Home To Roost Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/home-to-roost Rachel Levitt and John Robertson provide timely researched commentary on Home to Roost, a weekly take on the effect of national policies on Alaska. © 2026 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 806642a2-a365-5c56-94bc-960e6a4f0798 yes en Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:13 -0800 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:06 -0800 https://www.bigcabbageradio.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/0tlMf0liJZ9dmSFWdhsmAK8aRO2-xE-CH_-sJh_-33Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mOWQ1/MjQ4Yjc4OTg2ZjA0/MjM3N2MyNmUwYzEy/ZTlmYi5qcGc.jpg Home To Roost https://www.bigcabbageradio.org episodic Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson provide timely researched commentary on Home to Roost, a weekly take on the effect of national policies on Alaska. Rachel Levitt and John Robertson provide timely researched commentary on Home to Roost, a weekly take on the effect of national policies on Alaska. Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley Big Cabbage Radio podcaster@radiofreepalmer.org No No Home To Roost #55 55 55 Home To Roost #55 full 512fb7b5-1c97-485d-84b3-d68d986d776e https://share.transistor.fm/s/71395830 This week, we look at Trump's growing power over Republican primaries and how Alaska's open system limits such power; we review how changes at FEMA are affecting Western Alaska; and we read what the Declaration of Independence says about immigration. We also play "Who Said It?", our unusual news quiz game.

]]> This week, we look at Trump's growing power over Republican primaries and how Alaska's open system limits such power; we review how changes at FEMA are affecting Western Alaska; and we read what the Declaration of Independence says about immigration. We also play "Who Said It?", our unusual news quiz game.

]]> Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1743 This week, we look at Trump's growing power over Republican primaries and how Alaska's open system limits such power; we review how changes at FEMA are affecting Western Alaska; and we read what the Declaration of Independence says about immigration. We also play "Who Said It?", our unusual news quiz game.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #54 54 54 Home To Roost #54 full 9964e1a4-2e13-4b47-898c-31a684696040 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52f6e15 This week, we cover Trump’s proposed billion-dollar settlement with himself and how his tariffs function as a tax on Alaskans’ utility bills. We also review what Thomas Jefferson and George Washington thought about the Murder Act and how their concerns about government power are still relevant today.

]]> This week, we cover Trump’s proposed billion-dollar settlement with himself and how his tariffs function as a tax on Alaskans’ utility bills. We also review what Thomas Jefferson and George Washington thought about the Murder Act and how their concerns about government power are still relevant today.

]]> Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1787 This week, we cover Trump’s proposed billion-dollar settlement with himself and how his tariffs function as a tax on Alaskans’ utility bills. We also review what Thomas Jefferson and George Washington thought about the Murder Act and how their concerns about government power are still relevant today.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #53 53 53 Home To Roost #53 full 2a1a3f7d-8d14-4ad3-869d-e85273100adb https://share.transistor.fm/s/99745c29 This week, we review lessons from recent Army cold climate training in Interior Alaska and discuss how Alaska’s location along the Pacific Basin currently affects our energy economy for better and for worse. We also ponder America’s 250-year-old grievance against taxation without representation and play "Who Said It?"


]]> This week, we review lessons from recent Army cold climate training in Interior Alaska and discuss how Alaska’s location along the Pacific Basin currently affects our energy economy for better and for worse. We also ponder America’s 250-year-old grievance against taxation without representation and play "Who Said It?"


]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1703 This week, we review lessons from recent Army cold climate training in Interior Alaska and discuss how Alaska’s location along the Pacific Basin currently affects our energy economy for better and for worse. We also ponder America’s 250-year-old grievance against taxation without representation and play "Who Said It?"


]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #52 52 52 Home To Roost #52 full 50791662-402f-4fec-921d-0457f36527fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e5cd4d2 This week, John celebrates Home to Roost’s first anniversary by going 4-for-4 in "Who Said It?" Rachel contrasts hyper-partisanship in Washington with the currently less partisan nature of Alaska. We also look at how the war with Iran is greatly affecting rural Alaska, and we review the Constitution’s Origination Clause. 

]]> This week, John celebrates Home to Roost’s first anniversary by going 4-for-4 in "Who Said It?" Rachel contrasts hyper-partisanship in Washington with the currently less partisan nature of Alaska. We also look at how the war with Iran is greatly affecting rural Alaska, and we review the Constitution’s Origination Clause. 

]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1730 This week, John celebrates Home to Roost’s first anniversary by going 4-for-4 in "Who Said It?" Rachel contrasts hyper-partisanship in Washington with the currently less partisan nature of Alaska. We also look at how the war with Iran is greatly affecting rural Alaska, and we review the Constitution’s Origination Clause. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #51 51 51 Home To Roost #51 full 5c44f32e-4869-485b-9884-11aa5beed9f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65acc6f6 In this episode, we review how new federal policies are increasing electricity rates in Fairbanks, how new federal enthusiasm for a gas line is not translating into new federal action, and how Trump might run afoul of the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause. We also play Who Said It?, our weekly review of Washington’s wackiest words.


]]> In this episode, we review how new federal policies are increasing electricity rates in Fairbanks, how new federal enthusiasm for a gas line is not translating into new federal action, and how Trump might run afoul of the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause. We also play Who Said It?, our weekly review of Washington’s wackiest words.


]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1775 In this episode, we review how new federal policies are increasing electricity rates in Fairbanks, how new federal enthusiasm for a gas line is not translating into new federal action, and how Trump might run afoul of the Constitution’s domestic emoluments clause. We also play Who Said It?, our weekly review of Washington’s wackiest words.


]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #50 50 50 Home To Roost #50 full fea1c745-8e1c-4225-837b-c81b73dbbe60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09cf90d1 For our fiftieth episode, we review Trump’s pressure on Alaskans to repeal ranked choice voting and how his war with Iran might reduce the likelihood of an Alaskan gas line. We also discuss quotes of the week and the Constitution’s Pardons Clause.

]]> For our fiftieth episode, we review Trump’s pressure on Alaskans to repeal ranked choice voting and how his war with Iran might reduce the likelihood of an Alaskan gas line. We also discuss quotes of the week and the Constitution’s Pardons Clause.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:31:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1786 For our fiftieth episode, we review Trump’s pressure on Alaskans to repeal ranked choice voting and how his war with Iran might reduce the likelihood of an Alaskan gas line. We also discuss quotes of the week and the Constitution’s Pardons Clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #49 49 49 Home To Roost #49 full 53ab12c0-75aa-4137-9f80-cf23a0c4c479 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e7ccc41 On this week’s show, we discuss how huge new visa fees threaten to worsen Alaska’s teacher shortage, how federal actions have opened new opportunities for graft, and how the Constitution’s 25th Amendment is not the panacea some hope it might be.

]]> On this week’s show, we discuss how huge new visa fees threaten to worsen Alaska’s teacher shortage, how federal actions have opened new opportunities for graft, and how the Constitution’s 25th Amendment is not the panacea some hope it might be.

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1823 On this week’s show, we discuss how huge new visa fees threaten to worsen Alaska’s teacher shortage, how federal actions have opened new opportunities for graft, and how the Constitution’s 25th Amendment is not the panacea some hope it might be.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #48 48 48 Home To Roost #48 full eb416ffa-5f72-4527-8f46-9a4147ac9edb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1db17e42 For this episode, we review Trump’s recent executive order on mail-in ballots in light of the Constitution’s Postal Clause. We also discuss significant changes in how the US Forest Service will be organized in Alaska.

]]> For this episode, we review Trump’s recent executive order on mail-in ballots in light of the Constitution’s Postal Clause. We also discuss significant changes in how the US Forest Service will be organized in Alaska.

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1823 For this episode, we review Trump’s recent executive order on mail-in ballots in light of the Constitution’s Postal Clause. We also discuss significant changes in how the US Forest Service will be organized in Alaska.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost: #47 47 47 Home To Roost: #47 full 701b1aed-c037-4e6b-8863-5f4ba9c4070a https://share.transistor.fm/s/40725901 This week, we discuss how a looming US Supreme Court decision might stymie state legislative efforts to improve voting in Alaska, and we ponder recent statements by current and former Trump officials on sending ICE to the polls. We also ponder the meaning of the Constitution’s rarely reviewed Two-Year Clause, and play “Who Said It?”.

]]> This week, we discuss how a looming US Supreme Court decision might stymie state legislative efforts to improve voting in Alaska, and we ponder recent statements by current and former Trump officials on sending ICE to the polls. We also ponder the meaning of the Constitution’s rarely reviewed Two-Year Clause, and play “Who Said It?”.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1724 This week, we discuss how a looming US Supreme Court decision might stymie state legislative efforts to improve voting in Alaska, and we ponder recent statements by current and former Trump officials on sending ICE to the polls. We also ponder the meaning of the Constitution’s rarely reviewed Two-Year Clause, and play “Who Said It?”.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #46 46 46 Home To Roost #46 full af10a228-08ec-49b3-97c9-071e90dd67e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62bbe1f8 This week we discuss new federal oil lease sales in Alaska, new hate speech by federal officials outside Alaska, and how the SAVE Act would be a possible unconstitutional return of poll taxes to Alaska. Rachel also presents John with an especially difficult version of “Who Said It”, our weekly quiz game.


]]> This week we discuss new federal oil lease sales in Alaska, new hate speech by federal officials outside Alaska, and how the SAVE Act would be a possible unconstitutional return of poll taxes to Alaska. Rachel also presents John with an especially difficult version of “Who Said It”, our weekly quiz game.


]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:38:38 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1804 This week we discuss new federal oil lease sales in Alaska, new hate speech by federal officials outside Alaska, and how the SAVE Act would be a possible unconstitutional return of poll taxes to Alaska. Rachel also presents John with an especially difficult version of “Who Said It”, our weekly quiz game.


]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost # 45 45 45 Home To Roost # 45 full 7134851d-b100-4ca5-bbf1-50b589ab8ce7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19426a8e This week, we review one way the Constitution might stymie Trump's attempt to save the SAVE Act. The negative side of high oil prices for Alaska, the appearance of clown shoes in the White House, and more.

]]> This week, we review one way the Constitution might stymie Trump's attempt to save the SAVE Act. The negative side of high oil prices for Alaska, the appearance of clown shoes in the White House, and more.

]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1819 This week, we review one way the Constitution might stymie Trump's attempt to save the SAVE Act. The negative side of high oil prices for Alaska, the appearance of clown shoes in the White House, and more.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #44 44 44 Home To Roost #44 full a8d0ab41-ed3f-4907-a257-a594f6527a12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/048747bb This week we consider some possible economic effects on Alaska due to  the U.S.-Iran conflict. We also look at how the Constitution structured similar conflicts early in U.S. history, and we review more strange statements made by the Trump administration. 

]]> This week we consider some possible economic effects on Alaska due to  the U.S.-Iran conflict. We also look at how the Constitution structured similar conflicts early in U.S. history, and we review more strange statements made by the Trump administration. 

]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1755 This week we consider some possible economic effects on Alaska due to  the U.S.-Iran conflict. We also look at how the Constitution structured similar conflicts early in U.S. history, and we review more strange statements made by the Trump administration. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #43 43 43 Home To Roost #43 full 4ae70008-ba5b-4920-b385-a7bc14ba35ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/74a63246 Join us this week as we review how the SAVE Act would affect Alaska especially hard and how the 19th Amendment  will likely be no protection for women’s voting rights. We also play another round of 'Who said It?”.

]]> Join us this week as we review how the SAVE Act would affect Alaska especially hard and how the 19th Amendment  will likely be no protection for women’s voting rights. We also play another round of 'Who said It?”.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:43:13 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1765 Join us this week as we review how the SAVE Act would affect Alaska especially hard and how the 19th Amendment  will likely be no protection for women’s voting rights. We also play another round of 'Who said It?”.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #42 42 42 Home To Roost #42 full 81970304-36f3-4052-886a-b504ff6836f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/370c5501 For this show we review the gains and losses in federal funding for rural healthcare, recent ICE arrests in Soldotna, and how the US Constitution’s Progress Clause means for Alaska. We also review some of the stranger things said by some of the nation’s leaders.

]]> For this show we review the gains and losses in federal funding for rural healthcare, recent ICE arrests in Soldotna, and how the US Constitution’s Progress Clause means for Alaska. We also review some of the stranger things said by some of the nation’s leaders.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1794 For this show we review the gains and losses in federal funding for rural healthcare, recent ICE arrests in Soldotna, and how the US Constitution’s Progress Clause means for Alaska. We also review some of the stranger things said by some of the nation’s leaders.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #41: Speech and Debate. 41 41 Home To Roost #41: Speech and Debate. full 2ffd4bfb-cdc1-4b48-b6e2-5d7660535a20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a40f6a5d In this episode we discuss likely consequences of the DHS shutdown and of the Trump administration’s decision to pretend that global warming is not real. We also discuss the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause and laugh about some of the weirder public statements of the past week.

]]> In this episode we discuss likely consequences of the DHS shutdown and of the Trump administration’s decision to pretend that global warming is not real. We also discuss the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause and laugh about some of the weirder public statements of the past week.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:43:06 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1813 In this episode we discuss likely consequences of the DHS shutdown and of the Trump administration’s decision to pretend that global warming is not real. We also discuss the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause and laugh about some of the weirder public statements of the past week.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #40: How ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant and refugees in Alaska. 40 40 Home To Roost #40: How ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant and refugees in Alaska. full 43a607cd-371b-4eba-b5af-39cb132934cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b81f1f0c In addition to how the Trump administration is affecting Alaska’s ferry system and Scouting America, we look at how ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant and refugees in Alaska and how ICE might play a role in the conduct of the mid-term elections in light of the Constitution’s elections clause.

]]> In addition to how the Trump administration is affecting Alaska’s ferry system and Scouting America, we look at how ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant and refugees in Alaska and how ICE might play a role in the conduct of the mid-term elections in light of the Constitution’s elections clause.

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:09:55 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1799 In addition to how the Trump administration is affecting Alaska’s ferry system and Scouting America, we look at how ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant and refugees in Alaska and how ICE might play a role in the conduct of the mid-term elections in light of the Constitution’s elections clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #39: Possible Federal Reductions 39 39 Home To Roost #39: Possible Federal Reductions full 769170f2-6dc9-451b-9616-91cc62e99032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e31d7fd7 This week we review reductions in federal childcare support, a possible reduction in defense contracts for Native corporations, and a presidential threat to decertify Canadian-made aircraft. We also play “Who said it?” and read the Constitution’s Indian Commerce Clause.

]]> This week we review reductions in federal childcare support, a possible reduction in defense contracts for Native corporations, and a presidential threat to decertify Canadian-made aircraft. We also play “Who said it?” and read the Constitution’s Indian Commerce Clause.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:14:02 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1805 This week we review reductions in federal childcare support, a possible reduction in defense contracts for Native corporations, and a presidential threat to decertify Canadian-made aircraft. We also play “Who said it?” and read the Constitution’s Indian Commerce Clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #38: All about Greenland: This week Rachel and John look at the implications of Pres. Trump's threats to Alaska's fellow Arctic state: Greenland. 38 38 Home To Roost #38: All about Greenland: This week Rachel and John look at the implications of Pres. Trump's threats to Alaska's fellow Arctic state: Greenland. full d1b64ae2-1841-456f-ad40-e1cf4e499dc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b00f90f This week Rachel and John look at the implications of President Trump's threats to Alaska's fellow Arctic state: Greenland

]]> This week Rachel and John look at the implications of President Trump's threats to Alaska's fellow Arctic state: Greenland

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:12:00 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1816 This week Rachel and John look at the implications of President Trump's threats to Alaska's fellow Arctic state: Greenland

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home to Roost #37: Alaska responds to ICE and DOGE & Weird of the Week 37 37 Home to Roost #37: Alaska responds to ICE and DOGE & Weird of the Week full 74c1a3e1-e37f-47ff-aa3f-f667197e0539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/758465c5 This week we review Native Corporation shareholders pushing back on ICE contracts, soldiers at Ft. Greely going without dinner for three months due to DOGE cuts, and how DHS is buying private location data. We also discuss the weirdest statements of the week. 

]]> This week we review Native Corporation shareholders pushing back on ICE contracts, soldiers at Ft. Greely going without dinner for three months due to DOGE cuts, and how DHS is buying private location data. We also discuss the weirdest statements of the week. 

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:26:33 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1819 This week we review Native Corporation shareholders pushing back on ICE contracts, soldiers at Ft. Greely going without dinner for three months due to DOGE cuts, and how DHS is buying private location data. We also discuss the weirdest statements of the week. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home to Roost #36: Post Office Policies, Submerged Lands in AK and More 36 36 Home to Roost #36: Post Office Policies, Submerged Lands in AK and More full 17a0fe91-d001-492e-bf19-cfa3cc033292 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00ee4ef2 In this episode, Rachel and John review changes to post-office policies, the ownership of submerged lands in Alaska, and recent statements by federal officials. We also discuss the Constitution in light of the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.

]]> In this episode, Rachel and John review changes to post-office policies, the ownership of submerged lands in Alaska, and recent statements by federal officials. We also discuss the Constitution in light of the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:39:54 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1824 In this episode, Rachel and John review changes to post-office policies, the ownership of submerged lands in Alaska, and recent statements by federal officials. We also discuss the Constitution in light of the ideas of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home To Roost #35: Federal Support for Rural Hospitals and Medicaid Cuts 35 35 Home To Roost #35: Federal Support for Rural Hospitals and Medicaid Cuts full e78e2d99-a036-49b4-904b-03978e8beae6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/315a1b6e Rachel and John review how new federal support for rural hospitals contrasts with medicaid cuts and why the Interior Department is considering changes to membership on subsistence councils. They also play public policy pursuit and discuss aboriginal title.

]]> Rachel and John review how new federal support for rural hospitals contrasts with medicaid cuts and why the Interior Department is considering changes to membership on subsistence councils. They also play public policy pursuit and discuss aboriginal title.

]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:17:21 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1823 Rachel and John review how new federal support for rural hospitals contrasts with medicaid cuts and why the Interior Department is considering changes to membership on subsistence councils. They also play public policy pursuit and discuss aboriginal title.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #34: New Canadian Consulate, Who Mike Johnson Works for and More 34 34 HTR #34: New Canadian Consulate, Who Mike Johnson Works for and More full 7f99bc49-367f-48d5-a44d-bb19c5713315 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d52b00b1 Rachel and John  discuss the prospect of a new Canadian consulate, federal pressure to stop states from keeping medical debt off credit reports, and federal threats to deport Alaskans due to errors by Alaska’s DMV. We also see who Mike Johnson works for and how Trump’s threats to Greenland are especially relevant to Alaska.

]]> Rachel and John  discuss the prospect of a new Canadian consulate, federal pressure to stop states from keeping medical debt off credit reports, and federal threats to deport Alaskans due to errors by Alaska’s DMV. We also see who Mike Johnson works for and how Trump’s threats to Greenland are especially relevant to Alaska.

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1762 Rachel and John  discuss the prospect of a new Canadian consulate, federal pressure to stop states from keeping medical debt off credit reports, and federal threats to deport Alaskans due to errors by Alaska’s DMV. We also see who Mike Johnson works for and how Trump’s threats to Greenland are especially relevant to Alaska.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No Home to Roost #33: Disappearing Things 33 33 Home to Roost #33: Disappearing Things full 800f9d7a-32de-4bbb-9b2f-76d382e7ce8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d1d51ed Rachel and John discuss disappearing federal health insurance subsidies, disappearing federal atmospheric research, and disappearing manufacturing jobs. We also discuss the how the Constitution’s ban on religious tests was intended to protect religion, not just the government, from hypocrisy.

]]> Rachel and John discuss disappearing federal health insurance subsidies, disappearing federal atmospheric research, and disappearing manufacturing jobs. We also discuss the how the Constitution’s ban on religious tests was intended to protect religion, not just the government, from hypocrisy.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:43:51 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1770 Rachel and John discuss disappearing federal health insurance subsidies, disappearing federal atmospheric research, and disappearing manufacturing jobs. We also discuss the how the Constitution’s ban on religious tests was intended to protect religion, not just the government, from hypocrisy.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #32 Hep B and Birthdays of Autocrats 32 32 HTR #32 Hep B and Birthdays of Autocrats full f68b1263-fa0a-435b-85e4-7eeab04eb9d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5378244 John and Rachel review some surprising facts about Alaska’s history of Hepatitis B and discuss celebrations of autocratic birthdays. They also play Public Policy Pursuit and review the Constitution’s Nobility Clauses.

]]> John and Rachel review some surprising facts about Alaska’s history of Hepatitis B and discuss celebrations of autocratic birthdays. They also play Public Policy Pursuit and review the Constitution’s Nobility Clauses.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:35:33 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1753 John and Rachel review some surprising facts about Alaska’s history of Hepatitis B and discuss celebrations of autocratic birthdays. They also play Public Policy Pursuit and review the Constitution’s Nobility Clauses.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #31 TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. 31 31 HTR #31 TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. full 34d6b9a1-3127-487e-8819-14377b86fd66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dadc1379 This week, we look at new TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. We also play public policy pursuit and discuss the Pardons Clause. 

]]> This week, we look at new TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. We also play public policy pursuit and discuss the Pardons Clause. 

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:55:11 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1819 This week, we look at new TSA fees, drug education, and possible oil and gas leases. We also play public policy pursuit and discuss the Pardons Clause. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #30: Coast Guard Icebreakers & Federal Homeless Policies 30 30 HTR #30: Coast Guard Icebreakers & Federal Homeless Policies full 74352c9f-d074-4b83-9d4d-41a6ae12696b https://share.transistor.fm/s/04213337 Rachel and John  discuss the  new Coast Guard icebreakers and changes in federal homeless policies, play Public Policy Pursuit, and review the Constitution’s Oath Clause.

]]> Rachel and John  discuss the  new Coast Guard icebreakers and changes in federal homeless policies, play Public Policy Pursuit, and review the Constitution’s Oath Clause.

]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:33:11 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1793 Rachel and John  discuss the  new Coast Guard icebreakers and changes in federal homeless policies, play Public Policy Pursuit, and review the Constitution’s Oath Clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #29: Federal Workforce and Statements from the White House 29 29 HTR #29: Federal Workforce and Statements from the White House full 5b98006a-0767-4b9f-8602-6255e175eab6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29f66905 John and Rachel discuss what a less capable federal workforce might mean for Alaska, the craziest statements to recently come from the White House, and the meaning of the Constitution’s Guarantee Clause.

]]> John and Rachel discuss what a less capable federal workforce might mean for Alaska, the craziest statements to recently come from the White House, and the meaning of the Constitution’s Guarantee Clause.

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:02:48 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1793 John and Rachel discuss what a less capable federal workforce might mean for Alaska, the craziest statements to recently come from the White House, and the meaning of the Constitution’s Guarantee Clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #28: SNAP Chaos and more 28 28 HTR #28: SNAP Chaos and more full 0c0ec346-1c96-4065-87e3-81c26cd33cfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd404088 What’s been landing in Alaska? SNAP chaos, shortened public comment periods, and ICE enforcement. We also discuss the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and play public policy pursuit.

]]> What’s been landing in Alaska? SNAP chaos, shortened public comment periods, and ICE enforcement. We also discuss the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and play public policy pursuit.

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:56:51 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1774 What’s been landing in Alaska? SNAP chaos, shortened public comment periods, and ICE enforcement. We also discuss the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and play public policy pursuit.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #27: Food Stamps, Heating Subsidies, Staggered Terms for US Senate 27 27 HTR #27: Food Stamps, Heating Subsidies, Staggered Terms for US Senate full 0b994eec-fcba-4696-beca-7a57331fded7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6422292a John and Rachel review how the shutdown is affecting food stamps and heating subsidies, why the Constitution staggers the terms for Senators, and what bizarre statements federal officials now consider appropriate. 

]]> John and Rachel review how the shutdown is affecting food stamps and heating subsidies, why the Constitution staggers the terms for Senators, and what bizarre statements federal officials now consider appropriate. 

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:29:09 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1796 John and Rachel review how the shutdown is affecting food stamps and heating subsidies, why the Constitution staggers the terms for Senators, and what bizarre statements federal officials now consider appropriate. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #26 Weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments 26 26 HTR #26 Weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments full 24c5acd8-6c13-4047-b5b6-94efa7ce0671 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aca4a6f2 This week, we review weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments, RFK Jr.’s continued fascination with chemtrails, presidential term limits, and much more.

]]> This week, we review weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments, RFK Jr.’s continued fascination with chemtrails, presidential term limits, and much more.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:31:50 -0900 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1799 This week, we review weakening vaccine requirements, the legal arguments surrounding national guard deployments, RFK Jr.’s continued fascination with chemtrails, presidential term limits, and much more.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR # 25 Free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.They also revisit the 10th Amendment 25 25 HTR # 25 Free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.They also revisit the 10th Amendment full 90dfd599-ec9a-423f-ad84-bb873f43a28c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2de866a On this week’s show, John and Rachel discuss the implications of a free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and the global strategic importance of Alaska. They also revisit the 10th Amendment in light of recent National Guard deployments.

]]> On this week’s show, John and Rachel discuss the implications of a free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and the global strategic importance of Alaska. They also revisit the 10th Amendment in light of recent National Guard deployments.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:36:48 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1822 On this week’s show, John and Rachel discuss the implications of a free speech case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and the global strategic importance of Alaska. They also revisit the 10th Amendment in light of recent National Guard deployments.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR # 24 ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska. 24 24 HTR # 24 ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska. full 1890b7c7-b66a-4df1-9510-59821a62cef4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3653f5c On Home to Roost, Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska, uncertainties regarding rural air subsidies, and the significance of having a separate judicial branch. John also tries to win at Rachel’s Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> On Home to Roost, Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska, uncertainties regarding rural air subsidies, and the significance of having a separate judicial branch. John also tries to win at Rachel’s Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:47:36 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1790 On Home to Roost, Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska, uncertainties regarding rural air subsidies, and the significance of having a separate judicial branch. John also tries to win at Rachel’s Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #23 Federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US 23 23 HTR #23 Federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US full 6f31c7ca-968f-47ed-8493-6f8ce2f4d87a https://share.transistor.fm/s/241ba7a9 This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, as well as the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, as well as the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:37:39 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1790 This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, as well as the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #22: Vanishing Appropriations, H1B Visas for AK Teachers and More 22 22 HTR #22: Vanishing Appropriations, H1B Visas for AK Teachers and More full fcb4ed94-aff9-42d6-b0bc-8f2eaefb73a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ac5e416 John and Rachel discuss vanishing appropriations, the significance of H1B visas for Alaska’s school districts, the big military meeting, and the Oath Clause of Article VI.

]]> John and Rachel discuss vanishing appropriations, the significance of H1B visas for Alaska’s school districts, the big military meeting, and the Oath Clause of Article VI.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:29:32 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1769 John and Rachel discuss vanishing appropriations, the significance of H1B visas for Alaska’s school districts, the big military meeting, and the Oath Clause of Article VI.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #21: Federal cuts to technical education 21 21 HTR #21: Federal cuts to technical education full 42ef7d18-8752-415e-bc4c-5ef15c27bfd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9df9a445 This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line of growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, and the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line of growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, and the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:27:24 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1768 This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line of growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, and the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #20: Federal grant cuts to University of Alaska 20 20 HTR #20: Federal grant cuts to University of Alaska full 9d4cbfbb-7ff6-4d93-a047-6161f494ed83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ce1a781 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review federal grant cuts to University of Alaska, how a heavy-handed ICE raid in Georgia undermines federal encouragement of South Korean support for an Alaska LNG line, and what the US Constitution says about scientific progress. Rachel also tries to stump John in Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review federal grant cuts to University of Alaska, how a heavy-handed ICE raid in Georgia undermines federal encouragement of South Korean support for an Alaska LNG line, and what the US Constitution says about scientific progress. Rachel also tries to stump John in Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1769 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review federal grant cuts to University of Alaska, how a heavy-handed ICE raid in Georgia undermines federal encouragement of South Korean support for an Alaska LNG line, and what the US Constitution says about scientific progress. Rachel also tries to stump John in Public Policy Pursuit. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #19: CDC, Coast Guard Icebreakers, and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 19 19 HTR #19: CDC, Coast Guard Icebreakers, and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 full cdc688ac-2f45-4260-b33d-89d368383f5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d12cc4d6 Rachel and John review changes at the CDC, an increase in the number of Coast Guard icebreakers, and how reaction to enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 might parallel reaction to current immigration enforcement.

]]> Rachel and John review changes at the CDC, an increase in the number of Coast Guard icebreakers, and how reaction to enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 might parallel reaction to current immigration enforcement.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:13:19 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1734 Rachel and John review changes at the CDC, an increase in the number of Coast Guard icebreakers, and how reaction to enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 might parallel reaction to current immigration enforcement.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #18: Railbelt's looming energy crisis and grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment. 18 18 HTR #18: Railbelt's looming energy crisis and grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment. full 17b5b982-d3ff-42cb-a6c0-89f81c9e73e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/177e7f74 John and Rachel discuss the Railbelt's looming energy crisis, play public policy pursuit, and contemplate the grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment.

]]> John and Rachel discuss the Railbelt's looming energy crisis, play public policy pursuit, and contemplate the grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment.

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:37:18 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1816 John and Rachel discuss the Railbelt's looming energy crisis, play public policy pursuit, and contemplate the grand jury clause of the 5th Amendment.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #17: Solar Power, Alaska Tourism and more 17 17 HTR #17: Solar Power, Alaska Tourism and more full efe8858f-c922-4462-9d60-d68b6f8ebe28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebdbb1 This week John and Rachel review cuts to solar power, a drop in Alaska tourism, and the fears that some Anti-Federalists had about presidential power. Rachel also introduces a new quiz game for John to play. 

]]> This week John and Rachel review cuts to solar power, a drop in Alaska tourism, and the fears that some Anti-Federalists had about presidential power. Rachel also introduces a new quiz game for John to play. 

]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:06:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1775 This week John and Rachel review cuts to solar power, a drop in Alaska tourism, and the fears that some Anti-Federalists had about presidential power. Rachel also introduces a new quiz game for John to play. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #16: National Guard in DC and Census Clause of the 14th Amendment 16 16 HTR #16: National Guard in DC and Census Clause of the 14th Amendment full c8eef51f-b6a2-44b7-8db6-3026c3bf29d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f33e71fb Rachel and John discuss National Guard deployments to Washington, DC, play two truths and a lie, and review the Census Clause of the 14th Amendment.

]]> Rachel and John discuss National Guard deployments to Washington, DC, play two truths and a lie, and review the Census Clause of the 14th Amendment.

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:11:34 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1750 Rachel and John discuss National Guard deployments to Washington, DC, play two truths and a lie, and review the Census Clause of the 14th Amendment.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #15: Gerrymandering; Trump-Putin Summit; 19th Amendment 15 15 HTR #15: Gerrymandering; Trump-Putin Summit; 19th Amendment full 3daad399-3af9-46dd-8b83-b4dcaa5e3a45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/395a24a2 Join John and Rachel this week as they discuss gerrymandering, the Trump-Putin summit, play two truths and a lie, and discuss recent controversies about the 19th Amendment.

]]> Join John and Rachel this week as they discuss gerrymandering, the Trump-Putin summit, play two truths and a lie, and discuss recent controversies about the 19th Amendment.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:23:52 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1800 Join John and Rachel this week as they discuss gerrymandering, the Trump-Putin summit, play two truths and a lie, and discuss recent controversies about the 19th Amendment.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #14:Vaccine Research, Firing a Top Federal Statistician, and the Constitution’s State of the Union Clause 14 14 HTR #14:Vaccine Research, Firing a Top Federal Statistician, and the Constitution’s State of the Union Clause full 2f72c113-f916-484b-8e29-f861fe29325c https://share.transistor.fm/s/88779c97 Rachel and John discuss the termination of grants for some vaccine research, the firing of a top federal statistician, and the significance of the Constitution’s State of the Union Clause. Also, John wins Rachel’s challenge in Two Truths and a Lie.

]]> Rachel and John discuss the termination of grants for some vaccine research, the firing of a top federal statistician, and the significance of the Constitution’s State of the Union Clause. Also, John wins Rachel’s challenge in Two Truths and a Lie.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:19:11 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1811 Rachel and John discuss the termination of grants for some vaccine research, the firing of a top federal statistician, and the significance of the Constitution’s State of the Union Clause. Also, John wins Rachel’s challenge in Two Truths and a Lie.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #13: Impact of Federal Changes on Mental Health and More 13 13 HTR #13: Impact of Federal Changes on Mental Health and More full 7337c0de-4815-4c3a-94fd-a7aa786285ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/724db985 Please join John and Rachel this week as they discuss how federal changes are likely to impact drug treatment, rural radio, local schools, and the power of Congress.

]]> Please join John and Rachel this week as they discuss how federal changes are likely to impact drug treatment, rural radio, local schools, and the power of Congress.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:08:09 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1798 Please join John and Rachel this week as they discuss how federal changes are likely to impact drug treatment, rural radio, local schools, and the power of Congress.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #12: Big Beautiful Bill and Shift to Private Education 12 12 HTR #12: Big Beautiful Bill and Shift to Private Education full 64ec563f-949a-4a68-aa26-7f2f688b6745 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85196684 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson discuss Federal actions that impact Alaska on Home to Roost.

This week on Home to Roost, Rachel and John discuss the July 14th headline from the PBS News Hour titled "Big Beautiful Bill Could Accelerate the Private Education Shift."

Every week in the Plain Reading section, they review a portion of the Constitution. This week's topic is the First Amendment Clauses 1 &2: The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.

]]> Rachel Levitt and John Robertson discuss Federal actions that impact Alaska on Home to Roost.

This week on Home to Roost, Rachel and John discuss the July 14th headline from the PBS News Hour titled "Big Beautiful Bill Could Accelerate the Private Education Shift."

Every week in the Plain Reading section, they review a portion of the Constitution. This week's topic is the First Amendment Clauses 1 &2: The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:06:24 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1798 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson discuss Federal actions that impact Alaska on Home to Roost.

This week on Home to Roost, Rachel and John discuss the July 14th headline from the PBS News Hour titled "Big Beautiful Bill Could Accelerate the Private Education Shift."

Every week in the Plain Reading section, they review a portion of the Constitution. This week's topic is the First Amendment Clauses 1 &2: The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #11: The new federal school voucher, the disappearance of federal reports, and the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. 11 11 HTR #11: The new federal school voucher, the disappearance of federal reports, and the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. full 4e775cab-5e89-4bf2-a8fe-f70c6f6d2195 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ca122b This week Rachel and John discuss the new federal school voucher and tax credit program, the disappearance of federal reports, and the meaning of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.

]]> This week Rachel and John discuss the new federal school voucher and tax credit program, the disappearance of federal reports, and the meaning of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.

]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:15:40 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1798 This week Rachel and John discuss the new federal school voucher and tax credit program, the disappearance of federal reports, and the meaning of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #10: Federal education funding, ICE, Justice Brown's dissent, and the 10th Amendment 10 10 HTR #10: Federal education funding, ICE, Justice Brown's dissent, and the 10th Amendment full 727cdeeb-3ee5-4bdd-97cd-6f0118b0f51e https://share.transistor.fm/s/62a15a0a Join John and Rachel as they review federal education funding chaos, the unprecedented growth in ICE, a dissenting opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the relevance of the 10th Amendment.

]]> Join John and Rachel as they review federal education funding chaos, the unprecedented growth in ICE, a dissenting opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the relevance of the 10th Amendment.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:58:12 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1798 Join John and Rachel as they review federal education funding chaos, the unprecedented growth in ICE, a dissenting opinion by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the relevance of the 10th Amendment.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #9: One Big Beautiful Bill 9 9 HTR #9: One Big Beautiful Bill full f271fcad-7c8e-49aa-ab0f-31f93e53c600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49e4c83d John and Rachel discuss new limits on federal injunctions, the details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the significance of the Constitution’s public debt clause.

]]> John and Rachel discuss new limits on federal injunctions, the details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the significance of the Constitution’s public debt clause.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:50:22 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1792 John and Rachel discuss new limits on federal injunctions, the details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the significance of the Constitution’s public debt clause.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #8: The Senate’s Parliamentarian and how the Constitution Divides War Powers 8 8 HTR #8: The Senate’s Parliamentarian and how the Constitution Divides War Powers full 5031d3df-7bef-4ea7-bb0f-a099e1da6ca7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8696631a John and Rachel discuss recent rulings by the Senate’s parliamentarian and how the Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.

]]> John and Rachel discuss recent rulings by the Senate’s parliamentarian and how the Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:30:16 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1707 John and Rachel discuss recent rulings by the Senate’s parliamentarian and how the Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #7: Palmer’s Job Corps Center 7 7 HTR #7: Palmer’s Job Corps Center full 968295af-5bc0-45bb-9d4b-e3c45500c53b https://share.transistor.fm/s/178a79be This week on Home to Roost, John and Rachel talk about Palmer’s Job Corps Center, the right to peaceful assembly, and announce the latest the Whiplash Award.

]]> This week on Home to Roost, John and Rachel talk about Palmer’s Job Corps Center, the right to peaceful assembly, and announce the latest the Whiplash Award.

]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1768 This week on Home to Roost, John and Rachel talk about Palmer’s Job Corps Center, the right to peaceful assembly, and announce the latest the Whiplash Award.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #6: Fisheries, Vaccinations and More 6 6 HTR #6: Fisheries, Vaccinations and More full fc461084-ee5f-41eb-85cf-e9c19b1fa068 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f500c5 In this week’s show, Rachel and John discuss how federal changes might effect fisheries and vaccinations and what the Constitution says about Congress’s authority over federal and state armed forces.

]]> In this week’s show, Rachel and John discuss how federal changes might effect fisheries and vaccinations and what the Constitution says about Congress’s authority over federal and state armed forces.

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:47:29 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1760 In this week’s show, Rachel and John discuss how federal changes might effect fisheries and vaccinations and what the Constitution says about Congress’s authority over federal and state armed forces.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #5: weather balloons, national parks, and the child tax credit 5 5 HTR #5: weather balloons, national parks, and the child tax credit full 86290d57-85bb-42b8-bdfc-dfaa900b69cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c7bd70e Join John and Rachel  for a discussion of weather balloons, national parks, the child tax credit, and James Madison’s take on factionalism.

]]> Join John and Rachel  for a discussion of weather balloons, national parks, the child tax credit, and James Madison’s take on factionalism.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:27:42 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1694 Join John and Rachel  for a discussion of weather balloons, national parks, the child tax credit, and James Madison’s take on factionalism.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #4: Effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the history of America’s birthright citizenship. 4 4 HTR #4: Effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the history of America’s birthright citizenship. full 2ccaccad-7576-427c-977e-c19c1233557f https://share.transistor.fm/s/187b1e29 In this week’s episode, John and Rachel review the possible effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss the history of America’s birthright citizenship.

]]> In this week’s episode, John and Rachel review the possible effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss the history of America’s birthright citizenship.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 11:39:16 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1727 In this week’s episode, John and Rachel review the possible effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss the history of America’s birthright citizenship.

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #3 Travel advisories for the United States/abortion pill 3 3 HTR #3 Travel advisories for the United States/abortion pill full b4548696-1608-4154-95ff-3603c10248d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45977247 On this week's Home to Roost, John and Rachel highlight stories about weather forecasting and tourism and discuss whether federal office holders can accept gifts from foreign governments. 

]]> On this week's Home to Roost, John and Rachel highlight stories about weather forecasting and tourism and discuss whether federal office holders can accept gifts from foreign governments. 

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 06:41:19 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1643 On this week's Home to Roost, John and Rachel highlight stories about weather forecasting and tourism and discuss whether federal office holders can accept gifts from foreign governments. 

]]> Alaska, US Constitution, federalism, government spending, rule of law, Trump Administration, Congress, public policy, Mat-Su Valley No HTR #2: Ukranian refugees and impacts of tariffs on local businesses 2 2 HTR #2: Ukranian refugees and impacts of tariffs on local businesses full fa384783-3fb2-49a6-a138-e95a9a6dad8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/18eed6ad This week’s episode of Home to Roost features discussion of the Valley's Ukrainian refugees, how tariff uncertainly is affecting local businesses, and the origin and importance of habeas corpus.

]]> This week’s episode of Home to Roost features discussion of the Valley's Ukrainian refugees, how tariff uncertainly is affecting local businesses, and the origin and importance of habeas corpus.

]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 13:22:56 -0800 Rachel Levitt and John Robertson Rachel Levitt and John Robertson 1712 This week’s episode of Home to Roost features discussion of the Valley's Ukrainian refugees, how tariff uncertainly is affecting local businesses, and the origin and importance of habeas corpus.

]]> tariffs, habeas corpus, Ukranian refugees, Mat-Su Valley No