On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Rick Whitbeck, Alaska State Director for Power the Future, about the effects the Biden Administration will have on Alaska's economy and future resource development.
Dec 22, 2020•37 min•Ep. 23
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque previews the "Day of Reckoning" as local businesses decide to take on the (wo)man. Also, Scott discusses Anchorage's new prize possession, the Golden Lion Hotel, and the Kenai Peninsula has some splaining to do! All that and more this week on the MRAK podcast!
Dec 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 22
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Frank McQueary, Chairman of Alaskans for Open Meetings, to discuss the ongoing legal battle against the Anchorage Assembly. Also, Suzanne and John talk about the 'Day of Reckoning' as Anchorage shopkeepers, cafes plan to open fully in the act of civil disobedience. Plus, Kenai Peninsula parents call for families to strike until the schools open. All that and more on the MRAK podcast!
Dec 15, 2020•37 min•Ep. 21
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque dissects the cluster called the Tuesday Assembly meeting, including Vogel calling Wasilla/Palmer the "lowest common denominator," the Assembly's double standard on enforcement of Chamber rules, and an unjust arrest! All that and more this week on the MRAK podcast!
Dec 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 20
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Governor Mike Dunleavy to discuss his first two years in office, the Administration's vaccine rollout, Alaska's current economic situation, school closures across the state, the state budget, and more!
Dec 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 19
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque pontificates why Eric Croft decided to bow out of the mayor race. He discusses the devastating news out of Haines, Alaska, and determines whether the group out of House District 27 asking for a recount has a shot at pulling off the impossible. All that plus MRAK's new Apple app!
Dec 03, 2020•34 min•Ep. 18
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the FBI's investigation into a possible "Pay to Play" scheme in the AK Senate, mask mandates and reopening the schools on the Kenai Peninsula, and the Anchorage Press/ADN's constant war against the Dunleavy Administration. All that and more on this week's MRAK show!
Dec 01, 2020•31 min•Ep. 17
On a special Sunday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque psychoanalyzes the upcoming "Hunker Down in AnchorTown" executive order by acting mayor Quinn-Davidson. He discusses the Assembly's latest press release entitled, "Daddy didn't give me enough money, and I need more: An ode to the Assembly's juvenile attempt to shift blame from their horrible decision making." Finally, Scott tries to encourage YOU, the listener, to spread some holiday cheer around town!
Nov 29, 2020•26 min•Ep. 16
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the mask mandate for ALL visitors during Thanksgiving, the 20/20 split in the Alaska House, the election mess that is House District 27, and the shocking silence on the PFD war.
Nov 24, 2020•24 min•Ep. 15
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque discusses the sultry rumors of another restaurant shutdown, the reasons why state-wide mask mandates really suck, and how an AK Supreme Court ruling may have screwed over the incumbent in House District 27. All that and more on this week's podcast.
Nov 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 14
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the latest update on Rep. Don Young's health, the Soldotna SportsCenter shutdown, Governor Dunleavy's new health orders, Senator Reinhold's mask mixup with Alaska Airlines and more!
Nov 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 13
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque pontificates all about the current federal and key state election races as Alaskans refresh (and crash) the Division of Elections website on a nightly basis. Also, Scott peers into the Al Gross Twitter feed only to find sad lies from overpaid pollsters, and he asks the question, "What does it take to get a recall approved, people?" See, this is why we can't have nice things...
Nov 12, 2020•30 min•Ep. 12
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss some breaking news at the state level and the assurance of victory from the Al Gross campaign. They take a closer look at some key state races and breakdown any potential pathways to reelection for Donald Trump.
Nov 10, 2020•38 min•Ep. 11
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque breaks down the 2020 Presidential Election trainwreck. He dives REAL deep (YYEEAAHH) into the Alaska elections, and Scott trips down the rabbit hole, Alice in Wonderland style, as he explores why psychedelics and hallucinogens are so "in" right now. So, sit back and enjoy some unconventional political talk.
Nov 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 10
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the hypocrisy and dark money permeating the Anchorage Daily News, the Anchorage Mayor's attempt to further clamp down on businesses, and Must Read Alaska's new Thursday podcast. Also, Suzanne discusses her exclusive interview with Senator Dan Sullivan, plus a lot more!
Nov 03, 2020•30 min•Ep. 9
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick interview Brett Huber about billionaires funding Ballot Measure 2, including the destruction of Alaska's current fair and transparent elections. Suzanne and John also discuss the Vote No on Susan Carney campaign and case against her retention to the Alaska Supreme Court with Jim Minnery.
Oct 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 8
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the latest in the Ethan Berkowitz/Maria Athens saga, will the Assembly move forward with a special election to elect a new mayor, Josh Revak's endorsement by the Hodge Twins, another liberal Alaska judge strikes again, the New York Times forecasts a sweep for Republicans, and more!
Oct 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 7
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick welcome special guest Representative Don Young to discuss Alaska's future and the campaign trail. Suzanne and John examine the Maria Athens report targeting Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, a horrific homicide in Palmer, and much more!
Oct 13, 2020•30 min•Ep. 6
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, the local media's obsession with Republican candidates, invited guest, Leslie Becker, met by protesters in Metlakatla, and more!
Oct 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 5
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the recent Trump rallies in Alaska, debate night shenanigans on MRAK's Facebook page, Alyse Galvin's lack of employment before her congressional bid, Sarah Palin's possible run against Lisa Murkowski, and much more!
Sep 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 4
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, Trump's shortlist to replace RBG, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz's conspiracy theory regarding the Facebook group "Save Anchorage," Democrat Alyse Galvin's lawsuit, and much more!
Sep 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 3
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss Don Young's reelection campaign (including Suzanne's interview with the Washington Post), the bait and switch game played by Alaska's Democratic Party, the Municipality of Anchorage's new lottery system for CARES Act Funds, Providence Hospital's ridiculous COVID policy preventing a father from visiting his daughter in ICU, and much more!
Sep 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 2
A sneak peak into MRAK's newest podcast: The Must Read Alaska Show. John Quick and Suzanne Downing talk about Alaska politics from the conservative side of the equation every Tuesday. Often with knowledge experts. Sometimes with co-hosts. Always fresh, occasionally tart, with tons of insight about what's going on behind the scenes. Come along with us for the ride!
Sep 06, 2020•2 min