Anchorage Edition: June 4, 2010

Fri, June 4, 2010

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:

Governor Sean Parnell announces vetoes.
Supporters of the parental notification initiative win in the state supreme court.
Title VII Indian Education bolsters summer school presentations.
Filing deadline for legislative and statewide offices passes.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Writer Joe McGinniss moves in next to Sarah Palin.

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Anchorage Edition: May 28, 2010

Fri, May 28, 2010

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 halts Arctic Ocean drilling.
Where does Obama’s decision leave Shell?
What has been the response of Alaska’s political leaders?
What about the small oil spill in Alaska?
How is the 2010 tourist season shaping up?
Is it unusual that Governor Parnell has missed this many gubernatorial debates?
BP says it will pay every legitimate claim generated by the Gulf spill.
What is the latest on the homeless-camp policy in Anchorage?

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Anchorage Edition: May 21, 2010

Fri, May 21, 2010

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:

Congress is upset by the Gulf oil spill. And Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is upset by the relationship between the companies and federal regulators.

The Alaska delegation addressed the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, talking mostly about the implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill for Alaska. Did they just tell the audience what they wanted to hear?

How will the recently-announced UPS layoff of over 250 pilots affect Anchorage? Will it hinder the larger Alaska economy?
Congressman Don Young squares off with Minority Leader John Boehner over earmarks.
The primary election returns in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas and other states renewed focus on the riled up American voter. Are Alaska voters riled up as well?
Alaska Natives were in Washington to report on their visitor to the Gulf coast. What are they saying?
The financial reform bill has passed (or is about to pass). Do we know with any certainty what the implications are for Alaskans?

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Anchorage Edition: May 14, 2010

Sun, May 16, 2010

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:

Death of a legend. Wally Hickel passes on at age 90.
The Gulf of Mexico oil blowout remains untamed. Does Alaska have any wisdom to offer those engaged in capping the well and the anxious people of the Gulf Coast? What does this mean for drilling in Alaska waters – and for the oil giant Shell?
Mead Treadwell says he is running for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket.
Fairbanks report – What are the dominant local issues as spring morphs into summer?
Anchorage Assembly calls an end to emissions testing.
Port of Anchorage is running years behind its expansion budget and millions of dollars over budget.
Polls continue to show Gov. Sean Parnell is popular with the electorate and the favorite to win the August primary.

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Anchorage Edition: May 7, 2010

Fri, May 7, 2010

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:

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill – the oil is still flowing and the pressure is mounting to squash any drilling hopes this summer in Alaska
Climate change has some communities in Alaska exploring new ways to deal with unwelcome city invaders – polar bears
Village of Bethel residents vote to keep liberal alcohol law
Alaskans, especially those is rural communities have joined in a class action lawsuit saying the U.S. Census is not quite what it seems. What are they unhappy about, and do the claims have merit?
Problematic side effects of keeping the wings of planes free from ice at the Anchorage International airport. Ice-free wings seem like a good thing. What’s the issue?
Troopers are working on a the mysterious death of woman, discovered when a dog came home with her skull.
New movie in production about 1988 great whale rescue near Barrow. Is this Alaska’s version of Moby Dick?

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HOST: Jill Burke, Reporter, Alaska Dispatch

GUESTS:

Steve MacDonald, News Director, KTUU- TV
Matthew Felling, News Anchor, KTVA-TV
Kyle Hopkins, Reporter, Anchorage Daily News

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Anchorage Edition: April 30, 2010

Fri, April 30, 2010

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) wants Alaska to fight national health care legislation.
ACLU files suit to protect Anchorage homeless camps from improper raids.
The US Senate begins debating financial reforms.
The oil spill threatening Gulf states’ coastlines.
The new labor agreement for Anchorage teachers.

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

GUESTS:

Jill Burke. Reporter. Alaska Dispatch.
Libby Casey. Reporter. APRN. Washington DC.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU- TV.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, April 30 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: April 22, 2010

Fri, April 23, 2010

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. This week’s program highlights the closing days of the most recent session of the Legislature. Topics include:

Bills affecting oil and gas taxation.
The capital budget.
Anchorage’s cut of the capital budget.
Spending proposals.

The panelists also discuss:

the makeup of the new Anchorage Assembly.
Governor Parnell’s plan to challenge the Constitutionality of federal health care legislation.
the future of an in-state gas line.

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

GUESTS:

Tim Bradner (Alaska Journal of Commerce) and Matthew Felling (KTVA Channel 11).

Gregg Erickson. Reporter. Alaska Budget Report.
Paul Jenkins. Editor. The Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: April 16, 2010

Fri, April 16, 2010

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

The final days of the Legislature.
The Legislature’s attempts to rewrite cruise tax legislation.
The legality of an insurance policy sold for former Mayor George Sullivan.
The Legislature’s spending plans for the coming year.
The Lucky Times Lotto payout.

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

GUESTS:

Tim Bradner (Alaska Journal of Commerce) and Matthew Felling (KTVA Channel 11).

Tim Bradner. Columnist. Alaska Journal of Commerce.
Matthew Felling. News Anchor. KTVA-TV.
Paul Jenkins. Editor. The Anchorage Daily Planet.

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KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, April 16 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: April 9, 2010

Fri, April 9, 2010

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

The outcomes of the Anchorage Assembly and School Board races.
BP and ConocoPhillips’ plan for a gas pipe line.
The Legislature’s plans for a $1 billion capital budget.
The implications of Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell’s decision not to seek reelection.
A state judge’s demand the state do more to help rural schools.
The Legislature’s concerns about the cost of a new crime lab.
The Tanana Chiefs Conference comes out for a road to Nome.

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

GUESTS:

Brendan Joel Kelley. Associate Editor. Anchorage Press.
Paul Jenkins. Editor. The Anchorage Daily Planet.
Dermot Cole. Columnist. The Faibanks Daily News-Miner.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: April 2, 2010

Fri, April 2, 2010

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 attempts to roll back cruise tax.
The state of homelessness in Anchorage.
The Legislature attempts to separate oil and gas taxes.
Former Governor Sarah Palin’s upcoming TV show.
The Parnell plan to provide college scholarships for Alaskans.
The Legislature’s interest in expanding its membership.
The new capital budget.

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

GUESTS:

Gregg Erickson. Editor-At-Large. Alaska Budget Report.
Paul Jenkins. Blogger. The Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU- TV.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, March 2 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: March 26, 2010

Fri, March 26, 2010

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:

Legislature moves to ban publication of 911 calls.
The ongoing story of a life insurance policy for former mayor George Sullivan.
A class action suit filed by fishermen.
A wrap up of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Gov. Sean Parnell (R) calls for reducing cruise ship head tax.
The economic picture in Alaska.

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

GUESTS:

Jill Burke. Reporter. The Alaska Dispatch.
Paul Jenkins. Blogger. The Anchorage Daily Planet.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU- TV.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: March 19, 2010

Fri, March 19, 2010

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:

Mayor Dan Sullivan and emissions testing.
Lance Mackey and his history-making Iditarod win.
Update on health care legislation winding its way to a vote in Congress.
Obama Administration’s initiative to address the No Child Left Behind Act.
Gov. Sean Parnell takes a swipe at the federal government regarding land management.
Don. Young (R-AK) continues to favor earmarks despite his party’s opposition.

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

GUESTS:

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

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m.

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