The Must Read Alaska Show is an award-winning podcast celebrated for its exceptional commentary on Alaska politics from a conservative perspective. With a unique approach that views each episode as a human interest piece, the show features a diverse array of guests, including politicians from both sides of the aisle, CEOs of publicly traded companies, New York Times bestselling authors, mayors of small towns in Alaska, and even presidents of countries.
This award-winning show offers listeners fresh and candid discussions about what’s happening behind the scenes in Alaska politics, blending in-depth analysis, engaging storytelling, and expert interviews to provide an unparalleled listening experience.
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.
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"
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.
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....
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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!
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...
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...
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/...
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
