Best Big Cabbage Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Author Interviews Rick Skwiot 7/11/2025

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David Shield welcomes Rick Skwiot, the award-winning author, to discuss his new book The Bootlegger’s Wife. Rick talks about his father and his life, which is where he draws his inspiration and characters. The Bootlegger’s Wife frames the story of twelve-year-old A.J. Nowak’s search for identity after being orphaned by World War II. Ultimately, A.J…

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Author Interviews with Anna Barrington /11/2025

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David Shield discusses her first book, The Spectacle, with Anna Barrington. The Spectacle is a thriller that explores the price of ambition in the decadent underbelly of New York’s high-end art world in 2016/2017. The book highlights many of the political events and cultural happenings of the time.By Mike Chmielewski

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The Glacier Review 7/12/2025

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Joseph Davis shares all the news from Glacier View in The Glacier Review. In this episode, he talks with David Klew, the Public Information Officer for the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection has set up the command site for the Nelchian Glacier Fire at the Gunsite Mountain Lodge, located at mile 12…

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Home to Roost 7/12/2025

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Rachel Levitt and John Robertson on Home to Roost, in which they review federal actions and their impact on Alaska. In the headline news this week, Rachel and John focus on the White House’s $7 billion education funding freeze. The estimated amount of funds that Alaska will not receive is $46.4 million. In the plain reading segment, the 10th Amendm…

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Inside The City 7/4/2025

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Lee Henrickson welcomes Ailis Vann, the Palmer Parks and Facilities Manager, to Inside the City. The Parks and Facilities Department has been very busy this summer. They are responsible for the maintenance of eight parks, all the sports fields, and the MTA Events Center. One major project is saving and rehabilitating the shrubs and trees that can b…

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Ag Matters 7/9/2025

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Host Ken Hoffman is joined by Michelle Pages, President of the Kodiak Chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau. Michelle wears many hats, including those of a 5th-generation farmer, wife, mother, rancher, chef, gym manager, and owner of a feed store. Listen to how Michelle fits all these jobs into her week.…

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Voices Of The Mat-Su

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This month’s episode of Voices of the Mat-Su is called “The Storytellers.” It is the story of two friends, a dream, and a grandma. Listen to the story about two cartoon artists who create new stories from the ancient teachings of the Chickaloon Tribe. Stories that grew into the comic book series called Chickaloonies and more.…

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Home to Roost 7/5/2025

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Rachel Levitt and John Robertson on Home to Roost, in which they review federal policies that impact Alaska. This episode’s weekly headline is the Supreme Court’s decision in the Birthright Citizenship Case. The reading from the Constitution this week is the Public Debt Clause. This clause is covered by the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 4.…

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Cheezem’s Ride: The Final Episode 7/3/2025

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Mike Chmielewski and David Shield talk with David Cheezem about his travels. David’s first bike ride was in 2018. This year, he started in Buffalo, New York, and tells us all about what prompted him to make these trips, as well as details about this year’s journey.By Mike Chmielewski

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Author interviews with Patricia Grayhall 7/5/2025

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Patricia Grayhall is a medical doctor and author of the award-winning memoir, Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine, and a romance novel, Golden Years and Silver Linings, with her wife, and author, Linda M. Ford. Patrica’s third book is A Place for Us, a story of two women who find each other irresistible but struggle for a second c…

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Michelle Pages, President of the Kodiak Chapter of The Alaska Farm Bureau 16:00

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Ken Hoffman talks with Michelle Pages, President of the Kodiak Chapter of The Alaska Farm BureauBy Ken Hoffman and Others

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Home To Roost #10 Federal education funding, ICE, Justice Brown's dissent, and the 10th Amendment 29:58

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Join John and Rachel as they review federal education funding chaos, the unprecedented growth in ICE, a dissenting opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the relevance of the 10th Amendment.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Peter, Mike and David on browser extensions 22:27

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Peter House, Mike Chmielewski, and David Shield discuss the potential hazards of browser extensions, and more.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Home To Roost #9 One Big Beautiful Bill 29:52

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John and Rachel discuss new limits on federal injunctions, the details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the significance of the Constitution’s public debt clause.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Ag Matters: Alaska Corn by Coffey Farm 18:59

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Join host Ken Hoffman as he talks with Tarn Coffey on Ag Matters. You can follow Tarn's story on his YouTube channel: Alaska Corn by Coffey Farm.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Episode 8: The Senate’s Parliamentarian and how the Constitution Divides War Powers 28:27

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John and Rachel discuss recent rulings by the Senate’s parliamentarian and how the Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Ag Matters: Alaska Farmland Trust 22:57

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Abby Austin, Executive Director, and Margaret Adsit, Lands Program Coordinator and Alaska Farmlink Director discuss the work and goal of Alaska Farmland TrustBy Ken Hoffman and Others

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Allison Gaylord and the Peony Coop in Homer, Alaska 18:02

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Peter and Mike talk tech 17:50

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Episode 7: Palmer’s job corps center 29:28

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This week on Home to Roost, John and Rachel talk about Palmer’s job corps center, the right to peaceful assembly, and announce the latest the Whiplash Award.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Leah Corbin and Kelly Marciales from Spring Creek Farm 21:58

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Leah Corbin and Kelly Marciales from Spring Creek Farm join host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. They discussed some of the programs run at the farm. The Tilth program helps farmers by purchasing seconds and "ugly vegetables," which are then distributed to local food banks or food programs. The Food Forest takes food that grows and is foraged on the tra…

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Episode 6: Fisheries, Vaccinations and More 29:20

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In this week’s show, Rachel and John discuss how federal changes might effect fisheries and vaccinations and what the Constitution says about Congress’s authority over federal and state armed forces.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Peter's Trip to Chicago's "Mini-Hacker Camp" 21:30

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Peter House just returned from a trip to Chicago. He was there for a "Hacker Mini-Camp," basically a week of presentations and learning. There were two presentations that he thought were relatable to us here in the valley. One was that three hundred North Korean citizens were employed as remote IT workers using only 70 stolen US identities. These w…

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Mike Jipping from Beach Tribe Soda Works 19:37

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Mike Jipping from Beach Tribe Soda Works joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Beach Tribe Soda Works started in 2017. Mike saw a need for a non- alcoholic beverage with less sugar and more adult flavors. The Original Jipping Ginger Beer is a Cold-Pressed Ginger, Lemon, Habanero, and Raw Honey drink. It was their first product and is still their mo…

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Home to Roost Episode 5 28:14

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Join John and Rachel for a discussion of weather balloons, national parks, the child tax credit, and James Madison’s take on factionalism.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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The Northern Lights Elk Ranch 19:28

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Host Ken Hoffman talks with Paul Cook, owner of the Northern Lights Elk Ranch on Ag Matters Paul Cook bought the ranch 4 years ago. They have 125 acres for hunting, 11 pastures, for a total of 315 acres. All hunts are guided, and you won't need a hunting license. You are guaranteed an animal. They sell elk meat with the butchering done in the fall.…

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Episode 4: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act 28:47

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Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review current Federal actions with an impact on Alaska. In this week’s episode, John and Rachel review the possible effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss the history of America’s birthright citizenship.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Up to 6 gigabytes of data about you is gathered daily. 23:36

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Peter House from Deep Tree talks about current cybersecurity threats. Up to 6 gigabytes of data is gathered about everyone daily. These are found on your phone, the internet, and in your car.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Episode 3 Home to Roost 27:23

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On this week's Home to Roost, John and Rachel highlight stories about weather forecasting and tourism and discuss whether federal office holders can accept gifts from foreign governments.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Dave Thorn of Delicious Dave Catering 18:37

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Dave Thorn of Delicious Dave Catering joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters to discuss his use of local foods. He tells us where we can find and buy local foods. Dave also explains why they are better, not only the taste and nutrition, but also economically. Delicious Dave is a catering and traveling chef based in Anchorage, Alaska. He specializes i…

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Ukranian refugees and impacts of tariffs on local businesses 28:32

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This week’s episode of Home to Roost features discussion of the Valley's Ukrainian refugees, how tariff uncertainly is affecting local businesses, and the origin and importance of habeas corpus.By Rachel Levitt and John Robertson

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Whitney and Tiffany from Ag West Farm Credit talks with host Ken Hoffman 21:26

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By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Bushes Bunches 22:11

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Karianne Smith, new owner of Bushes Bunches joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters on Big Cabbage RadioBy Ken Hoffman and Others

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First Colony Farm 21:08

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Brothers Sean & Ammon Walker of First Colony Farms join host Ken Hoffman on Ag MattersBy Ken Hoffman and Others

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Internet Weather 19:10

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Peter and Mike continue their cyber security discussion.By Big Cabbage Radio

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The Reindeer Farm 25:07

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Learn about the Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska when Denise Hardy from the Reindeer Farm joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Signal Security, Oracle Data Breach and More 21:33

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Peter explains how Signal works and security issues with your phone; talks about the health data issues with Oracle Health; and more.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Fresh Starts Nursery 17:57

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Jenny Vanderweele discusses Fresh Starts Farm which is sells flowers and flower baskets and more April 15-May 31 with host Ken Hoffman.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Matanuska Farmers Market 15:58

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Brandi Jo Nyberg, Executive Director and Market Manager of the Matanuska Community Farmers Market, talks about the market with Ag Matters host Ken Hoffman.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Alaska Future Farmer of America (FFA) State Officers 20:45

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Alaska Future Farmer of America (FFA) State Officers discuss the value of FFA with guest host Mike Chmielewski.By Mikę Chmielewski

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Alaska Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund 26:15

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Christy Kolvoord, loan officer for the Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund, discusses the program with host Tandy HogateBy Tandy Hogate

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SSNs Auction and More 23:38

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Peter and Mike talk about the auctioning of Social Security numbers; ransomeware exploits of Fortinet flaw; Apache Tomcat vulnerability; and BeyoneTrust admin access being auctioned on the Dark Web.By Peter House and Mike Chmielewski

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Healing Acre Farm 22:42

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Jonas and Misti from Healing Acres Farm join host Tandy Hogate on Ag Matters.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Air Tags, Zero Day Show and more 19:31

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Peter House and Mike discuss tracking dangers of Air Tags, the Zero Day show, and moreBy Big Cabbage Radio

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Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corp. 16:43

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Barb Beckage from the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ARRC) joins host Tandy Hogate on Ag Matters. The Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ARRC) was incorporated in 1935 under the laws of the territory of Alaska. It was founded as a non-profit organization under the direction of the Department of Interior and the Federal Emergency Rel…

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Ken Hoffman, Executive Director of the Mat-Su Farm Bureau joins host Tandy Hogate 19:20

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Ken talks about the lobbying in Juneau for food security, the proposed Department of Agriculture, and legal obstacles to farmers get their food to consumers.By Ken Hoffman and Others

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Malicious Use of AI and Changes in National Cybersecurity 22:37

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Peter and Mike discuss the ins and outs of how AI can be leveraged for malicious offensive operations and how the Trump administration's changes to agency staffing and missions impact national cybersecurity levels.By Big Cabbage Radio

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A New Ag Magazine for Alaska 20:05

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Tandy Hogate talks about her new magazine, Sustainable Alaska, with guest host MIke Chmielewski.By Mike Chmielewski

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Netgear vulnerabilities; Choosing a VPN; Cyber Safety Review Board 22:51

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In this episode, Peter and Mike cover the new patch for Netgear router vulnerabilities; VPN and remote access services and how to choose the right one; and the Trump administration removal of the Cyber Safety Review Board.By Big Cabbage Radio

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Scott Plagerman on Alaska Range Dairy 20:24

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Scott and his family raise dairy cows in Interior Alaska. Their vat pasteurized, un-homogenized milk is available from Fairbanks to Anchorage.By Ken Hoffman and Others