Big Cabbage Radio

In this episode, Rachel wonders whether $272 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program money might fail to fully land in Alaska, while John looks into the billions of dollars some Native corporations are getting in ICE contracts. We also see who has called Trump a mere temporary tenant of the White House, and we […]

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Lonnie McKechnie, the Mat-Su Borough Clerk. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming 2026 election. Image Credit: Mat-Su Borough’s Clerk’s Office.

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, John Schirack, the Manager of the Palmer Municipal Golf Course, as they discuss the ongoing 2026 golf season. At 7,300 yards, this par-72 championship course offers a round that’s both engaging and enjoyable. The layout strikes a balance between challenge and playability, giving every golfer a chance to […]

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Michele Girault, Executive Director of Hope Community Resources and Kathy Allely, a local parent of a person with a disability, along with Herb Bischoff, a retired psychologist with long ties to the Palmer community. Listen as they discuss the planning of Ptarmigan Commons. Ptarmigan Commons is envisioned as […]

Join our new fill-in host Todd Bagetis as he welcomes his guests Alaska State Representative Garret Nelson and Andy Schmidt with the National Hay Association. The will discuss many of the challenges that farmers face here in Alaska, including the lack of usable farming land and getting more youth involved with agriculture.