The Must Read Alaska Show

Homer Electric Association is trying to buy Seward Electric

Host John Quick sits down with Brad Janorschke, General Manager of HEA, and Director of Seward’s Electric Department, Rob Montgomery, to talk about the potential sale and how it is on the ballot May 2nd for those who live in Seward, Alaska. 
Live in Seward, check out the voter information here: https://www.cityofseward.us/community/residents/voting-elections 
 
You can check out HEA here: https://www.homerelectric.com 
 
We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu 

President Whipps wants entrepreneurs to move to Palau.

John Quick sits down with President Whipps of the island nation of Palau. President Whipps talks about how climate has affected Palau and what he is doing to ensure sustainable energy. President Whipps also talks about how faith plays a role in his presidency and hopes that some of his team's new economic policies (stablecoin, digital residency) will attract remote workers and entrepreneurs to call Palau home.  
 
Check out Palau here: https://palau.travel/ and https://pristineparadisepalau.com
 
We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu 
 

Alaska Lt. Governor Dahlstrom is a compassionate leader

John Quick sits down with Alaska Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to talk about elections, ranked choice voting, sustainable energy, and advice she would give to folk in college wanting to become an elected official.   #akleg #akgov
 
Check out the Division of Election info on ranked choice voting here: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/RCV.php 
 
Check out The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference here: https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/ 
 
We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu 
 
 

Are we going Nuclear? Rep. George Rauscher on the future of energy in Alaska

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.George.Rauscher@akleg.gov 
We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu 
 

Mayor Bronson is making a difference, 31 homeless people now with jobs!

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/ 

Paul Roland: Award-winning Director of the feature film Exemplum

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 purchase here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exemplum

The Piece Maker: Eric Dowdle host a new show on the Magnolia Network featuring Anchorage.

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

Ian Bick: From Ponzi scheme, to federal prison, to redemption.

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/