Matt Buxton and Pat Race talk Alaska: what's working, what isn't, and what they think Alaska should do about it
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
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June 13, 2026
006 - Gov Race VIBES
<p>The filing deadline for governor has passed, and a sprawling slate of 17 candidates is off in the race to be Alaska's next governor. </p><p>Never one to do things by the book, Matt shares a very video game-y primer on the field based on his very scientific system of the Votable Index Based Entirely on Science (AKA VIBES). </p><p>Pat has thoughts, but luckily the VIBES tiers list is a living document. </p><p>The guys also talk about the Dan Sullivan dust-up and set up a proper way to cap off the legislative session. </p><p>(4:31) Intro to Matt’s Votable Index Based Entirely on Science (VIBES) </p><p>(8:04) Did Not Finish: Nancy Dahlstrom (R)</p><p>(8:39) D-Tier: Destry Payne (I), James Parkin (R), and Hank Kroll (R) </p><p>(10:32) C-Tier: Bill Walker (I), Lesil McGuire (R), Matt Claman (D), Shelley Hughes (R), Adam Crum (R), Edna Devries (R) </p><p>(20:37) B-Tier: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Treg Taylor (R), Meda Dewitt (I), Matt Heilala (R) </p><p>(31:25) A-Tier: Click Bishop (R), Dave Bronson (R)</p><p>(36:45) S-Tier: Tom Begich (D), Bernadette Wilson (R) </p><p>(50:10) Other Election Updates: Two Dan Sullivans </p><p><br></p><p><strong>VOTE! </strong></p><p>Click <a href="https://forms.gle/yS76ed5PQrL4d6FM8"><u>here</u></a> to vote on the 2026 Noble and Not-so-Noble Legislative Session Awards.<strong> </strong>Voting closes midnight June 18! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Links</strong></p><p>Governor VIBES: <a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/06/04/matt-buxtons-definitive-way-too-early-tier-list-of-alaskas-candidates-for-governor/"><u>Matt Buxton’s definitive way-too-early tier list of Alaska’s candidates for governor</u></a></p><p>AKLNG update: <a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/06/05/aklngs-proposed-gas-contract-highlights-the-projects-underlying-challenge-there-just-arent-that-many-alaskans/"><u>AKLNG’s proposed gas contract highlights the project’s underlying challenge: There just aren’t that many Alaskans</u></a></p><p>Tier Zoo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE3La8u5bnw"><u>The Dog Tier List</u></a> </p><p>Surfing on St. Paul and St. George: <a href="https://youtu.be/brgUmtcsRbQ?si=ap7qHJMouor6DZ91"><u>A Surf Trip to a Remote Island in Alaska's Deadly Bering Sea</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Info</strong></p><p>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 <a href="mailto:heyguys@helloalaska.pizza"><u>heyguys@helloalaska.pizza</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from <a href="https://mariancall.bandcamp.com/track/i-wish-i-were-a-real-alaskan-girl-2">I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl</a> by Marian Call.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p>
May 29, 2026
005 - Pig in a Poke
<p>The session wrapped up last week, but what really happened? What passed? What failed? </p><p>Matt and Pat explore the tricky task of following the final sprint through the lens of Matt's favorite time-waster: fantasy football. </p><p>Meanwhile, the special session on the AKLNG pipeline is underway, and now that legislators are getting a better look at the project, they're not thrilled with what they're finding.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Articles</strong></p><p><a href="https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/solar-power-expected-to-soon-be-cheaper-than-natural-gas-power-in-anchorage/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Solar power could soon be cheaper than natural gas power in Anchorage</a> </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/05/27/dunleavys-latest-vetoes-are-a-reminder-that-a-lot-will-have-to-wait-for-a-new-governor/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dunleavy's latest vetoes are a reminder that a lot will have to wait for a new governor</a> </p><p><a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/05/23/following-bruising-last-minute-push-for-aklng-subsidy-legislators-slow-it-down-for-the-special-session/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Following bruising last-minute push for AKLNG subsidy, legislators slow it down for the special session</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Info</strong></p><p>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 <a href="mailto:heyguys@helloalaska.pizza" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">heyguys@helloalaska.pizza</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from <a href="https://mariancall.bandcamp.com/track/i-wish-i-were-a-real-alaskan-girl-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl</a> by Marian Call.</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p>
May 16, 2026
004 - What the Heck is Going ON?
<p><strong>Description </strong></p><p>The final days of Alaska's legislative session -- the time when things are most critical -- also happen to be when everyone is emerging from hibernation to recreate ... and host comic conventions. </p><p>In this episode, Matt has an update for Pat on what's been happening with the session's final sprint, as well as an explainer on the AKLNG project that the governor is trying to get through under the buzzer. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Articles</strong></p><p><a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/05/13/were-trying-legislators-warn-aklng-project-may-be-too-large-a-lift-for-sessions-final-days/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>‘We’re trying.’ Legislators warn AKLNG project may be too large a lift for session’s final days</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/05/13/amid-shifting-enrollment-house-oks-bill-to-smooth-funding-roller-coaster/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Amid shifting enrollment, House OKs bill to smooth funding roller coaster </strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Info</strong></p><p>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 <a href="mailto:heyguys@helloalaska.pizza" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">heyguys@helloalaska.pizza</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Hello Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from <a href="https://mariancall.bandcamp.com/track/i-wish-i-were-a-real-alaskan-girl-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl</a> by Marian Call.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p>
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