Anchorage Edition: February 20, 2009

Fri, February 20, 2009
Posted in Anchorage Edition

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

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski addressed the Alaska Legislature this week, pressing for natural gas development and more
One of the ideas Murkowski presented was directional drilling from just outside ANWR to under ANWR lands
Palin proposes more budget cuts amidst oil revenue crash
Ted Stevens’ corruption case continues to make headlines as federal prosecutors are embarrassed and an inexperienced FBI agent is being accused of overreaching in his accusations against prosecutors; what could possibly happen next?
Ted Stevens developed a close relationship with Alaska Natives over his many decades in office; are Senators Murkowski and Begich following that path, too?
Palin and Begich have had back tax troubles like so many other politicians; Begich paid his, Palin is being asked to pay hers (on her per diem)
15 candidates are running for the wide-open Anchorage Mayor’s seat; why so many? Can they all raise money? And how can news organizations cover everyone?
Alaska Legislature is debating changes in pollution regulations covering the cruise ship industry

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HOST: Michael Carey, freelance editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
Edgar Blatchford, History Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage
Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m.

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