Anchorage Edition: May 2, 2008

Fri, May 2, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Online politics of the campaign trail.
Rep. Don Young defends his behavior in the Coconut Road controvery.
Former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes is sentenced on corruption charges.
President Bush says it’s time to open ANWR
Woody and Wilcox, the shamed DJs, are back on the air.

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Anchorage Edition: April 25, 2008

Fri, Apr 25, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

US Senate asks Justice Department to investigate Rep. Don Young.
Gov. Palin’s remarks about session; media attention to Governor’s new baby and how health care legislation fared in this session.
Arctic Power hires Gordon Libby, broadcaster and former Watergate figure, to promote the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich announces he’ll run for US Senate.
State rejects Exxon’s Pt. Thompson development plan.

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Anchorage Edition: April 18, 2008

Fri, Apr 18, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Analysis of 90-day legislative session.
Update on gas-line policies and politics.
Judge John Sedwick rules against former Rep. Vic Kohring’s plea for mistrial.
School vandalism.
Rep. Don Young’s legal fees.
Clear Channel DJ’s raise firestorm with on-air remarks.

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Anchorage Edition: April 11, 2008

Fri, Apr 11, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

ConocoPhillips and BP press conference announcing gas line project.
State capital budget reaches more than $2.8 billion.
Initiative to legalize gambling in Alaska.
Governor Palin vetoes more than $50 million in legislators’ projects.

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Anchorage Edition: April 4, 2008

Fri, Apr 4, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Analysis of the Anchorage Municipal Election.
Update on legislative affairs in Juneau, discussions on how to spend the surplus budget and effects of the 90-day session.
Update on the gas line.

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Anchorage Edition: March 28, 2008

Fri, Mar 28, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Overview of House Finance Committee proposal to give Alaskans a $500 one-time energy rebate.
Gas line update.
Anchorage Municipal election.
Anchorage ballot proposition to deregulate taxi cabs.
Sean Parnell’s announcement to run for US House.
Governor calls for Special Session June 3 to address AGIA.

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Anchorage Edition: March 21, 2008

Fri, Mar 21, 2008

Guest host Nellie Moore gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

A round of Anchorage Edition “Jeopardy” questions for panel guests
Safety concerns re: oil tanker transportation and North Slope oil production amid Congressional scrutiny
Price of oil in an oil-rich state
Lt. Governor Sean Parnell’s announcement to run again Rep. Don Young
Legislature and Gov. Palin at odds over supplemental budget
Criticism for Governor meeting/not meeting with legislators regarding previously vetoed items in budget.
US Senator Lisa Murkowski’s address to Alaska Legislature highlights
Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA)
Ethics

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Anchorage Edition: March 14, 2008

Fri, Mar 14, 2008

The March 14th taping of ANCHORAGE EDITION will be seen on KAKM on Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 p.m. The program resumes normal schedule on March 21. Today’s program will air at its regular time on KSKA FM 91.1.

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Anchorage Edition: March 7, 2008

Fri, Mar 7, 2008

Guest host Nellie Moore gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Latest in ongoing federal corruption probe.
Corruption news effect on Alaska gas line efforts.
State budget update and update on 90-day session.
Kenai, Mat-Su and Anchorage borough mayors call for state energy policy.
High gas prices in rural Alaska.
News of Governor Sarah Palin’s pregnancy.

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Anchorage Edition: February 29, 2008

Fri, Feb 29, 2008

Each week, host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Today’s topics include:

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich joins the U.S. Senate race.
Anchorage Assemblyman Dan Coffey and Bill Starr tapes.
Top Interior stories this week.
Exxon Valdez case reaches the U.S. Supreme Court.
State legislative business this week including 90-day limit, budget, gas line issues.