Alaska Landmine Radio is the podcast for the Alaska Landmine, hosted by Landmine Editor-in-Chief Jeff Landfield. The Alaska Landmine focuses on delivering non-partisan Alaska news that other media outlets don't always report. Alaska Landmine Radio focuses on real talk with real Alaskans from all backgrounds.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Art Hackney - Episode 302
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Jeff was joined by political consultant Art Hackney. They talk about his history working in Alaska politics, his dad's time serving in the Alaska Legislature, past campaigns he's worked on including the late Ted Stevens and the late Don Young, the cultural shift in politics, Alaska's political history, the inner workings of the Legislature, and the art of reaching voters with campaign messaging.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Ryan Anderson - Episode 301
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Jeff was joined by Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson. They discuss why he decided to move to Alaska in 1993 to attend UAF, his time working at Greens Creek Mine near Juneau, his career at DOT, how he came to be appointed commissioner, some current DOT projects, the proposed Knik Arm crossing, the proposed Juneau Access Road, the Marine Highway System, and what future projects may be in store for DOT.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Chris Tuck - Episode 300
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Jeff was joined by former Representative and current Anchorage mayoral candidate Chris Tuck. They discuss the 14 years he spent in the Legislature, why he decided not to run again last year, the dynamics of the House and Senate after the November election, why he decided to run for mayor, his response to some progressives that want him out of the race, and some of the issues facing Anchorage.
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Jared Cure’ and Forrest Wolfe - Episode 299
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Jeff was joined by Juneau bar owner Jared Cure' and legislative staffer Forrest Wolfe. They discuss a myriad of topics including travel, Jared's bars in Juneau, Forrest's campaign for State House last year, life in Juneau during session, and a myriad of other random topics.
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Kevin Cross - Episode 298
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Jeff was joined by Anchorage Assembly member Kevin Cross. They talk about his time on the Assembly since being elected in April 2022, his background working in real estate, the housing problem Anchorage faces, an ordinance he recently cosponsored that aims to streamline zoning in Anchorage, this history of zoning in Anchorage, why there is more home building in the Mat-Su Valley, some of the opposition he's facing from conservatives, how the proposed Knik Arm bridge would help solve the housing crisis, and when the zoning ordinance will likely be voted on.
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Scott Kendall - Episode 297
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Jeff was joined by Anchorage attorney and political operative Scott Kendall. They discuss his role at the law firm Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth, Republican Nick Begich's recent announcement that he will challenge Representative Mary Peltola (D - Anchorage) next year, the effort to repeal ranked choice voting in Alaska, a ballot initiative that aims to cap individual-to-candidate contributions, and the culture in Juneau during legislative session.
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Jonny Lieberman - Episode 296
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Jeff was joined by Jonny Lieberman, senior features editor for Motor Trend and Jeff's first cousin! They discuss his first trip to Alaska, how he got into writing about cars and into the car business, what his job entails, the car shortage problem that resulted from Covid, his thoughts on different car manufactures, the growth of electric vehicles, some great stories about his career, and what vehicles he would buy if he lived in Alaska.
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Dave Bronson - Episode 295
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Jeff was joined by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson. They discuss the new dynamics between the Anchorage Assembly with the five new members who were elected in April, the growing homelessness problem in Anchorage and how it can be improved, some of his reflections after two years of being mayor, the snow plowing issues Anchorage experienced this winter, the high costs of housing in Anchorage, the Port of Alaska, and what is happening in Downtown Anchorage.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Chris Constant - Episode 294
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Jeff was joined by Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant. They discuss the April Assembly election, the five new members who recently joined the 12-member Assembly, his new position as Assembly chair, the housing issue in Anchorage, the Knik Arm Bridge and the highway-to-highway plan, and the homelessness issue that continues to plague our city.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Rick Whitbeck - Episode 293
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Jeff was joined by Rick Whitbeck from Power the Future. They discuss his past working for Alaska telecom companies, his past work on political campaigns, how he got the job at Power the Future, what they do, the decision by the Biden administration to approve the Willow project, the recent Chugach Electric board race, renewable energy, the importance of energy to the economy, and some issues facing the state and country.