Hello Alaska with Matt and Pat

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Matt Buxton and Pat Race talk Alaska: what's working, what isn't, and what they think Alaska should do about it

  1. 1d ago

    014 - Final Four

    Matt and Pat work through yet another round of drama in Alaska's race for governor, discussing whether Treg Taylor got special treatment by getting back into the race despite intentionally ignoring the state's disclosure laws.  Then the guys get into the Alaska Republicans' long-simmering infighting, and how it's being tested this year.  Related Links When will Alaska’s statewide candidates debate? Here’s a list of events. Treg Taylor’s back on the ballot for governor Republicans at odds over whether voters should ‘rank the red’ in Alaska governor’s race Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing z (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  2. Sep 4

    013 - The Big Shuffle

    The dust has settled on Alaska's primary election.  Matt and Pat break it down: the surprises, what they learned, and what the path to November looks like. They also talk about the role the state's open primary system played—or didn't play—in some last-minute drama.  Then Pat reflects on one of Alaska's most formative political events: The VECO scandal, which turned 20 this week.  Related Links Alaska’s governor’s race pits a Democrat against 3 Republicans Last-day shakeup in Alaska’s race for governor puts disqualified candidate’s wife on the ballot Democratic withdrawals leave some Alaskans questioning the point of ranked choice voting Blast from the Past: Alaska Robotics' 2007 "Buy Back Alaska"  Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing z (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  3. Aug 21

    012 - Primary Pizza

    Matt and Pat break down the results from Alaska's August 16 primary election, from Mary Peltola's stand-out performance in the US Senate race to the races for US House, Governor and the state legislature, and what it all. might mean for November. They also touch on the news that, once again, Alaskans living in rural communities ran into roadblocks with voting. Related Links Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto Mary Peltola finishes ahead of GOP US Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate primary Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing z (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  4. Aug 15

    011 - APOC ROCK

    Ahead of Alaska's Aug. 18 primary election, Matt and Pat dig into the final slate of fundraising numbers for the 17-way race for governor, talk some of the strategy around voting in the open primary and even dare to make a couple of predictions for how voting will shake out next week. Matt also shares a story from his return to reporting in the field.  Related Links Alaska Voter Information Lookup Matt's somewhat usable campaign data spreadsheet Begich counterprotest gets tense (finger-gun incident) The anti-Bernadette Wilson ad being run by Republicans Elon Musk spends $1.5 million in bid to repeal Alaska’s RCV and dark money laws Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  5. Aug 8

    010 - The Purge

    Are you registered to vote? Well, if you became a citizen sometime in the last eight years, it's probably worth checking. Matt and Pat break down the Division of Election's nonsensical voter purge, executed with admittedly "old data," and they talk about bigger issues around how this year's election is being run. They also talk about the money in this year's races. Related Links Alaska Voter Information Lookup Without campaign finance limits, deep pockets have dominated political spending in Alaska. Voters can change that. 2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the primary election Elections director refuses to restore Alaska voters to rolls despite call from lawmakers Markwayne Mullin says there are 250k non-citizen voters Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  6. Jul 27

    009 - APOC-alypse

    It's the most wonderful time of the year! Matt and Pat dive into the first good look at how the fundraising race for Alaska's sprawling gubernatorial race is shaping up. Who raised the most? Who's gaining steam and who's petering out? And, importantly, who bought the most candy for parades? Meanwhile, the AKLNG project is really wrapped around the axle.  Related Links Hill will get a head-to-head with Begich after Schultz’s exit, as GOP banks on stoking division The report Pat referenced about tidal energy in Cook Inlet JKT reports big haul heading into governor’s race primary Republican PAC WinRed misleads US consumers into recurring donations Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  7. Jul 11

    008 - Feelin' Fourthy

    Pat returns from an awesome Southeast Alaska kayak trip with a bit of history and a lot about hand-made kayaks, and Matt has plenty of updates for all the latest in Alaska's political world. Then they get into the Fourth of July, what you can divine from parade attendance, the upcoming election cycle and a celebration of our foundational rights.  Related Links Christian Nationalist lawmaker gets a slap on the wrist for threatening paper over Charlie Kirk coverage. She says she’s being silenced. Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

  8. Jun 24

    007 - Awards Show

    Roll out the red carpet, the 2026 Noble and Not-so-Noble Legislative Session Awards show is here!  Who’s the Best Senator in a Leading Role? The bill Most Likely to Succeed? The legislator Most Likely to Secede? The Biggest Pipeline Pig?  But first, we gotta talk more about this whole fast-evolving Dans Sullivan situation — and bring in a special guest who knows a thing or two about history repeating itself, Alaska historian David Reamer.  Related Links  Challenger with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan sues to stay on ballot Matt's Dans Sullivan explainer David Reamer's socials  Contact Info If you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at heyguys@helloalaska.pizza Credits Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call. Thanks for listening!

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