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Alaskans discuss some of the state's biggest boondoggles

Season 2021 Episode 26 | 26m 30s

Alaskans have dreamed and schemed some big tourism and economic ideas for the 49th state -- everything from a giant styrofoam igloo lodge, to a city under a dome and a freshwater pipeline to California. Who were the dreamers and what happened to their grand ideas? Lori Townsend discusses some of the notable boondoggles with former legislator Willie Hensley and journalist Tim Bradner.

Aired: 04/01/21
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