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041 – Alaska’s Fall Legislative Outlook Sep 21, 2020

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In this episode we do a post-primary rundown of the tight elections in Alaska and how they might shape the Alaska State House and Senate coalitions in 2021. Here’s the Equal Rights Moose Pat mentioned in the show: Anchorage’s Snazzy Moose Loop Trail:

040 – 1918 Flu Apr 20, 2020

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Almost 100 years ago Alaska faced a devastating pandemic. In this episode we dive deep into the newspaper archives and handwritten journal of the Territorial Governor at the time, Thomas Riggs Jr.

039 – A New Deal Mar 30, 2020

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SB 241 Fact Sheet Alaska New Deal Projects Third Alaskan dies of COVID-19 as case count rises to 114 Alaska has about 200 ventilators and 160 ICU beds statewide, state says DHSS – Covid-19 Count Page

038 – Hunker Down Mar 23, 2020

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What a time. We’re all muddling through it. Good luck friends. Corona Virus Act Now – Modeling a speedy response. City officials mandate many travelers to Juneau quarantine themselves for 14 days Portraits from the front line of coronavirus detection in Anchorage Midnight in the Sun – Hunker Down Edition Jackbox Party Pack

037 – Triple Threat Mar 17, 2020

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In this episode we talk through the crushing triple threat to Alaska’s economy and state government: Sinking oil prices, tanking tourism, and a crashing stock market. All things heavily influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

036 – Back in Session Feb 11, 2020

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The Alaska Legislature is back in session. In this episode we talk about the session ahead and look at the contrast between the state legislature and congress as they each contend with checking the power of the executive branch.

035 – Dunleavy Year One Dec 10, 2019

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Governor Dunleavy released a Report to Alaskans after his first year in office so we take a moment to reflect, vent and share our own visions for the future.

034 – Walking it Back Aug 27, 2019

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In this episode we talk about the veto walk backs and the external pressures that may have forced these “restorations.” We also dig into the upcoming Senate confirmation and how it could impact the long game of redistricting. Related News: State funding for early education restored, but services this year could still be affected Dunleavy … Continue reading 034 – Walking it Back

033 – Impossibly Large Bird Jul 17, 2019

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Jen Karnik joins us for a discussion of cryptids and other mysteries of science as we go in search of the Impossibly Large Bird of Juneau. Impossibly large bird spotted in Mendenhall Valley Rare Steller’s Sea Eagle seen in Juneau Tales of Lake Iliamna monster resurface with new sightings

032 – Seeing Red Jul 01, 2019

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Governor Dunleavy announced his vetoes. ADN: Gov. Dunleavy vetoes $444 million from Alaska state operating budget ADN: Here’s a rundown of Gov. Dunleavy’s line-item budget vetoes Juneau Empire: Dunleavy’s Red Pen AK Public Media: Dunleavy unveils line item vetoes and signs operating budget ADN: Getting votes to override will be difficult Forbes: Universities Are Economic … Continue reading 032 – Seeing Red

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