In this episode, we unpack the massive revamp of FAR Part 13, which completely strips out commercial clutter to focus strictly on simplified procedures for non-commercial acquisitions. We discuss operational updates for contracting officers, including the migration of payment clauses to Part 32, the transition to a dynamic online list of inapplicable laws, and the strict new legal distinction between canceling an unaccepted purchase order versus terminating an accepted one.Learn more about The

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Rich Clark with the Palmer Police Department and Fire Chief Trey Lindstrom. Listen in as they discuss getting both departments ready for the return of the winter season and provide some winter safety tips for the home and auto. Image Credit: State of Michigan

Pat interviews Natasha Feghali, Ward 5 candidate.

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Bea Adler, as she discusses going door-to-door this campaign season.

Middle EastUS Military Surge & Escalation: The US is reportedly deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group (USS Theodore Roosevelt) and the Makin Island Marine Expeditionary Force to the region, bringing total forces to three carrier strike groups, two amphibious landing groups, and over 50,000 troops. President Donald Trump rejected a Qatari-mediated seven-day ceasefire proposal from Tehran, while Iranian officials warned they may target US assets outside the region if American strikes

Pat interviews Ward 6 candidate Denis Marier.

Dave Griffen, Port Director at Port MacKenzie in the Mat-Su Borough, joins host Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition to discuss the past, present, and future of the port. Also, an update on the rail spur to the port. Port MacKenzie is located in the Upper Cook Inlet with immediate access to major road corridors to […]

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Each summer a group of Palmer middle school and high school students travel to Saroma, Japan. Each student stays with the family of a Saroma student. The paired students are about the same age.  Then, in the fall, the Saroma students come here. Usually, each stays with the family of the Palmer student that stayed […]

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 09/25/2026

Join our hosts Pamela Huber and Mary Ann Cockle as they discuss the book “Euphoria: A Novel” by author Lily King. Set between two World Wars and inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, “Euphoria” is an enthralling story of passion, possession, exploration, and sacrifice from accomplished author Lily King. Image/Text […]

In this episode, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados discusses the challenges facing climate-vulnerable and developing countries, including efforts to reform the international financial architecture, expand access to development finance, and advance a more resilient and equitable global economy.Host: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2021–25); Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations Guest: Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados Want