Bill Walker: podcast appearances and interviews

William Martin Walker, born on April 16, 1951, is an American attorney and politician. He served as the 11th governor of Alaska from 2014 to 2018 and is affiliated with the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries. Walker was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and raised in Delta Junction and Valdez. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University. Throughout his political career, Walker served as mayor, city councilor, and city attorney for Valdez, as well as general counsel for the Alaska Gasline Port Authority.

Walker initially sought the governorship in the 2010 Republican Party primary but lost to the incumbent Sean Parnell. He later ran as an independent in the 2014 election, merging his campaign with that of Democratic nominee Byron Mallott, who became his running mate. The Walker-Mallott ticket defeated Parnell and his running mate. Walker sought reelection in 2018 but withdrew from the race due to low polling numbers and the resignation of Mallott, subsequently endorsing Democrat Mark Begich. He also ran in the 2022 election as an independent but finished third behind incumbent Republican Mike Dunleavy and Democratic candidate Les Gara.