The Must Read Alaska Show
Suzanne Downing and John Quick are Alaskans who love Alaska and believe its better days are ahead. Suzanne is the former editor of the Juneau Empire, ran a storefront business, has worked as a speechwriter for Alaska governor Sean Parnell, and launched Must Read Alaska, a conservative news source in Alaska, with more than 20 million visitors since 2016 and over 40 million views on the Newsbreak app. John Quick is an entrepreneur, business owner, and problem solver who consults with businesses in Alaska while launching his enterprises. Suzanne and John talk about Alaska politics from the conservative side of the equation every Monday and Wednesday. 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!
Episodes
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Mayor Bronson of Anchorage is on a mission to FIX a $1,500,000,000+ problem.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
John Quick sits down with Mayor Bronson of Anchorage Alaska to talk Snow removal, fixing the port, and downtown development.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Snug Harbor Outpost will change your life!
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Is bycatch ruining Alaska?
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Kelly Tshibaka launches Preserve Democracy
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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/
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Open and honest, Speaker of the House Rep. Cathy Tilton NEW House Policy.
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
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
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Powerhouse Kimberley Strassel of The Wall Street Journal editorial board
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
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-a-strassel
Check out her books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kimberley-Strassel/author/B01HKLJD7C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Ben McBride...the modern day Martin Luther King Jr.
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
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 OpEd on Ben McBride here: https://www.newsmax.com/johnquick/oakland-pico-violence/2023/01/13/id/1104313/
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Representative Kevin McCabe is getting sued by the LEFT!
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
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
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Scott Kendall the force behind ranked choice voting says......
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
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.