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. Hosted by Ben Carpenter 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.
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Episodes
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Frank McQueary, Chairman of Alaskans for Open Meetings, to discuss the ongoing legal battle against the Anchorage Assembly. Also, Suzanne and John talk about the 'Day of Reckoning' as Anchorage shopkeepers, cafes plan to open fully in the act of civil disobedience. Plus, Kenai Peninsula parents call for families to strike until the schools open. All that and more on the MRAK podcast!
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque dissects the cluster called the Tuesday Assembly meeting, including Vogel calling Wasilla/Palmer the "lowest common denominator," the Assembly's double standard on enforcement of Chamber rules, and an unjust arrest! All that and more this week on the MRAK podcast!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Governor Mike Dunleavy to discuss his first two years in office, the Administration's vaccine rollout, Alaska's current economic situation, school closures across the state, the state budget, and more!
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque pontificates why Eric Croft decided to bow out of the mayor race. He discusses the devastating news out of Haines, Alaska, and determines whether the group out of House District 27 asking for a recount has a shot at pulling off the impossible. All that plus MRAK's new Apple app!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the FBI's investigation into a possible "Pay to Play" scheme in the AK Senate, mask mandates and reopening the schools on the Kenai Peninsula, and the Anchorage Press/ADN's constant war against the Dunleavy Administration. All that and more on this week's MRAK show!
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
On a special Sunday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque psychoanalyzes the upcoming "Hunker Down in AnchorTown" executive order by acting mayor Quinn-Davidson. He discusses the Assembly's latest press release entitled, "Daddy didn't give me enough money, and I need more: An ode to the Assembly's juvenile attempt to shift blame from their horrible decision making." Finally, Scott tries to encourage YOU, the listener, to spread some holiday cheer around town!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the mask mandate for ALL visitors during Thanksgiving, the 20/20 split in the Alaska House, the election mess that is House District 27, and the shocking silence on the PFD war.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque discusses the sultry rumors of another restaurant shutdown, the reasons why state-wide mask mandates really suck, and how an AK Supreme Court ruling may have screwed over the incumbent in House District 27. All that and more on this week's podcast.