The Sam And Derik Show

The Sam and Derik Show is political debate as you've never heard it before. Two best friends in Juneau Alaska hailing from opposite ends of the political spectrum are doing the impossible: listening to each other.Will we solve any of the issues facing our world? No. It took weeks just to agree on the name of the show. But if two opposite sides can come together to create a podcast, maybe, just maybe, there's hope for our future yet. Get ready for hot takes and outrageous opinions!

The Sam And Derik Show is a news podcast hosted by Sam and Derik, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sam and Derik hosts The Sam And Derik Show, a news show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode 17: Determining if a Feasibility Study is Feasible; Deciding How to Appoint Judges; and a Surprise Topic! Recorded March 20th, 2025

  Mar 23, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>We're back with three fun topics on Alaska politics, including a surprise (spoilers for that in the article sources below). Our audio got a little messed up in our opening segment, but it gets better.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover the ongoing flood prevention issue from the melting Mendenhall Glacier. The Army Corps of Engineers is spending $4.45 million not on a feasibility study, but on a technical report to inform a later feasibility study all to prevent flooding Derik's house. We also discuss the Governor's proposed changes to how Alaska judges are selected, and we compare that...

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  Episode 16: Crocodiles Loose in Alaska, The Right to Record, Anchorage Prosecutors Delay Charges, and Getting in Arguments Over Facebook; Recorded February 12th, 2025

  Feb 19, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>The news from Alaska is starting to make us sound like Florida. We give our takes on some local issues, such as some exotic pets, a crocodile and an alligator, being tossed out in the snow up in the Mat-Su, someone in Juneau taking a dump truck for a joyride, and the governor using AI to make pictures of Alaska rather than, well, a picture of Alaska. Then we discuss the governor's proposal to ban one party consent to record a conversation. We do our best to explain why Anchorage prosecutors keep delaying charges in criminal trials. Finally, we...

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  Episode 15: We Make News Over Local Flooding, Tying Up More Tourists, Anchorage Drops Charges, New Kid vs European Vacation, Pastor Needs a Sign, and Alaska is Run by AI; Recorded November 20th, 2024

  Nov 23, 20241h 29mS0

  <p>We're back and this time, we're in the news! We've got a quick update on the PFAS firefighting foam issue and then we give you the inside scoop about the glacial flooding that swept through Juneau. Your intrepid co-hosts even made the local paper over it. Next, we discuss the announced plans for new cruise ship docks in Juneau. Our next story takes us to Anchorage, where hundreds of criminal cases have been thrown out due to a lack of prosecutors.</p> <p>We catch up on each other's lives, one of us had a kid and one of...

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  Episode 14: Surprise Bonus Episode! Smuggling Snowmachines to Russia, China Editing the Bible, Funeral Home Regulations, and Supreme Court Approves More Corruption; Recorded July 23rd, 2024

  Aug 17, 20241h 12mS0

  <p>We're on a break, but that doesn't mean we can't get you one more surprise episode while you wait for our triumphant return. We cover a devious plot by Alaskans to smuggle snow machines to Russia, China editing the Holy Bible to their liking, the funeral industry faces scrutiny for their lack of regulation, and the Supreme Court narrows the ability to prosecute corruption.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sources used in this episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Snow Machine Smuggling:</p> <p>https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/feds-accuse-two-men-of-smuggling-snowmachines-to-russia-via-alaska-tour-company/</p> <p><br></p> <p>China Editing the Bible:</p> <...

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  Episode 13 Part 3 of 3: New State Laws; Recorded July 5th, 2024

  Jul 27, 202430 minS0

  <p>We discuss a list of new state laws taking effect across the country: California requires drink test kits. Kansas abortion providers must ask why. Iowa restricts hemp consumables. Georgia increases swatting penalties. Florida allows killing bears. California dumps junk fees. Tennessee protects musicians from AI.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sources used in this episode:</p> <p>https://www.npr.org/2024/07/01/nx-s1-5025098/laws-july-california-florida-abortion-bears</p>

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