Best Big Cabbage Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Author Interview: Secret Alaska by Bailey Berg

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Mike Chmielewski talks with author and long-time Alaskan Bailey Berg about her latest book. Secret Alaska features stories of ghost towns, unique festivals, and the history of the state’s eccentric figures. Bailey explores the quirky, hidden, and unusual sides of Alaska.By Mike Chmielewski

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Mike Chmielewski flips the microphone on Ag Matters host Ken Hoffman 19:01

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Mike Chmielewski flips the microphone on Ag Matters host Ken Hoffman to talk about the Mat-Su Farm Bureau and farming microgreens.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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HTR #31 TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. 30:19

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This week, we look at new TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. We also play public policy pursuit and discuss the Pardons Clause.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Ag Matters: Max Lyons and Valentina Romanovskaia

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Two interviews in one this week, Ken Hoffman talks to both Max Lyons from the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute & Valentina Romanovskaia of Northern Beauty Alaska. The Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute is a community-based, non-profit organization based in Kodiak, Alaska. Their mission is to support the long-term sustainability of our r…

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Home to Roost #30

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Rachel Levitt and John Robertson discuss the new Coast Guard icebreakers and changes in federal homeless policies, play Public Policy Pursuit, and review the Constitution’s Oath Clause.By Mike Chmielewski

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Internet Weather Dec. 3, 2025

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Peter House from Deep Tree discusses current cybersecurity threats with Mike Chmielewski. Mike is traveling this holiday to Florida and asks Peter to look at threat actors in the news for Florida, Alaska, and the rest of the country. Peter’s big tip this week is to make sure that if you have Office 365, you turn on MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)…

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Real Estate Update Nov. 26, 2025

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Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty shares an update with Mike Chmielewski on the real estate market in the Mat-Su Valley. Winter, especially around the holidays, is a slow time for buying and selling real estate. Buyers and renters want to be settled in the new place before having family and friends over for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Scott and M…

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In Summary:Dec. 4, 2025

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Emily Forstner talks with Mike Chmielewski about the Dec. 3, 2025 school board meeting. The school board meeting opened with student recognitions, including National Merit scholars, music and band groups, athletes and teams, and College Board AP and SAT awards. Emily explains the budget process and the timetable for the FY27 Preliminary Budget. Pub…

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HTR #30: Coast Guard Icebreakers & Federal Homeless Policies 29:53

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Rachel and John discuss the new Coast Guard icebreakers and changes in federal homeless policies, play Public Policy Pursuit, and review the Constitution’s Oath Clause.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Alaskan Author Bailey Berg 8:09

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Bailey Berg discusses her new book Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure with Mike Chmielewski.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Internet Weather 16:17

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Aired December 3, 2025By Big Cabbage Radio

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Internet Weather 23:53

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Recorded November 19.By Big Cabbage Radio

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2 Interviews: Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute & Northern Beauty Alaska 28:34

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Ken talks with Max Lyons from Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute (KALI) and then Valentina Romanovskai from Northern Beauty AlaskaBy Ken Hoffman and Others

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Rob Brown from Big Dipper Ice Cream 24:15

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By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Misty VanderWeele from All Dahlia'd Up Flower Farm 24:17

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By Ken Hoffman and Others

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HTR #29: Federal Workforce and Statements from the White House 29:53

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John and Rachel discuss what a less capable federal workforce might mean for Alaska, the craziest statements to recently come from the White House, and the meaning of the Constitution’s Guarantee Clause.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Hacking Could Affect All of Us 22:26

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Peter House explores the most recent hacking exploits potentially affecting all of us.By Big Cabbage Radio

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October is Cybersecurity Month 22:34

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Mike Chielewski welcomes Peter House from Deep Tree to talk about current cybersecurity threats and tech issues. Mike asked ChatGPT about any security issues in Alaska in the past month. ChatGPT answered that no major breach or attack has been recorded. Peter explains why, unless they are legally or statutorily mandated to report, companies will no…

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Cattle Farming in Delta with Scott Mudgrage 22:44

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Alaska Farm Bureau President Scott Mugrage discusses the ways the Farm Bureau positively influences agriculture in Alaska while describing his own Mugrage Hay and Cattle ranch located in Delta Junction.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Cody Beus on Reindeer in Alaska 19:24

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Ken Hoffman interviews former AG Matters host Cody Beus about his studies of Caribou and reindeer.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Amy Seitz from the Alaska Farm Bureau 18:17

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Ken Hoffman, President, and Amy Seitz, Policy Director, of the Alaska Farm Bureau, give us a peek at the 2025 Alaska Agriculture Conference and Grazing Lands Symposium to be held November 13 – 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Anchorage.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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HTR #28: SNAP Chaos and more 29:34

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What’s been landing in Alaska? SNAP chaos, shortened public comment periods, and ICE enforcement. We also discuss the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and play public policy pursuit.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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HTR #27: Food Stamps, Heating Subsidies, Staggered Terms for US Senate 29:56

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John and Rachel review how the shutdown is affecting food stamps and heating subsidies, why the Constitution staggers the terms for Senators, and what bizarre statements federal officials now consider appropriate.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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The Bolden Cylinder by Norman Woolworth 11:00

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Mike Chemielewski talked to Norman Woolworth about his second novel, The Bolden Cylinder. Norman talked about why he writes historical novels set in New Orleans and why he is fascinated by the city. Quirky New Orleans antiques dealer Bruneau Abellard is the protagonist in his two books. In The Bolden Cylinder, Bruneau listens to a vintage phonograp…

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A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza 12:01

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By Big Cabbage Radio

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The Last Book to Be Written By A Human by Jeff Burningham 16:07

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Jeff Burningham talks with Mike Chmielewski about his book The Last Book to Be Written By A Human. The book questions the future of human expression and authorship, contrasting human vulnerability and experience with the capabilities of AI to generate vast amounts of content. Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it tru…

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HTR #26 Weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments 29:59

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This week, we review weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments, RFK Jr.’s continued fascination with chemtrails, presidential term limits, and much more.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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7. 1984 (Part III): Joystick Dreams and Toy Store Nightmares 1:12:55

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Arcades buzzed, robots and bears talked, computers were making their way into classrooms, and a lot of parents were in panic mode. In 1984, technology and toys didn’t just entertain us, they tested us! Were we the players… or were we we already being played? Sources: https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Diaclone https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Microman https://en.wikip…

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Frank Bell from Palmer Brewing Company joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. 26:16

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Frank Bell from Palmer Brewing Company joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Palmer Brewing Co. is located in Palmer's Industrial Park, where Arkose Brewery used to be. Frank got his start in home brewing and enjoyed not just the science but also the art of creating beer, as well as the camaraderie he has found with other brewers. Frank and his bre…

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6. 1984 (Part II): Nude Photos, Tragedies, and Tabloids - Hollywood’s Wild Scandals 1:09:39

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Oh, 1984… when Madonna scandalized the VMAs, Vanessa Williams lost her crown, Lionel Richie’s love life made as many headlines as his hits, and much more. Fame was messy, loud, wild, sometimes tragic, and definitely impossible to ignore. Let’s get into some of the biggest scandals of the year! Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifesty…

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Dylan Blankenship from Blankenship Farm 25:26

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Dylan Blankenship of Blankenship Farms visits with Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Dylan says, "I'm a plowboy, not a cowboy." He explains to Ken the different levels of hay and their grading system. This knowledge helps set prices and allows the consumer to know the quality of the hay. Dylan discusses the growing season and the role of fertilizers. If y…

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The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman 9:51

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Mike Chiemlewski talks with Alyson Richman about her 10th novel, The Missing Pages. Alyson explains why she writes historical novels and the research that she puts into learning about the time period. In the novel, Violet Hutchins is working as a page at the Widener Library. When mysterious things begin happening at the library, Violet wonders if H…

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HTR # 25 Free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.They also revisit the 10th Amendment 30:22

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On this week’s show, John and Rachel discuss the implications of a free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and the global strategic importance of Alaska. They also revisit the 10th Amendment in light of recent National Guard deployments.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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HTR # 24 ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska. 29:50

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On Home to Roost, Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska, uncertainties regarding rural air subsidies, and the significance of having a separate judicial branch. John also tries to win at Rachel’s Public Policy Pursuit.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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HTR #23 Federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US 29:50

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This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, as well as the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.…

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Dr. Julie Meer from Farm 779 19:33

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Dr. Julie Meer from Farm 779 Fermented Foods joins host Ken Hoffman. Ken asked Julie, "Where did you get the name Farm 779?" Julie explained that there had been many calls to the USDA about a grant for a high tunnel greenhouse. Julie had grown accustomed to hearing and using the name Farm 779, which was the number the government had assigned to the…

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5. 1984 (Part I): When Ghostbusters Ruled, Miami Vice Debuted, and Orwell Felt Too Real 50:03

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Welcome to part one of 1984! Let’s go through everything from the politics of fear and the excitement of the movie theaters packed with Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Indiana Jones, and more. On TV, The Cosby Show marked its spot in sitcom history and Miami Vice made crime look cool. Flip open the diary, grab your popcorn, and relive the news, movie…

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More Cybersecurity Conversation Between Peter and Mike 26:02

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By Big Cabbage Radio

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Pratt Family Farm in The Butte Alaska 18:56

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By Ken Hoffman and Others

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HTR #22: Vanishing Appropriations, H1B Visas for AK Teachers and More 29:29

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By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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4. 1983: Cabbage Patch Riots, MTV Rules, and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk 1:05:17

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Imagine a year where shoppers brawled over dolls, a pop icon moonwalked into history, and the very first mobile phone cost nearly $4,000. That was 1983. But beneath the shoulder pads that were still going strong, there were scandals that rocked Hollywood and technology that quietly started to change what our future would look like. Sources: https:/…

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The Siege by Ben Macintyre 10:30

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Mike Chmielewski is joined by, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.e A writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowi…

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Break Up On Purpose by John Kim 7:58

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Mike Chmielewski is joined by therapist and author, John Kim, to talk about his newest book,"Break Up. On Purpose.", how to go from break up to break through. Learn the steps to heal and grow.John KimBy Big Cabbage Radio

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Things Under a Rock by David Scheel 9:13

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Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus's inner life. Here, he explores remarkable new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research and surprising encounters with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with t…

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Bulgarian Traing Manual by Ruth Bonapace 9:58

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Author Ruth Bonapace discusses her debut novel, describing it as "Jersey Shore meets The Wizard of Oz." Elements of self-help fads with humor and fantasy. A good time is guaranteed when you open the pages and jump in.By Big Cabbage Radio

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The Garbage Bag Girl by Celeste L. Edmunds, Richard Paul Evans 11:48

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Author Celeste Edmunds discusses her gripping first-person account, which delves into her life as a young woman who, against all odds, found strength and resilience in the face of adversity.By Big Cabbage Radio

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The Queen of Fairbanks by Tricia Brown 11:48

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Born in an Alaska boomtown in 1911, Irene Sherman was the self-proclaimed Queen of Fairbanks. They cheered her in parades, toasted her birthdays, and quietly guaranteed her independent lifestyle. She is a living, breathing piece of history -- a study in survival and an inspiring tribute to Alaska's pioneer spirit…

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The Maps They Gave Us by Wayne Scott 10:15

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The author's reflection on an unlikely love story serves as an antidote to society's growing apathy towards marriage.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Return of the Devil by Michael Harbron 9:37

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The new Morningstar Tribe must reunite with Joseph, the God who abandoned them, and uncover the truth he tried to bury. The only hope for restoring balance lies in the unthinkable—the return of the Devil.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Leaders Look Within By Brent Pohlman 9:07

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Mike Chmielewski talks with author Brent Pohlman, owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories, to discuss leadership. Leadership is unique for everyone; learn how to discover it within yourself and unleash your leadership potential.By Big Cabbage Radio