040 – 1918 Flu

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040 - 1918 Flu
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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.

“Tom Riggs. Afterwards Governor of Alaska – Nice chap.
We crossed the river & had dinner at his cabin.”
Thomas Riggs Jr. at the Arctic shore upon completing
the survey of the Alaska-Canada border on July 15, 1912.

038 – Hunker Down

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038 - Hunker Down
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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

Midnight in the Sun – Hunker Down Edition

Jackbox Party Pack

037 – Triple Threat

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037 - Triple Threat
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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.

036 – Back in Session

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036 – Back in Session
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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.