With All Due Respect?

<p>Strong opinions on Alaska politics, life and entertainment</p>

Forty Year Hangover with a $50 Billion Dollar Bar Tab.

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

11-12
09:03

Too Many Governors, Not Enough Alaska.

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.

11-11
27:48

The 2026 Candidates meet the Godfather

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

11-10
06:43

Dumping Democracy? Truck off Losers!

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.

11-09
05:20

Two Martinis and a Blizzard

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

11-08
04:34

"No Trespassing!"...Unless you're carrying Vermouth

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.

11-07
04:34

Of Martinis and Black Nail Polish

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."

10-24
10:13

Martini’s with McMurren: Alaska Airlines home run.Southwest lands, Europe calls.

The maestro of mileage, Scott McMurren joins us for a drink and a dish about Southwest Airlines announcing service, Alaska Airlines brilliant of purchasing Hawaiian Airlines.

10-07
16:29

Free Speech, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely everything.

On Two Martinis and a Microphone Andrew discusses the importance of free political speech and how it's at risk today.

10-02
14:44

Two Martinis and a Microphone: The Seven Year Itch

We discuss the key things Governor Mike Dunleavy could have done over his last seven years to improve public education.

07-18
12:08

Mayor LaFrance's one year anniversary. The big beautiful LAW (see School House Rock)

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance celebrates one year. What are the benefits/costs of the big whatever?

07-15
41:01

Two Martinis and a Microphone: How much hypocrisy does three trillion dollars buy?

Alaska's Congressional Delegation has been decrying the amount national debt for years. So why did they just add three trillion dollars for our grandkids to pay off?

07-02
06:50

Two Martinis and a Microphone: Nick Begich is looking for praise in all the wrong places, from all the wrong faces

Alaska's sole congressman solicited a fluff opinion piece from a Michigan colleague in an opinion piece that was poorly timed and poorly argued.

06-30
05:19

Andrew & Ethan 2026? Economic & Education stagnation. Pride Weekend in Anchorage. A summer reading list.

Andrew and Ethan give a non-campaign campaign update. Alaska is suffering from economic and education stagnation. Pride weekend is here and we're excited. Three books for your summer reading list.

06-25
26:52

Andrew & Ethan's Big Political Announcement! How Somatic Therapy can change your life.

Andrew and Ethan make a major political announcement. How Somatic Therapy can change your life.

06-20
35:08

Two Martinis and a Microphone: Dear Senator Sullivan...How?

We ask Alaska's United States Senator Dan Sullivan how his proposals will benefit Alaskans.

03-30
19:38

Nobody Home: Timber, steel and tourism. Two martinis and a recipe. Be curious. Alaska Summer Travel Showcase is coming.

Talk of bringing timber and steel back to the U.S. defy reality. Scott McMurren on the Alaska Travel Showcase. A book on curiosity and our own martini recipe.

03-12
31:15

Two Martinis and a Microphone: Where the hell is Chaz Palminteri?

Anxiety? Anger? Where the hell is Chaz Palminteri? A special visualization technique to help you cope during these trying times.

02-28
07:17

Knowing Without Knowing: The problematic predictability of Alaska's perpetual problems

Please don't tell me...layoffs, budget cuts, low oil prices, more out of state workers, gridlock on improving education and no political leadership. Same song, different verse.

02-26
22:56

North Slope Gas? Fiber Optic Cable and Data Centers

Amidst a sea of gas pipeline delusions, we offer something that monetizes gas and adds value to Alaska.

02-04
19:20

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