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Hello Alaska
by Pat Race & Matt Buxton
A podcast about Alaska with Matt Buxton and Pat Race. Show notes at https://HelloAlaska.pizza
Episodes
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100 – One Hundred
It’s episode one hundred! Hurray for big round numbers! We’ll keep you posted on whatever comes next!
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093 – Ten Years
Note: This episode was recorded in late October.
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091 – Out of the Gate
The legislative session is off and running.
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090 – Tis the Preseason
Legislative session is about to kickoff with a new legislative configuration. The following are a few news articles we reference in our discussion.
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085 – Hardball
A big week in the legislature as the governor threatens to veto education funding, taxes are on the table, and the House Majority takes steps to prioritize the PFD formula in the constitution.
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084 – High Energy
In this episode we turn our attention to the energy problems on the horizon for Anchorage and the bizarre Dunleavy press conference.
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080 – Where Are They Now?
Hi. Hello Alaska is back. Here are some of the items we talked about this episode:
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076 – A Dime Among Nickels
An early session interview with Rep. Genevieve Mina.
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073 – Getting Organized
Recorded 1/22/2023 – Talking about the first week of legislative session.
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070 – A Field of Blue
Democrat Mary Peltola wins special U.S. House election, will be first Alaska Native elected to Congress Five takeaway lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election Podcast: ADN Politics Podcast Podcast: Tlél Wudakʼóodzi Ḵaa Lʼóotʼ (Tongue Unbroken) High Times Cannabis Cup Alaska: People’s...
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069 – Summer Daze
In this one we talk about the seasonal nature of Alaska and catch up after a busy summer. Primary elections are here and Anchorage is Anchorage. Election Finance: And the award goes to… Anchorage is Anchorage: Anchorage mayor says he’s investigating the hiring of former health director Joe Gerace...
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068 – Final Four
It’s down to the final four in the special primary election for U.S. Representative for all Alaska and we do some post primary unpacking. The top four candidates are Sarah Palin, Nick Begich, Al Gross, and Mary Peltola.
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067 – Light the Beacon
A chat with Andrew Kitchenman, editor of the Alaska Beacon, about this new publication and their promising crew of veteran journalists focused on becoming a trusted source for state government and politics news. The Alaska Beacon
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066 – Cyber Security & Tests of Impurity
Ballots start heading to Alaska voters this week in special US House primary election Court shortens window for new redistricting appeals in order to meet June 1 filing deadline Alaska Redistricting trial comes down to conflicting opinions of judge’s opinion Alaska House Republicans remove…
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065 – The Blue Alaskan
In this episode we chat with The Blue Alaskan about anonymity, journalism, and the shop element of being a prominent anonymous blogger covering municipal government in Alaska’s biggest city. Our first interview with Blue took place on March 29th and we decided it would be best to wait and release...
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064 – Senate Pairs & Settlement Errors
Alaska Redistricting Board narrows options for Anchorage state senate maps GOP senators bash GOP-favored redistricting plan as ‘absolutely ridiculous’ The House’s rejection of settlement money is unprecedented, but so is the settlement Alaska House refuses to pay doctors illegally fired by Gov....
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063 – Santa vs. Sarah
50 candidates: A wild U.S. House race takes shape in Alaska (ADN) Friday in the Sun (April 1): The Everyone’s Running edition (MNS) Sarah Palin among 50 candidates running to fill remainder of Don Young’s term in US House (AK Public Media) Public memorial service for Rep. Don Young held in...
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062 – Season of Rage
Alaska Supreme Court finds Anchorage senate pairings are an unconstitutional gerrymander (MNS) Remembering Rep. Don Young of Alaska (WaPo) When the Oil Spilled (KBBI) Crews work to contain fuel spill after tugboat runs aground north of Sitka (AKPM) Array of Alaskans ponder runs for Congress in...
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061 – Congressional Races & Redistricting Cases
After Young’s death, Alaska’s political world braces for a sea change and an elections marathon (ADN) Alaska Rep. Don Young to lie in state at US Capitol (AP) Alaska Supreme Court considers greater scrutiny on redistricting (MNS) Alaska lawmakers investigating firing of Permanent Fund director...
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060 – Trans-Alaska Sportsline
Education committee considers bill banning transgender girls from female sports in Alaska Coaches, officials and athletes denounce proposed ban on transgender students playing girls’ school sports Hearing held for restrictive transgender sports bill Iowa becomes 11th state to enact a transgender...
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059 – Fund Earmarks and Rental Car Parks
Alaska’s Constitution A Citizen’s Guide Alaska’s Constitutional Convention Ukraine nuclear power plant attack: scientists assess the risks Copper Valley Electric Association is considering a nuclear power plant Pitney talks nuclear energy, minerals, and drone education programs during Southeast...
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058 – Kyiv Ghosts and Resource Roads
Ghost of Kyiv – Wikipedia Biden administration moves to review Ambler Road plans ‘This is our time.’ Murkowski calls on legislators to maximize federal infrastructure bill The war in Ukraine isn’t working out the way Russia intended ‘Gut wrenching’: Alaskans with roots in Ukraine grapple with war...
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057 – Governor Pairs and Redistricting Errors
‘So what?’ How arrogance sank the Alaska Redistricting Board’s Republicans Celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich Day National Republican group sidesteps new disclosure law with $3 million donation in Alaska governor’s race Les Gara picks teacher Jessica Cook as running mate in Alaska governor’s race...
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056 – Distillery Hours and Separation of Powers
Bill aimed at refining state alcohol laws passes Senate Alaska Senate approves alcohol-reform law boosting breweries and distilleries Johnny Ellis, longtime Anchorage state senator, dies at age 61 Watch: 2022 State of the Judiciary Address Dunleavy’s court system vetoes because of abortion…
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055 – Eastman Noise and Truck Convoys
This past week Matt was still deep in the redistricting trial. Rep. Eastman came under fire for his ties to the Oathkeepers. Several legislators were out with covid exposure. Gov. Dunleavy rang up another big bill in court. And Sarah Palin could be part of a case that ends up reshaping our…
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054 – Much Ado and Just Week Two
A recap of the second week of legislative session. Matt is up to his eyeballs in the redistricting trial and we talk about economics, legislative pay and the State of the State address. Even Gov. Dunleavy is tired of the Dunleavy agenda Trial challenging Alaska Redistricting Board underway and…
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053 – Session Starts & Question Marks
It’s the start of the legislative session and it was also a big week for court cases ranging from redistricting and ranked choice voting to constitutionally protected freedom of speech. Abridge Too Far Alaska governor unlawfully fired state lawyer critical of Trump Alaska Supreme Court upholds...
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052 – Past, Present, Future
In this episode we reflect on the high and low notes of 2021 and look to the year ahead in 2022. Lydia Jacoby of Seward captures Olympic gold medal “I designed a stamp for USPS” by Rico Worl Michaela Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal New mural to honor Alaskan civil…
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051 – Redistricting
Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau Alaska Redistricting Board approves new maps (that aren’t that terrible) As legal challenges to Alaska’s redistricting plan take shape, past rulings offer key insight Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map...
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A podcast about Alaska with Matt Buxton and Pat Race. Show notes at https://HelloAlaska.pizza
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