053 – Session Starts & Question Marks

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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.

052 – Past, Present, Future

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In this episode we reflect on the high and low notes of 2021 and look to the year ahead in 2022.

051 – Redistricting

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050 – Pizza and Positivity

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It’s Episode 50! This was recorded around the time the Anchorage assembly was mid swing on their big mask mandate battle.

A big thanks to all the folks who called in and lent their voices to this episode!

NOTE: Uploaded the wrong audio initially, should all be fixed now. If you’re not hearing Pat’s voice on the track try reloading. Thanks! 😛

Anchorage mayor defended anti-maskers wearing yellow Stars of David, claiming it’s ‘actually a credit to’ Jews

In nearly five decades there’s never been an Anchorage Assembly fight this nasty, say former members

Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau

049 – Feels Bad

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In this one we talk about the Anchorage library flap, the candidates for governor and the third special session. There’s a lot happening and nothing happening all at once.

Jeff Landfield Interview w/ Bill Walker & Heidi Drygas

Nat Herz Interview w/ Mike Dunleavy

Former Anchorage state Rep. Les Gara joins race for Alaska governor

Haven’t seen much from Billy Toien yet but he’s running as well.

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With Alaska’s legislature and governor deadlocked, the 2021 PFD will be delayed

Legislative working group calls for balanced path to larger PFDs