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Anchorage
Anchorage, United States
Immigration
Domestic Violence
Juneau
Jeffrey Epstein
Dominionism
Virginia Giuffre
Alaska State Legislature
Alaska Network On Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Nebraska Legislature
Education Funding
Naturopathic Medicine
Anchorage School District
University Of Alaska System
Healthcare
Mark Begich
American Samoa
Voting Rights

The East Anchorage Book Club is an interview podcast where Alaskan leaders discuss politics and community issues.

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The Majority Leader in the Alaska State House is Representative Chuck Kopp of South Anchorage. After a childhood in Iliamna and Kenai, he began a 23-year career in law enforcement, the last six as Chief of the Kenai Police Departmen... more

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Ken Alper served as the director of the Tax Division for Governor Bill Walker. After earning a master's degree in Urban Planning at the University of Washington, Ken and his wife Jill relocated to Juneau in the early 90s where they ... more

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Bruce Botelho is the former Attorney General for the state of Alaska under Republican Governor Wally Hickel and under Democratic Governor Tony Knowles. Bruce also served as Mayor of Juneau from 1988-1991 and from 2003-2012. His pate... more

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Author Amy Wallace was the ghostwriter for Virginia Roberts Giuffre's, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice. Virginia Giuffre was an American advocate and survivor of sex trafficking who became widely ... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Botelho
Former Attorney General of Alaska; Former Mayor of Juneau
Alaska Attorney General's Office / City of Juneau
Episode: Bruce Botelho: former Alaska Attorney General & former Juneau Mayor
Amy Wallace
Ghostwriter for Virginia Giuffre's memoir Nobody's Girl
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Episode: Amy Wallace: Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre's ghostwriter
Stephen Cox
Acting Attorney General of Alaska since August 29, 2025
Alaska Office of the Attorney General
Episode: Stephen J. Cox, Acting Attorney General for Alaska
Brenda Stanfill
Executive Director of the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Episode: Brenda Stanfill: Director of the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
Aubrey Wieber
Founder and executive director of The 907 Initiative
The 907 Initiative
Episode: Aubrey Wieber: director of the 907 Initiative
Keri Ladner
Author and expert on fundamentalist politics in America
Author of American Dominion: The Rise and Radicalization of New Christendom
Episode: Keri Ladner: Author of "American Dominion: the Rise and Radicalization of a New Christendom"
Samuel Bayani Neek
Born in Tehran, Iran; refugee, barber; later Christian convert and community member in Anchorage
Independent/Community Leader
Episode: Samu El Bayani Neek: Iranian in Anchorage discusses the war with Iran
Will Stapp
Alaska State House Representative for East Fairbanks
Alaska State Legislature
Episode: Rep. Will Stapp (R-Fairbanks) on education funding, veterans' court reform, & the effort to overhaul AK elections
Wil Courtney
Political reporter and multimedia journalist for KTUU Channel 2 Alaska News Source; host of Political Pipeline Podcast
KTUU Channel 2 Alaska News Source
Episode: AK MEDIA: Wil Courtney, political reporter at KTUU Channel 2 & host of Political Pipeline Podcast

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Andrew Gray
Host of the series focusing on Alaska politics and community issues; active in local governance discourse.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • My Favorite Podcast

    Better than Rich Roll and Andrew Huberman the East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray speaks to me as an Alaskan and Anchorage area resident. Always informative and upbeat Andrew highlights many Alaskans that I know of but don’t know about. This is my go to podcast and #1 on my list.

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    5
    Tygerflex
    United States8 months ago
  • Like “Fresh Air” focused on Anchorage and Alaska

    This is hands down my favorite podcast. Andrew is curious, authentic and always kind- as are his diverse array of interviewees! The material is always interesting and highly relevant - I recommend this to anyone living in Alaska and interested in the deeper contest and stories beyond the headlines!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allthenicknamesaretaken0345987
    United States2 years ago
  • Great O’Neil interviews

    I loved the O’Neil interviews. My uncle was the former CIA agent who was with Don Foote in the car crash in Fairbanks. If my uncle could have blamed the CIA for Don’s death he would have.

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    5
    akzwack
    United States3 years ago
  • Great interviews!

    I finally listened to this and it’s so great to hear Alaskan stories and some of its political history straight from the people involved. Great job on the questions and definitely walking away with some gems to remember- like “it’s easy to hear the complaints when you know you’re doing the right thing”- Austin Q Davidson. Kudos Andrew! -Daniella

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    5
    Akabbie
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Thank you so much for this amazing podcast! It is so great to have local information that gives such a deep look into these local goings on, and is in audio format. Keep up the good work!

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    Coulhacrbjjjj
    United States4 years ago

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Curated Alaska-focused conversations with a mix of policymakers and journalists.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and the questions as insightful and respectful.
Listeners praise the host for curiosity, authenticity, and diverse interviewees.
Episodes are a go-to for locals wanting deeper Alaska political history and context.

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Foster Care in Alaska 2026: Landen Ryan & Madison Brewer
Q: What was it like moving through different placements and schools?
Madison recounts frequent moves, isolation from siblings, and the trauma of witnessing family instability, which influenced her decision to pursue college and public advocacy.
Foster Care in Alaska 2026: Landen Ryan & Madison Brewer
Q: Tell me a little bit about your early life.
Landen shares the sequence from early placement in Anchorage after family upheaval to multiple foster homes, highlighting abuse and instability as formative and ongoing challenges that shaped his goals and resilience.
Buddy Whitt: Marine Corp veteran, hotel executive, & legislative staffer
Q: So you joined the Marine Corps, were you 19, 18?
He joined at 19 after deciding not to follow his grandfather into the Air Force; he describes the Marine experience as formative and introduces his post-military career path.
Buddy Whitt: Marine Corp veteran, hotel executive, & legislative staffer
Q: Where did you grow up?
Whitt describes moving around due to his Air Force family, being born in Arizona, and living in various places before settling in Alaska later in life.
Rep. Zack Fields (D-Anchorage): Dept. of Transportation (DOT) cuts millions from Anchorage road safety projects
Q: What happened to the funding for Anchorage road safety projects and why is it a concern?
The state reduced Anchorage's HSIP allocation from about $28 million planned for safety projects to only $9 million, reallocating funds that were earmarked for life-saving infrastructure to other uses, which the guest argues will lead to more fatalities.

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What is East Anchorage Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Alaska-based leaders and policymakers discussing politics, governance, and community issues with a sharp focus on local impact. Episodes feature candid histories, policy debates, and inside looks at state and municipal affairs, often weaving in ethics, transparency, and accountability. Noteworthy is the blend of firsthand political storytelling with rigorous context from academics, journalists, and advocates, making it valuable for listeners who want nuanced, locally grounded public discourse and practical policy insights. A consistent strength is its ability to connect Alaska-specific concerns to broader national conversations, often spotlighting underreported angles and real-world implications for residents and practit... more

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