John Quick sits down with Rep. George Rauscher to talk about energy in Alaska. Rep. Rauscher is the Chair of the House Energy Committee this year, and they have been looking at all options so that Alaska can have a bright future. If we can not explore for more gas and there is only so much left in the inlet, then options like, nuclear, solar, wind, coal, and everything in between become something that the Energy Committee takes a look at. Get in touch with Rep. Rauscher here: Representative.Geor...
Apr 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 302
Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to discuss the city's successful job fair programs, economic development, and the Mayor's Community Grant Program. We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu Donate to Must Read Alaska here: https://mustreadalaska.com/support-mrak/...
Apr 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 301
Host John Quick sits down with Paul Roland to talk about his new Film Exemplum, what first got him into film, and what it was like winning best director at the Pasadena Film Festival. We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu Check out the film trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzTe3-9-YLA Check out the film for free here: https://tubitv.com/movies/100000474/exemplum?start=true Check out the film to p...
Apr 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 300
Host John Quick sits down with Artist and TV Host Eric Dowdle to talk about how he got into Folk Art and the ins and outs of hosting his TV Show for the last four seasons. His new show is on the popular Magnolia Network, and the Anchorage episode airs this Saturday (April 1st) at 5 pm. Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/690ymlMqC74 Check out his epic puzzle art here: https://dowdlefolkart.com...
Mar 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 299
John Quick sits down with Ian Bick, who HBO has recently done a documentary on. Ian, at the young age of 15, started a successful nightclub and concert business; he got a little too far out in front of that and ended up in federal prison. He has since found a way to turn his story into inspiration and success. You can check out his social media and his two successful shows here: https://www.ianbick.com/
Mar 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 298
John Quick sits down with Trish Neal, the president of Preservation Alaska. Preservation Alaska is the new brand of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, and they are on a mission to preserve as much history in Alaska as possible. If you like history, you won't want to miss out on this episode. Check out their work here: https://alaskapreservation.org/
Mar 09, 2023•19 min•Ep. 297
John Quick sits down with Dorene Lorenz to talk all things historical and how her latest idea centered around the Semiquincentennial is getting some traction. She hopes to make our Nation's Semiquincentennial Celebration hit home for Alaska by highlighting stories from all over Alaska all year long during the 250th-year celebration of our Nation. Here is a link to a story related to what Dorene talked about: https://hyphenmagazine.com/magazine/issue-6-makeover-summer-2005/lonesome-land#:~:text=I...
Mar 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 296
John Quick sits down with Rep. Gray to talk about why he got involved in politics in the first place and what he is excited about accomplishing this year. He shares his story about why he chose to foster a child and later adopt. For more info on foster care, check out. https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/fostercare/default.aspx
Mar 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 295
John Quick sits down with Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. Pastor Bob started a church in his living room which soon grew to be a mega-church in Texas. He wasn't done yet, and he founded Glocal, which helps pastors and everyday folks build bridges of peace in their own communities and countries. Pastors Bob is famous for putting on retreats with Christians, Muslims, and Rabbis all in the same room. He is the real deal, and you won't want to miss out. Check out his podcast here: https://glocal.net/resource...
Mar 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 294
John Quick sits down with RJ to talk about how he went from being a garbage man to a TV star and everything in between. You won't want to miss out. Check out RJ's clothing line here: https://ironempireclothing.com/ Check out the TV show he stars in here: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaire/episodes/million-dollar-bet...
Feb 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 293
John Quick sits down with Rachel Ries to talk about why she is running and what she hopes to accomplish if she wins. Check out her website here for more info: https://riesforalaska.com/
Feb 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 292
John Quick sits down with Gwen Adam, Executive Director of Priceless. She works to help end sex trafficking and human trafficking in Alaska. She risks her life day in and day out to literally save people. Listen in! Check out Priceless here: https://www.pricelessalaska.org/
Feb 23, 2023•26 min•Ep. 291
John Quick sits down with Representative Ben Carpenter to talk budgets and audits. They dive into what committees he is on and why he hired BUDGET Superhero Donna Arduin. You will not want to miss this one.
Feb 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 290
John Quick sits down with Alaska House Rep. Jamie Allard to talk about how the conservatives finally organized in the house, what her plans are as Co-chair of Education, and how she thought Congresswoman Mary Peltola's speech on the house floor went.
Feb 17, 2023•17 min•Ep. 289
John Quick sits down with a friend, Pastor Dean Curry, to discuss Dean's new book, tips on working with people who have different opinions than you, and why Dean is a 'Jesus Guy.' Check out the church that Pastor Dean is a volunteer teaching pastor at HERE. You can find his new book here for free. https://www.ourchurch.us/the-prescipice...
Feb 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 288
John Quick sits down with Mayor Edna DeVries to talk shop. She is one of the MOST cutting-edge communicators in Alaska! How, you may ask? By using Facebook Live consistently week in and week out. No one else in Alaska is doing this as well as she is. You do not want to miss out on hearing from her. Check out her school of Government here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068335991574
Feb 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 287
John Quick sits down with Scott Kendall to talk RVC, Alaska Politics, and his thoughts on how Congresswomen Mary Peltola is doing.
Feb 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 286
John Quick sits down with Simon Ateba, Chief White House Correspondent for Today News Africa, to talk about Africa & US relations and how Simon has been treated poorly, repeatedly by the B (iden) administration. Check him out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/simonateba?s=20&t=8W5RtDphEb8afs9jBe4mxw Check out Today News Africa here: https://todaynewsafrica.com/...
Feb 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 285
John Quick sits down with Ivan Moore to discuss his latest approval rating polls on Gov. Dunleavy, Senator Murkowski, and Congresswoman Peltola. They also discuss his latest poll around Ranked Choice Voting. You won't want to miss out. Check out Ivan Moores polling research here: https://alaskasurveyresearch.com/
Feb 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 284
John Quick sits down with Anchorage Assembly candidate Spencer Moore to talk about why he is running and how people can get involved in his campaign. Check out his website here: https://mooreforanchorage.com/
Feb 10, 2023•15 min•Ep. 283
John Quick sits down with Iron Dog's executive director Mike Vasser to talk about how far the race has come, what is in store for this year's race, and how people can watch it live or in person. Check out Iron Dog here: https://www.irondog.org/
Feb 10, 2023•15 min•Ep. 282
John Quick sits down with Mark Lindquist to talk about his books, his time as an election official, and now, hopefully, turning one of his most popular books into a TV show. Mark is a Legend in the author world, you won't want to miss out. Check out his work website here: www.marklindquistlaw.com Check out his personal website here: https://marklindquist.net/
Feb 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 281
John Quick sits down with Hans Johnson, who has built several successful businesses over the years. Hans wrote the book True Wealth Formula, and he talks about the principles of this book through this episode. Check out Hans Johnson's book here: https://a.co/d/7uFOYWn
Feb 09, 2023•47 min•Ep. 280
John Quick sits down with Mayor Bronson of Anchorage Alaska to talk Snow removal, fixing the port, and downtown development.
Jan 27, 2023•25 min•Ep. 279
John Quick sits down with Eli, one of the owners of Snug Harbor Outpost to talk about the history of the cannery and how he and his family have turned it into one of the coolest destination vacation spots in Alaska. You need to go to https://www.snugharboroutpost.com/ and check them out.
Jan 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 278
John Quick sits down with Rep. Vance of Homer, Alaska to talk about bycatch, no patient left behind, and how things are shaking up in the house this year. You won't want to miss out.
Jan 25, 2023•22 min•Ep. 277
John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka to recap her favorite moments on the campaign trail and talk about her new initiative Preserve Democracy. To learn more about Preserve Democracy check out: https://preservedemocracy.com/
Jan 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 276
What was once secret, closed-door meetings, not open to the public, are now open to the public under our new Speaker of the House. John Quick sits down with Speaker of the House Rep. Cathy Tilton to talk about why she first ran for office, what it was like in the minority for six years and what she is excited about as the Speaker. Check out Speaker Tilton's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Rep.TiltonDistrict12...
Jan 20, 2023•14 min•Ep. 275
John Quick sits down with Shawn Williams to talk high speed internet in Alaska. Shawn is the VP of Government Affairs and Strategy for Pacific Dataport in Anchorage. He’s a 40-year resident of Alaska, the former Assistant Commissioner of Commerce for the State of Alaska, and a member of the Karuk Tribe of California. Check out https://microcom.tv/ to learn more.
Jan 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 274
John Quick sits down with The Wall Street Journal editorial board member Kimberley A. Strassel to talk politics, her latest book, and who has been someone she has looked up to over the years. You can enter to win a signed copy of one of her books by going to Facebook, like the video of the interview, liking the post, tagging a friend, or sharing it. Click here to see the video: https://fb.watch/h_QXbP1u6Z/ Check out her Wall Street Journal articles here: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/kimberley...
Jan 11, 2023•24 min•Ep. 273
