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.
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
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.
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.
