Alaska Landmine Radio

Mead Treadwell - Episode 97

Jeff was joined by former Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell. They discuss his history in Alaska, including his time working for and knowing former Governor Wally Hickel, his time working as a reporter in Juneau, why he decided to run for lieutenant governor, his time as lieutenant governor, his different business ventures, and his involvement in a proposed railway between Alaska and Canada. 

Landmine Love - Episode 9

Check out the ninth episode of Landmine Love with Jeff and Sabrena! This episode includes a special mystery guest. 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.

Andrew Jensen - Episode 96

Jeff was joined by Andrew Jensen, the Managing Editor of the Alaska Journal of Commerce. This is his second time on the podcast. They discuss a recent opinion piece he wrote about the Dunleavy administration, Tuckerman Babcock's history in politics and his role as Governor Dunleavy's chief of staff, some recent staff changes the administration has made, some of the fiscal issues Alaska is facing, oil tax policy, the PFD, as well as other political issues Alaska is facing. 

Mike Gordon - Episode 95

Jeff was joined Mike Gordon, the founder of Chilkoot Charlie's! They discuss his recent autobiography, "Learning the Ropes." It's a very personal reflection on his awesome life in Alaska. They discuss how he got into the bar business in the 70s, his cocaine addiction, why he got into mountain climbing, some of his ascents that included Denali, Aconcagua, and Vinson Massif, how wild Anchorage was in the 70s, how he struggled with his marriages, and what he is currently doing. This is a must listen. 

Chuck Kopp - Episode 94

Jeff was joined by Representative Chuck Kopp (R - Anchorage). Kopp was elected to the State House in 2016. Before that he worked as a legislative staffer. He currently serves as the Rules Chairman. They discuss his time in Juneau as a staffer and legislator, why he decided to join the bipartisan coalition in the House, the makeup of his District, his time working in law enforcement, the budget, the PFD, and other issues facing Alaska. 

Steve Thompson - Episode 93

Jeff was joined by Representative Steve Thompson (R - Fairbanks), who currently serves as Majority Leader. Thompson was elected the the House of Representatives in 2010. Prior to that he served two terms as the mayor of Fairbanks. They discuss his history in Fairbanks, the auto parts store he came to own, Fairbanks in the 1970s, why he decided to get into politics, his time in the Legislature, the issues with organizing the House at the beginning of session, and current issues facing Alaska. 

David Teal - Episode 92

Jeff was joined by David Teal. Teal has been the Legislative Finance Director for over 20 years. They discuss the role of the Legislative Finance Division, his history working in Alaska, the history of fiscal issues facing Alaska, the Permanent Fund, the recent issue of the sweep and reverse sweep, and how Alaska is unique compared to other states. 

Frank Murkowski - Episode 91

Jeff was joined by former Governor Frank Murkowski. This is his second time on the podcast. Jeff ran into him in Anchorage while his daughter, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R - Alaska) was speaking at a Commonwealth North lunch. They discuss Governor Mike Dunleavy's (R - Alaska) budget veteos, how he dealt with major issues with the Legislature when he was governor, the Alaska Marine Highway system, a bizarre feral cow issue on Chirikof he dealt with when he was governor, and an incredible story about getting a totem pole from Alaska to Japan, and back! 

Ethan Berkowitz - Episode 90

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Berkowitz was elected mayor in 2015 and re-elected in 2018. He previously served ten years in the Alaska Legislature. They discuss the recent budget vetoes by Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), the protestors camping on the Park Strip, homelessness in Anchorage, his time in the Legislature, housing in Anchorage, and how it's been being mayor for the last four years. 

Johnny Ellis - Episode 89

Jeff was joined by former State Senator Johnny Ellis. Ellis served in the House from 1987-1992 and in the Senate from 1993-2016. They discuss his history in Alaska politics, his history in the Legislature, his time in the bipartisan working group in the Senate, current issues facing Alaska including the Permanent Fund and the budget, as well as many great stories about Alaska politics.