Anchorage Edition: December 11, 2009

Fri, December 11, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Gov. Sean Parnell (R) calls for a review of state’s oil tax policies.
The latest developments regarding subsistence.
President Obama views on subsistence issues.
Bethel wrestles with being a damp or wet community.
Larry Persily’s is appointed federal pipeline coordianator.
Iditarod cuts its budget and prize money.
More cruise ships are dropping their Alaska routes.
Attorney General Daniel Sullivan proposes new ethics guidelines.
Noorvik reintroduces Native dance to village.

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Anchorage Edition: December 4, 2009

Fri, December 4, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Obama outlines policy and plans for Afghanistan.
Anchorage Assembly continues debating city budget.
Washington wrestles with health care legislation.
Plans for new legislative offices in Anchorage are scrubbed.
Sarah Palin continues her national bookstore, attracting thousands.

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Anchorage Edition: November 20, 2009

Fri, November 20, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Former Governor Sarah Palin (R) releases her new book and goes on tour.
Palin appears on network TV shows, including Oprah.
What are Palin’s future in politics?
Governor Sean Parnell (R) continues to make his mark in Juneau.

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Anchorage Edition: November 13, 2009

Sun, November 15, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

A woman with multiple drunken driving arrests charged with murder after fatal crash on Seward highway. What is to be done with offenders like this?
Alaska legislators are dissatisfied with their digs on Fourth Avenue in Anchorage. They want a new building.
The House passes health care. But Don Young joins Republicans in saying “No.” Senator Lisa Murkowski talks to constituents about health care reform at town hall in Eagle River.
President Barack Obama stops by Elemendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage.
Tribal Nations Conference – who represented Alaska? And what did the conference produce?
Anchorage libraries – their dollar woes produce woes for patrons.
Veterans benefits bill – how have Democrats, including Mark Begich responded to Senator Tom Coburn putting the bill on hold?
Sarah Palin’s memoir, “Going Rogue” comes out Tuesday.

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Anchorage Edition: November 6, 2009

Fri, November 6, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Shell wants to drill for oil in waters off northern Alaska.
Fairbanks chooses a new mayor.
Challenges facing the US Census bureau in Alaska.
An update on the gas line for the state.
Former Governor Sarah Palin (R) interjects herself into NY congressional race.
The latest from the Alaska gubernatorial trail.
President Obama expects to visit Alaska next week.

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Anchorage Edition: October 30, 2009

Fri, October 30, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Veco executives sentenced to prison.
Upcoming caribou hunting trial in Point Hope.
Former Governor Sarah Palin (R) gets $1.2 million for book.
Palin’s national popularity among Republicans.
Mayor Dan Sullivan of Anchorage and the looming city budget talks.
SBA proposes changes to the 8A program.

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Anchorage Edition: October 23, 2009

Fri, October 23, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

AFN convention opens in Anchorage.
Enstar pledges to lower energy bills.
Justice Department official in Public Integrity unit resigns.
Health care legislation in Washington.
Medical marijuana uses in Alaska.
Oil exploration and drilling in Beaufort Sea.
“Safe hour” in taverns and bars.
Gov. Sean Parnell’s (R-AK) political popularity.
The death of wildlife biologist, Gordon Haber.

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HOST: Michael Carey. Freelance editorial writer. Anchorage Daily News.

GUESTS:

Libby Casey. Reporter. Washington DC. APRN.
Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.

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Anchorage Edition: October 16, 2009

Thu, October 15, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Senator Mark Begich (D) tussles with Anchorage Assembly over budget.
Fairbanks faces a runoff for mayor.
State Troopers star in reality TV show.
Task Force gets glimpse of homeless situation.
How should explicit drawings or renderings of children on the Internet be treated?
State Rep. Richard Foster (D-Nome) dies and is remembered.

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Anchorage Edition: October 9, 2009

Fri, October 9, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

News from Russia.
Broadcasting and journalism in Russia.
Gov. Sean Parnell (R) proposes scholarship money for high-performing students.
Mat-Su defeats sales tax proposal.
Bethel and Kotzebue vote to loosen alcohol restrictions.
University system looks for a new president.
College tuition increases are around the corner.

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Anchorage Edition: October 2, 2009

Fri, October 2, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Mat-Su voters go to the polls to vote on a tax and new mayor.
Obama Administration objects to active duty benefits for Alaska Territorial Guard.
Point Hope prepares for a controversial trial.
Alaska starts to receive swine flu vaccine.
Former Rep. Pete Kott (R-Eagle River) files more papers in his defense.
Former Gov. Sarah Palin (R) completes her book, “Going Rogue.”

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Anchorage Edition: September 25, 2009

Fri, September 25, 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 for this week are expected to include:

Has former Mayor Mark Begich (D) violated city labor contracts?
Anchorage workers reject reduction in work week.
A look at Safeway’s health care policies.
Former Republican State Rep. Beverly Masek gets prison sentence.
The recently announced Alaska Permanent Fund dividend.
Former Governor Republican Sarah Palin’s address in Hong Kong.
The passing of former Mayor George Sullivan.

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HOST: Michael Carey. Freelance editorial writer. Anchorage Daily News.

GUESTS:

Scott Christiansen. Reporter. Anchorage Press.
Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.
Matt Zencey. Editorial page editor. Anchorage Daily News.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: September 18, 2009

Fri, September 18, 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 for this week are expected to include:

What can city of Anchorage workers expect from budget negotiations?
Alaska Railroad to lay off workers.
Gov. Sean Parnell (R) travels to Washington to push Alaska interests.
Democrats unveil new health proposal in DC.
What is the tone of the current political debate in Washington.
What are the new challenges the Alaska gas line proposal faces?
Attorney General Dan Sullivan tours rural Alaska.
Rep. Don Young (R) draws GOP opposition in Andrew Halcro.
Swine flu claims victims in Alaska.

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HOST: Michael Carey. Freelance editorial writer. Anchorage Daily News.

GUESTS:

Libby Casey. Reporter. APRN – Washington DC.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU Channel 2.
Rosemary Shinohara. Editorial writer. Anchorage Daily News.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m.

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