The Missing in Alaska podcast is an exploration of the 1972 disappearance of four men. Two politicians, a pilot, and an aide vanished over the rugged Alaskan landscape. The men were congressmen Nick Begich and Thomas Hale Boggs, pilot Don Jonz, and aide Russel Brown. The foursome is among the thousands of people who have disappeared in the area. Over several decades, more than 20,000 people have reportedly vanished in the so-called Alaska Triangle. The site holds the worldwide record for the highest number of unsolved disappearances.

That daunting statistic was not enough to dissuade podcast host Jon Walczak. He yearned for the truth about the missing four and shared his findings on the podcast. In 2011, the investigative journalist set out to solve the decades-old mystery. First, Walczak had to contend with a scarcity of information. The host claims he could only find a handful of articles related to the incident.

Given the status of two of the men, the lack of information on their disappearance was surprising. The two congressmen on board were well known at the time of their disappearance. Boggs was the House majority leader. Begich was a freshman congressman. The men were en route to Juneau, Alaska for a fundraiser in honor of Begich when their plane vanished. During an initial search, Walczak wondered why there seemed to be so little information. He then resolved to bring the men's story to the general public. The podcast's investigation reveals new details about the men and members of their families.

Missing in Alaska is a part mystery, part true crime podcast. Aside from disappearances, the Alaska Triangle is famous for many weird phenomena. There are speculations about the impact of the rough terrain and electromagnetic anomalies. What Walczak discovered in archival documents and interviews is beyond weather anomalies.

Missing in Alaska finds a link between Jerry Pasley, a mobster, and Begich's widow, Peggie. Could mob ties have cost the men their lives? Walzach answers this question and many others.