The Must Read Alaska Show
The Must Read Alaska Show is an award-winning podcast celebrated for its exceptional commentary on Alaska politics from a conservative perspective. With a unique approach that views each episode as a human interest piece, the show features a diverse array of guests, including politicians from both sides of the aisle, CEOs of publicly traded companies, New York Times bestselling authors, mayors of small towns in Alaska, and even presidents of countries.
This award-winning show offers listeners fresh and candid discussions about what’s happening behind the scenes in Alaska politics, blending in-depth analysis, engaging storytelling, and expert interviews to provide an unparalleled listening experience.
Episodes
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
32 min
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing talks with Fritz Pettyjohn about his time in Alaska, including the state senate, news, and more. He also discusses the ideas behind the constitutional convention. All that more!
Dec 16, 2021
Dec 16, 2021
43 min
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the ADN's open hostility towards the Bronson and Dunleavy Administration as well as the Assembly's continued hypocrisy regarding transparency. All that and more!
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
28 min
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with Vice President of the Alaska Policy Forum Tim Barto to discuss his role at APF, current APF projects, his former life as a DOD investigator, and a little baseball talk. All that and more!
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
24 min
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Mountain Mike Gordon about his new book, "DAGNABIT!" They discuss his extraordinary life and some personal stories as well. All that more!
Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
29 min
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the "approved" homelessness plan between the Anchorage Assembly and Bronson Administration. He also discusses Jamie Allard's campaign kick-off event and asks the question, based on Win Gruening's article, "What should an Assembly do for a community?" All that and more!
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
32 min
In today's episode, Scott Levesque applauds Senator Dan Sullivan for his leadership on S.J. Res. 29, a resolution repealing the Biden "V" mandate. Also, he discusses a recent poll which shows Biden at 22% and Harris at 12%. Finally, he looks at the Build Back Better Act, which has a few trojan horse amendments from the PRO Act. All that and more!
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
28 min
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the Anchorage Assembly's vote to remove the mask mandate, keeping Alaska's focus on resource development (despite billions coming from Infrastructure Bill), and Family Partnership Charter School wins a 10-year renewal from Anchorage School Board. All that and more!
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
30 min
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Assemblywoman Jamie Allard about her upcoming District 22 run, election integrity, and why this new ordinance is an issue. They also talk about Jamie's legacy, including what she hopes people remember about her time on the Assembly. All that more!