John Quick sits down with Ben McBride, CEO, and Co-founder of the Empower Initiative. Ben talks about moving his family into what is called "The Kill Zone" in Oakland, why he got started in community work, being a part of a Sundance Award Winning Documentary, and all the things in between. McBride's method is of the Peacemaker and you can see that throughout his work. You will not want to miss out on this one. Check out Ben's work here: http://www.benmcbride.com/ Check out John Quick Newsmax OpE...
Dec 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 272
John Quick sits down with Representative Kevin McCabe to talk about his election victory, why he is getting sued and what he hopes to accomplish next year in the House. If you want to hear more about why he is getting sued and how you can help, check out this link: https://www.givesendgo.com/G9HMK
Dec 09, 2022•22 min•Ep. 271
John Quick sits down with Scott Kendall to talk about ranked choice voting, his thoughts on how this election cycle played out, and if Alaska is turning purple or blue. You won't want to miss out.
Dec 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 270
John Quick Sits down with Danny Murphy to talk about how he got into the True Crime Podcast world, what it takes to make it in the podcast world and who he has looked up to while crushing it in New York. If you like True Crime Podcast, you need to check out the Podcast he Co-hosts with Sara Levine. The Podcast is funny, entertaining, and informative. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-true-crime-podcast/id1437413223...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 269
John Quick sits down with Senator Shelley Hughes to talk about how the Senate organized this time and what this means for Alaska's future...are we turning purple or blue?
Nov 29, 2022•28 min•Ep. 268
Suzzane Downing and John Quick talk about the Senate organizing. How the senate democrats out-smarted the majority of the senate republicans to form a democratic majority binding caucus.
Nov 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 267
John Quick sits down with Donna Arduin who is one of the nation’s most successful veterans of state budget management and tax reform, and, as Budget Director/Deputy Director, led toward responsibility the budgets of Michigan (Governor John Engler), New York (Governor George Pataki), Florida (Governor Jeb Bush) and California (Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). Check out her report here: https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/...
Nov 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 266
John Quick sits down with Mayor Rodney Dial of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough to talk about his re-election and what he hopes to accomplish in the next three years. Check out the borough here: https://www.kgbak.us/173/Mayor-and-Assembly
Nov 16, 2022•24 min•Ep. 265
John Quick sits down with Deantha Skibinski, who is the executive director of the Alaska Miners Association. They talk about mining in Alaska, pebble mine, the HUGE event the miners association just had, and more. Check them out here: http://www.alaskaminers.org/
Nov 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 264
Suzanne Downing and John Quick recap the Election, go over ranked choice voting and even more. Get your Christmas SWAG gear here: https://must-read-alaska.myshopify.com/
Nov 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 263
Kelly Tshibaka sits down with John Quick to talk about how her campaign is going and some of her favorite moments on the campaign trail. Check out her website here: https://www.kellyforak.com/
Nov 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 262
Senate Majority Leader Hughes sits down with John Quick to discuss Constitutional Convention. They go through why it's on the ballot, the opportunities it presents, and how an initiative would pass. Check out this article for more info: https://mustreadalaska.com/shelley-hughes-david-v-goliath-on-state-constitutional-convention-question-on-the-ballot/...
Nov 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 261
John Quick sits down with Tuckerman Babcock to talk about why he is running and his thoughts on ranked choice voting. In 2020 his Opponent wrote an Op-ed in support of ranked choice voting in the local paper. Check out Tuckerman here: https://tuckermanbabcock.com/ His opponent's op-ed is here: https://www.peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/voices-of-the-peninsula-voters-claim-power-with-yes-on-2/...
Nov 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 260
Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the latest political news in Alaska! They talk about Sarah Palin giving up on her campaign staff, mainstream media blaming conservatives for Pau Pelosi's attack, and more!
Oct 31, 2022•34 min•Ep. 259
John Quick sits down with Pastor Ron of Anchorage Baptist Temple to talk about Jesus, politics, and how people can engage with their city. Check out ABT here: https://abt.church/
Oct 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 258
John Quick sits down with Junior Aumavae and talks about his time in the NFL and what he is now doing as the Chief Equity Officer for the City of Anchorage. You won't want to miss out on this. Check out the Vlog about Junior Aumavae here: https://youtu.be/4MXFAVE1VmE
Oct 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 257
John Quick sits down with Senator Mike Shower and he goes on the offense. Senator Shower speaks about what he has accomplished and what he looks forward to accomplishing when he is re-elected. Check out his site here: https://mikeshower.com/
Oct 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 256
Suzanne Downing sits down with Hayden Ludwig who is a Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center. He is also a columnist at the Washington Free Beacon and writes regularly for the American Conservative. Ludwig is a native of Orange County, California, and holds a Master’s of Public Policy from George Mason University. They talk about the left's network of nonprofits that fund political activities around the USA, and here in Alaska. Check out Haydens work here: https://capitalrese...
Oct 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 255
John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka who is running for US Senate. She explains the truth behind some of the attack ads on her and tells us what she would do in her first year in office. https://mustreadalaska.com/document-drop-tshibaka-gives-mrak-copy-of-letter-showing-federal-complaint-against-her-was-unfounded/ https://www.kellyforak.com/home...
Oct 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 254
John Quick and Suzanne Downing sit down to talk about this week's politics in Alaska. For folks who missed the video on Junior, you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MXFAVE1VmE
Oct 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 253
John Quick sits down with Jim Minnery, board member of Convention Yes ! Jim lines out why someone should consider voting YES on a constitutional convention. You will not want to miss out!
Oct 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 252
John Quick sits down with Les Gara For Governor to talk about why he is running and what separates him from the pack.
Oct 06, 2022•23 min•Ep. 251
John Quick sits down with Headmaster Dr. Mark Newcomb of Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage Alaska to talk about the school's history, the fundraiser coming up, and his book. Check the school out here: https://www.hraak.org
Oct 06, 2022•19 min•Ep. 250
John Quick sits down with Ivan Moore of Alaska Survey Research to discuss how he started in the survey business some 30 years ago, his take on ranked choice voting, and the major races happening in Alaska right now. Check out Alaska Survey Research here. https://alaskasurveyresearch.com
Oct 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 249
John Quick sits down with HERO (Bronze Star Recipient) and small business owner Dil Uhlin, who is running for Kenai Borough Assembly in Nikiski. Dil talks about how he loves Nikiski. He also touches on how he would have handled appointing an interim mayor differently, as his opponent installed Mike Navarre as interim Mayor as a laydown. His opponent, Assemblymember Jesse Bjorkman spoke in favor of this laydown, voted against the postponement of this, and then voted to install an interim mayor wi...
Oct 01, 2022•26 min•Ep. 248
Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down and talk about the latest news in the Alaska Political world. Here are the stories they chat about. Dark Money: https://mustreadalaska.com/dark-money-watch-alaska-center-questionnaire-pressures-candidates-to-commit-to-100-clean-energy-by-2050/ Public Information Request: https://mustreadalaska.com/bombshell-report-former-head-of-permanent-fund-corp-threatened-political-retribution-and-launched-vitriolic-diatribe-against-board-of-trustees/...
Sep 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 247
John Quick sits down with President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Office of the President, Republic of Palau , to talk about his families legacy in Palau, how epic the country is, why everyone should hop on a plane right now to visit it and what his major goals are as President during his first term. You will not want to miss out on this....
Sep 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 246
John Quick sits down with popular musician and author Zuby to talk music, culture, and how the left has no sense of humor. Zuby has also been a guest on Joe Rogan twice and talks about his time on the show. Check out his music and books here: https://www.zubymusic.com
Sep 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 245
Representative Gillham's opponent voted in FAVOR of MA(s)K Mandates. Rep. Gillham sits down and talks about freedom and why he is running for State House again.
Sep 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 244
Robyn Bjork talks about the AK Medical Freedom Symposium coming up this week. You won't want to miss out on this!
Sep 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 243
