Alaska Landmine Radio

Jeff was joined by Paxson Woelber, owner of Ermine Skate and part owner of the Alaska Landmine! They discuss his business Ermine Skate, which manufactures and sell Nordic ice skates, the sport of Nordic skating, why he started the business, the growth of Nordic skating, why Alaska is such a good place for it, some of the challenges the sport faces, some of the things causing the housing problems in Anchorage, and why he moved back to Anchorage after being gone for many years.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about why he thinks it's time to finally end the Permanent Fund Dividend - which has plagued our political system for a decade - and former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's campaign kickoff last week in the Valley.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about the delusion surrounding the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) and a new ruling from the Department of the Interior that is bad news for the Native Village of Eklutna's casino in Birchwood.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about a car crash he just witnessed - where the driver at fault ultimately left - outside of his business and how it took the police 45 minutes to arrive.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about what will happen if Senators Shelley Hughes (R - Palmer) and Mike Shower (R - Wasilla) resign and discuss just what the hell former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is up to.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about yet another Republican candidate in the governor's race, how there are several open legislative seats in the Mat-Su Valley due to the governor's race, and why Anchorage is failing so bad at homelessness and vagrancy.

Jeff was joined by Representative Will Stapp (R - Fairbanks). They discuss an elections event he was in Anchorage for, some of the issues with elections in Alaska, some of the economic problems in our country, Alaska's complex net based oil tax system and how going to a gross tax is simpler, some of the challenges he deals with in Juneau, his thoughts on the pension bill the House passed during the last session, the Permanent Fund Corporation, and the 2026 election.

Jeff was joined by State House candidate Nick Capozzi. They discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of political violence in the United States, his time serving in the Army including in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. pullout in Afghanistan, his time working for Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska) and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), and why he is running against Representative Jamie Allard (R - Eagle River).

Jeff was joined by travel coach Betsey Wilson. They discuss how she got into travel coaching, some of the travel tricks and tips she has including what the best credit cards are for travel and lounges, the new Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Atmos program, how to get some great travel deals using points, how she used to operate heavy equipment on the North Slope and why she left that job after having her daughter, and general travel trips for Alaskans.

Jeff was joined by Anchorage artist and UAA art teacher Christopher Judd. They discuss how Chris and Jeff met in 2013 when Jeff was looking for a commissioned painting, why he decided to start drawing and painting, how his art career has evolved over the years, the importance of work and dedication to perfecting a craft, teaching art at UAA, the history of art, and the art market.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about some new candidates in the already crowded governor's race, including the first Democrat and another Republican who will soon be getting in.

Jeff was joined by Scott McMurren, owner of Alaska Travelgram. They discuss the new mileage program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, called Atmos, that just rolled out, some of the changes and benefits of the program, a trip Jeff recently took to Adak, Ravn Alaska's recent announcement that they will cease operations, how that is going to affect rural air service in Alaska, some of the transportation challenges rural Alaska faces, and some great airfare deals currently running.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about the recently announced meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin set for next Friday in Alaska, including some new information on where it may be held.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about the recently announced meeting next week in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Jeff was joined by Clara Baldwin, as well as her interpreter Brenna Povelite. They discuss why she decided to move to Alaska, growing up deaf in a deaf family, why she attended Gallaudet University, the challenges for those who grow up deaf in a non-deaf family, her experiences in Juneau during session advocating for a bill for deaf and hard of hearing people, some of the things deaf people do to adapt to the hearing world, and how she met her fiancée, who is not deaf.

Jeff was joined by Dr. Jered Weinstock, a pediatric pulmonologist. They discuss his background growing up on the East Coast, why he decided to become a doctor, his time in medical school, how he ended up coming to Alaska to work, the effects of smoking and vaping on the lungs, especially on young people, other issues that can affect the lungs, the concept of long Covid, and the state of the medical industry.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about a shootout that occurred the early hours of July 20, 2025 outside the Gaslight Bar on 4th Avenue. The Gaslight is directly across the street from the Anchorage Police Department headquarters. The Landmine has obtained exclusive security footage of what happened.

Jeff was joined by Scott McMurren, owner of Alaska Travelgram. They discuss a recent IT issue with Alaska Airlines that grounded their flights nationwide for several hours, some incredible airfare deals that are the result of a fare war between Alaska Airlines and Delta, how the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger is going, and the growth and rising costs of airport lounges.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about a court hearing in Anchorage on Tuesday regarding a lawsuit from Angela Harris, a woman who was stabbed and paralyzed at the Loussac Library in 2022 by a mentally ill man who was cut loose by the state and muni.

(This was previously recorded as a live stream, which can be found on our Facebook page, X account, or YouTube channel.) Watch Jeff talk about a recently filed motion in federal court that outlines just how much of a cesspool the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is, as well as other political happenings in Alaska.