Anchorage Edition: May 8, 2009

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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:

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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