Big Cabbage Radio

Keith Barkwood, Palmer Student Resource Officer, shares along with 4 students about the Explorers, a division of the Boyscouts of America, that gives ages 14-20 a chance to learn from experts in a given field and gain hands on experience.

Judy Gette is joined by her daughters to discuss, “All You Have To Do Is Call” by author,Kari Maher. A story about the Jane Collective, a group of women in Chicago in 1972 performing illegal abortions.

Tandy Hogate talks with Tom Zimmer of the Calypso Farm in Fairbank, a nonprofit community driven farm for 25 years. Listen in to hear all the exciting things happening at the farm with their many education programs to empower the community.

Emily Forstner is joined by Katie Gardner, MatSu Borough School District Deputy Superintendent, to discuss school district funding, understanding the preliminary budget, revenue and expenditures and the role of the public.

Emily Forstner updates us on the this weeks lengthy MatSu Borough School Board meeting. Learn how the proposed budget and state contribution works and how it affects our schools.

Palmer Mayor, Steve Carrington discusses consent agenda and up coming contracts and what happens in the interim between contracts, and executive session updates.

Mike Austin Executive Director of the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, shares the mission of this non profit farm of the threatened Musk Ox.

Mike Chmielewski talks with Jenna Worley, Executive Director of Valley Performing Arts, the community theater in Wasilla. Pick Click & Give is a wonderful way to keep the community together through theater.

John Rossi of Valley Charities joins Mike Chmielewski to talk about their 70 years of growth in the valley, from yard sales to thrift stores to a stand alone medical equipment lending store across from Walmart. They continue to connect those who need help with the help they need.

Jude Bilafer, Director of Public Works, discusses the recent rain storm and the storm drains, how they handle and prepare for such events. Listen in and learn how you can help.