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What Makes Alaska… Alaska? With Author Julia O’Malley

Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 15s

At the edge of Ship Creek in Anchorage, Alaska, where the city began in tents just over a century ago, Pati Jinich shares a picnic with local food writer and author Julia O’Malley to discuss what makes Alaska unique — and the challenges it now faces.

Support for PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA is provided by Marriott International, Wells Fargo, La Costeña, Visit Tucson, New Mexico Tourism, Casa Madero, Visit Albuquerque, Arizona Community Foundation, and Tourism Santa Fe.
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