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Big Cabbage Radio

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Episodes

Voices of the MatSu: Somethin’ Wonderful 2024-4-26

April 27, 2024 02:00

Emily Forstner continues the series with a two part edition: Window paintings by Audra and The Buzz by Barbara Hunt.

Mayor’s Minutes 2024-4-24

April 24, 2024 19:31

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington summarizes this week’s Palmer City Council meeting.

Mike And Lee Receive an Award

April 20, 2024 23:39

At United Way Mat-Su’s annual fundraiser and volunteer recognition event, Mike Chmielewski and Lee Henrikson received the Dorothy A. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award. Here’s the video and a picture of all the radio station folks who were in on the secret.

Inside the Schools: The Superintendent 2024-4-16

April 17, 2024 03:53

Emily Forstner interviews MatSu Schools Superintendent Randy Trani about recent developments in the state’s allotment program as well as testing results and more.

Alexa, Play Big Cabbage Radio

April 14, 2024 19:03

We now have an Alexa skill. You can say, “Alexa play Big Cabbage Radio” or “Alexa play Radio Free Palmer” and it will stream your community radio station.

Alexa, Play Big Cabbage radio

April 14, 2024 19:03

We now have an Alexa skill. You can say, “Alexa play Big Cabbage Radio” or “Alexa play Radio Free Palmer” and it will stream your community radio station.

MatSu Borough School District Citizens Library Advisory Committee Meeting 2024-4-11

April 12, 2024 23:53

Emily Forstner streamed the meeting.

Sutton Community Council Meeting 2024-4-9

April 12, 2024 20:58

Joseph Davis streamed the meeting.

Palmer City Council Meeting 2024-4-9

April 11, 2024 19:34

Jerry Hupp streamed the meeting.

Mayor’s Minutes 2024-4-10

April 11, 2024 19:30

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington reviews this week’s Palmer City Council meeting.

ValleyEdition: Postmarks of Territorial Alaska 2024-4-5

April 06, 2024 18:38

Mike Senta shares his passion with Alaska History and the unique understanding provided by postmarks.

MatSu School District Citizen Library Advisory Committee Meeting 2024-3-28

April 04, 2024 22:48

Mike Chmielewski streamed the meeting.

Design the Long Life You Love 2024-4-4

April 04, 2024 16:39

Award-winning designer Ayse Birsel discusses her unique offering to older people about reflecting and acting to design their own life.

Radio Free Palmer Annual Meeting

April 01, 2024 17:58

Our Annual Meeting will be at Turkey Red on Sat. April 6 from 2-4 pm. At the annual meeting, get an update on the station and current members can vote for the board of directors. The meeting begins with a  “Kindling Conversation” from the Alaska Humanities Forum. The topic is “Homeless in the Great Land.” We will read several short pieces […]

Forever 21- Voices of the Mat-Su

March 23, 2024 01:35

On Voices of the Mat-Su we share stories of fentanyl in the Mat-Su told by a mother who never forgets the son lost to an overdose and by a doctor who witnesses the fentanyl crisis in the emergency room every week Fri. Mar. 22 at 5pm, repeating Sat. at noon.

Voices of the Mat-Su #9 :Forever 21-Never Forgotten

March 23, 2024 01:35

On Voices 9, we hear the story of fentanyl in the Mat-Su told by a mother who never forgets the son lost to an overdose and by a doctor who witnesses the fentanyl crisis in the emergency room every week Fri.

AGMatters: A legislative perspective 2024-3-20

March 20, 2024 19:07

Alaska Senator Shelley Hughes and Representative Donna Mears discuss legislative activity in support of food security.

Internet Weather Report 2024-3-20

March 20, 2024 19:04

Peter House discusses current cyber threats affecting individuals and institutions.

Inside the Schools: The Superintendent 2024-3-19

March 20, 2024 19:00

Emily Forstner interviews MatSu Borough School District Superintendent Randy Trani.

MatSu Borough Assembly Meeting 2024-3-19

March 20, 2024 18:55

Lee Henrikson and Mike Chmielewski streamed the meeting.

Palmer City Council Meeting 2024-3-12

March 14, 2024 19:46

Mike Chmielewski streamed the meeting.

Arctic Winter Games Overview 2024-3-10

March 10, 2024 19:36

Lee Henrikson and Mike Chmielewski provide an overview and background information for this week’s games.

Arctic Winter Games

March 09, 2024 01:21

Get updates on the games at 8:30 am on Sun. March 10 and at 7am on Mon. March 11 through Sat. March 15. If you missed the 7am, go to the schedule and click on the Arctic Winter Games for the date you want to listen to.

Internet Weather Report 2024-3-6

March 08, 2024 19:05

Peter House reviews the present state of internet cyber attacks.

Dorothy Page at the Musk Ox Farm 2024-2-22

March 05, 2024 21:04

Author Bridgette Preston and actress Diana Bailey discuss the docu-drama about the mother of the Iditarod, Alaska Wonder Woman: the Dorothy page story.

Citizen Lobbyist: Mayor’s Minutes 2024-2-29

March 05, 2024 20:57

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington summarizes this week’s Palmer City Council meeting.

Inside the City: Fire and Rescue 2024-3-1

March 05, 2024 20:54

Chief Chad Cameron and newly promoted Assistant Chief Trey Lindstrom provide an update on Palmer’s Fire and Rescue activities.

The Citizen Lobbyist 2024-2-22

February 24, 2024 20:14

Mike Chmielewski gives a quick summary of the week’s MatSu Borough Assembly meeting.

In Summary 2024-2-24

February 24, 2024 20:11

Emily Forstner travels the peaks and valleys of this week’s school board meeting.

Inside the District: The Superintendent 2024-2-20

February 24, 2024 20:08

Emily Forstner interviews MatSu Schools Superintendent Randy Trani.

Voices of the MatSu: Food for the Soul 2024-2-23

February 24, 2024 20:05

At the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, a wide-spread community works hard to feed the hungry with not just a hand out but with a hand up. 

Inside the City: Check Your Water pipes 2024-2-23

February 24, 2024 19:56

Matthew Midgett from Palmer’s Public Works department gives a thorough explanation why users of Palmer’s city water are being asked to complete a survey of their home water supply plumbing.

Board Elections

February 23, 2024 18:40

We are seeking candidates for the Board of Directors of Radio Free Palmer. Board elections will happen at the annual meeting on April 6.  Here are the board member qualifications.  The nominating committee is reviewing potential candidates.  Please complete this form by March 29  if you are interested in running for the board.

MatSu Borough Assembly Meeting 2024-2-20

February 22, 2024 22:44

Kathleen Yerbich streamed the meeting.

Author Interview: Rebecca not Becky 2023-12-12

February 19, 2024 22:15

Coauthors Christine Platt and Catherine Wigginton Greene discuss their novel and their writing process.

Your Health with Dr.Jill: Arthritis 2024 -2-20

February 18, 2024 21:50

Dr Jill Valerius and lee Henrikson discuss the many forms, causes and treatment of arthritis. Osteoarthritis Autoimmune arthritis Arthritis wrap up

MatSu School District Citizen Library Advisory Committee Meeting 2024-2-8

February 17, 2024 02:43

Mike Chmielewski streamed the meeting.

Valley Edition: Commissioner of Education Deena Bishop 2024-2-16

February 16, 2024 21:29

Emily Forstner interviews Alaska Commissioner of Education and Early Development, Deena Bishop.

Inside the City:The Airport Superintendent 2024-2-16

February 16, 2024 21:23

Palmer Airport Superintendent John Diumenti provides a mid winter update about the airport.

Palmer Mayor’s Meeting Summary 2024-2-14

February 16, 2024 21:19

Palmer mayor Steve Carrington summarizes this week’s Palmer City Council meeting.

Inside the Borough: The Borough Manager 2024-2-13

February 14, 2024 19:47

MatSu Borough Manager Mike Brown talks taxes, roads and more.

Valley Edition:It takes Fish to make Fish 2024-2-9

February 12, 2024 18:59

MatSu Borough Fish and wildlife Commission member Larry Engel provides an overview of the history and factors affecting fisheries in the Upper Cook Inlet. MatSu Borough Fish and wildlife Commission member Pete Probasco extends the discussion of Federal, State and Borough groups making decisions about fisheries in the Upper Cook Inlet.

Inside the City: Brad Hanson 2024-2-9

February 09, 2024 22:48

Brad Hanson reviews what the Building Department does and describes activities at the MTA Event Center.

Palmer City Council Meeting 2024-1-23

January 30, 2024 20:39

Mike Chmielewski streamed the meeting.

Inside the City: Palmer Police School Resource Officers 2024-1-26

January 30, 2024 19:25

Palmer’s School based police officers share their experiences and mission.

Pick Click and Give: Valley Charities 2024-1-22

January 30, 2024 19:17

John Rozzi updates listeners about the variety of support programs available from Valley Charities.

Voices of the MatSu:The Apology 2024-1-26

January 28, 2024 15:23

On Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story of the Resolve and Reconciliation with the past. It features a local minister who by chance attends an apology and reparations ceremony in Juneau. He could never have imagined the impact.

Voices of the Mat-Su Survey

January 28, 2024 00:38

Please take a few minutes to take the Jan/Feb 2024 survey on our Voices of the Mat-Su program whether you have listened to it or not.

Documentary Film: All the Lonely people 2024-1-24

January 23, 2024 22:04

Producer Joe Applebaum discusses the documentary premiering at Wasilla’s Valley Cinema on 2024-1-24 at 6pm.

AG Matters: Three Lady Bugs Farm 2024-1-17

January 23, 2024 20:59

Garnet Knopp describes the history and production of the farm.