Alaska Landmine Radio

Christopher Judd - Episode 375

Jeff was joined by Anchorage artist and UAA art teacher Christopher Judd. They discuss how Chris and Jeff met in 2013 when Jeff was looking for a commissioned painting, why he decided to start drawing and painting, how his art career has evolved over the years, the importance of work and dedication to perfecting a craft, teaching art at UAA, the history of art, and the art market. 

Update on the 2026 Alaska 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 some new candidates in the already crowded governor's race, including the first Democrat and another Republican who will soon be getting in.

Scott McMurren - Episode 374

Jeff was joined by Scott McMurren, owner of Alaska Travelgram. They discuss the new mileage program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, called Atmos, that just rolled out, some of the changes and benefits of the program, a trip Jeff recently took to Adak, Ravn Alaska's recent announcement that they will cease operations, how that is going to affect rural air service in Alaska, some of the transportation challenges rural Alaska faces, and some great airfare deals currently running. 

Update on Trump/Putin Meeting in Alaska Next Friday

(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 recently announced meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin set for next Friday in Alaska, including some new information on where it may be held.

President Trump Announced he is Meeting President Putin in Alaska!

(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 recently announced meeting next week in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Clara Baldwin - Episode 373

Jeff was joined by Clara Baldwin, as well as her interpreter Brenna Povelite. They discuss why she decided to move to Alaska, growing up deaf in a deaf family, why she attended Gallaudet University, the challenges for those who grow up deaf in a non-deaf family, her experiences in Juneau during session advocating for a bill for deaf and hard of hearing people, some of the things deaf people do to adapt to the hearing world, and how she met her fiancée, who is not deaf. 

Jered Weinstock - Episode 372

Jeff was joined by Dr. Jered Weinstock, a pediatric pulmonologist. They discuss his background growing up on the East Coast, why he decided to become a doctor, his time in medical school, how he ended up coming to Alaska to work, the effects of smoking and vaping on the lungs, especially on young people, other issues that can affect the lungs, the concept of long Covid, and the state of the medical industry. 

Exclusive Footage of the Wild Shootout Outside the Gaslight in Downtown Anchorage

(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 shootout that occurred the early hours of July 20, 2025 outside the Gaslight Bar on 4th Avenue. The Gaslight is directly across the street from the Anchorage Police Department headquarters. The Landmine has obtained exclusive security footage of what happened.

Scott McMurren - Episode 371

Jeff was joined by Scott McMurren, owner of Alaska Travelgram. They discuss a recent IT issue with Alaska Airlines that grounded their flights nationwide for several hours, some incredible airfare deals that are the result of a fare war between Alaska Airlines and Delta, how the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger is going, and the growth and rising costs of airport lounges. 

Wild Court Hearing on Lawsuit from Woman Stabbed and Paralyzed at Library in 2022

(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 court hearing in Anchorage on Tuesday regarding a lawsuit from Angela Harris, a woman who was stabbed and paralyzed at the Loussac Library in 2022 by a mentally ill man who was cut loose by the state and muni.