Commissioner Stephen Nodine,

"We’ve already won the competition once, and we will again. I respect the step that Secretary Gates has taken, and I’m confident that the ultimate decision will be based on what’s best for the American war fighter and not on politics."
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The Mobile County Commission is airing a 30-minute public affairs show “Tanker Talk” on Clear Channel radio stations.

“This show was created to keep the public up to speed and to encourage them to utilize our website, keepourtanker.com, to make sure their opinions are heard,” said County Commission President Stephen Nodine.

Nodine hosts the show along with the County’s Economic & Community Development Coordinator Peter Albrecht.

A new edition of "Tanker Talk" hits the local airwaves Sunday August 3. The show features the latest news and information about the Air Force refueling tanker competition and the Gulf Coast’s battle to win with the Northrop Grumman KC-45.

This week’s guests:
Bob Riley, Alabama Governor
Steve Nodine, Mobile County Commission President
Leroy Barnidge, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Jim McIngvale, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Topics include the recent Farnborough Air Show, an update on the procurement process, an examination of recent claims made by Boeing, and information about keepourtanker.com

Schedule:

WNTM-AM  710 Sunday 6:05 a.m. www.newsradio710.com
WKRH-FM 96.1  Sunday 6:30 a.m.  www.961therocket.com
WKSJ-FM 94.9 Sunday 11 p.m. www.95ksj.com
WMXC-FM 99.9 Sunday 11 p.m. www.litemix.com
Tanker Talk, September 23 Episode Click here to listen
Tanker Talk, August 3 Episode Click here to listen
Tanker Talk, June 26 Episode Click here to listen
Tanker Talk, July 13 Episode Click here to listen

Commissioner Nodine discussed the KC-45 tanker with Kathy Richardson on “Mobile Matters” on WHIL-FM (91.3).

Mobile Matters, Episode 02 Click here to listen.
Mobile Matters, Episode 01 Click here to listen

Commissioner Nodine discussed the Air Force’s decision to rebid the tanker contract with Rick Outzen on In Your Head Radio. Click here to listen.

Commissioner Nodine discusses the Kc-45 tanker with Rick Outzen on In Your Head Radio. Click here to listen.