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

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Spencer Perry, PhD, is an assistant professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Before earning his PhD in Economics at Arizona State Univer... more

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Former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz moved to Alaska in 1990 after he finished law school in San Francisco. In 1996 he ran for an open state house seat in west Anchorage, and he served in the state legislature for 10 years, 8 as m... more

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Julia Lurie is a senior reporter at Mother Jones, a nonprofit American magazine that focuses on news, commentary, and investigative journalism. In 2023, Julia wrote a story entitled, "Inside the Psychiatric Hospitals where foster ki... more

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Heather Doncaster leads three different lives. The first is the one she is most famous for and that is as master of ceremonies for Mad Myrna's weekly Diva Variety Show. She has held this job for over 10 years, but not as Heather. Sh... more

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Heather Doncaster
Public school teacher in Anchorage; drag performer known as Hank Van Dickerson; longtime zoo volunteer/foster of older animals
Drag show host at Mad Myrna's Bar, Anchorage Zoo, Anchorage School District
Episode: Heather Doncaster: MC of Mad Myrna's Diva Variety Show, Middle School Art Teacher, & caretaker of disabled animals
Chuck Kopp
Majority Leader in the Alaska State House; former Kenai Police Chief
Alaska State Legislature
Episode: Rep. Chuck Kopp (R-South Anchorage): majority leader in the AK state house & former Kenai Police Chief
Ken Alper
Director of the Alaska Tax Division (2014-2018) and long-time legislative staffer
Alaska Department of Revenue; Alaska Legislature
Episode: Ken Alper: Alaska Tax Division Director 2014-2018 & long-time legislative staff
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
Author/ghostwriter
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
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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"

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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 62 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 States9 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!

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    5
    allthenicknamesaretaken0345987
    United States3 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 States4 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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    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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ANCHORAGE MUNICIPALITY TURNS 50: the unification of Anchorage, Sept. 16, 1975
Q: Can you talk about the decision to include community councils in the charter and how that vision has unfolded over 40 years?
Community councils were seen as a practical way to broaden civic participation without obstructing the unification effort, providing representation at the neighborhood level and evolving with population growth to cover more areas over time.
ANCHORAGE MUNICIPALITY TURNS 50: the unification of Anchorage, Sept. 16, 1975
Q: Last question about the charter. Was it controversial to write the charter while town halls were being held?
The process looked to past charters, incorporated lessons from earlier efforts, and balanced desires for unity with concerns from various communities, ultimately securing public support through staged compromises like service areas and phased tax considerations.
AK MEDIA: Trill Gates: anchor of ABC/FOX Your Alaska Link evening news
Q: What committee meetings did you go to with Sullivan, and what stood out?
She describes attending the Environment and Public Works Committee in DC with Senator Sullivan, observing the Mendenhall Valley glacial flooding discussions, and the contrast between DC and Juneau committee proceedings, highlighting the hands-on access and the role of engineering solutions.
AK MEDIA: Trill Gates: anchor of ABC/FOX Your Alaska Link evening news
Q: Do you remember any particular segment that sticks with you forever?
She recalls the long-running Fox 4 Kids Club segments, the community outreach, and personal appearances that made Kiddie Fox a memorable part of her life, including traveling across Alaska and meeting many families.
AK MEDIA: Trill Gates: anchor of ABC/FOX Your Alaska Link evening news
Q: Tell us about your early life. Where did you grow up?
Trill Gates describes growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, and moving to Anchorage in 1976 with her family, sharing early childhood memories including traveling by car with a CB radio and starting school in Alaska. She traces how those roots led to an interest in broadcast and eventually a career in local news.

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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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