The Must Read Alaska Show

Preservation Alaska. Once it’s gone it’s gone.

John Quick sits down with Trish Neal, the president of Preservation Alaska. Preservation Alaska is the new brand of the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, and they are on a mission to preserve as much history in Alaska as possible. If you like history, you won't want to miss out on this episode. 
Check out their work here: https://alaskapreservation.org/ 

Dorene Lorenz is a champion for all things historical

John Quick sits down with Dorene Lorenz to talk all things historical and how her latest idea centered around the Semiquincentennial is getting some traction. She hopes to make our Nation's Semiquincentennial Celebration hit home for Alaska by highlighting stories from all over Alaska all year long during the 250th-year celebration of our Nation. 
Here is a link to a story related to what Dorene talked about: https://hyphenmagazine.com/magazine/issue-6-makeover-summer-2005/lonesome-land#:~:text=In%20Juneau%2C%20two%20attempts%20were,ordered%20them%20never%20to%20return 
If you have some great historical stories for Dorene, email her here dorenemlorenz@aol.com

Rep. Gray is passionate about foster care, affordable housing, and potholes.

John Quick sits down with Rep. Gray to talk about why he got involved in politics in the first place and what he is excited about accomplishing this year. He shares his story about why he chose to foster a child and later adopt. 
For more info on foster care, check out. https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/fostercare/default.aspx
 

Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. is an international peacemaker.

John Quick sits down with Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. Pastor Bob started a church in his living room which soon grew to be a mega-church in Texas. He wasn't done yet, and he founded Glocal, which helps pastors and everyday folks build bridges of peace in their own communities and countries.
Pastors Bob is famous for putting on retreats with Christians, Muslims, and Rabbis all in the same room.
He is the real deal, and you won't want to miss out. 
Check out his podcast here: https://glocal.net/resources/#podcast 

Undercover Billionaire star & Tedx Talk Speaker RJ shares his life story

John Quick sits down with RJ to talk about how he went from being a garbage man to a TV star and everything in between. You won't want to miss out. 
 
Check out RJ's clothing line here: https://ironempireclothing.com/ 
Check out the TV show he stars in here: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaire/episodes/million-dollar-bet
 
 

Rachel Ries is running for Anchorage Assembly seat 6

John Quick sits down with Rachel Ries to talk about why she is running and what she hopes to accomplish if she wins. 
 
Check out her website here for more info: https://riesforalaska.com/

Gwen Adams is a modern day HERO

John Quick sits down with Gwen Adam, Executive Director of Priceless. She works to help end sex trafficking and human trafficking in Alaska.  She risks her life day in and day out to literally save people. Listen in! 
 
Check out Priceless here: https://www.pricelessalaska.org/

Representative Ben Carpenter on budgets and audits

John Quick sits down with Representative Ben Carpenter to talk budgets and audits. They dive into what committees he is on and why he hired BUDGET Superhero Donna Arduin. You will not want to miss this one.