Best Andrew Halcro Podcasts (2025)

Andrew and Ethan talk about the real opportunity to monetize Alaska's vast natural gas reserves. A book report on Scott Galloway's Notes on Being a Man. Getting stoned for the holidays?By Andrew Halcro

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The Emperor's New Health Care Plan 6:56

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We riff on two of Hans Christian Andersen's tales about emperors, insurance companies and egos.By Andrew Halcro

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Sales Tax: Anchorage’s Favorite Repeat Customer 27:06

16d ago27:06

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Anchorage voters might be asked to vote on a 3% sales tax in April. Andrew and Ethan talk about the perennial flag that's raised often, but saluted never.By Andrew Halcro

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We are all A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 7:43

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving isn't a classic holiday cartoon, it's a real life documentary of a true American family holiday dinner.

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Martini's with McMurren: Frequent Flyer or Frequent Buyer? 21:59

21d ago21:59

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Our travel guru Scott McMurren stops by to talk holiday travel and the dramatic shift in frequent flyer programs.

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The Penne Panic: When Pasta Meets Politics 6:05

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President Trump has levied 107% tariffs on imported Italian pasta in an act of al dente aggression. Non toccate la mia pasta!

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Alaskan's Health Care: One Vote but a Million Excuses. 4:47

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Health car premiums are expected to skyrocket for Alaskans as Congress promises a vote that doesn't seem to be coming.

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What's Crum Done Then? 6:09

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Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum is under investigation for a shady investment he made just before he left office to run for governor. We sense something is amiss.By Andrew Halcro

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Forty Year Hangover with a $50 Billion Dollar Bar Tab. 9:03

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The Alaska natural gas pipeline dream has been stoked this week by an announcement that once again proves...nothing from nothing means nothing,

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Too Many Governors, Not Enough Alaska. 27:48

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There are currently 14 candidates who have filed to run for governor. Andrew and Ethan discuss vision, fundraising and why so many of these candidates appear to be the same person.By Andrew Halcro

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The 2026 Candidates meet the Godfather 6:43

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The 2026 gubernatorial advertising campaign season was kicked off this past week and Andrew has a flash back from the Godfather.

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Dumping Democracy? Truck off Losers! 5:20

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The Republican Party of Alaska is back with their second attempt to repeal Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting law. But this time they came with a dump truck to carry all of their bullshit.By Andrew Halcro

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Two Martinis and a Blizzard 4:34

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The snow finally fell on Anchorage. Thick, heavy, unapologetic. Like an old friend who shows up uninvited and stays until May.By Andrew Halcro

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"No Trespassing!"...Unless you're carrying Vermouth 4:34

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On Two Martinis and a Microphone we discuss how public access to trails and lakes is under attack, and the Anchorage Assembly is laying down the law and the property lines.By Andrew Halcro

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Of Martinis and Black Nail Polish 10:13

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Andrew discusses his religious experience making a martini stirred not shaken. How black nail polish is the stylish way to say..."I'm on my game."By Andrew Halcro

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Martini’s with McMurren: Alaska Airlines home run.Southwest lands, Europe calls. 16:29

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By Andrew Halcro

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Free Speech, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely everything. 14:44

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On Two Martinis and a Microphone Andrew discusses the importance of free political speech and how it's at risk today.

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Two Martinis and a Microphone: The Seven Year Itch 12:08

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We discuss the key things Governor Mike Dunleavy could have done over his last seven years to improve public education.

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Mayor LaFrance's one year anniversary. The big beautiful LAW (see School House Rock) 41:01

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Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance celebrates one year. What are the benefits/costs of the big whatever?By Andrew Halcro

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Two Martinis and a Microphone: How much hypocrisy does three trillion dollars buy? 6:50

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Alaska's Congressional Delegation has been decrying the amount national debt for years. So why did they just add three trillion dollars for our grandkids to pay off?

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Two Martinis and a Microphone: Nick Begich is looking for praise in all the wrong places, from all the wrong faces 5:19

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Alaska's sole congressman solicited a fluff opinion piece from a Michigan colleague in an opinion piece that was poorly timed and poorly argued.By Andrew Halcro

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Andrew & Ethan 2026? Economic & Education stagnation. Pride Weekend in Anchorage. A summer reading list. 26:52

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Andrew and Ethan give a non-campaign campaign update. Alaska is suffering from economic and education stagnation. Pride weekend is here and we're excited. Three books for your summer reading list.By Andrew Halcro

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Andrew & Ethan's Big Political Announcement! How Somatic Therapy can change your life. 35:08

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Andrew and Ethan make a major political announcement. How Somatic Therapy can change your life.By Andrew Halcro

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Two Martinis and a Microphone: Dear Senator Sullivan...How? 19:38

9M ago19:38

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We ask Alaska's United States Senator Dan Sullivan how his proposals will benefit Alaskans.

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Nobody Home: Timber, steel and tourism. Two martinis and a recipe. Be curious. Alaska Summer Travel Showcase is coming. 31:15

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Talk of bringing timber and steel back to the U.S. defy reality. Scott McMurren on the Alaska Travel Showcase. A book on curiosity and our own martini recipe.

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Two Martinis and a Microphone: Where the hell is Chaz Palminteri? 7:17

10M ago7:17

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Anxiety? Anger? Where the hell is Chaz Palminteri? A special visualization technique to help you cope during these trying times.

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Knowing Without Knowing: The problematic predictability of Alaska's perpetual problems 22:56

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Please don't tell me...layoffs, budget cuts, low oil prices, more out of state workers, gridlock on improving education and no political leadership. Same song, different verse.

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North Slope Gas? Fiber Optic Cable and Data Centers 19:20

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Amidst a sea of gas pipeline delusions, we offer something that monetizes gas and adds value to Alaska.By Andrew Halcro

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Tailored Blazers, argyle socks, Dallas Seavey and Kikkan Randall 1:05

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While we take a work break, Andy Miller sings "If I were Andrew Halcro"...and I'm taking his advice.By Andrew Halcro

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Fake gas pipelines and homesteaders: Money for nothing and your checks for free. Travel in 2025 what you should know. 48:04

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The highest paid state executive in Alaska wants us to believe that a gas pipeline is near, just as the legislature considers pulling the plug. Is Alaska being coopted by the same people we used to criticize? Scott McMurren tells us what travelers need to know in 2025.

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Governor Dunleavy's Budget: A straw man in a burning field 26:54

12M ago26:54

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Governor Mike Dunleavy rolls out his budget that's built on a combination of fantasy and deficit spending.

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The downtown transit center is dead, long live the downtown transit center: Trouble returns. 7:45

1y ago7:45

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In two martinis and a microphone...the re-opening of the downtown transit center raises questions about the safety and the future of the building.

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Ranked Choice Voting & Dunleavy stick around: What's that mean for 2026? 23:35

1y ago23:35

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Ranked choice voting is saved by less than 700 ballots cast out of 320,000. Governor Mike Dunleavy is stiffed on a position with Trump. What does that mean for the 2026 gubernatorial race? Also five book suggestions for Christmas giving.By Andrew Halcro

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The hand that feeds you: How big business will trump Trump's agenda. 28:33

1y ago28:33

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While President-elect Trump has announced strong positions on everything from tariffs and immigration to health, the economy and big money won't let these happen.

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Is Alaska a serious state anymore? 27:50

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Sixty percent of new jobs created in Alaska during 2022 were filled by non-resident workers as the working age population declines. Are we even a serious state anymore?By Andrew Halcro

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Two martinis and a microphone... 7:40

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The story of a mayor who should never fly first class.By Andrew Halcro

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Two martinis and a microphone 15:17

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Andrew offers his thoughts on politics after two martinis.

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Election Autopsy: Worried about being broke not woke 22:19

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American's want a sharper focus on the economy and immigration, and Alaskans appear conflicted.By Andrew Halcro

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Election Special: Judge Adolf Zeman has something to say. We talk politics...GCI political donations and quarterly earnings. Jim Minnery is a pimple on the ass of democracy. What we're looking for on Tuesday ... 40:01

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We welcome Judge Adolf Zeman to discuss his appointment and retention process. We discuss how Alaska's largest telecom company used to be focused on the future of Alaska instead of quarterly earnings. Right wing bomb thrower Jim Minnery is a pimple on the ass of democracy. Election day thoughts,By Andrew Halcro

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Keep Ranked Choice Voting or Alaska dies 36:11

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We interview Juli Lucki from the No on Two campaign, and Ethan and I discuss the politics.By Andrew Halcro

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Peltola crushes the primary. The slapstick comedy of Costello and McKay. Satchel Page pitches Anchorage. Captain James Cook over stays his welcome. 33:27

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Alaska’s congressional representative Mary Peltola dominates the primary. Mia Costello comes back from the dead in Sand Lake. Captain James Cook provides a precautionary tale of over staying your welcome. Satchel Page pitches the Anchorage Earthquakers.By Andrew Halcro