Best Alaska Court Podcasts (2024)

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The top three things Anchorage can expect from a new city government 16:06

22h ago16:06

16:06

Anchorage Assembly Chair Chris Constant lists the top three things that Anchorage will see from its new city government and we offer our commentary.By Andrew Halcro

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Bon Voyage Bronson: Analysis and the five top reasons he lost from our AI Translator. 10:43

3h ago10:43

10:43

Voters throw Mayor Dave Bronson out of City Hall and we have analysis. Also we offer you the top five reasons why he lost in a landslide.

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The silencing of Alaskans by Dunleavy. Public education funding has become a play toy. The pop tart movie is delicious. Our travel guru has contrary opinions on hotel hot tubs. 26:10

24h ago26:10

26:10

Alaskans are losing their ability to speak and participate in government under Governor Mike Dunleavy. The new pop tart movie on Netflix is delicious. Scott McMurren has thoughts on hot tubs. Why has education funding become a play toy?By Andrew Halcro

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Court slaps Dunleavy silly. LaFrance talks school closures. Hotel hot tubs? An amazing novel for you to read. 22:50

27d ago22:50

22:50

The court slaps back on Governor Dunleavy's education response. Suzanne LaFrance talks about the future for closed schools. Our AI Translator gives our thoughts on hotel hot tubs. A new novel you will love.By Andrew Halcro

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Alaska's education ruling: What comes next for 20,000 students? Also...La Traviata is coming to Anchorage. 15:48

1M ago15:48

15:48

We analyze the recent court ruling and talk about the what's next. We review La Traviata coming to Anchorage April 26-28.By Andrew Halcro

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EPISODE #5: CALIFORNIA 18:07

1M ago18:07

18:07

Join us as we dive into another True Crime. Tune in to uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the sun-soaked state, and join us as we navigate the twists and turns of AMERICA's most compelling true crime stories. Keywords/phrases: true crime podcast, American true crime, true crime stories, crime podcast, state crime podcast, true crim…

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Alaska's bombshell education ruling: 3 things you should know 10:41

1M ago10:41

10:41

In ten minutes we ask Scott Kendall to tell us three things you should know about the recent bombshell ruling on education that was predicted ten years ago.

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Suzanne LaFrance: Nine minutes with the next Mayor of Anchorage 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

We spend nine (maybe ten) minutes with mayoral frontrunner Suzanne LaFrance about her vision for Anchorage.

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Dunleavy's got a poll problem. LaFrance consolidates. Bronson's Hail Mary. The day the Beatles came to town. 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

The governor's new poll is not what he thinks. Suzanne LaFrance begins to consolidate support. Mayor Bronson's APD Hail Mary. Anchorage's day of the Beatles.

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Election Results: Hell no to the mayor. Hell yes to the city and school board. Also...food we loved as kids but hate as adults. 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

Anchorage Votes!!! Hell no mayor! Hell yes city and school board! Plus...food we loved as kids but hate as adults.By Andrew Halcro

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Bronson's fiscal crisis and failing campaign. Prisons get Benjamins while education gets Jack. To pee or not to pee? Travel tips you should know. 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

Anchorage's latest Bronson emergency and we look behind the mayor's failing campaign. Why are we spending more guarding prisoners than educating kids. Scott McMurren with travel tips. Our AI translator claps back at the Lisa Murkowski haters.

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Anchorage: A city in decline or a city just fine? 8:57

2M ago8:57

8:57

In ten minutes we debate whether Anchorage is a city on decline or a city that's doing just fine.By Andrew Halcro

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EPISODE #4: ARKANSAS 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

Dive deep into the chilling depths of an infamous true crime tale with our riveting podcast series, "Arkansas Tragedy: Unraveling the Shocking Fetal Abduction Murder Case." Prepare to be gripped by the harrowing account of a heinous crime that shook the quiet landscapes of Arkansas to their core. In this compelling series, we meticulously dissect t…

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The K-12 Horror Show: Bullying, threats and a fabricated education study, Also...the downtown parking fairies, a love letter to my fellow Costco shoppers, we're poetry slamming in April 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

The Alaska Legislature fails to override Governor Mike Dunleavy's veto of education funds. The history of the downtown parking fairies. April is National Poetry Month and we're slamming. A love letter to Costco shoppers from my alter ego.By Andrew Halcro

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EPISODE #3: ARIZONA 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

This True Crime story comes from Arizona that starts in the sixties and doesn't conclude until 2012!! It has everything from murder, to a frame up, to detectives not listening to witnesses. It is a crazy wild story! Listen Up!By Crime Scene Couple

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Teacher Accountability? What about Alaska’s fu*k up parents? 12:55

2M ago12:55

12:55

Alaska has the highest rates of fu*cked up people having kids per capita in the nation so why do blame teachers for their failures?

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Alaska: Family of 5 goes missing 22:24

2M ago22:24

22:24

This true crime based in Alaska is sure to leave you speechless. What happened to this family? Why couldn't the police find them? Were they Murdered? Find it all out here with the Crime Scene Couple as we take a look into the mysterious Alaskan Disappearance.By Bryce and Aimee

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EPISODE #1: Alabama 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

We are so excited to start a true crime podcast! We love listening to these and we want to do something besides watch tv at night! True Crime Murder in Alabama. Two friends go missing one summer night and it takes 2 decades to solve their disappearance and murder. Follow along with us as we take each state, one by one, and share true crime details …

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Alaska’s business groups & seniors: Get it together people! 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

Alaska business groups are failing business and seniors rank 2nd in the nation in rates of Gonorrhea and 3rd in the nation in Chlamydia in the 55+ demographic. We talk education, what happens when you become mayor and a book about Siskel and Ebert.

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Alaska's Turo Hosts: The taxman is here 5:36

3M ago5:36

5:36

Turo has constantly fought attempts to enforce the law to ensure it's Alaska hosts are collecting legally required taxes. However those footsteps its Alaska hosts hear are the tax man coming for them...not Turo.

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Rapper 50 Cent predicts Alaska education cuts. The history of Anchorage drive-in theatres. 16:39

3M ago16:39

16:39

We take a cue from rapper 50 Cent as to why Governor Dunleavy will veto over half of the education funding increase. Anchorage had drive-in movie theatres...what happened to them?

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Is the Alaska Chamber of Commerce strangling Alaska's commerce? 6:13

3M ago6:13

6:13

In six minutes we argue that the Alaska Chamber of Commerce is working against the interest of Alaska business community.By Andrew Halcro

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The legislative proposal that would kill Alaska. We visit the Writer's Block Bookstore and Cafe 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

We discuss the effort to enshrine the annual dividend in the constitution. We celebrate the legislature's education heroes. Also...have you been to the Writer's Block Bookstore and Cafe? We have and we loved it!By Andrew Halcro

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Selling tourists on moving to Alaska: Chasing wind 5:48

3M ago5:48

5:48

With 20,000 fewer working age adults in Alaska over the last ten years, some have suggested we market to tourists to move to Alaska. In six minutes we share our realities and thoughts.By Andrew Halcro

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The mayor's race. What to know if you're traveling soon. The opera is coming. 22:48

4M ago22:48

22:48

We talk mayor's race and how the pack mentality in Juneau can be fatal. Scott McMurren pulls by to tell you three things you need to know if you're traveling in the next ninety days. The opera for beginners is coming to Anchorage in April.By Andrew Halcro

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Found in translation: Murkowski's message to Juneau 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

In less than four minutes we feed the official text of U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski's annual address to the Alaska State Legislature into the podcast's own AI translator and you gotta hear the results.

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Quick Hit: Why is a state board of education member sabotaging public schools? 6:35

4M ago6:35

6:35

In six minutes we debunk a study that some lawmakers and a member of the State Board of Education are promoting regarding Alaska's school funding commitment.

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With All Due Respect Reboot: Alaska's education crisis, British tele, volunteers in Alaska 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

The debate on education funding, risky behavior by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and 11 straight years of nothingness. Volunteering at your local school is a great gig. British tele streaming services you can afford and a book you can't afford not to read while watching your British tele streaming services.…

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Alaska's Education Funding: Intentional neglect and hypocrisy 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

Five minutes on the debate in Juneau over education funding.

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With All Due Respect? The Reboot is Coming 1:19

4M ago1:19

1:19

A friend of the podcast stops by to discuss our new reboot.By Andrew Halcro

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Incompetence on the right or Boogeyman on the left? 20:06

6M ago20:06

20:06

Why is our city and state governments failing at such warp speed? A list of the five most interesting books that I read during 2023 for your holiday considerations.By Andrew Halcro

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Alaska's false prophets and snow plows 23:56

6M ago23:56

23:56

Update on getting sued by a religious huckster. So just who in the snow plow hell is responsible for the recent collapse of winter road maintenance?

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When Your Podcast Gets Sued (strong language) 2:09:22

8M ago2:09:22

2:09:22

I have been falsely accused of defamation for comments made during a recent podcast episode, and I've been demanded not to discuss it on my podcast...so I appeared Jeff Landfield's podcast to discuss the bizarre situation. (Strong Language)

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Be Not Deceived: Indecent Murder in Indianapolis 56:06

8M ago56:06

56:06

If you betray all those to blame for your problems, who is left in the end? Audible Thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and original content at your fingertips. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the showBy Mark Rein

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The mayor's dirty work: Who knew what and when? 41:54

9M ago41:54

41:54

Did Mayor Dave Bronson through his political henchmen attempt to illegally influence the local election? Anchorage Assembly Chair Chris Constant and Assembly Vice Chair Meg Zelatel discuss on this episode.By Andrew Halcro

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Looking for Trouble: Cascades Killer 1:08:24

10M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

The Cascades provide the endless backdrop for this Oregon serial killer. Back and forth on US Highway 20, the Watcher spends decades looking for trouble. He finds it over and over again until the search for a young girl brings it to a halt. Sources: https://youtu.be/ilj8fZroRw0 https://projects.oregonlive.com/ghostsofhighway20/melissasheila/ https:…

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Alaska's Elmer Gantry, a fake church and ranked choice voting. 49:30

11M ago49:30

49:30

Religious groups trying to repeal ranked choice voting are crooked. Governor Dunleavy steals from kids then hides. Who's running for Anchorage mayor. Getting lost in San Francisco.By Andrew Halcro

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Dunleavy, Cubas, Babcock: Like moths to flame 49:36

12M ago49:36

49:36

The governor's director of family policies resigns after saying it's okay to slap and rape your spouse. Trump's indictments bring out the worst in U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. Anchorage housing is facing more challenges than zoning. My very short summer reading list. Why is the governor intent on burning it all down?…

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Urban Creeper 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

When a taillight leads to a hostage recovery, and mom notices the DIY graveyard, it all starts to come apart for the urban creeper. Sources: https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/3-bodies-found-at-stewart-weldons-page-blvd-home-identified/?ipid=promo-link-block2 https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/stewart-weldon-accused-serial-killer-expected-to-plead-guilty…

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Alaska's political leaders: Corruption and the annual dividend 46:31

1y ago46:31

46:31

Corruption refuses to take a day off at city hall as Mayor Dave Bronson is on the verge of a real Alaska style Watergate. The Alaska Legislature passes a budget that raises questions as Governor Mike Dunleavy goes AWOL. A book on taking over the world. How for the last 30 years the annual dividend has determined education funding.…

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Not ok boomer: The tyrannical generation strikes 15:14

1y ago15:14

15:14

Baby boomers in the Alaska Legislature who were handed everything by government are now pulling up the ladder for the next generation.

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Decision-making on Alaska Appellate Courts 5:37

1y ago5:37

5:37

Learn how the Alaska Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals make decisions. Former Chief Justice Daniel Winfree discusses what goes into this level of judicial work.By Rebecca

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Embracing a racist at the expense of taxpayers 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Mayor Dave Bronson wants taxpayers ignore his executive's costly racist beliefs wants taxpayers to pay the bill. There is hope in Juneau for a fiscal plan as Governor Mike Dunleavy admits we need revenue. The airline boarding process, what the hell happened?By Andrew Halcro

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The Wizard of MO 49:57

1y ago49:57

49:57

The Wizard travels the world and ends up in West St. Louis. But it took too long to expose the seemingly powerful as a murderous fraud. Sources: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/earl-cox-plea-angie-housman-case/63-eaab6669-ec18-4af4-945c-312eba311d3e https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/earl-cox-angie-housman-killer-sentenced-molesting-gi…

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Anchorage's Municipal Election Autopsy 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

We conduct an autopsy on Anchorage's recent election with Anchorage Assembly Vice-Chair Christopher Constant and discuss where we go from here. An ode to my Irish-Catholic brothers and sisters. We discuss how the University of Alaska is our last hope.By Andrew Halcro

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Resident Evil in Omaha 58:43

1y ago58:43

58:43

When your failures are never your fault, time and distance can’t cool the need for revenge. When your mind continues to tally Shakespearian wounds, naturally, murder follows. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fired-doctor-anthony-garcia-found-guilty-four-revenge-murders-n673386 https://apnews.com/article/north-america-ne-state-wire-us-n…

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Anchorage Election Preview: The rise of the grievance candidate 42:54

1y ago42:54

42:54

This year we are introduced to the grievance candidates. In a preview of who's on the ballot ahead of the April 4 election, we review the seven seats up on the Anchorage Assembly and the two seats open on the Anchorage School Board.By Andrew Halcro

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Friendly Treachery: The Murder of Cynthia Hoffman 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

How does catfishing lead to murder? How much is a friendship worth? A line of depravities leads to brutality and betrayal for $9 million. Thunderbird Falls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JTSgku_qY Sources https://lawandcrime.com/crime/catfished-killer-takes-plea-deal-in-2019-death-of-best-friend-murdered-in-exchange-for-9m-from-fake-milli…

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The effort to repeal ranked choice voting: The religious right comes knocking 48:28

1y ago48:28

48:28

Repealing ranked choice voting is less about voter confusion and more about the religious right regaining control. A new segment featuring Van. A correction, an explanation and a challenge.By Andrew Halcro

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Big City Danger: Taking Bethany Correira 59:09

1y ago59:09

59:09

An adventurous, self-reliant girl moves to Anchorage to start the next stage of her life. Less than a week later, she's gone. It took years and a brother's betrayal for the killer to receive his due. Sources: Klinkhart, G. (2014) Finding Bethany (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Bethany-Glen-Klinkhart/dp/0985351136/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FM84542VSFVI&keywo…

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