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  • Yesterday · length unknown

    Your Health: Migraines

    Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they have a discussion about Migraines. A tension headache is the most common type of headache. These headaches often feel like a dull ache or pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the head. Many people describe the sensation as a “tight band” around the […]

  • Sunday · length unknown

    Candidate Interviews

    These interviews aired on Sunday October 18. We invited 21 candidates running for the November elections. The interviews air on Sunday, October 28. We asked all 39 candidates in competitive races. Not everyone took us up on the offer. School Board Seat 6 Ole Larson Jesse Sumner Borough Assembly Seat 1  Michelle Heun Borough Assembly  2  […]

  • Saturday · length unknown

    Trick or Trot Fun Run 2026

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Mark Lackey the Executive Director of CCS Early Learning, along with Shelby Serrata and Ivy Clemens, both with the Palmer High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. Listen in as they discuss the Trick or Trot Fun Run for 2026. The Fun Run benefits the CCS Early Learning programs around […]

  • Saturday · length unknown

    Inside The City: Benji Johnson, Palmer’s City Clerk

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Benji Johnson, Palmer’s City Clerk, as they discuss the workings of the city clerk’s office during the recent election in Palmer. City Clerk’s Office The City Clerk’s Office serves as the official record keeper for the City of Palmer and plays a vital role in supporting transparent, efficient […]

  • Saturday · length unknown

    Valley Edition: Inside the District: Dr. Randy Trani, Superintendent of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

    Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Valley Edition: Inside the District. Listen as they discuss many issues facing the school district, with a primary focus on graduation rates and enrollment numbers in the Mat-Su School District. The Mat-Su Borough School District is dedicated to providing high-quality education […]

  • Saturday · length unknown

    Home To Roost #76

    This week on Home to Roost: Trump announced in Wasilla that Taiwan is ready to buy Alaska LNG, but Taiwan still remains only gas curious. A Republican accused his opponent of witchcraft. Does MAGA want to make Salem great again? And we discover how John Locke’s Christian understanding of natural rights contradicts Christian nationalism—apparently, the […]

  • Thursday · length unknown

    Valley Charities: A Conversation with Executive Director John Rossi

    John Rossi of Valley Charities joins host Mike Chmielewski to talk about the Valley Charities 2026 online auction, “Leaves of Change.” Listen in as they discuss the purpose of the online auction and several of the items on the auction block. Go to valleycharities.org to sign up. Text/Image Credit: Valley Charities.

  • Wednesday · length unknown

    Ag Matters: Matanuska Community Farmers Market

    Join host Lee Henrikson and her guest, Brandi Jo Nyberg, the Mat-Su Community Farmers Market’s manager. Listen as they discuss the benefits of eating and buying locally. The Matanuska Community Farmer’s Market is a family friendly farm and food-specific market that welcomes all patrons. They aim to offer the community access to locally, sustainably, and […]

  • October 13 · length unknown

    Author Interviews: Marc Cameron “Back Track” an Arliss Cutter novel

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, author Marc Cameron. Marc is a former U.S. Marshal and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter novels, the Jericho Quinn series, and the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Sr. books. Marc Cameron Marc Cameron is a former U.S. Marshal and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author […]

  • October 13 · length unknown

    Your Health: Headaches (Part Two)

    Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they conclude a two-part discussion about headaches. (replayed from Sept. 2025) To get rid of a headache quickly, start with immediate physical relief, proper hydration, and targeted relaxation techniques. Depending on whether you are experiencing a tension headache (tightness around the head) or a migraine (throbbing pain, […]

  • October 13 · length unknown

    Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce News: October 13th. 2026

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Kelley Shoemake, Executive Director of the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Listen in as they discuss what events the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce has coming up in the near future. Trick or Treat Street A spook-tacular evening of ghoulish delights! Presented by the ghostly souls at the […]

  • October 12 · length unknown

    Author Interviews: Steven Raichlen “Man on Fire: Of Life, Love, Literature, and Really Good Barbecue”

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest Steven Raichlen, author of “Man on Fire: Of Life, Love, Literature, and Really Good Barbecue.” Listen in as they discuss Steven’s new book and learn the differences between American Barbecue and Japanese Barbecue. Steven Raichlen Known for his popular PBS TV shows and internationally bestselling books, Raichlen is […]

  • October 10 · length unknown

    Home To Roost #75

    This week on Home to Roost, South Korea insists Alaska’s LNG pipeline must make financial sense before investing, while the Trump administration apparently believes federal money can be handed out in $500 and $90 installments without Congress’s permission. A GOP senator warns that your airline pilot might secretly be a furry. Does he secretly desire […]

  • October 9 · length unknown

    In Summary: Mat-Su School Board Meeting for October 7th, 2026

    Emily Forstner talks with Mike Chmielewski about the October 7th, 2026, Mat-Su School Board meeting. MSBSD School Board Hours: Mon – Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, except July. Full list here. Phone: 907.746.9272 | Fax: 907.761.4076 Email: MSD_All_School_Board_Members@matsuk12.u Image/Text Credit: Mat-Su Borough School District

  • October 9 · length unknown

    Inside The City: Jude Bilafer, City of Palmer’s Director of Public Works Department

    Jude Bilafer, City of Palmer’s Director of Public Works, joins host Mike Chmielewski on Inside The City to discuss the ongoing plans of the Public Works Department, including an update on the new library construction and some of the road projects completed in Palmer. Palmer’s new library Palmer’s Department of Public Works is comprised of seven […]

  • October 9 · length unknown

    Valley Edition: Mat-Su Borough Platting Dept.

    Platting Officer Tyler Young joins host Mike Chmielewski to discuss the ins and outs of the Mat-Su Borough’s Planning and Platting Department. Discover exactly what ‘platting’ is. The Platting Division oversees platting services and the subdivision of land within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Division staff assist the public in understanding and complying with the subdivision requirements […]

  • October 7 · length unknown

    Ag Matters: Ranching in Kodiak, Alaska

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Chris Flickinger, a rancher in Kodiak, Alaska. Listen as they discuss the challenges facing farming in remote parts of the state. Chris Flickinger is at least a fifth-generation rancher based on Kodiak Island, Alaska. His ancestors came to North America from Germany and Switzerland in the 16th century […]

  • October 7 · length unknown

    Ag Matters: Farming Challenges in the Mat-Su Valley

    Join host Ken Hoffman and his guests, Alicia Hall with Alaska Farm Supply and Alaska State Senator Cathy Tilton. Listen as they discuss several issues facing farmers in the Mat-Su Valley. Learn about Alicia’s pet cow “Moo” and Senator Tilton gives us an update on Senate bill SB208.

  • October 6 · length unknown

    From The Farm: October 6th, 2026

    Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Aimee Young, Farm Manager from the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming Winter at the Farm and the trails around the Farm property. The Matanuska Experiment Farm is a working research farm serving Southcentral Alaska. It has 260 acres of cultivated […]

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