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 LinksAlaska’s governor’s race pits a Democrat against 3 RepublicansLast-day shakeup in Alaska’s race for governor puts disqualified candidate’s wife on the ballotDemocratic withdrawals leave some Alaskans questioning the point of ranked choice votingBlast from the Past: Alaska Robotics' 2007 "Buy Back Alaska"  Contact InfoIf 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 CreditsHello 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!