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Mike Chmielewski

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    Home to Roost #74

    South Korea is investing $54 billion in the Alaska gas line! Except, apparently, it isn’t. We follow the money—or, more accurately, look around for it. Meanwhile, bipartisan support for green energy shows signs of photosynthesis, we play another round of Public Policy Pursuit, and Thomas Paine declares, “In America, the law is king.” But did […]

  • Yesterday · length unknown

    Mat-Su Youth Summit 2026

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Michael Carson with the Youth Task Force. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming Mat-Su Youth Summit being held on October 9th, 2026 Young adults/community leaders from the Valley share their personal stories at a previous Youth Summit panel to encourage local youth to persevere over adversity. Youth […]

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    Inside The City: Kolby Zerkel, Palmer City Manager

    Palmer’s City Manager Kolby Zerkel joins host Mike Chmielewski on Inside The City to discuss the latest issues affecting the City of Palmer. The discussion includes updates on the budgeting process and getting Palmer ready for the return of Winter Palmer City Manager Kolby Zerkel

  • Yesterday · length unknown

    Valley Edition: Food Banks in the Mat-Su

    Join host Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition as he welcomes LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal, the Executive Director of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, Jennifer Brandt with the Palmer Food Bank also joins the conversation. Learn how the food banks operate and help each other feed hungry folks in the Mat-Su. Palmer Emergency Food & Community Services, more […]

  • Thursday · length unknown

    Real Estate Update: September 23rd, 2026

    Mike Chmielewski and Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty have their monthly talk about the local real estate market and current trends. Scott Blair

  • Tuesday · length unknown

    A Conversation With Aspenyarrow.

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, musician Aspenyarrow. Learn about Aspen’s music, her very cool glasses, and how she is representing the USA at the 2026 Karaoke World Championships World Finals in Las Vegas, this October. Aspenyarrow is an emerging singer-songwriter from Alaska, blending the introspective storytelling of Maisie Peters with the ethereal soundscapes […]

  • Monday · length unknown

    Your Health: Testosterone #3

    Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they conclude a three part discussion about Testosterone in Men and Women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that helps men build muscle and develop sexual traits, like libido and hair growth. Women have small amounts of testosterone, too. Testosterone levels are naturally much higher in males. If […]

  • September 26 · length unknown

    Home To Roost #73

    This week we do something a bit different. We present interviews with four Alaskans who describe how changes in federal policies have affected them or their organizations, whether for better or for worse. Specifically, we interviewed Alaskans involved with libraries, social work, foster care, and fish processing. We hope you find their stories insightful.

  • September 25 · length unknown

    Inside The City: Palmer Police and Fire Departments Prep for Winter.

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Rich Clark with the Palmer Police Department and Fire Chief Trey Lindstrom. Listen in as they discuss getting both departments ready for the return of the winter season and provide some winter safety tips for the home and auto. Image Credit: State of Michigan

  • September 25 · length unknown

    Valley Edition: Dave Griffin, Port Director, Port MacKenzie

    Dave Griffen, Port Director at Port MacKenzie in the Mat-Su Borough, joins host Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition to discuss the past, present, and future of the port. Also, an update on the rail spur to the port. Port MacKenzie is located in the Upper Cook Inlet with immediate access to major road corridors to […]

  • September 25 · length unknown

    Radio Book Club: “Euphoria: A Novel” by Lily King

    Join our hosts Pamela Huber and Mary Ann Cockle as they discuss the book “Euphoria: A Novel” by author Lily King. Set between two World Wars and inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, “Euphoria” is an enthralling story of passion, possession, exploration, and sacrifice from accomplished author Lily King. Image/Text […]

  • September 22 · length unknown

    Palmer Community Foundation and the Annual Community Celebration

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Mike Liebing with the Palmer Community Foundation. Listen as they discuss the mission of the Foundation and the upcoming Annual Community Celebration, being held on Thursday, the 24th of September, at the Palmer Depot. Palmer Community Foundation serves as a conduit to distribute charitable resources within our designated […]

  • September 21 · length unknown

    Mat-Su Borough Emergency Preparedness Expo 2026

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Beatrice Adler and Debra McGhan, with the 2026 Mat-Su Borough Emergency Preparedness Expo. Listen as the discuss the upcoming expo. Lots of emergencies can impact us here in the Mat-Su Borough. Come learn how to make sure you and your family are prepared at the Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness […]

  • September 21 · length unknown

    Your Health: Testosterone #2

    Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they continue a multi-part discussion about Testosterone in Men and Women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that helps men build muscle and develop sexual traits, like libido and hair growth. Women have small amounts of testosterone, too. Testosterone levels are naturally much higher in males. If testosterone […]

  • September 19 · length unknown

    Home To Roost #72

    This week on Home to Roost: the Fed raises rates, Sutton’s Evan Jones Mine supplies fossils for a conversation about Alaska’s warmer future, and Trump’s remarks about blood and genetics put purported pedigrees on the agenda. Then we open some very old mail: Kendall v. United States (1838), a reminder that presidential supervision doesn’t erase […]

  • September 18 · length unknown

    Kombucha Palooza!

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Tom Spoth, the Kombucha Master at Kombucha 203. Learn about the history of Kombucha Palooza. Tom Spoth has been crafting small batches for 203 since the beginning. Image/photo credit: Kombucha 203

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