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058 - Kyiv Ghosts and Resource Roads

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• 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 in their homeland
• Biden administration to revisit federal decision that advanced plans for Ambler Road
• ‘Go —- yourself’: Ukraine guards defiant in face of Russia warship

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057 - Governor Pairs and Redistricting Errors

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• ‘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
• Anchorage Sen. Natasha von Imhof will not run for reelection or other office in 2022
• Anchorage Assembly member Christopher Constant announces run for U.S. House against Don Young

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056 - Distillery Hours and Separation of Powers

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• 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 funding were illegal, judge says
• Alaska House committee holds Oath Keepers hearing after lacking votes to punish member Rep. David Eastman
• OPINION: API doctor settlement violates the Alaska Constitution and ethics laws
• OPINION: Can Alaska save democracy?

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055 – Eastman Noise and Truck Convoys

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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 freedom of speech. Also, honk honk honk, it’s trucks!

• ReBrook: Behind the Veil – The Real David Eastman
• Dunleavy settles on loyalty pledge firings, leaving state on the hook for nearly $500,000
• Sarah Palin’s court battle with the ‘New York Times’ resumes after her COVID illness
• Some trucker convoy organizers have history of white nationalism, racism
• Lacking votes to punish Wasilla lawmaker for membership in far-right group, Alaska House majority will hold hearing instead
• Gillham on the mend after heart attack
• What You Need To Know About QAnon

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054 – Much Ado and Just Week Two

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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 it’s unusual
• ONE YEAR AGO: Sexual misconduct allegations prompt another Alaska attorney general to resign
• Alaska House unanimously opposes pay cut for state legislators, bill goes to Gov. Dunleavy
• Alaska House considering action against Rep. David Eastman, ‘life member’ of group linked to Jan. 6 Capitol riot