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Alaska Senate debate, Julia Stiles, climate hushing and more

The hourlong debate, hosted by Alaska Public Media with two partner outlets, is the last face-off as Sullivan seeks a third Senate term; decorum was requested.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:31 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Peltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’”, with reporting from Variety and The Guardian.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:31 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Alaska Senate, Peltola, Dan Sullivan, DWTS.
BBN covered this story before: Sullivan and Peltola trade jabs in Alaska Senate debate (October 16).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDemocrat Mary Peltola and Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan sparred Wednesday in their final Alaska Senate debate, covering the Iran war, economic woes and fisheries.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt ran an hour, and at one point someone had to ask for decorum, which tells you how the hour went.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFisheries. They argued about fish and needed a referee.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJulia Stiles says she was crying in rehearsals for next week's Dancing With the Stars tribute to her Ten Things I Hate About You co-star Heath Ledger.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat sounds like a lovely, heartfelt tribute.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Guardian reports that polls show voters in both parties want to hear how candidates would tackle the climate crisis, yet midterm campaigns have mostly stayed silent on it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo voters ask for an answer and candidates give them quiet. Refreshingly honest, for a politician.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Sophie Cunningham called an Angel Reese moment in the deciding Game 3 of the Liberty semifinal absolutely insane.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorInsane is a strong review for a game three.