WEBVTT 00:00:01.100 --> 00:00:02.540 Previously on Alaska Daily... 00:00:02.540 --> 00:00:04.630 Lunch today-- you, me, and our esteemed publisher, 00:00:04.630 --> 00:00:05.890 - Aaron Pritchard. - Hard pass. 00:00:05.890 --> 00:00:07.570 Humor me. His family keeps the lights on. 00:00:07.630 --> 00:00:09.370 I keep a room right here at Captain Cook, 00:00:09.370 --> 00:00:11.460 so we're neighbors. 00:00:11.460 --> 00:00:12.760 Hello, Eileen. Did you get my e-mail? 00:00:12.760 --> 00:00:14.330 Hello, concerned citizen. 00:00:14.330 --> 00:00:16.200 How nice of you to call again. 00:00:16.200 --> 00:00:17.420 First time in the Arctic? 00:00:17.420 --> 00:00:19.340 Have you been up here before? 00:00:19.340 --> 00:00:21.380 Some. I don't really like it. 00:00:21.380 --> 00:00:22.990 There would have been 3 feet of snow on the ground 00:00:22.990 --> 00:00:24.170 the night she went missing. 00:00:24.170 --> 00:00:26.260 I think I'm angry. 00:00:26.260 --> 00:00:27.470 The paper is looking into some older cases. 00:00:27.470 --> 00:00:28.950 For some reason we can't get our hands 00:00:28.950 --> 00:00:31.700 on Gloria Namnac's police report. 00:00:31.700 --> 00:00:33.870 Hey, Derek. We're trying to get ahold 00:00:33.870 --> 00:00:35.660 of the police department's monthly reports. 00:00:35.660 --> 00:00:37.350 I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do that. 00:00:37.350 --> 00:00:38.830 I'm upset that you went behind my back. 00:00:38.830 --> 00:00:40.400 This isn't about you. 00:00:40.400 --> 00:00:42.230 It's about the story. That's all that matters. 00:00:42.230 --> 00:00:43.840 Is that right? 00:00:43.840 --> 00:00:46.580 72 felony complaints and not one charge. 00:00:46.580 --> 00:00:48.150 Why aren't you investigating violent crimes 00:00:48.150 --> 00:00:49.500 against native women? 00:00:49.500 --> 00:00:50.850 Durkin's going bye-bye. 00:00:50.850 --> 00:00:52.240 Good work, team. 00:00:52.240 --> 00:00:53.720 One thing-- you may not want to admit it, 00:00:53.720 --> 00:00:55.680 but you need me on this investigation, 00:00:55.680 --> 00:00:57.110 so I gotta be able to trust you. 00:00:57.110 --> 00:00:59.380 Just to say, no one complained when I worked alone. 00:01:31.760 --> 00:01:35.110 All right, gang, the weekend is almost upon us, 00:01:35.110 --> 00:01:38.720 but as most of you know, it's not just any weekend-- 00:01:38.720 --> 00:01:41.810 it is opening weekend of the state fair. 00:01:41.810 --> 00:01:46.160 Need I remind you, 300,000 people go to the fair. 00:01:46.160 --> 00:01:48.560 That's over half the state. 00:01:48.560 --> 00:01:52.950 It might not be hard news, but it matters to Alaskans, 00:01:52.950 --> 00:01:54.610 so it matters to us. 00:01:54.610 --> 00:01:56.610 Good speech. I'm in. 00:01:56.610 --> 00:01:57.780 As usual, I'll cover entertainment. 00:01:57.780 --> 00:01:58.960 Headliner this year? 00:01:58.960 --> 00:02:01.530 Hootie and the Blowfish. I'm a fan. 00:02:01.530 --> 00:02:03.880 I'll be food, and, yes, I'll be covering 00:02:03.880 --> 00:02:05.660 the Denali cream puffs. 00:02:05.660 --> 00:02:08.010 - Miles? - I'm all over everything. 00:02:08.010 --> 00:02:10.970 And, for what it's worth, I dig the fair. 00:02:10.970 --> 00:02:14.630 Because Austin went to Bethel to cover the fisheries council, 00:02:14.630 --> 00:02:17.930 we'll need someone to do double duty to cover the pig races. 00:02:17.930 --> 00:02:20.760 Oh, I'll do it. I'll-- I'll bring my son, Finn. 00:02:20.760 --> 00:02:23.460 It's gonna make his year. He loves the pig races. 00:02:23.460 --> 00:02:25.070 You talking politics again? 00:02:25.070 --> 00:02:27.730 Uh, nope. Real pigs. Racing. 00:02:27.730 --> 00:02:29.950 - With kids. - With kids? 00:02:29.950 --> 00:02:31.900 - It's a thing. - The state fair. 00:02:31.900 --> 00:02:33.210 Oh, yeah. I heard about that. 00:02:33.210 --> 00:02:34.910 It's all very Alaskan. 00:02:34.910 --> 00:02:37.520 We leave our cynicism at home when we cover the fair, Eileen. 00:02:37.520 --> 00:02:39.650 I'm sure we do. Are you going? 00:02:39.650 --> 00:02:42.910 I've been asked to judge the jam competition again this year. 00:02:42.910 --> 00:02:44.700 - Well, that's just-- - An honor. 00:02:44.700 --> 00:02:46.530 Yeah, that. And I was just gon-- 00:02:46.530 --> 00:02:48.570 Returning to your work. 00:02:48.570 --> 00:02:50.100 Jam on. 00:02:50.100 --> 00:02:53.010 Finally, this year's Giant Cabbage competition 00:02:53.010 --> 00:02:55.580 will be covered by... 00:02:55.580 --> 00:02:56.970 Gabriel Tovar. 00:02:56.970 --> 00:02:59.540 Really? Me? 00:02:59.540 --> 00:03:01.020 If that's okay with you. 00:03:01.020 --> 00:03:02.850 Are you kidding? My first story? 00:03:02.850 --> 00:03:04.810 Absolutely. Thank you, Stanley. 00:03:04.810 --> 00:03:07.810 I'll be here most of the weekend. 00:03:07.810 --> 00:03:10.030 If you have something, send it. 00:03:10.030 --> 00:03:12.770 All right, that's it. Get to it. 00:03:12.950 --> 00:03:14.260 Congratulations. 00:03:14.460 --> 00:03:16.850 What's the first name of the Meade police chief 00:03:16.850 --> 00:03:18.460 before Durkin? 00:03:18.460 --> 00:03:20.420 - Oren. - Oren Conners. 00:03:20.420 --> 00:03:22.470 I looked up his address on Nexis. 00:03:22.470 --> 00:03:23.600 There's nothing on him. 00:03:23.600 --> 00:03:24.860 Well, based on what Durkin said, 00:03:24.860 --> 00:03:26.600 he could be living on the street now. 00:03:26.600 --> 00:03:28.870 You know, we should try and get a quote from the Governor 00:03:28.870 --> 00:03:30.300 on the Durkin story. 00:03:30.300 --> 00:03:31.610 Dig deeper, try and find Skeeter. 00:03:31.610 --> 00:03:32.650 Are you free to work this weekend? 00:03:32.650 --> 00:03:34.740 Nope. I'm busy. 00:03:34.740 --> 00:03:37.440 - Busy doing what? - Tournament. 00:03:37.440 --> 00:03:39.440 What kind of tournament? 00:03:39.440 --> 00:03:41.530 Basketball. 00:03:41.530 --> 00:03:44.100 Look, I get that you're still angry about what happened 00:03:44.100 --> 00:03:48.320 in Meade, but just to say it, I miss the Chatty Sunny Roz. 00:03:48.320 --> 00:03:49.670 Knock, knock. The Durkin story has pulled 00:03:49.670 --> 00:03:52.670 2,000 views and rising. 00:03:52.670 --> 00:03:53.930 And I just got word the City Council 00:03:53.930 --> 00:03:57.200 is suspending Durkin pending an investigation. 00:03:57.200 --> 00:03:58.370 Well done, you two. 00:03:58.370 --> 00:04:00.290 We still don't know who killed Gloria. 00:04:00.290 --> 00:04:02.160 Let's hope your story shakes something loose. 00:04:02.160 --> 00:04:05.210 But we could work this weekend. 00:04:05.210 --> 00:04:07.770 You could. Have a great weekend, guys. 00:04:07.770 --> 00:04:10.560 You, too. 00:04:10.560 --> 00:04:11.690 So, things are better. 00:04:11.690 --> 00:04:13.170 Much. 00:04:13.170 --> 00:04:14.870 Maybe you should take the weekend off. 00:04:14.870 --> 00:04:16.570 Mm, no thanks. 00:04:16.570 --> 00:04:18.570 Besides, half your newsroom is working this weekend. 00:04:18.570 --> 00:04:20.660 On the fair. 00:04:20.660 --> 00:04:23.220 Do you want to cover it? 00:04:23.220 --> 00:04:25.570 Weekends are good, Eileen. 00:04:25.570 --> 00:04:27.620 Weekends *. I'm here to do a job. 00:04:27.620 --> 00:04:28.530 And live. 00:04:28.530 --> 00:04:30.710 Job first. 00:04:32.670 --> 00:04:33.710 He tried to bribe you? 00:04:33.710 --> 00:04:35.980 I couldn't believe it. The gall. 00:04:35.980 --> 00:04:38.540 Like I'd sacrifice my integrity for $100. 00:04:38.540 --> 00:04:40.630 A hundred bucks? It's not nothing. 00:04:40.630 --> 00:04:42.030 You can't be serious. 00:04:42.030 --> 00:04:44.770 - I mean, it's just jam. - I'm a judge. 00:04:44.770 --> 00:04:46.600 It's the state fair. 00:04:49.160 --> 00:04:51.340 - What's that? - I don't know. 00:04:51.340 --> 00:04:53.040 It was just left on the front desk. 00:04:53.040 --> 00:04:54.170 Janice gave it to me. 00:04:54.170 --> 00:04:55.950 Does she know who it's from? 00:04:55.950 --> 00:04:58.090 She didn't see. 00:05:00.570 --> 00:05:02.660 Oh, fan mail. 00:05:05.530 --> 00:05:07.700 That's a bullet. 00:05:07.700 --> 00:05:09.530 It is, indeed. 00:05:09.530 --> 00:05:10.580 That's a funny way of proposing. 00:05:10.580 --> 00:05:12.450 Is that how they do it in Alaska? 00:05:12.450 --> 00:05:14.150 Gabriel, did Janice see who left the package? 00:05:14.150 --> 00:05:15.320 No. She was in the bathroom. 00:05:15.320 --> 00:05:16.710 We need to call the police. 00:05:16.710 --> 00:05:18.540 You have a camera in the lobby? 00:05:18.540 --> 00:05:20.850 No. We had one in the old place. 00:05:20.850 --> 00:05:23.590 Eileen, you need to let Stanley know, and the lawyers. 00:05:23.590 --> 00:05:24.810 - This is serious. - She's right. 00:05:24.810 --> 00:05:26.720 I'm not sure that'll do much good, 00:05:26.720 --> 00:05:28.940 but if it makes you feel better, fine. 00:05:28.940 --> 00:05:31.680 For the record, I've gotten much worse. 00:05:31.680 --> 00:05:33.250 At least this is in a pretty box. 00:05:38.780 --> 00:05:41.170 Can I share some good news with you? 00:05:41.170 --> 00:05:43.780 Please do. 00:05:43.780 --> 00:05:45.740 I got my first assignment. 00:05:45.740 --> 00:05:47.700 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 00:05:47.700 --> 00:05:48.790 Covering what? 00:05:48.790 --> 00:05:52.050 Giant Cabbages. At the State Fair. 00:05:52.050 --> 00:05:53.660 You won't forget that one. 00:05:53.660 --> 00:05:55.010 Any tips? 00:05:55.010 --> 00:05:56.100 Make sure you get the correct spelling 00:05:56.100 --> 00:05:57.320 of your subjects' name. 00:05:57.320 --> 00:05:59.800 You'd be surprised how many people don't. 00:05:59.800 --> 00:06:02.410 That's good. Okay. Thanks. 00:06:02.410 --> 00:06:04.460 Yup. 00:06:04.460 --> 00:06:07.240 Hey, that bullet... Does it worry you? 00:06:07.240 --> 00:06:11.860 I don't love it, but I see crap like that as a badge of honor. 00:06:11.860 --> 00:06:14.420 People get upset when the lights get turned on 00:06:14.420 --> 00:06:15.950 and the truth is laid bare. 00:06:15.950 --> 00:06:19.170 I see. 00:06:19.170 --> 00:06:22.300 Don't let it worry you, really. 00:06:22.300 --> 00:06:24.610 And hey, have fun with your story. 00:06:24.610 --> 00:06:26.000 It's a good one. 00:06:26.000 --> 00:06:28.260 I will. 00:06:28.260 --> 00:06:29.740 Have a good weekend. 00:06:29.740 --> 00:06:30.610 Will do. 00:06:31.660 --> 00:06:33.090 Eileen Fitzgerald. 00:06:33.090 --> 00:06:34.830 Did you get my gift? 00:06:34.830 --> 00:06:36.840 I did. 00:06:36.840 --> 00:06:39.100 Things are getting serious between us. 00:06:39.100 --> 00:06:41.670 Oh, you just can't help yourself, can you? 00:06:41.670 --> 00:06:43.540 Care to elaborate? 00:06:43.540 --> 00:06:45.630 You destroyed a man's life. 00:06:45.630 --> 00:06:48.540 Durkin? He did that to himself. 00:06:48.540 --> 00:06:51.240 Yeah, everyone's wrong except you. 00:06:51.240 --> 00:06:53.200 I won't watch you turn our state upside down 00:06:53.200 --> 00:06:55.640 just because you were run out of New York. 00:06:55.640 --> 00:06:57.640 Is that what you think happened? 00:06:57.640 --> 00:06:59.860 I know it. We all do. 00:06:59.860 --> 00:07:02.080 The next bullet you receive won't be in a box. 00:07:31.850 --> 00:07:33.890 Hello, my friend. 00:07:33.890 --> 00:07:35.850 Where were we? 00:08:01.180 --> 00:08:04.320 That looks so good! Hi, I'm Yuna Park... 00:08:24.470 --> 00:08:26.210 Hold on, everyone! 00:08:26.210 --> 00:08:31.390 We're at the last one, and it looks like a doozy! 00:08:31.390 --> 00:08:32.690 How's it going, my friend? 00:08:32.690 --> 00:08:35.090 I'm actually a little nervous. Is that crazy? 00:08:35.090 --> 00:08:36.390 No way. 00:08:36.390 --> 00:08:39.350 You're nervous because you care. 00:08:39.350 --> 00:08:41.610 Want a gummy? It might help. 00:08:41.610 --> 00:08:43.620 Weed gummy? No, no, thank you. 00:08:43.620 --> 00:08:47.010 I need to stay focused. 00:08:47.010 --> 00:08:48.710 Me, too. 00:08:48.710 --> 00:08:50.320 All right, here comes the judge. 00:08:50.320 --> 00:08:53.450 Ladies and gentlemen, it's official. 00:08:53.450 --> 00:08:56.450 The winner of the biggest cabbage contest, 00:08:56.450 --> 00:09:00.980 weighing in at 135 pounds, is... 00:09:00.980 --> 00:09:02.070 Erica Block! 00:09:08.210 --> 00:09:09.730 It's go time, homie. 00:09:14.520 --> 00:09:16.300 Hi. Sorry to interrupt. 00:09:16.300 --> 00:09:18.610 I'm Gabriel Tovar with The Daily Alaskan. 00:09:18.610 --> 00:09:20.960 Congratulations on your win. That must be so exciting. 00:09:20.960 --> 00:09:22.520 Thank you. 00:09:22.520 --> 00:09:24.090 Can I get a proper spelling of your name? 00:09:24.090 --> 00:09:26.400 Erica, E-R-I-C-A. 00:09:26.400 --> 00:09:27.700 Block, B-L-O-C-K. 00:09:29.010 --> 00:09:31.010 - Ah! - Ah! Sorry-- 00:09:31.010 --> 00:09:32.930 - Me, too. - I'm so sorry. 00:09:32.930 --> 00:09:35.450 - I'm very nervous. - So am I. 00:09:35.450 --> 00:09:38.320 I've-- [laughs] I've never talked to a reporter before. 00:09:38.320 --> 00:09:39.930 You're my very first interview, 00:09:39.930 --> 00:09:42.280 so I guess we can be nervous buddies together. 00:09:43.500 --> 00:09:45.850 Um, and has it always been your dream 00:09:45.850 --> 00:09:47.590 to win the largest cabbage award? 00:09:47.590 --> 00:09:50.380 Uh, I just kind of fell into it, I guess. 00:09:50.380 --> 00:09:53.950 We grow cabbage, and they grew really big, so... 00:09:53.950 --> 00:09:55.990 why not? 00:09:55.990 --> 00:09:59.560 And now tomorrow, you'll be crowned Biggest Cabbage. 00:09:59.560 --> 00:10:02.430 Or, I guess your cabbage will. 00:10:02.430 --> 00:10:04.830 Um, that must feel great. 00:10:04.830 --> 00:10:06.440 It kind of does. 00:10:06.440 --> 00:10:09.010 - Erica. - Okay, I'm coming. 00:10:09.010 --> 00:10:10.400 Uh, sorry. 00:10:10.400 --> 00:10:11.960 That's my dad. 00:10:11.960 --> 00:10:13.360 It was nice to meet you, Gabriel. 00:10:13.360 --> 00:10:15.400 Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow at the ceremony. 00:10:15.400 --> 00:10:17.840 I hope so. Bye. 00:10:17.840 --> 00:10:20.020 Bye. 00:10:41.430 --> 00:10:42.430 Gabriel? 00:10:42.430 --> 00:10:43.740 Hi, Eileen. 00:10:43.740 --> 00:10:45.300 I'm sorry to interrupt your work. 00:10:45.300 --> 00:10:46.430 What's up? 00:10:46.430 --> 00:10:48.520 So, I have a problem. 00:10:48.520 --> 00:10:51.090 I just wrote up my story and it... 00:10:51.090 --> 00:10:52.350 it's not very good. 00:10:52.350 --> 00:10:53.400 Why? 00:10:53.400 --> 00:10:54.620 It just-- It's-- 00:10:54.620 --> 00:10:57.360 It's a little short, and it feels a little-- 00:10:57.360 --> 00:10:58.920 Boring? 00:10:58.920 --> 00:11:00.530 Yeah, boring is accurate. 00:11:00.530 --> 00:11:02.970 Well, it is about cabbages. 00:11:02.970 --> 00:11:04.630 Look, just keep digging. 00:11:04.630 --> 00:11:06.190 In print, you have the opportunity to go deeper. 00:11:06.190 --> 00:11:08.020 Go talk to the subject again. 00:11:08.020 --> 00:11:10.590 Okay. Yeah, um, I'll see her tomorrow 00:11:10.590 --> 00:11:12.680 at the award presentation. I guess I could ask-- 00:11:12.680 --> 00:11:14.510 You're doing a story about cabbages. 00:11:14.510 --> 00:11:15.940 Go to the farm. That's where the story is. 00:11:15.940 --> 00:11:17.160 Okay, thing is, is I-- 00:11:17.160 --> 00:11:19.550 I didn't get an address or a phone number. 00:11:19.550 --> 00:11:21.380 Gabriel, it's a working farm. 00:11:21.380 --> 00:11:23.120 Track her down. That's what we do. 00:11:23.120 --> 00:11:25.390 - You're right. - Gotta go. 00:11:26.460 --> 00:11:29.240 Well, next round's on me as a gesture of appreciation 00:11:29.240 --> 00:11:32.420 for letting us totally... 00:11:32.420 --> 00:11:34.330 own you guys! 00:11:36.330 --> 00:11:39.070 Look at you. That gussak you're working for is rubbing off. 00:11:39.070 --> 00:11:40.770 Mnh-mnh. Nope. 00:11:40.770 --> 00:11:43.550 No, I told you. No work talk. 00:11:43.550 --> 00:11:45.730 - I need a break from that place. - Come on. 00:11:45.730 --> 00:11:47.430 You had to know we would be grilling you about 00:11:47.430 --> 00:11:50.260 that fancy New York white woman coming to take your job. 00:11:50.260 --> 00:11:51.820 That's never going to happen. 00:11:51.820 --> 00:11:54.040 So, what's she like? 00:11:54.040 --> 00:11:55.430 Give us some dirt. 00:11:57.480 --> 00:11:59.700 You know those geese that come up every summer? 00:11:59.700 --> 00:12:02.660 They don't stay here for long, but they make a lot of noise, 00:12:02.660 --> 00:12:04.270 and they act like they run the place? 00:12:06.660 --> 00:12:09.060 So why didn't they just let you do the story on your own? 00:12:09.060 --> 00:12:12.280 Editor's call. It's a big story. 00:12:12.280 --> 00:12:14.500 He wanted her experience. 00:12:14.500 --> 00:12:16.320 Yeah, but is she gonna do what they always do-- 00:12:16.320 --> 00:12:19.590 write some stories and split after exploiting our pain? 00:12:19.590 --> 00:12:21.110 Not if I have a say in it. 00:12:21.110 --> 00:12:23.160 That piece you did on that Meade cop was awesome. 00:12:23.160 --> 00:12:25.120 Yeah. It was. 00:12:25.120 --> 00:12:27.470 Thanks. 00:12:32.820 --> 00:12:34.210 - How's the food? - Good. 00:12:34.210 --> 00:12:36.080 All of it. Too much of it. 00:12:36.080 --> 00:12:38.260 Hi, Finn. 00:12:38.260 --> 00:12:40.000 Ooh, thank you. Finn, you remember Yuna. 00:12:40.000 --> 00:12:41.570 - Say hi. - Hi. 00:12:41.570 --> 00:12:43.000 You having fun? 00:12:43.000 --> 00:12:44.830 The pigs are pretty cool. 00:12:44.830 --> 00:12:47.400 The pigs are faster than usual this year, 00:12:47.400 --> 00:12:50.180 and they definitely play dirty. 00:12:50.180 --> 00:12:52.010 Doping? 00:12:52.010 --> 00:12:55.840 Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. 00:12:55.840 --> 00:12:57.630 Austin's really missing the bigger story here. 00:13:00.670 --> 00:13:02.980 What's going on with you two? 00:13:02.980 --> 00:13:05.590 What? Nothing. We're just... 00:13:05.590 --> 00:13:08.200 Smiling at each other a lot? 00:13:08.200 --> 00:13:10.290 I don't know. 00:13:10.290 --> 00:13:13.210 Austin's a really great guy, but he's got a lot on his plate 00:13:13.210 --> 00:13:15.640 with his ex-wife and son and everything, 00:13:15.640 --> 00:13:18.730 and we work together. 00:13:18.730 --> 00:13:21.090 - Huh. -"Huh" what? 00:13:21.090 --> 00:13:23.480 I don't know. Maybe don't overthink it. 00:13:23.480 --> 00:13:24.650 Men usually don't. 00:13:24.650 --> 00:13:26.260 Mom, look! Here they come! 00:13:39.810 --> 00:13:41.770 - Gabriel, hi. - Hi, Erica. 00:13:41.770 --> 00:13:43.770 I realized my story was a little thin, 00:13:43.770 --> 00:13:46.730 and I was hoping I could ask you a few more questions. 00:13:47.470 --> 00:13:49.210 Um, okay. 00:13:51.560 --> 00:13:53.260 What kind of questions? 00:13:53.260 --> 00:13:55.560 Nothing too serious, I promise. 00:13:57.170 --> 00:13:59.130 Hey. Who's this? 00:13:59.130 --> 00:14:02.220 Hello, sir. Gabriel Tovar with The Daily Alaskan. 00:14:02.220 --> 00:14:04.310 I interviewed Erica after her win at the fair. 00:14:04.310 --> 00:14:06.920 Oh. What brings you by today, Gabriel? 00:14:06.920 --> 00:14:09.750 Oh, I was hoping to see where the cabbages are grown, 00:14:09.750 --> 00:14:12.450 learn a little bit more about your process. 00:14:12.450 --> 00:14:15.670 I'm just trying to flesh out my reporting. 00:14:15.670 --> 00:14:17.720 I think Erica can help you out with that. 00:14:17.720 --> 00:14:18.980 You game, sweetheart? 00:14:18.980 --> 00:14:21.460 - Yeah. - There you go. 00:14:21.460 --> 00:14:23.070 Come on inside. 00:14:31.770 --> 00:14:34.170 Do you mind putting your cellphone in the box? 00:14:34.170 --> 00:14:36.340 It's a house rule we have. 00:14:36.340 --> 00:14:37.870 We like everyone to stay present at the farm. 00:14:37.870 --> 00:14:39.830 Cellphones tend to get in the way of that. 00:14:39.830 --> 00:14:41.480 I hope that's okay? 00:14:41.480 --> 00:14:43.790 Yeah, if it's a house rule, it's okay with me. 00:14:43.790 --> 00:14:45.700 All I need is my pad. 00:14:45.700 --> 00:14:48.490 I appreciate that. 00:14:48.490 --> 00:14:53.270 Is the no phone rule part of your farming philosophy? 00:14:53.270 --> 00:14:54.670 I guess you could say that. 00:14:54.670 --> 00:14:57.100 Yeah, we believe in a simpler lifestyle. 00:14:57.100 --> 00:14:58.500 I used to work in the tech industry, 00:14:58.500 --> 00:14:59.720 and I had an epiphany 00:14:59.720 --> 00:15:01.370 that they were doing more harm than good. 00:15:01.370 --> 00:15:02.940 I see. 00:15:02.940 --> 00:15:06.070 And can you give me any examples of the harm technology does, 00:15:06.070 --> 00:15:09.380 and what you prefer about farm life? 00:15:09.380 --> 00:15:11.070 Lots. 00:15:11.070 --> 00:15:13.690 But I assure you, it would bore you and your readers. 00:15:13.690 --> 00:15:16.380 So, uh, I should get back to work. 00:15:16.380 --> 00:15:18.780 And, uh, you two can get started on your tour. 00:15:18.780 --> 00:15:21.000 Right, of course. Thank you for your time. 00:15:38.840 --> 00:15:40.280 Hi, Eileen. It's Rushmi. 00:15:40.280 --> 00:15:41.710 It's been a while. 00:15:41.710 --> 00:15:43.850 I just read your reporting from Alaska. 00:15:43.850 --> 00:15:46.500 Not surprisingly, it's very good work. 00:15:46.500 --> 00:15:48.070 I'm glad you found a new home. 00:15:48.070 --> 00:15:49.900 You're missed here at The Vanguard. 00:15:49.900 --> 00:15:51.510 I'm here if you ever want to connect. 00:16:33.460 --> 00:16:35.990 Excuse me. I need some room. 00:16:55.960 --> 00:16:59.620 Hey. How you feeling? 00:16:59.620 --> 00:17:01.100 What happened? 00:17:01.100 --> 00:17:02.930 You passed out, hit your head. 00:17:02.930 --> 00:17:05.750 I think you're gonna need a couple of stitches. 00:17:05.750 --> 00:17:07.360 What are you doing here? 00:17:07.360 --> 00:17:09.320 First on the scene. 00:17:09.320 --> 00:17:11.410 - Terrific. - Whoa, hey, Eileen. 00:17:11.410 --> 00:17:13.200 I need you to take some big breaths for me, okay? 00:17:13.200 --> 00:17:14.890 Your heart rate is still pretty high. 00:17:14.890 --> 00:17:16.850 I'm fine. Can you take me back to the hotel? 00:17:16.850 --> 00:17:18.250 Uh, no. They need to examine you, 00:17:18.250 --> 00:17:19.640 figure out what happened. 00:17:19.640 --> 00:17:22.990 I know what happened. Can you just take me home? 00:17:22.990 --> 00:17:24.470 What happened? 00:17:29.520 --> 00:17:31.650 I had a panic attack. 00:17:35.520 --> 00:17:38.830 Oh, my God. That is very unpleasant. 00:17:38.830 --> 00:17:42.530 Yeah. That's the salmon part of the organic salmon fertilizer. 00:17:42.530 --> 00:17:45.230 It's not too good on the nose, but it works magic. 00:17:45.230 --> 00:17:47.750 Yeah, noted. 00:17:47.750 --> 00:17:48.880 Come on, I'll show you where the cabbage grows. 00:17:48.880 --> 00:17:50.760 It's really pretty. 00:17:53.800 --> 00:17:55.370 Wow. 00:17:55.370 --> 00:17:57.890 I guess I'll have to sketch it since I don't have my phone. 00:17:57.890 --> 00:18:01.070 Yeah, sorry about that. 00:18:01.070 --> 00:18:04.510 My dad is kind of intense when it comes to technology. 00:18:04.510 --> 00:18:06.900 Is it more than cellphones? 00:18:06.900 --> 00:18:10.520 Everything-- computers, TVs, anything with a chip. 00:18:10.520 --> 00:18:14.950 Wow. I don't think I could live without my devices. 00:18:14.950 --> 00:18:16.170 What about at school? 00:18:16.170 --> 00:18:17.960 Home-schooled. 00:18:17.960 --> 00:18:19.920 Oh, by your parents? 00:18:21.310 --> 00:18:24.350 My dad. Um... 00:18:24.350 --> 00:18:27.360 My mom died when I was 11. 00:18:27.360 --> 00:18:30.490 I'm sorry. 00:18:30.490 --> 00:18:33.360 She got cancer. 00:18:33.360 --> 00:18:35.410 Brain tumor. 00:18:35.410 --> 00:18:38.850 My dad became convinced it was from her cellphone. 00:18:38.850 --> 00:18:41.850 Oh. So, that explains-- 00:18:41.850 --> 00:18:44.240 Yeah, he just changed. 00:18:44.240 --> 00:18:48.030 Everything about our life was suddenly dangerous. 00:18:48.030 --> 00:18:50.470 He said we have to stop feeding the monster 00:18:50.470 --> 00:18:53.430 and that technology was eating us alive. 00:18:53.430 --> 00:18:55.520 And then we moved here. 00:18:56.690 --> 00:18:59.000 So is it just the two of you on the farm? 00:18:59.000 --> 00:19:01.870 I mean, we have some people who help us with the work, 00:19:01.870 --> 00:19:04.480 but, yeah, it's mostly just me and my dad. 00:19:07.090 --> 00:19:10.230 And the only other time I see people is at church. 00:19:10.230 --> 00:19:11.790 Where do you go to church? 00:19:11.790 --> 00:19:13.710 The Holy Cross Lutheran Church. 00:19:17.930 --> 00:19:19.890 How long have you been having panic attacks? 00:19:19.890 --> 00:19:21.240 I'm a newbie. 00:19:21.240 --> 00:19:23.110 It was my 3rd. 00:19:23.110 --> 00:19:25.460 Have you been under a lot of stress recently? 00:19:25.460 --> 00:19:29.120 No. I don't know. 00:19:29.120 --> 00:19:31.030 Yeah. 00:19:31.030 --> 00:19:32.550 Was there anything that you could point to 00:19:32.550 --> 00:19:33.860 that precipitated it? 00:19:33.860 --> 00:19:36.120 I got jostled by a few Swedish tourists 00:19:36.120 --> 00:19:38.470 in the elevator. That's about it. 00:19:38.470 --> 00:19:40.000 When can I leave? 00:19:40.000 --> 00:19:41.870 I'm sorry, but you really clonked your head. 00:19:41.870 --> 00:19:43.830 I need to make sure that you don't have a concussion, 00:19:43.830 --> 00:19:46.130 and I need to keep you under observation for a few hours. 00:19:46.130 --> 00:19:49.830 A few hours? 00:19:49.830 --> 00:19:51.660 Hey. 00:19:51.660 --> 00:19:52.790 You're still here. 00:19:54.100 --> 00:19:56.140 I'm not about to leave you here alone. 00:19:56.140 --> 00:19:57.970 How are you? 00:19:57.970 --> 00:19:59.360 Fine. 00:20:01.020 --> 00:20:03.450 Can you stop staring at me with that face? 00:20:05.590 --> 00:20:08.020 Any idea what triggered it? 00:20:08.020 --> 00:20:10.110 Can we not talk about this right now? 00:20:10.110 --> 00:20:11.240 Of course. 00:20:13.030 --> 00:20:15.030 That-- That piece you did with Durkin 00:20:15.030 --> 00:20:17.860 was really excellent reporting. 00:20:17.860 --> 00:20:21.080 Great. Can we get a bigger travel budget? 00:20:22.950 --> 00:20:25.130 Might need to wait a little bit on that one. 00:20:25.130 --> 00:20:26.610 Why can't you just authorize it? 00:20:26.610 --> 00:20:29.000 Or does your dad really hold the purse strings? 00:20:31.790 --> 00:20:35.570 I'm sorry. I have a terrible personality when I unravel. 00:20:35.570 --> 00:20:37.180 Don't we all. 00:20:37.180 --> 00:20:38.970 But I understand your frustrations 00:20:38.970 --> 00:20:41.970 with the budget at the paper. 00:20:41.970 --> 00:20:43.060 I'm doing my best. 00:20:43.060 --> 00:20:46.190 I just hope that you can be patient. 00:20:46.190 --> 00:20:48.590 I think I got the patient thing down. 00:20:50.760 --> 00:20:53.290 You know, my dad could be intense, too. 00:20:53.290 --> 00:20:56.030 Yeah? In what way? 00:20:56.030 --> 00:20:59.640 Well, mostly work. 00:20:59.640 --> 00:21:01.770 He worked in the oil industry. 00:21:01.770 --> 00:21:03.080 He was disappointed I didn't go to work with him, 00:21:03.080 --> 00:21:06.080 but I have no interest in it. 00:21:06.080 --> 00:21:09.260 Well, I think it's brave for you to go on your own. 00:21:09.260 --> 00:21:12.390 I couldn't do that with my dad. 00:21:12.390 --> 00:21:14.000 Are you worried about him? 00:21:14.000 --> 00:21:17.530 I mean, he's just been different since my mom passed. 00:21:18.660 --> 00:21:21.660 Can you give me an example? 00:21:21.660 --> 00:21:25.100 Like, he started going to these meetings. 00:21:25.100 --> 00:21:27.450 Anti-technology meetings? 00:21:27.450 --> 00:21:32.060 Yeah. That's when he started to become moody and secretive. 00:21:32.060 --> 00:21:34.330 Secretive how? 00:21:34.330 --> 00:21:35.980 Like, this barn... 00:21:35.980 --> 00:21:38.110 I've been playing in there since I was a kid, 00:21:38.110 --> 00:21:41.510 and one day, he just told me to stay out. 00:21:41.510 --> 00:21:42.810 Can I see what's inside? 00:21:42.810 --> 00:21:45.290 Well, he locked it. 00:21:45.290 --> 00:21:47.910 That's what I mean. It's weird. 00:21:50.000 --> 00:21:53.220 I'm just worried he's going too far with it all. 00:21:53.220 --> 00:21:54.560 What's too far? 00:21:54.560 --> 00:21:57.050 I don't know. 00:21:57.050 --> 00:21:59.400 I-- Can we not talk about this anymore, Gabriel? 00:21:59.400 --> 00:22:00.440 Sure. 00:22:08.320 --> 00:22:10.890 Can we keep this between us? 00:22:10.890 --> 00:22:13.410 Sure. 00:22:13.410 --> 00:22:16.020 But you do have someone that you can talk to about it, right? 00:22:16.020 --> 00:22:17.410 In Alaska? 00:22:17.410 --> 00:22:19.070 How about in New York? 00:22:19.070 --> 00:22:21.720 Someone you trust? 00:22:21.720 --> 00:22:24.680 I'm not sure I trust myself at this point. 00:22:24.680 --> 00:22:27.680 Well, you gotta figure out why this is happening. 00:22:27.680 --> 00:22:30.080 I gotta figure out how to get out of here. 00:22:32.910 --> 00:22:35.390 The Jello looks really good in the cafeteria. 00:22:35.390 --> 00:22:37.610 What about some of that for now? 00:22:37.610 --> 00:22:40.090 Sure. Lemon. 00:22:40.090 --> 00:22:41.700 Uh, thank you again, sir. 00:22:41.700 --> 00:22:43.530 Your farm is very impressive. 00:22:43.530 --> 00:22:45.570 Oh, you're welcome. It was a pleasure having you. 00:22:45.570 --> 00:22:47.490 And good luck with your article. 00:22:47.490 --> 00:22:49.840 Oh, right-- cellphone. 00:22:49.840 --> 00:22:51.930 Unless, of course, you're willing to live without it. 00:22:51.930 --> 00:22:54.320 Uh, not quite yet, but thank you. 00:22:54.320 --> 00:22:57.150 All right. 00:22:57.150 --> 00:22:59.110 And thank you for the tour. 00:22:59.110 --> 00:23:00.810 I think I got what I needed. 00:23:00.810 --> 00:23:03.200 You're welcome. 00:23:03.900 --> 00:23:06.900 And you know where to reach me if you ever want to talk. 00:23:06.900 --> 00:23:09.160 I think you're really nice and smart, 00:23:09.160 --> 00:23:11.250 and I'm glad that you're a reporter. 00:24:07.740 --> 00:24:10.050 Gabriel. 00:24:10.050 --> 00:24:11.140 How'd you get in here? 00:24:11.140 --> 00:24:14.490 I'm just taking a look around. 00:24:14.490 --> 00:24:16.270 It's helpful to see what it takes to make a farm work, 00:24:16.270 --> 00:24:18.400 for my story. 00:24:18.400 --> 00:24:19.710 Well, I'm glad you find that interesting, 00:24:19.710 --> 00:24:21.800 but I think it's time for you to leave now. 00:24:21.800 --> 00:24:23.930 Oh, of course. Sure. 00:24:32.680 --> 00:24:34.160 How are the radishes? 00:24:34.160 --> 00:24:35.640 Eileen, I need your advice. 00:24:35.640 --> 00:24:37.250 - Yeah? - Yeah. 00:24:37.250 --> 00:24:39.900 I just left the farm, and I know something's wrong there, 00:24:39.900 --> 00:24:42.780 but I'm not quite sure what it is. 00:24:42.780 --> 00:24:45.260 I want to talk it through with you. 00:24:45.260 --> 00:24:49.830 Sure. Uh, why don't you, uh, pick me up? 00:24:49.830 --> 00:24:51.870 Really? Okay. Your hotel? 00:24:51.870 --> 00:24:54.440 No, uh, First Anchorage Hospital. 00:24:54.440 --> 00:24:56.220 What? Why are you there? 00:24:56.220 --> 00:24:59.840 Just pick me up. Out front. Now. 00:24:59.840 --> 00:25:00.880 Okay. 00:25:12.590 --> 00:25:14.420 Hi, Stanley. 00:25:14.420 --> 00:25:15.420 Where are you? 00:25:15.420 --> 00:25:17.850 I'm just running a few errands. 00:25:17.850 --> 00:25:19.940 I talked to Aaron. 00:25:19.940 --> 00:25:22.510 Well, I guess it's pretty clear who can't keep a secret. 00:25:22.510 --> 00:25:24.690 He was worried. 00:25:24.690 --> 00:25:26.340 And so am I. 00:25:26.340 --> 00:25:28.000 I'm fine, Stanley. 00:25:28.000 --> 00:25:30.170 It doesn't sound to me like you're fine. 00:25:30.170 --> 00:25:31.740 I'm so sorry, Stanley. I gotta go. 00:25:31.740 --> 00:25:33.260 I'll check in with you later. 00:25:35.570 --> 00:25:37.000 Thanks for picking me up. 00:25:37.000 --> 00:25:39.140 Are you okay? Why were you at the hospital? 00:25:39.140 --> 00:25:40.830 Not important. 00:25:40.830 --> 00:25:42.620 So what do you want to talk about? 00:25:42.620 --> 00:25:44.360 I did what you said. I went to the farm, 00:25:44.360 --> 00:25:46.270 and you were right. That's where the story is. 00:25:46.270 --> 00:25:47.930 I interviewed Erica, and she told me her dad 00:25:47.930 --> 00:25:49.760 is acting very strange. 00:25:49.760 --> 00:25:52.020 Don't most kids think that about their parents? 00:25:52.020 --> 00:25:54.200 Maybe, but it's just the two of them, 00:25:54.200 --> 00:25:56.020 and he's become very anti-tech. 00:25:56.020 --> 00:25:58.420 She said he's acting weird and secretive. 00:25:58.420 --> 00:26:00.330 Did you see anything? Hear anything? 00:26:00.330 --> 00:26:02.380 No. Erica let me into the barn 00:26:02.380 --> 00:26:03.770 that he usually keeps locked, 00:26:03.770 --> 00:26:07.600 but I looked around and-- Hold on. 00:26:07.600 --> 00:26:09.430 I just realized something. They had fertilizer 00:26:09.430 --> 00:26:11.130 in the barn-- tons of it. 00:26:11.130 --> 00:26:12.650 So? It's a farm. That makes sense. 00:26:12.650 --> 00:26:15.390 Not there. They only use organic salmon fertilizer. 00:26:15.390 --> 00:26:16.740 That's their whole approach. 00:26:16.740 --> 00:26:18.350 Was there a lot of it? 00:26:18.350 --> 00:26:20.400 Yes, like three or four pallets. 00:26:20.400 --> 00:26:22.480 Okay, well, not to get ahead of ourselves, 00:26:22.480 --> 00:26:25.970 but fertilizer is ammonium nitrate. 00:26:25.970 --> 00:26:27.750 That's used to blow things up. 00:26:31.320 --> 00:26:33.060 Get to her. Give her the permission 00:26:33.060 --> 00:26:34.280 she needs to tell you more. 00:26:34.280 --> 00:26:37.760 That's your job. Got it? 00:26:37.760 --> 00:26:39.330 - Mm-hmm. - Good. 00:26:39.330 --> 00:26:41.500 Do it. 00:26:47.680 --> 00:26:48.950 Hello? 00:26:48.950 --> 00:26:51.860 Erica, hi. It's Gabriel. 00:26:51.860 --> 00:26:53.470 I can't talk, Gabriel. 00:26:53.470 --> 00:26:55.430 My dad is really upset you were in the barn. 00:26:55.430 --> 00:26:57.480 I'm sorry, but I really need to talk to you 00:26:57.480 --> 00:26:59.000 as soon as possible. 00:26:59.000 --> 00:27:02.350 I can't. I'm sorry. I have to go. 00:27:02.350 --> 00:27:04.530 Wait, please. 00:27:04.530 --> 00:27:06.960 You have church tomorrow morning, right? 00:27:06.960 --> 00:27:08.360 I'm going to come. I'll see you there. 00:27:08.360 --> 00:27:10.400 No, he'll be with me. 00:27:10.400 --> 00:27:13.750 - Erica? - I'll be right there, Dad. 00:27:13.750 --> 00:27:15.320 I have to go. I'm sorry. 00:27:15.320 --> 00:27:17.060 I'll be there. At church. Tomorrow. 00:27:31.730 --> 00:27:34.430 Hi. 00:27:34.830 --> 00:27:37.140 Thank you for meeting me. 00:27:37.140 --> 00:27:39.920 This is really hard for me. 00:27:39.920 --> 00:27:42.230 What is? 00:27:42.230 --> 00:27:46.630 Erica, this is your chance to help your dad. 00:27:49.450 --> 00:27:51.240 You can talk to me. 00:28:00.680 --> 00:28:01.990 What is that? 00:28:01.990 --> 00:28:04.250 Some of the people from the group my dad meets with 00:28:04.250 --> 00:28:05.340 gave it to him. 00:28:05.340 --> 00:28:07.690 He keeps it hidden in his room. 00:28:09.210 --> 00:28:10.610 It's really messed up. 00:28:10.610 --> 00:28:12.560 I don't want my dad to do something bad. 00:28:14.350 --> 00:28:16.050 Can I see it? 00:28:16.050 --> 00:28:17.700 Gabriel, he's all I have. 00:28:31.540 --> 00:28:32.890 This is insane. 00:28:32.890 --> 00:28:34.280 "There comes a time when true Patriots 00:28:34.280 --> 00:28:36.760 must erase the mistakes of the past and the present, 00:28:36.760 --> 00:28:40.550 and overthrow our economic and technological systems 00:28:40.550 --> 00:28:42.590 by whatever means necessary." 00:28:42.590 --> 00:28:46.290 "That includes violence if it furthers our purpose. 00:28:46.290 --> 00:28:48.340 Signed, Genesis." 00:28:48.340 --> 00:28:50.520 We did a story on these guys about a year ago. 00:28:50.520 --> 00:28:52.520 I think it was Austin. 00:28:52.520 --> 00:28:55.130 Genesis is a legit eco-terrorist group. 00:28:55.130 --> 00:28:56.520 Call Austin. See what he knows. 00:28:56.520 --> 00:28:57.520 We have a story here. 00:28:57.520 --> 00:28:58.960 We got the pieces of a story. 00:28:58.960 --> 00:29:00.390 We have a very unstable guy 00:29:00.390 --> 00:29:02.480 who's hoarding bomb-making materials, 00:29:02.480 --> 00:29:05.360 and he's tied to a group of crazies who advocate violence. 00:29:05.360 --> 00:29:07.660 We have a farmer stockpiling fertilizer 00:29:07.660 --> 00:29:09.320 and exercising his first amendment rights. 00:29:09.320 --> 00:29:11.750 - You're ignoring the facts. - I'm stating the facts. 00:29:11.750 --> 00:29:14.280 There's something here, but we're making some leaps. 00:29:14.280 --> 00:29:15.710 Stanley, come on. 00:29:15.710 --> 00:29:17.500 Go back and put it to Block directly. 00:29:17.500 --> 00:29:19.670 Short of more facts, we need to get him on the record 00:29:19.670 --> 00:29:22.290 confirming his intent or his connection to Genesis. 00:29:22.290 --> 00:29:25.720 So we ask him if he's planning to build a bomb? 00:29:25.720 --> 00:29:28.210 That's exactly what we do. This is when it gets fun. 00:29:28.210 --> 00:29:29.820 That doesn't seem like fun. 00:29:29.820 --> 00:29:31.340 It's a certain type of fun. 00:29:31.340 --> 00:29:33.300 - What else? - We should make a call, Bob. 00:29:33.300 --> 00:29:34.650 I agree. 00:29:34.650 --> 00:29:35.730 Are you gonna tell the feds? 00:29:35.730 --> 00:29:37.610 Yes. We have to. 00:29:37.610 --> 00:29:38.950 Well, don't let them piss on his story. 00:29:38.950 --> 00:29:41.220 Go. Get a comment. 00:29:43.610 --> 00:29:45.570 Ready? 00:29:53.060 --> 00:29:54.620 Do you see him? 00:29:54.620 --> 00:29:56.190 No. 00:30:02.980 --> 00:30:04.550 There. 00:30:07.680 --> 00:30:10.460 All right. Look him in the eye. Ask the questions. 00:30:10.460 --> 00:30:12.860 Don't let him go till he answers. 00:30:12.860 --> 00:30:15.640 Right. 00:30:15.640 --> 00:30:17.650 Mr. Block? 00:30:17.650 --> 00:30:20.040 This is my colleague, Eileen Fitzgerald. 00:30:20.040 --> 00:30:22.650 I don't want you talking to Erica ever again. 00:30:22.650 --> 00:30:24.170 You've lost our trust. 00:30:24.170 --> 00:30:26.650 We don't want to talk to her. We want to talk to you. 00:30:27.920 --> 00:30:29.570 Really? 00:30:29.570 --> 00:30:31.090 When I was in your barn, I saw your stockpile 00:30:31.090 --> 00:30:33.100 of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. 00:30:33.100 --> 00:30:34.750 So what? It's a farm. 00:30:34.750 --> 00:30:37.750 Ammonia nitrate can also be used to make a bomb. 00:30:37.750 --> 00:30:39.580 Am I being accused of something here? 00:30:39.580 --> 00:30:41.500 Just asking a question. 00:30:41.500 --> 00:30:44.190 You're planning to build a bomb with those materials? 00:30:44.190 --> 00:30:45.850 Why would I build a bomb? 00:30:45.850 --> 00:30:48.980 Are you a member of the eco-terrorist group Genesis? 00:30:48.980 --> 00:30:50.720 Where'd you-- Where'd you get that? 00:30:50.720 --> 00:30:51.900 Can you answer the question? 00:30:51.900 --> 00:30:53.590 Did you steal that from my house? 00:30:53.590 --> 00:30:55.380 Okay, if so, I will have you arrested right now. 00:30:55.380 --> 00:30:56.820 He didn't steal it. 00:30:56.820 --> 00:30:57.860 Then how did he get it? 00:30:57.860 --> 00:31:00.300 I gave it to them, Dad. 00:31:00.300 --> 00:31:03.520 What? Why would you do that? 00:31:03.520 --> 00:31:06.300 'Cause I don't wanna lose you, and I feel like I already have. 00:31:06.300 --> 00:31:08.000 N-No. No, come on. 00:31:08.000 --> 00:31:09.350 Never. I-- I'm-- 00:31:09.350 --> 00:31:11.220 She's scared, Mr. Block. 00:31:11.220 --> 00:31:13.270 She's worried about your involvement with Genesis. 00:31:13.270 --> 00:31:15.180 Okay, don't tell me about my daughter. 00:31:15.180 --> 00:31:17.010 She's all I have left. 00:31:17.010 --> 00:31:20.100 Okay? I don't want her to grow up in a world like this. 00:31:20.100 --> 00:31:24.280 She needs to be protected. That's what I'm trying to do. 00:31:24.280 --> 00:31:25.670 I'm not a terrorist. 00:31:25.670 --> 00:31:28.240 You are if you blow things up to make your point. 00:31:28.240 --> 00:31:30.330 Okay. We gotta go. 00:31:32.290 --> 00:31:33.330 I'll be in the car. 00:31:35.330 --> 00:31:38.290 Erica, I'm sorry. 00:31:38.290 --> 00:31:39.860 Are you okay? 00:31:39.860 --> 00:31:41.690 Yeah. 00:31:41.690 --> 00:31:42.900 You wanna come with us? 00:31:42.900 --> 00:31:44.650 No, I need to go be with my dad. 00:31:44.650 --> 00:31:47.000 I need to go help him. 00:31:47.000 --> 00:31:49.430 He's a good man. 00:31:49.430 --> 00:31:51.260 Thank you. 00:31:51.260 --> 00:31:53.480 Ted, I'm here with Bob Young. 00:31:53.480 --> 00:31:54.740 Good to meet you, Bob. 00:31:54.740 --> 00:31:56.220 Uh, same here, Agent Creighton. 00:31:56.220 --> 00:31:58.880 One of my reporters came across a large amount 00:31:58.880 --> 00:32:03.840 of ammonium nitrate at an organic farm in the Valley. 00:32:03.840 --> 00:32:05.670 Any reason to believe it isn't being stored 00:32:05.670 --> 00:32:06.840 for its intended purpose? 00:32:06.840 --> 00:32:08.890 The farmer appears to be affiliated 00:32:08.890 --> 00:32:12.020 with an eco-terrorist group called Genesis. 00:32:12.020 --> 00:32:14.720 - Are you aware of them? - We are. 00:32:14.720 --> 00:32:16.160 How'd you get on to this guy? 00:32:16.160 --> 00:32:18.900 Well, his farm, uh, won the contest 00:32:18.900 --> 00:32:21.860 for the biggest cabbage at the State Fair. 00:32:21.860 --> 00:32:23.900 And his connection to this Genesis group? 00:32:23.900 --> 00:32:27.340 He was in possession of an anti-tech manifesto 00:32:27.340 --> 00:32:28.820 published by them. 00:32:28.820 --> 00:32:31.740 It clearly supported the use of violence. 00:32:31.740 --> 00:32:35.000 Does the guy have a name? 00:32:35.000 --> 00:32:38.740 Brandon Block. Does that ring a bell? 00:32:38.740 --> 00:32:40.660 No, it doesn't. 00:32:40.660 --> 00:32:41.920 B-L-O-C-K? 00:32:41.920 --> 00:32:43.440 Correct. 00:32:43.440 --> 00:32:44.710 Where's the farm? 00:32:44.710 --> 00:32:47.230 Ted, we are considering running a story 00:32:47.230 --> 00:32:51.800 on Block and his connection to Genesis. 00:32:51.800 --> 00:32:54.450 If this guy blows something up and people die, 00:32:54.450 --> 00:32:55.980 we don't wanna wear that. 00:32:55.980 --> 00:32:58.370 Sure, but hypothetically, if we were aware 00:32:58.370 --> 00:33:00.850 that someone was planning an attack in Alaska, 00:33:00.850 --> 00:33:03.810 we would make an arrest well before the planned event. 00:33:03.810 --> 00:33:06.210 Gotcha. 00:33:06.210 --> 00:33:07.770 Okay, Ted. 00:33:07.770 --> 00:33:10.210 I'll be in touch. 00:33:10.210 --> 00:33:11.780 You think an attack is imminent? 00:33:11.780 --> 00:33:13.870 Hard to tell, but something is cooking. 00:33:16.170 --> 00:33:17.260 What'd you get? 00:33:17.260 --> 00:33:18.700 He's unhinged. 00:33:18.700 --> 00:33:21.310 He's not a mastermind, but he's a foot soldier. 00:33:21.310 --> 00:33:24.660 Did he tell you he's using the fertilizer to build a bomb? 00:33:24.660 --> 00:33:26.920 Most terrorists don't disclose that information, Bob. 00:33:26.920 --> 00:33:28.580 They're funny that way. 00:33:28.580 --> 00:33:30.880 - If he didn't confirm it-- - We have enough, Stanley. 00:33:30.880 --> 00:33:33.060 - This is a good story. - It's not enough to publish. 00:33:33.060 --> 00:33:35.890 - You're wrong. - I agree. 00:33:35.890 --> 00:33:37.850 - Noted. - We have a manifesto. 00:33:37.850 --> 00:33:40.330 He has a First Amendment right to read whatever. 00:33:40.330 --> 00:33:42.680 Did you cave to the FBI? 00:33:42.680 --> 00:33:44.680 I don't appreciate the accusation. 00:33:44.680 --> 00:33:46.940 - And you're wrong. - We are close. 00:33:46.940 --> 00:33:49.380 You uncovered something the FBI didn't even have. 00:33:49.380 --> 00:33:51.120 That is meaningful. 00:33:51.120 --> 00:33:53.730 But I'm sorry, we are short here. 00:33:53.730 --> 00:33:55.520 This story is not ready to publish. 00:33:55.520 --> 00:33:57.950 - We're not done. - Good. 00:33:58.950 --> 00:34:00.960 Come on, Gabriel. 00:34:02.910 --> 00:34:05.700 You pissed off? 00:34:05.700 --> 00:34:06.920 Yeah. I kind of am. 00:34:06.920 --> 00:34:08.790 Good. Use that. Make 'em pay. 00:34:08.790 --> 00:34:10.750 - Make who pay? - Everyone. 00:34:10.750 --> 00:34:12.710 Anyone who stands between you and telling your stories. 00:34:12.710 --> 00:34:14.190 You know what I mean. 00:34:14.190 --> 00:34:15.540 I think I do. 00:34:15.540 --> 00:34:17.020 Eileen Fitzgerald. 00:34:17.020 --> 00:34:18.840 This is Oren Conners. 00:34:18.840 --> 00:34:21.240 Chief Conners. Thank you for calling. 00:34:21.240 --> 00:34:23.060 Stay mad. 00:34:23.060 --> 00:34:24.540 We've been looking for you. 00:34:24.540 --> 00:34:26.330 I read your article about Durkin. 00:34:26.330 --> 00:34:28.030 Yeah, what'd you think? 00:34:28.030 --> 00:34:30.030 I think I have something for you. 00:34:30.030 --> 00:34:32.860 Can you meet me at the River Grill, 5:00 p.m.? 00:34:32.860 --> 00:34:34.470 I sure can. 00:34:44.870 --> 00:34:46.870 You leaving? 00:34:46.870 --> 00:34:49.130 Yeah, I am. 00:34:49.130 --> 00:34:52.440 Got time for a beer at, uh, Beard? 00:34:52.440 --> 00:34:53.880 You don't drink. 00:34:53.880 --> 00:34:55.180 You do. 00:34:55.180 --> 00:34:57.530 And my bet is, you could use one right about now. 00:35:00.970 --> 00:35:03.890 I want you to know that the fact that we aren't publishing 00:35:03.890 --> 00:35:05.630 is not a reflection of your work, 00:35:05.630 --> 00:35:09.330 but a reflection of the bar we set as journalists. 00:35:09.330 --> 00:35:12.550 I understand that, in theory. 00:35:12.550 --> 00:35:14.120 But in practice, it *s. 00:35:14.120 --> 00:35:17.120 - Mm-hmm. - I get it. 00:35:17.120 --> 00:35:19.210 But publishing a story that's not there 00:35:19.210 --> 00:35:20.990 can do a lot more harm than good. 00:35:23.470 --> 00:35:27.260 You should know that the FBI didn't have Brandon Block 00:35:27.260 --> 00:35:29.960 on their radar. They do now. 00:35:29.960 --> 00:35:32.610 - They told you that? - They did. 00:35:32.610 --> 00:35:35.960 I just spoke to my contact there again. 00:35:35.960 --> 00:35:37.400 This is how Genesis works-- 00:35:37.400 --> 00:35:40.360 they target damaged people, they groom them, 00:35:40.360 --> 00:35:45.020 and, ultimately, they radicalize them. 00:35:45.020 --> 00:35:46.410 It sounds like Brandon Block 00:35:46.410 --> 00:35:48.980 was about to do something very stupid, 00:35:48.980 --> 00:35:51.150 and you may have prevented that. 00:35:51.150 --> 00:35:54.370 And by sharing that information with the FBI, 00:35:54.370 --> 00:35:56.070 you may have helped save lives. 00:35:56.070 --> 00:35:58.730 So, Gabriel... 00:36:01.690 --> 00:36:04.080 Welcome to the newsroom. 00:36:04.080 --> 00:36:05.600 You mean... 00:36:05.600 --> 00:36:07.040 Be it a blessing or a curse, 00:36:07.040 --> 00:36:10.260 you are now a reporter for The Daily Alaskan. 00:36:10.260 --> 00:36:12.520 Are you serious? 00:36:12.520 --> 00:36:17.310 In addition to your current duties. 00:36:17.310 --> 00:36:19.920 And I can't give you a financial bump right away. 00:36:19.920 --> 00:36:22.710 I understand. 00:36:22.710 --> 00:36:24.320 Thank you... 00:36:24.320 --> 00:36:25.970 very much. 00:36:30.890 --> 00:36:32.760 He's inside. 00:36:32.760 --> 00:36:34.940 - Did you bump your head? - I did. 00:36:34.940 --> 00:36:37.720 On the ground. 00:36:37.720 --> 00:36:39.370 Big night? 00:36:39.370 --> 00:36:41.940 Isn't every night in Alaska a big night? 00:36:43.030 --> 00:36:46.160 No, I was drinking all the time back then. 00:36:46.160 --> 00:36:49.730 Wrapped a cruiser around a light pole. 00:36:49.730 --> 00:36:51.950 I had zero credibility. 00:36:51.950 --> 00:36:55.520 So, are you saying you guys made headway on Gloria's case? 00:36:55.520 --> 00:36:59.440 Durkin did. He was my lead investigator. 00:36:59.440 --> 00:37:03.700 But as you guys reported, he didn't want to pursue any leads. 00:37:03.700 --> 00:37:05.840 But you were the chief. Why didn't you push him? 00:37:05.840 --> 00:37:07.320 I was a drunk. 00:37:07.320 --> 00:37:10.100 I had no leverage. 00:37:10.100 --> 00:37:13.930 Durkin was after my job, and he got it. 00:37:13.930 --> 00:37:18.070 Reading your article brought it all back. 00:37:18.070 --> 00:37:20.240 Shook me up. 00:37:20.240 --> 00:37:23.850 Grateful for that. 00:37:23.850 --> 00:37:27.340 Look, understand, whoever killed Gloria 00:37:27.340 --> 00:37:31.470 is sure that he will never be found. 00:37:31.470 --> 00:37:34.130 You have advantage. 00:37:34.130 --> 00:37:35.870 What kind of advantage? 00:37:53.270 --> 00:37:56.020 Thank you. 00:37:56.020 --> 00:37:57.760 Yeah. 00:38:01.720 --> 00:38:02.980 Is this what I think it is? 00:38:02.980 --> 00:38:04.850 The un-redacted police report. 00:38:04.850 --> 00:38:08.900 Look, here's two names-- Ezra Fisher and Rega Horne. 00:38:08.900 --> 00:38:11.600 Durkin had two persons of interest. 00:38:11.600 --> 00:38:12.860 Durkin doesn't matter anymore. 00:38:12.860 --> 00:38:14.380 These guys do. 00:38:19.390 --> 00:38:22.700 Well, you got your wish-- working on the weekend. 00:38:22.700 --> 00:38:27.400 Barely. It's Sunday night. That's almost Monday. 00:38:27.400 --> 00:38:29.050 Where should I drop you? 00:38:29.050 --> 00:38:31.100 Hotel bar is fine. 00:38:31.100 --> 00:38:33.620 So how'd the tournament go? 00:38:33.620 --> 00:38:35.840 Good. We won. 00:38:35.840 --> 00:38:37.190 Well, that doesn't surprise me. 00:38:38.890 --> 00:38:41.110 Is this you being nice? 00:38:42.410 --> 00:38:43.460 Should we go?