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FirstHand

by Governor Mike Dunleavy

The podcast FirstHand is dedicated to reaching Alaskans with State government news. The podcast features familiar State voices, including commissioners and subject matter experts in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 8 with Director Bryan Fisher

    Declared disasters occur in Alaska every 90 days. Hear how Alaska and its weather events have changed from Bryan Fisher, director of Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. On FirstHand, the podcast, Fisher tells how cyberattacks and food security are entering the realm…

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  2. Episode 7 with VPSO Director Joel Hard

    In a newly created position, a retired Alaska State Trooper returns as VPSO Program director to reimagine the Village Public Safety Officer program. On FirstHand, the podcast, Joel Hard says VPSOs are so critical to public safety in villages that he could not have done his Trooper job without them.

  3. The FirstHand Podcast: Episode 6 with Commissioner Cockrell

    Assigning more Troopers to communities in Alaska is a goal of James Cockrell, the Commissioner of Public Safety. Seventeen new positions for Troopers and 10 for Village Public Safety Officers are in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s budget. Cockrell says the Governor’s budget proposes the single...

  4. The FirstHand Podcast: Episode 5 with DHSS Commissioner Crum

    With the budget the size of 12 other departments, and the staff the size of six, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is described as a “beast” by Adam Crum, its Commissioner. On FirstHand, the podcast, Commissioner Crum tells Host Patty Sullivan how splitting the department into…

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  5. The FirstHand Podcast: Episode 4 with DOA Commissioner Paula Vrana

    DOA Commissioner Paula Vrana appeared on FirstHand, a podcast produced by Host Patty Sullivan in the Office of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. The Department of Administration’s responsibilities are so varied it may be considered the junk drawer of State government – you don’t really know what is…

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  6. The FirstHand Podcast: Episode 3 with DEC Commissioner Jason Brune

    On Episode 3 of FirstHand, the podcast, Jason Brune, the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, talks with Host Patty Sullivan about the tightrope walk of protecting the health of residents and the environment, while also supporting responsible development of…

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  7. Episode 2: FirstHand, the podcast, with DOT Commissioner Ryan Anderson

    On FirstHand, the podcast, host Patty Sullivan asks commissioners, subject matter experts, and others in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration, to step back from the lectern and share front row insights that might not make it into print.

  8. The FirstHand Podcast: Episode 1 with DHSS Commissioner Adam Crum

    The Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy rolled out The FirstHand podcast series. In this debut episode we hear from Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum and his thoughts on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast FirstHand is dedicated to reaching Alaskans with State government news. The podcast features familiar State voices, including commissioners and subject matter experts in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration.

HOSTED BY

Governor Mike Dunleavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does FirstHand have?

FirstHand currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is FirstHand about?

The podcast FirstHand is dedicated to reaching Alaskans with State government news. The podcast features familiar State voices, including commissioners and subject matter experts in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration.

How often does FirstHand release new episodes?

FirstHand has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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You can listen to FirstHand on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts FirstHand?

FirstHand is created and hosted by Governor Mike Dunleavy.
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