Alaska's Political Pipeline

Rep. Mary Peltola spoke about small planes during the Anchorage commemoration of 9/11 with President Biden. Just over a day later, her husband died tragically in the crash of his small plane. President Biden attended that ceremony on his way back from Vietnam and Governor Dunleavy got a few moments with the President to discuss his opposition to the President's decision to cancel oil drilling leas...

But seriously, we talk about how and why Alaska's News Source covered vandalism at our offices involving human feces.   It involves our ongoing coverage of the homeless issue and our series on what works to alleviate homelessness here and around the country.    Also, we tell you what we know now about President Biden's scheduled visit to Anchorage on 9/11 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

We went to Houston, Texas, to see why so many think that city's homeless response is a model for the rest of the country. We hear from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and those in Houston moving thousands of people into permanent homes. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson tells us Houston's model isn't something he's interested in and also why he fought so hard to finish his navigation center. And, there...

Mayor Bronson gets national attention for offering one way plane tickets to homeless people as the city's mayoral race gets fully underway.    Are LaFrance supporters trying to get Chris Tuck to leave the race already?  And who else might join the mayor's race? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The people running the Permanent Fund say we could run out of spendable money in three years.  Will it force the Governor and the legislature to act? Alaska Senator Sullivan has both praise and criticism for President Biden's handling of the Ukraine crisis and NATO. And what is in a word, when it comes to outdoor homeless camps in Anchorage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Governor Dunleavy have to say about his former "family" aide Jeremy Cubas and how does Mr. Cubas view his critics?  We hear from one of them.  Also, a new candidate jumps in the Anchorage Mayor's race to oppose Mayor Dave Bronson.  And, are relations really thawing between the Mayor and the Assembly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regular session of the Alaska legislature is in its final days and we examine the wide agreement that significant changes are coming to the way the state pays its' bills. But exactly what those changes are remain a bit of a mystery. Plus ranked choice voting and parental rights measures take up committee time and Mayor Bronson's administration says it has reached "settlements" over some conten...

Mayor Bronson lost a key employee, but gained a couple as well. Plus his spokesman says progress is being made on filling other positions. Plus, there's just about a month left in the legislative session in Juneau. What's up with the PFD, education spending and 'parental rights?' And yes, we really do discuss Albania this week.  Enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, we speak with the two candidates for the Anchorage School Board, Seat D. We asked all of the candidates the same three questions. The candidates for this seat are Mark Anthony Cox and incumbent Andy Holleman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, we speak with the two candidates for the Anchorage School Board, Seat C. We asked all of the candidates the same three questions. The candidates for this seat are Irene Boll and incumbent Dave Donley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 6, Seat K, Rachel Ries, Zac Johnson and Mikel Insalaco. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 5, Seat I, George Martinez and Spencer Moore. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 5, Seat H, Leigh Sloan and Karen Bronga. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 4, Seat G, Travis Szanto and incumbent Felix Rivera. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 3, Seat E, Dustin Darden, Anna Brawley, and Brian Flynn. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 2, Seat C, Jim Arlington and Scott Myers. There is no incumbent in this race. The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for all the latest results. See omnystudio.com/listene...

On Alaska's Political Pipeline, we're sharing some of the extended interviews we did with the candidates for the Anchorage Assembly. In this edition, we talk to the candidates for District 1, Seat B, Christopher Constant and Nicholas Danger. Candidate John Trueblood declined our request for an on camera interview.  The Anchorage Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. Follow Alaska's News Source for...

This just in. Anchorage Assembly goes to court to force Mayor Bronson to reveal Joe Gerace documents.  Governor Dunleavy proposes a "parental rights" bill that some say targets the LGBTQ community.  Dunleavy also proposes a teacher bonus.  And we go in-depth into the political fallout from the Willow oil project decision and look at when construction might actually begin. See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Bronson continue to talk past each other, a new lawsuit against the Mayor is filed, Rep. David Eastman wonders out loud if an abused child who dies saves the state money and we dig deeply into the politics and financial promise of carbon capture and carbon offsets here in Alaska.  Could it really mean billions of dollars of revenue for the state? See omnystudio.com...

Just before recording this episode of the Pipeline podcast, another top Bronson administration official left City Hall. We have some inside details. Meanwhile, the mayor's staff is upset at our persistent attempts to question Mayor Bronson. We also look at a new proposal to increase Alaska's spending on schools.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is going on in Anchorage City Hall?  Demboski and Wilbanks are both gone.  The D.A. is reviewing claims that a top city hall executive tried to intimidate employees from going to the ombudsman.  Investigative reporter Mike Mason shares his insights. And what is going on in Juneau?  Did Governor Dunleavy provide any more detail about the next state budget and what do we know about legislative...

Will Anchorage's snowpocalypse hurt the political careers of our municipal leaders? Will Amy Demboski's lawyer letter to Mayor Bronson hurt the Mayor's political career? Will we vote again on ranked choice voting? And will the Alaska State House figure out how to organize?  All those questions are tackled in our latest podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More information on the dismissal of Anchorage Municipal Manager Amy Demboski, how Alaska's News Source covered the story and why you don't hear from Mayor Bronson in our piece. Also a quick recap of Governor Dunleavy's budget proposal and a look at when the Alaska state legislature will get to work on that document.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy prepares his next budget, the Alaska Legislature figures out power structures for the Senate and the House, a look back at polling success in the state and we consider whether appointed or elected judges make more sense. Also, please stick around until the end of this episode for our own Pipeline Christmas music mix.   Co-hosts Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf welcome s...

Mary Peltola, Lisa Murkowski and Mike Dunleavey all win re-election.  Rank the Red worked, sort of and if you think election season is over, stand by for yet another ballot fight, this time over ranked voting. Plus our AI expert got the election exactly right and rejoins the podcast to explain why her methods work better than traditional polling.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...