Best Kevin Kruse Podcasts (2025)

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Firearms Friday 9/26/25 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle 1:53:25

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Today it's just you and me and our favorite topic. We'll take calls and talk about the news of the day as well. We'll finish up with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.By 860173

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Thursday 9/25/25 | Candidates Gayle Claus & John Mink 1:55:38

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Today we'll continue with our local candidate interviews. In hour one we'll chat with Gayle Claus who's running for the KPBSD School Board. Then in hour two we'll chat with John Mink who's running for Homer city council.By 860173

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227, A conversation w/Travis Mears! 1:03:22

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Send us a text Travis Mears is an extremely talented shooter. Not only does he compete at the highest level of the game, Travis is also the owner of Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch in Fort Worth TX, does a trick shooting shows around the globe, coaches, hunts, and still manages to spend time raising a family. Travis travels the circuit and regu…

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Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold, Michael Ashley, Dr Ryan Cole 1:57:55

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Today we start in hour one with Cassie Lawver. As the founder of a new PAC, she's here to talk with us about local elections and her views on what's important to voters. Then in hour two we'll discuss the 'Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom' conference with Lora Reinbold, as well as guests Michael Ashley and D Ryan Cole.…

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Tuesday 9/23/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Coaching 1:47:33

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Today we're into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: AK Media completely whiffs the story; The 'Alaska Renaissance' doesn't mean what we think it means; with the Santos deal falling apart, what does it mean for Pikka? Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and comments and then finish …

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Monday 9/22/25 | MatSu's Dena McChargue | Fbx Brett Rotermund 1:55:55

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Today we continue our conversations with local candidates In hour one we'll chat with candidate for MatSu School Board Dena McChargue. Then in hour two we'll visit with Bret Rotermund, who's running for re-election on the FNSB Assembly.By 860173

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Firearms Friday 9/19/25 | Headlines, Calls, Discussions | Willie Waffle 1:56:00

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Today it's just you and me as we go over headlines from around the country about our favorite topic. We'll take phone calls as well from the jump and then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.By 860173

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Thursday 9/18/25 | Local Candidates | Melissa Burnette & Barbara Haney 1:56:24

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Today our local candidate forum continues, this time going up into the Interior. In hour one we'll chat with Melissa Burnett who's running for reelection on the Fairbanks School Board, where she's currently serving as President. Then in hour two we'll visit with Barbara Haney, who's running for re-election on the Fairbanks Assembly.…

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226 New Survey Results w/Joe Bartozzi (NSSF) 48:43

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Send us a text The NSSF, National Shooting Sports Foundation, conducts surveys for research to determine how many people actively go shooting, and compete in shooting sports, as well as which disciplines they compete in. We are joined by NSSF President, Joe Bartozzi, to discuss the latest survey results and what they mean. We also cover can be done…

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Wednesday 9/17/25 | Homer-centric | Candidates Elias Garvey & Jason Davis 1:57:33

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Today we continue our series of interviews with candidates for local office. We're focused on Homer today with two candidates for city council. Elias Garvey is in hour one and then we'll follow up in hour two with Jason Davis. Both are running for a 3 year seat at the end of the road.By 860173

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Tuesday 9/16/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Uplift & PMA 1:54:08

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Today we'll start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Geisel is only making it worse; 10 years could only be the start of our problems; is there really progress in AKLNG? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our positivity uplift from…

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Monday 9/15/25 | Candidates Michael Bowles and Jeanne Olson 1:56:34

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Today we continue our discussion with local candidates for office. We start in hour one in the MatSu with Michael Bowles who's running for Borough Assembly. Then in hour two we visit with Jeanne Olson in Fairbanks who's running for the Assembly there as well.By 860173

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Firearms Friday 9/12/25 | Where do we go from here? | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 1:55:23

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Today we'll talk about the nationwide reaction to Charlie Kirks death, and what it tells us about the direction that the nation is headed. But more importantly how WE should be reacting to dealing with it. We'll also be joined in the discussion by Top Shot Chris Cheng in hour two and then lighten things up at the end with our entertainment critic W…

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Thursday 9/11/25 | 9/11, Charlie Kirk's Assasination | Candidate Sarge Truesdell 1:57:20

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Today we're going to have a hard conversation about America as it sits today. We'll discuss 9/11 as well as yesterday tragic events and the reaction from Americans. Then in hour two we'll visit with Sarge Truesdell who's running for KPB Borough Assembly Dist 4 seat.By 860173

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225, Things to Ponder + Q4C w/Kevin DeMichiel! 1:05:02

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Send us a text We have received a lot of emails suggesting that we cover some of the basics when it comes to gear. Even though we have addressed this in bits and pieces through several other episodes, we thought we would put it together all in one. Maybe you have been shooting for a while but have you really thought about some of the topics we disc…

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Wednesday 9/10/25 | MatSu's Kendal Kruse | Fbx's JT McComas-Roe 1:57:03

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Today we continue our tour of candidates for local offices. In hour one we'll visit with Kendal Kruse, who's running for the school board in the MatSu. We'll get her take on how we can improve the education system with what we've got. Then in hour two we'll chat with JT McComas-Roe who's running for borough assembly in the Fairbanks area.…

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Tuesday 9/9/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Recap | Lifecoaching 1:54:04

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Today's the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges. This weeks topics: Robb Myers s right on the PFC; Pikka is not going to save us; MustRead is missing the plot on the PFC performance. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer with a lifecoaching/pma segment.…

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Monday 9/8/25 | Montalbano Monday | Homer Candidate Mike Jones 1:58:40

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Today's a full show starting off with our favorite Energy analyst, Sarah Montalbano. We'll talk about Eilson's nuke project, alternative energy and more. Then in hour two, as part of our series talking with local candidates for office, we'll visit with Homer City Council Candidate Mike Jones.By 860173

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Friday 9/5/25 | Dr John Lott on Minneapolis | Calls | Willie Waffle 1:52:19

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Today we start with Dr John Lott, author of the book "More Guns Less Crime" from the Crime Prevention Research Center to discuss the Minneapolis shooting and the proliferation of info on gun-free zones. Then in hour two We'll cover some other stories from around the country and take a call or two. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our wee…

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Thursday 9/4/25 | CIC Benefit Gala | Candidate Bernadette Wilson 1:58:12

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Today we start with Charlie Simmons and Amanda Hanson from Cook Inlet Counselling to discuss their mission of mental health on the peninsula as well as their upcoming Gala in October. In hour two we'll get another visit with Candidate for Alaska's Governor on the Republican ticket, Bernadette Wilson for the full hour.…

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224, Mentoring Champions, w/Rick Webb! 1:08:28

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like for a top pro, from a third party perspective? Someone that's with that person in day to day life, in and out of the tournament? What are they thinking? What are their struggles? What are their coping mechanisms? What do they do for fun? What is day to day life like outside of competing? How do they chang…

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Wednesday 9/3/25 | David Boyle on ASD | Gov Candidate Bruce Walden 1:56:51

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Today's a full show for your humpday. We start in hour one with David Boyle with MustRead who writes about the ASD policy on kids and parents and transgender rights. Some crazy stuff here. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Bruce Walden, the next republican candidate for governor. We'll take a deep dive on his vision for the state.…

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Tuesday 9/2/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Uplift 1:54:07

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Today we'll kick off the week by jumping into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3,. This weeks topcis: How much does the PF actually cost us? Senator Mike Cronk is right; The Governor's race so far and what they're saying. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and the…

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Friday 8/29/25 | David Codrea | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle 1:54:14

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Today we'll spend the first hour with David Codrea, writer and journalist with the FirearmsNews.com and other publications. We'll talk about some uncomfortable stuff he's seeing in the administration. Then in hour two we'll hit some headlines and take some calls before we jump into our weekend movie/entertaiment review with Willie Waffle.…

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Thursday 8/28/25 | Headlines, Open Phones, Discussion | RCV Judy Eledge 1:54:13

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Today its you and me in the first hour with some headlines and phone calls. We'll open up the phones for discussion on any of the topics we've hit this week. Including the spending, PFD and more. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Judy Eledge who's group REPEAL NOW is working to repeal Rank Choice Voting and has one last weekend to get the needed …

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223, Nationals Preview w/Neil Chadwick! 51:13

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Send us a text Whether you are a first time attendee, or a veteran attendee of the National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio TX, there are new developments, new changes, and lots in store for those attending the 2025 National Championship! We are joined by Neil Chadwick, who is not only a course manager fo…

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Wednesday 8/27/25 | Humpday Headlines | Shower Hour of Power 1:57:16

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Today we hit the Humpday headlines including the takedown of the man with a child at the State Fair as well as the new Flag EO. Then in hour two we'll get a full hour with State Senator Mike Shower for a late summer hour of power.By 860173

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Tuesday 8/26/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Be a Landlord? | Story Time 1:57:03

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Today we'll chat about the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: a big self inflicted wound; The Rest of the Story; an important Life. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts before we take an early segment with Realtor Chris Story as we discuss the new ordinance in Anchorage that penalizes a…

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Monday 8/25/25 | Headlines and Discussion | Todd Smoldon 1:56:37

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Today we'll hit all the big headlines from the weekend and get you up to speed for the week. Then in hour two we'll talk with Todd Smolden who's official job title is regional director of the governor’s office in the Mat-Su Valley, but seems to be one of the talking education priorities and facts since the beginning of the last session. We'll get h…

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Friday 8/22/25 | Robyn Sandoval | Headlines | Willie Waffle 1:56:17

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Today we start in hour one with Robyn Sandoval, founder of agirlandagun.org. We'll talk about her organization and what they do for the women in our community. Then in hour two I'll hit a few headlines, take a couple of calls and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.…

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Thursday 8/21/25 | Grand Jury Changes, Edu Taskforce | Robb Myers 1:56:53

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Today we'll spend hour one talking about Monday's meeting on the Grand Jury with Treg Taylor in Kenai. We'll also revisit the discussion from yesterday n the "Education Taskforce and how it's going to work (or not). Then in hour two we'll visit with State Senator Robb Myers who'll come in to talk about SJR14 and other AKLEG issues.…

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222, Payouts w/Cory Kruse & RAD Chad Roberts! 1:05:24

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Send us a text SHOW ME THE MONEY! Payouts at tournaments. It's a tricky thing. Where is the money going to come from? Is payout that important to you? What if you are in one of the lower classes and could win $300, $400, maybe double that? Would it change your perspective on tournaments? Would you compete more often? We are joined by Cory Kruse and…

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Wednesday 8/20/25 | ASD Hiring, Tech Session | Rep Jeremy Bynum 1:56:00

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Today we'll review some of the headlines, including the continuation of the special 'technical' session, what ASD is doing with their new money and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Jeremy Bynum from South East about the session, the veto override and where we go from here.By 860173

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Tuesday 8/19/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching w/ Story 1:56:23

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Today we dive in with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the tough election cycle; Alaska has social security problems too; we're going the wrong direction. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and commentary. We'll finish up with a positive life coaching lesson from our …

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Monday 8/18/25 | Post Weekend Headlines & Discussion | Rep Will Stapp 1:55:58

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Today we cover the headlines from my long weekend getaway and give you my latest thoughts on what's happened. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with Will Stapp, Representative from the interior. We'll discuss the veto override and where we go from here in the upcoming session and beyond.By 860173

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Thursday 8/14/25 | Headlines & 2A | Sen Mike Cronk 1:57:17

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Today we'll hit a slew of headlines in hour one, including some of the good Friday stuff we'll miss tomorrow (show is off tomorrow). Then in hour two we're gonna visit with Senator Mike Cronk from the Interior and discuss his vote on the veto override and his expectations on the next session.By 860173

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221, Gun & Trophy Insurance w/Larry & Cole Cushman! 1:01:35

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Send us a text Insurance. The one thing you HOPE you will never need, but you better have it right when you do need it! Its a piece of mind for your beloved firearm, and, in this case, your trophy mounts! Meet Larry and Cole Cushman of Gun & Trophy insurance. This family owned business specializes in insuring your firearms in a way that no other in…

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Wednesday 8/13/25 | Who voted & Why | Rep Kevin McCabe 1:58:34

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Today we'll hit the headlines before diving into a breakdown of who in the minorities voted to override the Governor's vetoes and why. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Kevin McCabe from Big Lake to talk about the vetoes and his latest article in Must Read about education as a whole.By 860173

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Tuesday 8/12/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching with Chris Story 1:59:49

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Today we get to do our weekly dive into the Top 3 things that are important according to Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the conundrum faced by the Anchorage business set; the K12 battle has already started; the 'one account' approach to the PFC. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then w…

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Monday 8/11/25 | Republican's | Gov's Race | Phone Calls 1:54:30

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Today we'll talk about the plight of Republicans in the state, the latest on the upcoming Governor's race, Education DOGE-ing and take some of your phone calls as well. It's the Monday roundup and sound-off. Tune in and share!By 860173

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Firearms Friday 8/8/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Top Shot Chris | Willie Waffle 1:58:54

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Today's show is chock full of goodness, starting in hour one with Jacob Sullum from Reason magazine, who comes in to discuss the latest in the Manhattan shooting and more. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Top Shot Chris Cheng for his monthly visit and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.…

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Thursday 8/7/25 | Nikolaevsk Rises from the Ashes | Headlines 1:54:22

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Today we start our discussions with Natalie Thomas from Nikolaevsk Charter School. We'll discuss the closure of the school by the KPB and the actions that the community has taken to create their own schooling system to counteract it. Then in hour two we'll dive into some headlines and maybe even open up the phones for discussions.…

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220, From 2-strokes to 12ga, w/David Pingree! 1:13:09

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Send us a text Sporting clays as a whole, is growing. Where we are headed, can be down the right path, or the complete wrong turn. Much like our own personal performance, we often turn to someone who has been there and done that, to give us guidance. So why not consult someone from a sport that was in the same growing phase years ago, that we are i…

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Wednesday 8/6/25 | Cassie Lawver & PAC's | Headlines, Discussions 1:54:33

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Today we'll start off the show with Cassie Lawver from Homer who will come on to talk about PAC's and what she's doing here in Alaska with them. Then in hour two we'll chat about some of the headlines, including Murkowski saying she may run for Governor and the latest polling as well as a touch on Private Property.…

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Tuesday 8/5/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Headlines | Story's PMA 1:54:22

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Today we start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the veto votes and what they show; how some don't understand the PFD; Bill Elam's take on personal responsibility. Then I'll recap and jump in with my thoughts before we finish up with our positivity guru, Chris Story and the weekly life…

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Monday 8/4/25 | Special Session Recap | David Haeg Grand Juries 2:00:58

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Today we'll cover the ultra short special session this weekend, with my thoughts rolled in on the override of the Governor's vetoes. Then in hour two we'll continue our discussions on the Grand Jury's role in government with David Haeg.By 860173

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Firearms Friday 8/1/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines | Willie Waffle 1:59:31

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Today is our favorite day and we get to chat with one of our favorite commentators' Reason magazine's JD Tuccille drops by to talk about the CA Courts decision on ammo as well as talking about the NY incident. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and take a call or two before finishing up with our weekend movie/entertainment critic Willi…

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Thursday 7/31/25 | Ann-Marie Murrell | Mayor Edna DeVries 1:56:56

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Today we start off with something more thoughtful and fun. We get to check in with friend of the show Ann-Marie Murrell. She started off as a political commentator and producer, but she's now written a book chronicling her journey of caring for her ailing mother. We'll talk about the book, here experiences and get caught up with her. Then in hour t…

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Wednesday 7/30/25 | Shower Power Hour | Sen Shelley Hughes 2:03:11

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Today we've got a packed show, with Senator Mike Shower in hour one for the full hour, talking special session and more. Then in hour two we get our first chance to talk with Senator Shelley Hughes, who's running for Alaska Governor.By 860173

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Tuesday 7/29/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's PMA Uplift 1:56:55

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Today we chat with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets with the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Some legislators don't seem to understand how oil taxes work; Shelley Hughes has a ready made fiscal platform, will she use it; There is such a thing as the perfect op-ed. Then we'll recap with some of my thoughts in hour two before we f…