This week, University of Alaska Fairbanks Political Science professor Alexander Hirsch and UA Press’ Nate Bauer discuss polls and peering ahead politically. Nate is also leading a UA Press Book Club discussion on American History this semester.

And the recall of Governor Dunleavy is just one example of a referendum. Political Geographer and podcaster Elizabeth Alexander talks about referendums’ wide range of uses.

And Katexic Clippings’ Chris Lott says there isn’t much that’s soothing about calamities.

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