The Must Read Alaska Show

Senator Shelley Hughes stands up for Female Athletes in Alaska

John Quick sits down with Senator Hughes to talk about her summer plans and what it was like being in the minority. She touches on how the Senate majority's strategy of giving themselves a considerable raise and taking 75% of the PFD may play out poorly for them when they need to be reelected. 

MUST LISTEN: Kelly Tshibaka’s idea for conservative wins all over Alaska in 2024.

John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka to get her take on Alaska politics, how her group Preserve Democracy is going, and her one idea that could change the state of Alaska back from Purple to Red. 
Check out her group here: https://preservedemocracy.com/

Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries talks shop

John Quick sits down with Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries to discuss the borough budget, the school of government, and her leadership style. She has been very successful in leading with kindness, standing her ground while maintaining a great relationship with the Assembly and school district. 

Rep. Jamie Allard on BSA & Cuts to the State Budget

John Quick sits down with Rep. Jamie Allard to talk about how her first session went, her big takeaways, and why she is running again. 

Rep. Tom Mckay on Carbon Sequestration

John Quick sits down with Rep. Tom Mckay to talk about how the end of the session played out and the details of the energy conference that just took place in Anchorage

Mayor Bronson and his team are fixing 1000 potholes a week!

John Quick sits down with Mayor Bronson of the Muni of Anchorage to talk about the groundbreaking on the port project, how the Muni is fixing 1000 potholes a week, and some lessons learned from Snowmageddon. 

Rick Whitbeck from Power of the Future talks AKLNG, Pebble Mine, Biden’s crippling policies and more.

John Quick sits down with Rick Whitbeck from Power of the Future to talk all things resource development. If you are in the industry or want the real scoop on projects like Pebble Mine, you will want to listen in. 
 
Check out Rick here: https://powerthefuture.com/directors/rick-whitbeck/

Senator Bjorkman on his bill to Make Alaska Lumber Great Again

John Quick sits down with Senator Jesse Bjorkman to talk all things lumber and fish. Senator Bjorkman has a bill ready for Governor Dunleavy to sign that would make it easier for contractors and builders to use Alaska lumber to complete a home build.