Program Note: Anchorage Edition

Fri, November 28, 2008

Please Note: Anchorage Edition is taking the Thanksgiving holiday off this week and will not be seen this week. Michael Carey and the Anchorage Edition crew wish you a restful holiday! They’ll be back next Friday — December 5 — with a new episode covering the latest Alaska news and newsmakers.

December 2008 Schedule

Sat, November 22, 2008

Here are KAKM’s downloadable schedule grids for daytime and primetime programming in December 2008:

December 2008 - Primetime (PDF)
December 2008 - Daytime, Dec 1-7 (PDF)
December 2008 - Daytime, Dec 8-14 (PDF)
December 2008 - Daytime, Dec 15-31 (PDF)

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Anchorage Edition: November 21, 2008

Fri, November 21, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Ted Stevens defeated by Mark Begich for U.S. Senate seat; offers departing remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate — on his 85th birthday
What kinds of help will Mark Begich need as part of the transition from Stevens to Begich in the Senate?
Anchorage mayor’s office will soon be open (aside from the acting mayor: the chair of the Assembly); election for mayor will come up in April
What were your favorite Ted Stevens earmarks over the years?
What happens next to Alaska with the loss of Stevens and falling oil prices?
Alaska’s budget depends upon $85 oil. Will Palin wield a big cost-cutting axe this coming year?
Who will be the key players in the State Senate, in terms of dealing with the budget?
We have a new President coming into office soon; how will he treat Alaska and Governor Palin?
Tony Knowles’ name has been batted around as a possible Obama administration appointment, possibly for the Department of the Interior
If Knowles goes to the Interior, how would it affect tribal entities and corporations in Alaska?

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Anchorage Edition: November 14, 2008

Fri, November 14, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Mark Begich rallying a come-from-behind vote counting drama for the U.S. Senate seat. (Begich ahead by 814 at taping, 1,061 at posting, latest results here); voting continues into next week
Recount process getting scrutiny in the press, seems to be going to plan
Some close legislative races still in play in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Looks like the legislature will lead from an informal coalition due to shifting party power math.
Bill Weimer — former leader of the private prison movement in Alaska — had his trial come to an end this week with a conviction on corruption charges. Panelists remember the arc of Weimer’s activities in Alaska.
Price of oil continues to head down; how long before the Alaska budget craters?
American economy is slowing down in a big way. What happens in Alaska? Will major construction projects be stalled or canceled?
Sarah Palin remains in the national spotlight, appearing on TV and at the Republic Governor’s meeting in Miami. Is she running for President? Senate?
Will Palin have to “stir the pot” in 2009 to keep the gas line project moving?
Palin, as Governor, not candidate, will have to focus on governing, with a budget in peril and a stated desire to deal with some healthcare issues.

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Anchorage Edition: November 7, 2008

Fri, November 7, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics this week include:

Obama elected president, though not in the Alaskan vote; what impact did Palin have on McCain’s collection of votes in the state?
Why were voter numbers apparently depressed in Alaska this election? Was it the lack of ballot initiatives? Was it post-corruption disaffection? Was the election decided before Alaskans had a chance to vote?
North Pole numbers — McCain beat Obama 4-to-1; but a sizable number of these conservatives broke for Begich and Bird over Stevens
How did Palin perform as a VP candidate on the national stage?
What awaits Palin as Governor?
Is there a future for Palin on the national stage? What does she have to do to be taken seriously on the national stage, going forward?
Stevens / Begich still undecided in a close race to be finalized by some 74,000 ballots yet to be counted
Will the Senate move to expel Stevens before the end of the year?
State politicians that ethically falter are savaged, but Stevens looks to be reelected despite conviction
Do Alaskans care about political corruption?
Don Young has apparently been reelected; more votes to be counted, but it looks grim for Berkowitz
How or why was the polling in Alaska so far off on key statewide races?
Alaska legislative races roundup; House will be strongly Republican; Senate looks to be split pretty evenly between the parties; some races still undecided
How is Alaska the same as or different from the rest of the country?

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Election Night on KAKM

Tue, November 4, 2008

Finally! Election season is coming to a close. All the meet-the-candidate programs, debates, analyses and more are wrapped up and it’s time to vote.

But there is one thing left: Election Results.

PBS is assembling the NewsHour team yet again to cover the election returns from coast to coast. Tune in to the NewsHour LIVE at 5:00pm on KAKM for national election results, the analysis of Shields and Brooks, updates from campaign headquarters and more. Coverage will run up to 8:00pm Alaska time.

This, of course, disrupts our normal schedule in a few ways:

Cyberchase at 5:00pm is canceled for this evening
Alaska Weather at 5:30pm is canceled for this evening
The NewsHour’s normal daily news show at 6:00pm is canceled for this evening
5:00pm — Special LIVE NewsHour Election Coverage
8:00pm — NOVA: Missing in MiG Alley
9:00pm — Great Performances: Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2008
10:30pm — Get Ready for Digital TV
11:00pm — Tavis Smiley
11:30pm — Tavis Smiley

Our normal schedule resumes Wednesday, November 5th. Downloadable (PDF) schedules are available here.

Meanwhile, for more coverage of national and statewide election results, tune in to KSKA FM 91.1 beginning at 3:00pm and running up to 11:00pm or possibly later. KSKA will carry results from National Public Radio as well as the Alaska Public Radio Network to keep you up-to-date.

And don’t forget you can get statewide results directly from the Alaska Division of Elections:

Alaska Weather Extras: Nov 5 - 30

Mon, November 3, 2008

Each day during Alaska Weather (5:30pm, 7 days a week), our local National Weather Service meteorologists share weather updates with a statewide perspective, but they also share brief video “extras” that cover astronomy, aviation and aeronautics, weather, boating safety, navigation and emergency preparedness.

Here are the “Alaska Weather Extras” planned for November 5 through November 30, 2008 if you’d like to plan your viewing: