On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with District 5 Assembly Candidate Stephanie Taylor about election integrity, the purpose of the Assembly, and her 50+ years in the city of Anchorage. All that more!
Nov 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 107
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque applauds Governor Dunleavy for joining in a lawsuit against the Biden Administration over their vaccine mandate. Also, we "explore" the lawsuit filed by AIDEA over their oil lease purchases. All that more!
Nov 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 106
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque breaks down the Virginia governor's race and its potential implications on the mid-term elections. He also discusses C19 rates in Alaska, the ASD superintendent's resignation, and the continued impact on ASD's enrollment post-C19. All that more!
Nov 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 105
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks with Quinn Townsend, Policy Manager at Alaska Policy Forum, about AK's education ranking, school choice, and misconceptions about the state budget. All that and more!
Nov 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 104
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with a passionate Governor Mike Dunleavy to discuss state-wide vaccine mandates, the viability of Alaska's economic future, and DC leveraging Alaska against foreign interests. All that and more!
Nov 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 103
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing celebrated MRAK's 100th episode! They discuss the official candidacy of Nick Begich, yesterday's Assembly meeting, which turned into a second-grade playground standoff, and the continued fallout over the failed Meg Zaletel's recall. All that and more!
Oct 29, 2021•35 min•Ep. 102
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque discusses the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau disassociating itself with an Anchorage school, and the Zaletel recall gone wrong, including the long-term implications for Anchorage. He also talks about the need for a deep dive into the statistical analysis of C19 cases in Alaska.
Oct 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 101
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks about the Meg Zaletel recall vote, future ramifications from the C19 mandate, and the FDA approves the C19 shot for children 5-11. All that and more!
Oct 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 100
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick welcome special guest Tuckerman Babcock to the show. They discuss the current redistricting efforts, Southcentral Foundation C19 mandates, AK Railroads C19 vaccine timeline, and marketing to police officers terminated in the Lower 48. All that and more!
Oct 26, 2021•33 min•Ep. 99
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque reviews the growing rift between the left-leaning Assembly and Mayor Bronson's Administration. He touches on MRAK's "Jab or No-Jab" series, the departure of Craig Campbell and Nick Begich III will challenge Don Young! All that and more!
Oct 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 98
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss election transparency issues, the Yukon Flats School District debacle, the LaFrance/Constant demands, and the shady history of Alaskans for Posterity. All that and more!
Oct 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 97
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque recalls how easily the Left forgets its previous policy positions, companies pushing and slow-rolling the C19 shot, and where's the logic?! All that and more!
Oct 20, 2021•21 min•Ep. 96
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the Senator Revak citation, the shadowy political group known as Alaskans for Posterity, and U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan's request for a formal apology from AG Garland to the Homer couple detained by the FBI. All that and more!
Oct 19, 2021•33 min•Ep. 95
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks about decreasing C19 cases in Alaska, the Assembly's lack of self-awareness leading to terrible decisions, Mayor Bronson's call for civility, and the formation of the Underground Healthcare Workers Group. All that and more!
Oct 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 94
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque discuss the continuation of public testimony concerning AO2021-91. They discuss the declining C19 numbers and how hospitals are handling it. Plus, we discuss Nick Begich's possible congressional run and Southwest Airlines feeling a little "under the weather." All that and more!
Oct 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 93
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque exposes the growing divide between the VAXX'd, and UNVAXX'd. COVID cases continue to drop in Alaska, and we hold a tribute for the late, great Hobo Jim. All that and more!
Oct 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 92
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque unpacks the Fairbanks North Star Borough elections, Al Gross's loss for hospital board (including the Dems falling stars), and a GALLUP poll that indicates the public is losing trust in the Democrat party. All that and more!
Oct 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 91
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque dives into the public testimony surrounding AO2021-91 (Muni Masking Mandate), including a closer look at those testifying, our legislators, and why this feels more like theatre for the Assembly. All that and more!
Oct 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 90
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque chat with Russell Biggs - Chair of the We've Had Enough! Vote Yes! Recall Zaletel - about the upcoming recall election, the AO2021-91 mask mandate, and the long-term effect on Anchorage residents. All that and more!
Oct 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 89
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks about Governor Dunleavy's re-election fundraiser, Muni Clerk vs. City Manager, and all the highlights surrounding the 2+ day public testimony happening at the Loussac Library. All that and more!
Sep 30, 2021•37 min•Ep. 88
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick, with a bit of help from Scott, discuss the upcoming AO2021-91 mask mandate, including some amendments that empower the people to tattletale. YIKES, what could go wrong?! All that and more!
Sep 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 87
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque takes a deeper look into the new proposed ordinance and how its language pits the vaccinated against the unvaccinated.
Sep 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 86
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick break down the "secret" special assembly meeting where a sweeping mandatory mask mandate was presented, discussed, and pushed forward.
Sep 21, 2021•25 min•Ep. 85
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing, John Quick, and Scott Levesque celebrate the MRAK podcast's 1st anniversary! We discuss Rep. Zack Field's "Republicans are killing us" diatribe, ADN's new "silver screen" feature, and the left's attempt to deny patient's rights. All that and more!
Sep 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 84
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing welcomes special guest Governor Mike Dunleavy to the show to discuss the current C19 outlook in Alaska, disaster declarations, and the current PFD deadlock. All that and more!
Sep 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 83
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick welcome back Jay McDonald as he breaks down the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. As a military veteran who spent time in Afghanistan, he has a unique and insightful perspective on the recent events, including long-term ramifications.
Aug 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 82
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque discusses Bronson's epic throw down at Tuesday's Assembly meeting, Governor Dunleavy's new podcast, and Zaletel's recall verified by Municipal Clerk. All that and more!
Aug 26, 2021•44 min•Ep. 81
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Rick Whitbeck from Power the Future about Alaska's current energy status, including how the upcoming Alaska governor race will affect Alaska's energy and resource production long-term. All that and more!
Aug 24, 2021•34 min•Ep. 80
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick welcome U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka to the podcast. They discuss Biden's blunder in Afghanistan as well as what's on Alaskan's minds as she continues on the campaign trail. All that and more!
Aug 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 79
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and special co-host Scott Levesque discuss the latest $3.5 trillion spending bill and the infrastructure bill. Also, they discuss the heartbreaking Knik Little League story and the latest in Alaska politics, including Kelly Tshibaka and Bill Walker. All that and more!
Aug 10, 2021•33 min•Ep. 78