The Must Read Alaska Show

Congresswoman Peltola votes to Keep Gas Stoves Legal

In this engaging podcast, your host, John Quick, invites Rick Whitbeck, the Alaska State Director of Power of the Future, to discuss pivotal issues affecting public utilities and the environment. They delve into the rising influence of radical environmentalists on Public Utility boards and shed light on Congresswoman Pelta's bold move to side with Alaskans over her Democratic colleagues. Additionally, they explore Senator Murkowski's dedicated efforts to boost mineral mining, with a special focus on Alaska's potential, alongside her broader endeavors to enhance mineral extraction across the USA.  
 
Check out Power of the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/peltola-breaks-with-dems-supports-alaskan-residents-regarding-gas-stoves 

Brett Huber: Alaska, The Platinum Standard in Oil and Gas Production

Join John Quick as he engages in a profound discussion with Brett Huber, the Chair of Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC). They explore why Alaska stands out as the global leader in responsible and eco-conscious oil and gas production. Learn how the state sets the benchmark for the industry and how Commissioner Huber is steering this innovation.

Borough Mayor Peter Micciche uses his experience & common sense to lead

Host John Quick sits down with Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche to talk about a balanced budget, tax cuts, and everything in-between. Mayor Micciche has to run for re-election in October, but from what it looks like, it will be smooth sailing for him.  
 
Live in the Borough and need to contact his office: (907) 714-2170

Mayor Bronson is winning bipartisan support for the Port of Anchorage

Host John Quick sits down with Mayor Dave Bronson to talk about his 2nd year in office, some accomplishments, and some tough choices ahead. The biggest task the Mayor and his team will tackle is the Port of Anchorage; if that goes down, he thinks 1/2 the population of Anchorage will be forced to leave Alaska. He is on a mission to fix it. 

Bob Cornuke, the real-life Indiana Jones

Host John Quick sits down with Bob Cornuke who has participated in over seventy international expeditions searching the world-over for lost locations described in the Bible. Bob has appeared on the CBS television special Ancient Secrets of the Bible, NBC’s Dateline, MSNBC, Fox, ABC, History Channel, Good Morning America, CNN, Travel Channel & National Geographic. 
 
Check his website out here: https://baseinstitute.org/ 

Governor Mike Dunleavy is Hopeful for Alaska

Host John Quick sits down with Governor Mike Dunleavy to talk about the new report his office just issued, The Alaska Standard Report. They talk AK LNG and what the Governor is hopeful for, for the State of Alaska. 
 
Check out the Report here: https://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/The-Alaska-Standard.pdf 

Lt. Governor Dahlstrom is on an Energy Mission

Host John Quick sits down with Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to talk all things energy. They discuss The State of Alaska's 2nd annual energy conference, the LNG project, carbon sequestration, and how she is enjoying being the Lt. Governor. 
 
Check out the Alaska Energy Security Task Force
https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Energy-Planning-Project-Development/Alaska-Energy-Security-Task-Force
 

Alaska State Senator James Kaufman is serious about a spending cap

Host John Quick sits down with Senator James Kaufman to discuss some of his bills that have improved work efficiency and cut through government red tape. Although these types of bills are not glamorous, they are much needed.
Senator Kaufman has been talking about a spending cap since he first ran for House, and he is still hopeful it will one day pass, check out that bill and more here: https://www.senatorkaufman.com/spending-cap/