The Must Read Alaska Show

Host John Quick sits down with Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna Devries to discuss the EXCITING Artic Winter Games happening in the Mat-Su in 2024. They also discuss the newly forming Water Body Setback Board and how people in the Mat-Su can drop off their residential trash for free in the last two weeks of September. 
For more info about the Artic Winter Games or the Water Body Setback Board, click here: https://matsugov.us

Host John Quick sits down with Senator James Kaufman to talk about federal money coming into Alaska and how it is being spent. They dive into the Alaska Marine Highway, Secretary Pete Buttigieg's visit to Alaska, and how the Port of Anchorage plays such a vital role for all of Alaska. 
Check out Senator Kaufman's updates here: https://www.senatorkaufman.com. 

Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to talk about Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg's recent visit to Anchorage.
 
The Port of Anchorage desperately needs rebuilding, and getting Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg up in Alaska to see that firsthand was a good step in the right direction. With no port, there is no food. So Mayor Bronson puts politics aside and works towards a solution to help Anchorage and all of Alaska.  
 
Check out the Port of Anchorage video the Mayor was referring to here: https://fb.watch/mugZjEAmx7/

Join Host John Quick as he dives into the life and music of Alaskan artist, Ellie Nelson, in this episode of the Must Read Alaska Show. Ellie opens up about her journey through personal challenges, her passion for music, and her thriving career. Get inspired by her resilience, creativity, and the power of community support. Don't miss out on this illuminating conversation!
 
She has a band, Ellie Nelson and the Echoes, they are playing shows all over Alaska this summer. Check out Ellie Nelson and the Echoes (her Band) here: https://www.facebook.com/EllieNelsonMusic/ 
Check out Ellie Nelson on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yu2MuSk8aug2mviKZCLCU?si=vnUiWoZFSlSAkKRZRvmwlw

Tune in as host John Quick delves into an engaging discussion with Scott Kendall, where Scott unpacks his innovative idea for a potential renewable energy solution tailored to our communities. Beyond energy, Kendall offers his perspectives on the impending Congressional Race and demystifies the complexities behind orchestrating a triumphant ballot initiative. 

Join the conversation with our host, John Quick, as he catches up with Alaska's pride, Chef Lizzie, currently shining in the Top 20 of the popular culinary show, MasterChef, broadcasted on Fox. Chef Lizzie shares her passion for cooking, recounts her exciting moment of earning her apron from the renowned Chef Gordon Ramsey, and discusses her firm belief in the significance of service to others.
Don't forget to catch MasterChef on Fox News every Wednesday at 7 pm Alaska time and keep up with Chef Lizzie's culinary adventures on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/alaska.lizzie?igshid=MTIzZWMxMTBkOA==

In this episode, host John Quick engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Bethany Marcum, the Chief Executive Officer of the Alaska Policy Forum. Bethany shares insights from the successful inaugural class of the Alaska Leadership Academy. Special guests and graduates, Kathy and Grant, also join the discussion to shed light on the remarkable aspects of this transformative program.
 
Check out Alaska Leadership Academy here: https://alaskapolicyforum.org/ala/ 

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