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011 – Primary Narrative Sep 03, 2016

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Hello Alaska! The voters in the primary election have spoken, but what the heck did they say? We read the tea leaves and speculate wildly on the Alaska primary election shakeup.

010 – Candy Crane Mar 21, 2016

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In this episode we eat pizza and break the law.

009 – Iditarod Tails Mar 04, 2016

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Hello Alaska! In this episode we bring on a special guest to talk about mushing, dogs and "The Last Great Race on Earth" the Iditarod. There's a little bit of history, a lot of dogs and one killer seal.

008 – Don’t Call it a Crisis Feb 23, 2016

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In this episode we take our first plunge into the Alaska state budget crisis and run through everything from right-sizing to revenue.

007 – Marmot Day Feb 03, 2016

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Happy Marmot Day! In this episode we explore the origins of Marmot Day, debunk the no-groundhog myth and visit with naturalist and part-time bowler, Jen Karnik.

006 – Welcome to Juneau Jan 26, 2016

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Hello Alaska! It’s the first day of legislative session, let’s trudge up the hill to the capitol building press room and welcome Matt to the capital city.

005 – Fairbanks Four, Part 2 Jan 26, 2016

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Hello Alaska! In this episode we wrap up our discussion on the Fairbanks Four, a group of young men who were recently released after 18 years in prison for a murder they said they didn't commit. We'll talk about the critical testimony that helped put them away, why it had its problems and how this case fits in with other recent notable innocence project efforts.

004 – Fairbanks Four, Part 1 Jan 26, 2016

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Hello Alaska! In this episode we start talking about the story of the Fairbanks Four, a group of young men who were convicted of killing a teenager on a street corner in downtown Fairbanks. The four, three are Alaska Native, have always argued their innocence, arguing that racial bias and police misconduct put them away.

003 – The Future Belongs to the Bold Dec 11, 2015

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Hello Alaska! This episode we take a long walk through Frank Ameduri's pointed letter of resignation. Ameduri served as Communications Director for the Alaska Senate Minority and his unexpected departure caused quite a stir.

002.5 – Particulate Matters Nov 24, 2015

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Hello Alaska! This week we take you up to frigid ol' Fairbanks, where the temperatures have just plummeted and the air just turned nasty. In this episode we talk about air pollution, wood stoves, PMs and personal responsibility. Also, it's been a crazy busy week! We discuss the damning Alaska state prison review, reporting on victims and the knee-jerk response folks are having to Syrian refugees.

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