Rock Star Guest ALERT! Ronna McDaniel, Chair of the GOP National Committee. Ronna gives us what the GOP is focused on, why it matters to Alaskans, and why conservatives should not give up hope for a better future! Show is sponsored by "Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669"
Apr 22, 2022•22 min•Ep. 167
Inflation is killing working class Alaskans, and it’s only going to get worse! On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses the weeks big political news for Alaska that includes a Congressional Special Election prediction, the status of mask mandates for travel, Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter, and an article that talks about women and & 2nd amendment.
Apr 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 166
Host John Quick sits down with Jim Minnery, President of Alaska Family Council, to talk all things Alaska Politics. Jim talks about how and why he first got involved in politics in Alaska and what he is still passionate about today! You will not want to miss out.
Apr 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 165
Does a Trump Endorsement matter for Palin, Dunleavy and Kelly Tshibaka? Today Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk about all things TRUMP endorsement! Does it matter for people in Alaska? Will it get voters to turn out? Will Trump do an event in Alaska??? The show is sponsored by "Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669"
Apr 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 164
On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses the weeks big political news for Alaska. Elections, mask mandates, ghost guns, inflation, illegal immigration, and the fight for your online freedom of speech. MRAK Show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Apr 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 163
Sarah Palin vs Nick Begich vs Santa Claus - The ultimate showdown! Today host Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk about the Alaska US Congressional race that has 48 people in it and a little recap on the Anchorage Elections that just took place. The show is sponsored by Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669
Apr 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 162
On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show Host James Baisden discusses the weeks big political news for Alaska, the Anchorage Election, Alaska’s Special Election for Congress, the Supreme Court Confirmation, Elon Musk & Twitter, mandate freedom, and a concealed carry update. MRAK Show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Apr 08, 2022•23 min•Ep. 161
Sarah Palin is running for US Congress, Anchorage Elections, and MORE! We talk about the local Anchorage elections and what will be in store for the Rank Choice voting of Alaska's new US Congressman (or woman). tyjo5IfpKfV4lkf9HyAR
Apr 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 160
Representative Ben Carpenter is ANTI-MASK Mandate! He is not backing down! Rep. Carpenter recently refused to wear a mask in the House Chambers after the Democrats used it as a political move to stall the voting process. Hear from him on this and more. The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Mar 31, 2022•31 min•Ep. 159
Mark Anthony Cox for Anchorage School Board chats with Host Suzanne Downing and John Quick about running for school board in a sea of Blue. You won't want to miss out on this; if you care about kids and education, you will want to tune in. The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for GovernorP.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Mar 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 158
On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses the passing of Congressman Don Young, the required special election to fill the vacancy, the confusion of rank choice voting, the process of a mail-in election, and the influence of unlimited campaign contributions. We close the show discussing the crazy changes to the ongoing mask and vaccine mandates throughout the country, and an update on 2nd amendment issues concerning canceled carry in the lower 48. MRAK Show is spon...
Mar 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 157
Congressman Don Young's 1984 Campaign manager Frank Bickford, is in the house! We are sharing memories and good times of the LEGEND Congressman Don Young. You won't want to miss out on hearing first-hand accounts of what it was like managing Congressman Don Youngs' successful campaign in 1984. The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for GovernorP.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Mar 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 156
Host James Baisden provides an update on mask mandates throughout the state, 23 states have passed concealed carry laws, a newly enacted federal spending bill will allow the ATF to infringe on Alaskans 2nd amendment rights, State House passed campaign contribution legislation, the debate continues in Juneau about the size of the permanent fund, energy rebate, and the Governors gas tax holiday. MRAK Show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'...
Mar 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 155
Host John Quick is on with special guest Representative Sarah Vance from District 31 in Homer, Alaska. No one should have to die in a hospital alone! Rep. Vance talks "5 Questions" about how she got involved in politics and why HB 252 is so important to her. You won't want to miss out. MRAK show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Mar 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 154
Bernadette Wilson State Director of Americans For Prosperity Alaska is talking Certificate of Need! Why are our health care costs rising so much in Alaska? Well, you can thank the Certificate of Need. CON is how the government controls who gets to open new hospitals all over the state, and CON apparently drives costs through the roof. This show and episode is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'
Mar 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 153
The Must Read Alaska Show with host James Baisden. Topics include the Governor’s race, rank choice voting, Fairbanks University mask mandates for students, TSA mandates for travel, and Senate Bill 140 designating only girls play girls sports based on the participates biological sex.
Mar 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 152
Host John Quick talks with Alaska State Rep. George Rauscher about his favorite politicians, his regrets, his accomplishments and lets us hear how he ended up winning the coveted CPAC Award this year! This episode was sponsored by "Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669"
Mar 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 151
This week, Mayor Charlie Pierce is on the show with Host Suzanne and John talking about why he threw his name in the hat for Governor. Mayor Pierce talks about his stance on freedom over mandates and how he kept the Kenai Peninsula Borough open during C(V)ID LOCKS DOWNS.
Mar 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 150
Representative Tom McKay talks about how he got involved in politics, what are some of his accomplishments he is proud of, and who he looks up to in the political world. Tune in and get to know Representative Tom McKay in the MRAK segment 5 Questions....
Mar 02, 2022•21 min•Ep. 149
Veteran Rachel Ries, Anchorage School Board candidate talks CTR, parental rights, vocational tech, school budget, and much more. You will not want to miss this.
Feb 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 148
New Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses current news topics important to Alaskans; including the Russian Ukraine conflict, Alaska Permanent Fund, the state budget process in Juneau, freedom to speak in the Alaska Legislature, and he asks why does the University of Alaska still have a Mask mandates? Mandate Freedom!
Feb 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 147
John Quick sits down with Kenai City Councilmember James Baisden in the new segment '5 Questions'. James gets to talk about his favorite president and how he is helping create a Freedom Culture in the City of Kenai.
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 146
Episode #145: Hear all about Kelly Tshibaka's private dinner with former President Donald Trump. Will Trump come up to Alaska to help Kelly? Will Trump also help Dunleavy? What is the latest with the truckers in Canada, and are truckers in the USA about to converge in DC?? We discuss that and more on this show! Tune in!
Feb 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 145
Secret Text messages, the world has gone mad! Tune in to hear about Sarah Palin's latest courtroom news, Constant is running for Congress, Governor Mike Dunleavy raised 300K and hear all about the latest scandal involving Senator Tom Begich.
Feb 19, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 144
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick wade through the Tom Sconce scandal, break down the AK Trucker's Convoy and wonder if Assembly Chair LaFrance has an anger management issue. All that more!
Feb 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 143
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the Pro Act with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, an economist who is an adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and a columnist for Forbes.com and Tax Notes. All that more!
Feb 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 142
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing speak with Randy Sulte. Randy is currently running for the Anchorage Assembly in District 6. Learn more about Randy's platform and why he decided to run for the Assembly. All that, and more! Randy's campaign website: www.sulteforanchorage.com
Jan 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 141
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Kathy Henslee, Assembly candidate for District 4, about Anchorage's outrageous increase in property taxes, the municipal budget, the Assembly's power grab, and how her campaign is progressing. All that more! Kathy's campaign website: https://www.hensleeforassembly.com
Jan 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 140
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing connect with Kevin Cross. Kevin is currently running for Anchorage Assembly in District 2 - Eagle River/Chugiak. Learn more about Kevin's platform and why he decided to run for the Assembly. All that, and more! Kevin's Campaign Website: www.crossforak.com
Jan 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 139
In today's episode, Scott Levesque chats with Bee Hanson, the former Election Commission nominee, about Anchorage's mail-in voting system, election integrity, and what we can do to improve. All that, and more!
Jan 18, 2022•25 min•Ep. 138