Uncle Sam wants International visitors to provide five years worth of social media before they enter the country. Be careful what you want?

What happens when 1950's marketing meets 2025 economic reality? 

The beloved Christmas classic turns 60 this week and we look at the many bloopers that made this show so special.

This week Governor Mike Dunleavy will drop his eighth and final budget proposal. Same song, different verse.

 Politicians are saying life is affordable while grocery receipts tell otherwise. 

Matanuska Electric Association has told the fastest growing population in Alaska, there is no room at the Inn for lower cost options.

A new study shows people who like the taste of black coffee could have unhinged tendencies and why martinis are healthier for all.

A fundraising appeal by gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson shows what happens when bluster meets ballot.

A new repot is out on toys for 2025 with some alarming concerns, that will make you want to go back to 1975.

Eagle River wants to move out...the problem is they're broke.

Andrew and Ethan talk about the real opportunity to monetize Alaska's vast natural gas reserves. A book report on Scott Galloway's Notes on Being a Man. Getting stoned for the holidays? 

We riff on two of Hans Christian Andersen's tales about emperors, insurance companies and egos.

Anchorage voters might be asked to vote on a 3% sales tax in April. Andrew and Ethan talk about the perennial flag that's raised often, but saluted never. 

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving isn't a classic holiday cartoon, it's a real life documentary of a true American family holiday dinner.

Our travel guru Scott McMurren stops by to talk holiday travel and the dramatic shift in frequent flyer programs.

President Trump has levied 107% tariffs on imported Italian pasta in an act of al dente aggression. Non toccate la mia pasta!

Health car premiums are expected to skyrocket for Alaskans as Congress promises a vote that doesn't seem to be coming.

Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum is under investigation for a shady investment he made just before he left office to run for governor. We sense something is amiss. 

The Alaska natural gas pipeline dream has been stoked this week by an announcement that once again proves...nothing from nothing means nothing,

There are currently 14 candidates who have filed to run for governor. Andrew and Ethan discuss vision, fundraising and why so many of these candidates appear to be the same person.

The 2026 gubernatorial advertising campaign season was kicked off this past week and Andrew has a flash back from the Godfather.

The Republican Party of Alaska is back with their second attempt to repeal Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting law. But this time they came with a dump truck to carry all of their bullshit. 

The snow finally fell on Anchorage. Thick, heavy, unapologetic. Like an old friend who shows up uninvited and stays until May. 

On Two Martinis and a Microphone we discuss how public access to trails and lakes is under attack, and the Anchorage Assembly is laying down the law and the property lines.

Andrew discusses his religious experience making a martini stirred not shaken. How black nail polish is the stylish way to say..."I'm on my game."