In this episode we reflect on the high and low notes of 2021 and look to the year ahead in 2022. Lydia Jacoby of Seward captures Olympic gold medal “I designed a stamp for USPS” by Rico Worl Michaela Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal New mural to honor Alaskan civil rights … Continue reading 052 – Past, Present, Future

Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau Alaska Redistricting Board approves new maps (that aren’t that terrible) As legal challenges to Alaska’s redistricting plan take shape, past rulings offer key insight Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation Alaska Redistricting Board finishes work to adopt maps; opponents say … Continue reading 051 – Redistricting

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 … Continue reading 050 – Pizza and Positivity

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 … Continue reading 049 – Feels Bad

In this episode we crack open the rulebook and get way off into the weeds on the constitutional intent of the effective date. Ruling expected next week in Alaska lawsuit over state budget effective date Court case may decide whether situation that led Alaska to brink of shutdown could happen again Alaska House reaches agreement … Continue reading 048 – Board Games

In this episode Matt and Pat get together with Tripp Crouse. Tripp is a journalist who formerly worked at KTOO in Juneau and is now the News Director at KNBA in Anchorage. Tripp covers Alaska Native and indigenous issues and this conversation centers on their work, community reporting, tribal sovereignty, Alaska Native Corporations, systems of oppression, journalism and colonialism.

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

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 … Continue reading 045 – Out of Order

This episode is mostly complaining. Why hateful speech matters: An open letter to Jamie Allard Free Speech Doesn’t Cover Nazi-themed License Plates Alaska DMV says it’s investigating how Nazi-themed vanity license plates were issued Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. You can sign up for Matt’s newsletter here: The Midnight Sun Memo

We recorded this episode on New Year’s Day 2021 as a reflection on 2020 and a look ahead at 2021. Interest in Anchorage’s mystery sound grows, but the cause remains elusive Cruise ship will arrive early in Juneau after canceled Asia sailings Hampered by the pandemic, the movement to recall Alaska’s governor adapts Hedonometer 2020 … Continue reading 043 – In With the New