Anchorage Edition: January 29, 2010

Fri, Jan 29, 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:

Oil companies launch advertising campaign.
The role of Meet Alaska.
Bus service in the bush.
An update on the current legislative session.
Sen. Albert Kookesh (D-Hoonah) prompts controversy with appearance before Craig officials.
Additional broadband is coming to rural Alaska.
The call for using the Alaska Permanent Fund earnings for a natural gas pipeline.

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Anchorage Edition: January 22, 2010

Fri, Jan 22, 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) delivers his first State of the State Address.
Republicans win shocking victory in Massachusetts, capturing US Senate seat.
Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comaeau releases her budget plans.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) takes on the EPA.
What are the chances for Congress enacting major climate change legislation this year?
Alaskans help with Haiti relief efforts.
Matt Zencey is departing the Anchorage Daily News.

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Anchorage Edition: January 15, 2010

Fri, Jan 15, 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:

Sarah Palin signs on with FOX news.
Judge rules against state in Pt. Thompson oil exploration case.
The upcoming session of the Legislature.
Gov. Sean Parnell’s (R) interest in eliminating the gas tax at the pump.
Judge rules against former legislator Pete Kott.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) comes under fire for her ties to lobbyists.
A police officer is shot in Anchorage.

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

GUESTS:

Dermot Cole. Columnist. Fairbanks Daily-News Miner.
Gregg Erickson. Editor-at-Large. AK Budget Report.
Paul Jenkins. Blogger. Anchorage Daily Planet.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, January 15 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, January 15 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: January 8, 2010

Fri, Jan 8, 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:

A move to turn a former motel into a homeless shelter in Anchorage.
Anchorage Assembly races in 2010.
The latest moves to protect the polar bear and walrus populations.
Regulating the price of gasoline in Alaska.
Make the PFD part of the Alaska Constitution.
A proposal to drug test welfare recipients.
Fuel prices in Bush Alaska.
Senator Mark Begich’s (D-AK) refusal to “sell” his vote on health care legislation.

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

GUESTS:

Jill Burke. Reporter. Alaska Dispatch.
Brendan Joel Kelley. Anchorage Press.
Steve MacDonald. News Director. KTUU-TV.

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Friday, January 8 2009 at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: December 25, 2009

Thu, Dec 24, 2009

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska.

Our program this week is a Special Anchorage Edition.

We have pulled highlights from this year’s programs and created a look back at the big stories of 2009.

Topics include:

Sarah Palin stepping down as governor.
Palin’s national popularity as a political figure.
Sean Parnell taking over as governor.
Former Senator Ted Steven’s legal battles.

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

KSKA (FM) BROADCAST: Saturday 2, December at 6:00 p.m.

KAKM (TV) BROADCAST: Friday, December 25 at 9:00 p.m. and Friday, January 1 at 9:30 p.m.

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Anchorage Edition: December 18, 2009

Fri, Dec 18, 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) unveils his first budget.
Pebble Mine draws support and opposition from Bristol Bay.
Republican Ralph Samuels joins gubernatorial race.
Manhunt for Kotzebue man ends.
Legislature wants PR firm to help with opposition to Endangered Species Act.
Debbie Ossiander departs as Anchorage Assembly chair.
Sarah Palin stirs controversy over climate change remarks.
AFN appoints panel for subsistence issues.
Settlement reached in Native lands dispute.

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Don’t Forget Next Week – A Special Anchorage Edition – The Year in Review.

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Anchorage Edition: December 11, 2009

Fri, Dec 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, Dec 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, Nov 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

Fri, Nov 13, 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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