In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the Supreme Court's decision on Biden's C19 mandate, #BareShelvesBiden in Alaska, and Bronson's Muni Clerk ballot prop. All that, and more! Breaking: Supreme Court nixes Biden Covid vaccine mandate: https://mustreadalaska.com/breaking-supreme-court-nixes-biden-covid-vaccine-mandate/ Bare shelves concern Alaskans from Ketchikan to Fairbanks: https://mustreadalaska.com/bare-shelves-concern-alaskans-from-ketchikan-to-fairbanks/ Mayor Da...
Jan 14, 2022•38 min•Ep. 137
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing speak with Senior Development Executive of the Alaska Development Team Matthew Fagnani about Alaska's mariculture, agriculture, and military defense economies. All that, and more! Must Read Alaska: https://www.mustreadalaska.com Alaska Development Team: https://gov.alaska.gov/home/alaska-development-team/ Alaska Governor's Mariculture Task Force: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=amtf.main...
Jan 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 136
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk with Senator Shelley Hughes about the Winter Storm Disaster Relief Fundraiser. All that, and more! Donate here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ (Change the "I Want To Support" section to "Disaster Relief") MRAK Story here: https://mustreadalaska.com/jan-12-fundraiser-dedicated-to-help-those-harmed-by-mat-su-valley-wind-storm/...
Jan 06, 2022•25 min•Ep. 135
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick speak with Senate President Peter Micciche to discuss the PFD problem, goals for the New Year, and keeping access open to the public. All that more!
Jan 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 134
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk about Gov. Dunleavy's election integrity bill, Mayor Bronson's BIG suggestive change, and devolving effects of C-19's changing landscape/goalposts. All that, and more!
Jan 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 133
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer's decision to forgo the 2022 election and why. Also, Scott begins the countdown of MRAK's Top 10 Stories of 2021. All that, and more!
Dec 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 132
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk about former Governor Bill Walker's willfully ignorant op-ed, Jamie Allard's New Year's Eve fundraiser, and Biden's new C-19 take. All that more!
Dec 28, 2021•27 min•Ep. 131
In today's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque talk with Governor Mike Dunleavy about a slew of topics, including the People First Initiative, the 2022 PFD, higher education, oil and gas, Alaska's ports, and sustainability. All that, and more!
Dec 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 130
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with first-year Alaska Rep. James Kaufman to talk about his freshman year in office, spending caps, process improvement, and his goals during reelection. All that and more!
Dec 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 129
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing talks with Fritz Pettyjohn about his time in Alaska, including the state senate, news, and more. He also discusses the ideas behind the constitutional convention. All that more!
Dec 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 128
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the ADN's open hostility towards the Bronson and Dunleavy Administration as well as the Assembly's continued hypocrisy regarding transparency. All that and more!
Dec 17, 2021•44 min•Ep. 127
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with Vice President of the Alaska Policy Forum Tim Barto to discuss his role at APF, current APF projects, his former life as a DOD investigator, and a little baseball talk. All that and more!
Dec 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 126
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Mountain Mike Gordon about his new book, "DAGNABIT!" They discuss his extraordinary life and some personal stories as well. All that more!
Dec 14, 2021•25 min•Ep. 125
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the "approved" homelessness plan between the Anchorage Assembly and Bronson Administration. He also discusses Jamie Allard's campaign kick-off event and asks the question, based on Win Gruening's article, "What should an Assembly do for a community?" All that and more!
Dec 11, 2021•30 min•Ep. 124
In today's episode, Scott Levesque applauds Senator Dan Sullivan for his leadership on S.J. Res. 29, a resolution repealing the Biden "V" mandate. Also, he discusses a recent poll which shows Biden at 22% and Harris at 12%. Finally, he looks at the Build Back Better Act, which has a few trojan horse amendments from the PRO Act. All that and more!
Dec 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 123
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the Anchorage Assembly's vote to remove the mask mandate, keeping Alaska's focus on resource development (despite billions coming from Infrastructure Bill), and Family Partnership Charter School wins a 10-year renewal from Anchorage School Board. All that and more!
Dec 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 122
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Assemblywoman Jamie Allard about her upcoming District 22 run, election integrity, and why this new ordinance is an issue. They also talk about Jamie's legacy, including what she hopes people remember about her time on the Assembly. All that more!
Dec 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 121
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with Spencer Moore, Region Rep. for AK Republican Party, to discuss Stephanie Taylor, Governor Dunleavy's leadership, the National "V" Database, and President Biden's first year in office. All that and more!
Dec 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 120
In today's episode, Scott Levesque chats about Don Young's vote for a national "V" database, Kenai City Counsel's unanimous vote against any mandates, and Jamie Allard files to run for House District 22. All that and more!
Dec 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 119
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses Gov. Dunleavy's 57% approval rating, Scott Kendall using the ADN Opinion section as a political mouthpiece, and Cathy Giessel files to run against Senator Holland. All that and more!
Dec 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 118
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Representative Sarah Vance about the No Patient Left Alone bill, Chris Kurka jumping into the Governor's race, and a victory for Alaska regarding Federal mandate enforcement in hospitals. All that more!
Nov 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 117
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Bernadette Wilson, state director for the Alaska chapter of Americans for Prosperity, about her new role and how AFP will impact Alaska's future. All that more!
Nov 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 116
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk about the Rittenhouse verdict, mainstream media's role, and what's next for Kyle. All that and more!
Nov 20, 2021•33 min•Ep. 115
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing sit down with Nick Begich, candidate for Alaska's lone U.S. House of Representatives seat, to discuss his background in business and politics, as well as why he's running against Rep. Don Young. Also, we discuss how someone with the last name Begich became a Republican. All that and more!
Nov 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 114
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the REAL numbers behind Alaska's case counts, Dan Sullivan joins 49 Senate Republicans to challenge Biden's C-19 mandate, and the Alaska economy is slow...REAL slow. All that and more!
Nov 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 113
In today's episode, Scott Levesque touches on RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's response to the Biden Administration, Oklahoma's National Guard doing its thang, and we review additional filings against Ballot Measure 2. All that and more!
Nov 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 112
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick speak with Win Gruening about the pitfalls of Juneau's mail-in voting process, including the failed promises of a disastrous election cycle. All that more!
Nov 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 111
On today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the official announcement of Murkowski's reelection campaign, the next great awakening (parents & education), and the Anchorage Assembly's chronic overreach. All that and more!
Nov 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 110
On today's episode, Scott Levesque reviews Governor Dunleavy's overall C-19 response, including his latest lawsuit. Also, he breaks down the Anchorage Assembly hypocrisy and the current C-19 landscape in Alaska. All that and more!
Nov 11, 2021•41 min•Ep. 109
On this week's episode, Scott Levesque looks into a new video implying masks are here to stay. He touches on Biden's absurd response to a federal court suspension on his vaccine mandate for businesses. He also talks EagleExit movement, its renewed focus, and Jamie Allard files for House seat in the Chugiak-Eagle River district. All that and more!
Nov 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 108
