Alaska's Political Pipeline

Alaska's News Source

Conversations about the people, issues and controversies getting political attention in Anchorage and  Alaska.  We'll go beyond the daily news to explore what issues are generating heat, why and how political decisions are made, what strategies campaigns are using, where the money is flowing and how the city and state are governed. 

  1. The $10,000 Question: Walker & Hoffbeck’s Plan to End the PFD

    3d ago

    The $10,000 Question: Walker & Hoffbeck’s Plan to End the PFD

    Former Gov. Bill Walker and former Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck join Alaska’s Political Pipeline to explain why they’re jumping back into the race—and why they say Alaska can’t move forward without a clear, stable fiscal plan. They break down their approach to resource revenue, taxes, and the state’s long-debated LNG gasline, and they defend their headline-grabbing proposal: a one-time $10,000 Permanent Fund Dividend payout tied to ending the PFD program to “get the 600-pound gorilla out of the room.”

    31 min
  2. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Halong recovery, gas prices and the war in Iran

    May 9

    Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Halong recovery, gas prices and the war in Iran

    Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski to discuss the recovery after Halong, how the war in Iran is impacting gas prices and how high those gas prices could go in rural Alaska.

    30 min
  3. A conversation with Chris Constant

    May 5

    A conversation with Chris Constant

    Kristen Durand sits down with former Chair of the Anchorage Assembly Chris Constant to talk about his time on the Assembly and how the city has changed in the 9 years he served on the body.

    33 min
  4. A conversation with Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk

    Apr 15

    A conversation with Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk

    Political Reporter Wil Courtney sits down with Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk who talks about cutting energy costs, keeping the state's budget in check and life outside of Juneau.

    31 min
  5. Lawmakers return from break, $3,800 PFD and Iran latest

    Apr 6

    Lawmakers return from break, $3,800 PFD and Iran latest

    JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) -- On this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline: as lawmakers return from their Easter and Passover break, much waits for their return including the operating budget which has made it's way to the House Floor and includes a full statutory $3,800 PFD. That amount, though, may not be what Alaskans ultimately receive.  Join John Thompson and Wil Courtney as they break down the latest headlines in national, state and local politics.

    26 min
  6. Education funding, vetoed tax bill is back, LNG impasse - Important topics of the week

    Apr 4

    Education funding, vetoed tax bill is back, LNG impasse - Important topics of the week

    It's Passover and Easter weekend, lawmakers are out of Juneau as the Legislature is roughly halfway through the session.Wil Courtney is in Alaska's capital city to highlight the week that was, including the firing of former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. Education funding is discussed as Wil explains base student allocation, or BSA. The LNG impasse continues and a vetoed tax bill makes a return, passing the House via tight margin.

    27 min
  7. Sen. Dan Sullivan on the State of the Union

    Feb 26

    Sen. Dan Sullivan on the State of the Union

    Pres. Donald Trump said the state of the union is strong - but what does Alaska's congressional delegation think? Investigative reporter Augusta McDonnell breaks down the statements from those leaders and interviews Sen. Dan Sullivan on what he thinks. Read more on this story: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/02/26/sotu-sullivan-acknowledges-some-heart-wrenching-deportation-cases-praises-trump-admins-immigration-enforcement-efforts/

    21 min
  8. Lawmakers investigate ICE activity after Soldotna family, two minors, deported

    Feb 25

    Lawmakers investigate ICE activity after Soldotna family, two minors, deported

    After a Soldotna woman and two of her children, the youngest five, were deported from the country, lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee investigate ICE activity in Alaska. Political reporter Wil Courtney breaks down the situation and speaks to the committee chair and other lawmakers on what they want to see next.Read more at: ICE activity in Alaska: State lawmakers investigate after Soldotna family deportation

    24 min
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Conversations about the people, issues and controversies getting political attention in Anchorage and  Alaska.  We'll go beyond the daily news to explore what issues are generating heat, why and how political decisions are made, what strategies campaigns are using, where the money is flowing and how the city and state are governed. 

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  • Creator
    Alaska's News Source
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
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    © 2025 Gray Media Group, Inc. 2022
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