Anchorage Edition: May 29, 2009

Fri, May 29, 2009

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:

Governor Sarah Palin lifts state’s hiring freeze.
Palin vetoes millons in federal stimulus money.
An update on the in-state natural gas pipeline.
Behind the scenes of the Legislature while it is in recess.
Senator Lisa Murkowski calls for study to look at rising suicide rates.
The Anchorage Museum reopens with new show on gold.
The Anchorage city budget continues to be cut.
Ethics complaints against the governor are dismissed.

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HOST: Rosemary Shinohara, editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News
Mike Bradner, Alaska Legislative Digest.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: May 22, 2009

Fri, May 22, 2009

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:

Governor Sarah Palin vetoes millions in stimulus funds.
Anchorage police join Anchorage firefighters in approving cutbacks in the face of a budget shortfall.
Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill calls for a hearing on Native corporations’ contracts.
Alaska’s Congressional delegation has voted to tighten regulations on credit cards and to allow loaded guns in national parks.
Interior Secretary Salazar upholds Bush-era “Polar Bear Rules.”
The Federal Election Commission rejects assertions that Sarah Palin and the Republican Party went wrong when they bought her new wardrobe after the national convention in St. Paul.
Energy Legislation is moving slowly in Congress.
Homelessness is on the rise in Anchorage and the city has taken action, using federal stimulus money.

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

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News
Libby Casey, Alaska Public Radio Network, Washington, D. C.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, May 22 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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June 2009 Schedule

Thu, May 21, 2009

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Anchorage Edition: May 15, 2009

Sun, May 17, 2009

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:

Alaskans continue to pay a premium at the gas pump.
Former Senator Ted Stevens racks up large legal bills to fight court battle.
Governor Sarah Palin signs book deal.
Justice Department believed to be assigning new team to investigate possible corruption in Alaska.
Anchorage Assembly taking up measure to protect rights of gays.
Wildfires and floods threatening villages and towns.

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May 2009 Schedule

Mon, May 11, 2009

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UPDATED: Our May schedule has been updated to reflect changes by PBS and our upcoming membership drive.

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Anchorage Edition: May 8, 2009

Sun, May 10, 2009

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:

The municipal election is finally over. Dan Sullivan is Anchorage’s new mayor. What happened? Could Eric Croft have won this election? Only 25 percent of the voters turned out for the runoff. Why?
What is ahead for the new mayor? Does Eric Croft have a political future? What will Sullivan’s relationship be like with the assembly ?
Governor Sarah Palin lends her backing to an anti-abortion initiative. Is this initiative good politics for Palin?
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston are on the front page again. Have the Palins become permanent celebrities?
University of Alaska Anchorage gets multi-million-dollar donation from anonymous supporter.
Bill Allen’s son owns Kentucky Derby winner. Could this produce more scrutiny on the Allens?

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

GUESTS:

Paul Jenkins, conservative commentator
Rosemary Shinohara, editorial writer for the Anchorage Daily News
Steve MacDonald, KTUU Channel 2 News

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, May 8 at 9:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.

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Alaska Weather Extras: May 4 – 31

Sun, May 3, 2009

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 May 4 through May 31, 2009 if you’d like to plan your viewing:
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Anchorage Edition: May 1, 2009

Sun, May 3, 2009

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:

Last days before the run-off election for Anchorage mayor. Can the candidates do anything to change the race at this point? How much will endorsements from candidates in the earlier election benefit Croft and Sullivan? Is it inevitable that taxes will be the dominant issue every time because a large segment of the public thinks their taxes are too high?
Fairbanks fare in the legislative session. Are the locals happy? Has Fairbanks seen any stimulus money?
Springtime in the Interior can and often does mean flooding. What has the government done about? What can the government do about it? How is the construction session shaping up?
Alaska and swine flu. Is it realistic for Alaskans to think “We are so isolated don’t worry about it”? Anchorage does have a formal plan for dealing with this kind of threat. What has been the response in Fairbanks?
President Obama’s popularity continues to grow. Yet Obama is not particularly popular here. Does this mean Alaska will continue to remain alienated from the dominant national political trend?
Senator Lisa Murkowski’s influence continues to grow within the Republican caucus. But the Republicans’ influence in the Senate is in decline, most recently because of Senator Arlen Specter’s defection to the Democrats. Is Murkowski up against a paradox, more influence in the caucus, less in Congress? Is her voting record going to become more conservative?
The tourism season is upon us. How long will it take before we know if the number of visitors is declining?

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