Big Cabbage Radio

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest Joan Patterson, as she discusses her over 45 years with the City of Palmer and her plans after retiring this week. Good on you, Joan. Thanks from all of us. You will be missed. Joan Patterson Photo Credit: City of Palmer

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guests, Krystal Crawford and Drew Weber, both with the Brewers Guild of Alaska, as they discuss the guild’s work. Learn about this year’s Lagers on the Lawn and the Brewers Olympics being held in Palmer on July 12th, 2026 The Brewers Guild of Alaska (BGA) is a non-profit trade […]

Mike Interviewed Maria a Patient Care Navigator with Ancora Home Health and Hospice on Tue. June 30.

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Aimee Young, Farm Manager from the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, for the latest updates from the farm. Photo Credit: Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they have a discussion on pancreatic cancer screening. Image Credit: MDPI

This week, in honor of July 4th, we focus on the meaning of our nation’s founding. We review news items from 1776, some quotes of the Founders, and consider why we celebrate July 4th, and not some other important day, as the birthdate of America.