The Must Read Alaska Show

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

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
 

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 

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
 
 

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/

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/

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.  

John Quick sits down with Alaska House Rep. Jamie Allard to talk about how the conservatives finally organized in the house, what her plans are as Co-chair of Education, and how she thought Congresswoman Mary Peltola's speech on the house floor went.