Jeff was joined by Senator Tom Begich (D - Anchorage). He was elected to the Senate in 2016 after former Senator Jonny Ellis decided not to run for re-election. He is the son of former Alaska Congressman Nick Begich and the older brother of former Alaska Senator Mark Begich. They discuss his family's history in Alaska, including the the tragic disappearance of the plane his dad was on, why he ran for office, and some of the tough issues facing Alaska. They also talk about Alaska's political history, specifically the impeachment hearings on Governor Bill Sheffield in 1985. He also tells a great story about a book his brother Nick wrote about the HAARP facility.
Nick Begich - Episode 253
Alexis Johnson and Corey Allen Young - Episode 252
Sarah Palin - Episode 251
Dave Bronson - Episode 250
Tara Sweeney and Karina Waller - Episode 249
Brett Frazer - Episode 248
Mary Peltola and Kim Jones - Episode 247
Rob Forbes - Episode 246
Scott McMurren - Episode 245
Mike Craig - Episode 244
Jodi Taylor - Episode 243
John Morris - Episode 242
Bill Wielechowski - Episode 241
Lael Oldmixon - Episode 240
Lisa Murkowski and Joe Manchin - 239
Trent McNelly and Jason Sear - Episode 238
Jacqueline Tinetti - Episode 237
Cathy Cahill and James Parrish - Episode 236
James Kaufman - Episode 235
Jim Cockrell - Episode 234
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