Series: Hello Alaska

Hello Alaska explores what makes Alaska what it is, how we got here and where we’re going. A project by journalist Matt Buxton and filmmaker, illustrator and small business-owner Pat Race. We’ll be diving into civics, politics, history and just about anything having to do with the 49th State. Find out more about Hello Alaska at HelloAlaska.pizza.

046 – Ping Pong

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Ping Pong

In this episode we talk about the big ping pong party, Anchorage elections, and the new senate candidate.

Alaska legislators apologize after breaking COVID rules by bringing friends for ping-pong, basketball at Capitol gym

Anchorage Elections

Marketplace: Black business leaders confront restrictive voting laws

045 – Out of Order

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We’re over halfway through session! This was recorded on day 62 of what will likely be a 121 day session. We look at the work in the legislature up to the midway point and dig into the discussions around the budget and the permanent fund. Lots of clips this show ranging from values statements to the DHSS split to impacts of the pandemic on staff. And some unavoidable legislative antics.

Here’s that fiscal explainer if you need a recap…

044 – Grousing

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This episode is mostly complaining.

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043 – In With the New

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We recorded this episode on New Year’s Day 2021 as a reflection on 2020 and a look ahead at 2021.