Big Cabbage Radio

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guest, Al Poindexter, owner of Anchor Point Greenhouse and winner of the 2026 Alaska Farm Family of the Year award Al and Grace Poindexter, Alaska 2026 Farm Family of the Year The Farm Family of the Year award was established in 2000 by the Alaska Division of Agriculture and […]

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Mary Anne Carter, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and Benjamin Brown with the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Listen as they discuss how art can be used as a healing therapy and hear about Chairmans Carter trip to Alaska. Mary Anne Carter Mary Anne […]

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they conclude a 3-part discussion on keeping healthy bones. Proper exercise is integral to maintaining good health. Particularly for osteoporosis prevention, the right type of exercise matters. Exercise that includes weight bearing and resistance helps to load the axial spine, or the cervical, thoracic and lumbar […]

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest Debbie Contini-Braun. Debbie is a long-time Palmer resident and a descendant of original Palmer colonists. Debbie Contini Braun Photo credit: Aspentimes.com

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 […]