from the Alaska State Parks about a friendly baby swan that was ultimately killed by the Dept. of Fish and Game as well as a story he recently published concerning leaked APD Internal Affairs tapes.

David From - Episode 382

Jeff was joined by David From, regional vice president for Americans for Prosperity. They discuss his role with Americans for Prosperity, what their mission is, the role money plays in Illinois politics because of Governor JB Pritzker (D - IL), how population movements are affecting the electoral map, why homeschooling is so popular in Illinois, the second repeal attempt of the open primary and ranked choice voting in Alaska, and some of his stories about Illinois and Chicago politics. 

Monte Bowen and Chris Stone - Episode 381

Jeff was joined by Monte Bowen and Chris Stone from the Gun Owners (GOA) of America. They discuss why they are visiting Alaska, what the GOA is and their mission, the difference between the GOA and the NRA, their no compromise stance on the Second Amendment, their thoughts on red flag laws, the importance of firearm safety, why some areas have more gun violence than others, and the role mental health plays in the gun debate. 

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich Picks up a Democratic Opponent and Rep. Andy Josephson is Out

(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 new Democratic opponent U.S. Rep. Nick Begich (R) just picked up, who is a real doozy, and how two Democrats already filed to run for Rep. Andy Josephson (D) House seat. Josephson is not seeking re-election.

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.