# special show (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover special show. Page: Feed: --- ## [Internet Weather Report: August 19th, 2026](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/20/internet-weather-report-august-19th-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ Join host Mike Chmielewski with Peter House from Deep Tree as they discuss current cybersecurity threats and how much AI is a current threat in the cyber world [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j6e0yehgqyo9kvnn1dwnp/InternetWeatherReport2026-8-19.mp3?rlkey=22prbs0k649p95dc59yr1auih&st=ombq250n&raw=1) ## [Page 2 Thu. Aug. 20: It’s Fair Time!](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/20/page-2-thu-aug-20-its-fair-time/) _2026-08-20 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ School has started, the weather has headed downhill, and the Fling has Flung. Unless you live under a rock, you know what happens next… Here’s a hint. There’s been a lot of activity on the Alaska State Fair Grounds. That’s right, it’s Fair time. The Fair opens tomorrow. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 \[…\] ## [Page 2 Wed. Aug. 19: Palmer Municipal Golf Course](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/19/page-2-wed-aug-19-palmer-municipal-golf-course/) _2026-08-19 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ John Schirack became manager of the Palmer Municipal Golf Course in April. He had managed the course at Settlers Bay for 15 years. He manages the Palmer course as a city employee unlike previous arrangements. He built a new staff and got operations established after a late start this season. Schirack says the course is \[…\] ## [Ag Matters: Al Poindexter, Anchor Point Greenhouse and 2026 Alaskan Farm Family of the Year](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/19/ag-matters-al-poindexter-anchor-point-greenhouse-and-2026-alaskan-farm-family-of-the-year/) _2026-08-19 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kuth0cg02si9a5k6mwzyg/AgMatters-Poindexter-2026-08-19-Final.mp3?rlkey=yzj798l8ai889yjc8l9qwm2bc&st=p1zequ52&raw=1) ## [A Conversation with Mary Anne Carter, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/18/a-conversation-with-mary-anne-carter-chairman-of-the-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) _2026-08-18 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lwcexmxj5heuirwd5e5eg/NEA-MaryAnneCarter-2026-08-18-final.mp3?rlkey=pqrewl4eips0bbmh4pl19hi7t&st=nqcg0xlv&raw=1) ## [Page 2 Tue. Aug. 18: Save the Eagles: Use Copper Bullets](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/18/page-2-tue-aug-18-save-the-eagles-use-copper-bullets/) _2026-08-18 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ Lead poisoning can leave wildlife and birds blind. They may get so weak they can’t stand. They may have trouble breathing. This is a death sentence for them. How does the poisoning happen? The Alaska Department of Fish and Game trapped golden eagles as part of a national study. About 16% of the Alaska birds \[…\] ## [A conversation with Debbie Contini-Braun](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/17/a-conversation-with-debbie-contini-braun/) _2026-08-17 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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 [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qqxopbsvhk3fzejfuru8y/DebbieContiniBraun-2026-08-17-Final.mp3?rlkey=gmsi8alsk3hkgq1dqq6lo2tom&st=nwzlaaat&raw=1) ## [Your Health: Bone Health #3](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/17/your-health-bone-health-3/) _2026-08-17 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3x32ylpyqyctkz2a4decp/YourHealth-Bones-3-2026-08-17-Final.mp3?rlkey=7jiymd0g0b046v5db29rqxait&st=q5we58lq&raw=1) ## [Page 2 Mon. Aug 17: All the Deets on Borough Elections](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/17/page-2-mon-aug-17-all-the-deets-on-borough-elections/) _2026-08-17 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ The filing period for running for borough offices opens today and closes on August 28 at 5 p.m. There are open positions in six of the seven districts. Assembly positions are open for districts 1, 2, 4 and 5. These are four-year terms. School board seats are open for districts 3 and 6. Depending on \[…\] ## [Home To Roost #67](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/15/home-to-roost-67/) _2026-08-15 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/65r0tung4vhii4jdju60b/HometoRoost-67.2026-8-15.mp3?rlkey=ifqhrp5w17ewa9t5i4qg5w0ux&st=3vgmwbp1&raw=1) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X34irv3iRt6U) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Valley Edition: Lonnie McKechnie, Mat-Su Borough Clerk](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/14/valley-edition-lonnie-mckechnie-mat-su-borough-clerk/) _2026-08-15 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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. [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/285k99dlrh0pcuq5t1x35/VE-MatSu-Election-Clerk-2026-08-14-final.mp3?rlkey=icvf4eak0nzwjre0y8mk1ec7v&st=wt4zsbc7&raw=1) ## [Inside The City: John Schirack, Palmer Municipal Golf Course Manager](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/14/inside-the-city-john-schirack-palmer-municipal-golf-course-manager-2/) _2026-08-14 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/urrrhra78q564kt36vkx8/InsideTheCity-GolfCourseUpdate-2026-08-15.mp3?rlkey=rtdn132dz65q6gprple7lr6ww&st=7ympajq5&raw=1) ## [Page 2 Fri. Aug. 14 Two First Days: Bartz Is Back Covering Schools for the District](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/14/page-2-fri-aug-14-two-first-days-bartz-is-back-covering-schools-for-the-district/) _2026-08-14 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ Guess which longtime Valley newsman has a new job at the Mat-Su Borough School District. Superintendent Randy Trani announced a new position at the August 5 school board meeting. It’s called Community Relations Coordinator. Trani says that one Public Information Officer and a couple of part-time staff could not keep up with all the stories \[…\] ## [Ptarmigan Commons: Building Community](https://www.bigcabbageradio.org/2026/08/12/ptarmigan-commons-building-the-community/) _2026-08-12 · Tim@eschers.com (Mike Chmielewski) · Big Cabbage Radio_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gtfjxe7bkipumrivoh3va/PtarmiganCommons2026-08-18-Final.mp3?rlkey=rjncm0k30qeaiiwfzf720hfe7&st=1t7ytt8u&raw=1) ## [Money Pit or Hidden Gem? TV Renovation Stars Weigh In](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/money-pit-or-hidden-gem-tv-renovation-stars-weigh-in) _2026-08-11 · Real Estate Today_ A fixer-upper can look like a money pit, but with the right vision, it could become a hidden gem. This week on Real Estate Today, we explore how to turn overlooked and neglected homes into standout properties, from identifying renovation potential to deciding which rooms to tackle first. Discover how to modernize a home while preserving its original character, which renovations can make the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/898_1.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [How to Prepare Your Home to Sell](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-to-sell) _2026-07-28 · Real Estate Today_ This week on Real Estate Today, we break down how to get your home ready to sell without wasting time or money. Learn which repairs are worth making before you list your home, which renovations you can skip, and the small updates that can have the biggest impact on buyers and help your home sell faster and for the best possible price. We also discuss a practical home-selling checklist, reveal the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/897.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [New-Construction Homes: What Buyers Need to Know](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/new-construction-homes-what-buyers-need-to-know) _2026-07-14 · Real Estate Today_ This week on Real Estate Today, we answer one of today's biggest homebuying questions: Is now the right time to buy new construction? From builder incentives to inspections, we break down what buyers need to know before signing on the dotted line. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home versus an existing one, whether every new-construction home should be inspected,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/896.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [Summer 2026 Home Design Trends](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/summer-2026-home-design-trends) _2026-06-30 · Real Estate Today_ Home design is evolving, and today's buyers are looking for more than just beautiful finishes. This week on Real Estate Today, we explore the latest home design trends inside and out, from the features and layouts buyers want most to the curb appeal projects homeowners are tackling this summer. We also examine whether the open floor plan is losing popularity and what today's design preferences… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/895.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [The Summer 2026 Real Estate Market](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/the-summer-2026-real-estate-market) _2026-06-16 · Real Estate Today_ The 2026 summer real estate market is here. This week on Real Estate Today, we break down the latest housing trends, including what's driving price changes, inventory shifts and buyer demand this summer, along with what these shifts mean for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Discover where opportunities are emerging, which real estate strategies are actually working, how to save money on your… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/894_RET_AUDIO_v4.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [Co-Buying, Multigenerational Living and the Future of Housing](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/co-buying-multigenerational-living-and-the-future-of-housing) _2026-06-02 · Real Estate Today_ Multigenerational living and co-buying are reshaping homeownership in today's housing market. This week on Real Estate Today, we explore the next generation of housing trends and how buyers are adapting to rising home prices, affordability challenges and changing lifestyle needs. Discover why more families are choosing to live under one roof, how friends and other co-buyers are teaming up to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/893_RET_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AG6SD7XRbxqt) _2026-06-02 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Rent vs. Buy in 2026: House Hacking, Down Payments & New Paths to Homeownership](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/rent-vs-buy-in-2026-house-hacking-down-payments-new-paths-to-homeownership) _2026-05-19 · Real Estate Today_ Is it smarter to rent or buy in today's housing market? With home prices high, mortgage rates elevated, and affordability stretched, many consumers are wondering whether homeownership is still worth pursuing. In this episode of Real Estate Today, we break down the real financial math behind renting vs. buying—and explore the creative strategies helping first-time buyers enter the market despite… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/892_RET_AUDIO_v2.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [Selling Smart: How to Make It to Closing Day](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/selling-smart-how-to-make-it-to-closing-day) _2026-05-05 · Real Estate Today_ Closing day is in sight—but getting there is where the real work begins. This week on Real Estate Today, we break down what it takes to successfully navigate the final steps of selling a home and why having a trusted real estate professional can make all the difference in one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Sarah Scattini, REALTOR® from Nevada, explains the most common… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/891_RET_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [Real Estate Scams: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/real-estate-scams-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know) _2026-04-21 · Real Estate Today_ This week on Real Estate Today, we take a closer look at the latest real estate fraud trends, the red flags buyers and sellers cannot afford to miss, and how scammers are using new technology to target transactions. With 1 in 5 homeowners reporting they have received a fraudulent message before closing, understanding how these scams work has never been more important. Hear from homeowner Raegan… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/890_RET_AUDIO_UPDATED.mp3?dest-id=2125397) ## [Spring 2026 Real Estate Market](https://realestatetodayradio.libsyn.com/spring-2026-real-estate-market) _2026-04-07 · Real Estate Today_ The spring housing market is here, and it's bringing new opportunities for buyers and sellers. This week on Real Estate Today, we break down the latest housing market data, what to expect during this traditionally busy season, and how this year compares to past spring markets. Learn how buyers can navigate a shifting market, what they can do to put themselves in the best position to qualify for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/realestatetodayradio/889_RET_AUDIO.mp3?dest-id=2125397)