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Suzanne Downing and John Quick host this national award-winning podcast. They are both Alaskans who love Alaska and believe its better days are ahead. Suzanne is the former editor of the Juneau Empire, ran a storefront business, has worked as a speechwriter for Alaska governor Sean Parnell, and launched Must Read Alaska, a conservative news source in Alaska. The brand reached over 100m people last year alone. John Quick is an entrepreneur, business owner, and problem solver who consults with businesses in Alaska while launching his enterprises. Suzanne and John talk about Alaska politics from the conservative side of the equation every Monday and Wednesday. Often with knowledge experts. Sometimes with co-hosts. Always fresh, occasionally tart, with tons of insight about what‘s going on behind the scenes. Come along with us for the ride!

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Suzanne Downing and John Quick host this national award-winning podcast. They are both Alaskans who love Alaska and believe its better days are ahead. Suzanne is the former editor of the Juneau Empire, ran a storefront business, has worked as a speechwriter for Alaska governor Sean Parnell, and launched Must Read Alaska, a conservative news source in Alaska. The brand reached over 100m people last year alone. John Quick is an entrepreneur, business owner, and problem solver who consults with businesses in Alaska while launching his enterprises. Suzanne and John talk about Alaska politics from the conservative side of the equation every Monday and Wednesday. Often with knowledge experts. Sometimes with co-hosts. Always fresh, occasionally tart, with tons of insight about what‘s going on behind the scenes. Come along with us for the ride!

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Episodes

Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries talks shop

5/30/2023
John Quick sits down with Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries to discuss the borough budget, the school of government, and her leadership style. She has been very successful in leading with kindness, standing her ground while maintaining a great relationship with the Assembly and school district.

Duration:00:28:01

Rep. Jamie Allard on BSA & Cuts to the State Budget

5/29/2023
John Quick sits down with Rep. Jamie Allard to talk about how her first session went, her big takeaways, and why she is running again.

Duration:00:22:40

Rep. Tom Mckay on Carbon Sequestration

5/29/2023
John Quick sits down with Rep. Tom Mckay to talk about how the end of the session played out and the details of the energy conference that just took place in Anchorage

Duration:00:28:50

Mayor Bronson and his team are fixing 1000 potholes a week!

5/19/2023
John Quick sits down with Mayor Bronson of the Muni of Anchorage to talk about the groundbreaking on the port project, how the Muni is fixing 1000 potholes a week, and some lessons learned from Snowmageddon.

Duration:00:26:23

Rick Whitbeck from Power of the Future talks AKLNG, Pebble Mine, Biden’s crippling policies and more.

5/16/2023
John Quick sits down with Rick Whitbeck from Power of the Future to talk all things resource development. If you are in the industry or want the real scoop on projects like Pebble Mine, you will want to listen in. Check out Rick here: https://powerthefuture.com/directors/rick-whitbeck/

Duration:00:48:40

Senator Bjorkman on his bill to Make Alaska Lumber Great Again

5/3/2023
John Quick sits down with Senator Jesse Bjorkman to talk all things lumber and fish. Senator Bjorkman has a bill ready for Governor Dunleavy to sign that would make it easier for contractors and builders to use Alaska lumber to complete a home build.

Duration:00:19:39

Rep. Vance has a bill to save the State of Alaska millions

5/3/2023
John Quick sits down with Alaska State Rep. Vance to discuss her bill to repeal ranked choice voting and her bill to consolidate health care in school districts and Brough across Alaska.

Duration:00:17:51

Jesus is a big deal to Will Witt

5/2/2023
John Quick sits down with conservative influencer Will Witt to talk about why he is coming to Alaska and his advice for people wanting to make a difference. Will talks about how his faith in Jesus guides all he does; you won't want to miss out on this quick interview. You can check out the event here and buy tickets: https://www.akfamily.org/events/2023-spring-dinner-with-will-witt/ You can check out The Florida Standard here: https://www.theflstandard.com

Duration:00:09:13

Alaska is on a financial cliff, and Rep. Carpenter has a plan.

5/2/2023
John Quick sits with Rep. Ben Carpenter to discuss his fiscal plan. His plan involves putting a spending cap and the PFD in the constitution by the vote of the people and possibly adding a sale tax. He explains that the makeup of the House and Senate currently is not interested in cutting, and without a tax, he thinks the PFD is all but gone.

Duration:00:50:08

Former Mayor Jim Matherly with the Office of the Governor

4/28/2023
John Quick sits down with Former City of Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly to discuss his new role as the Fairbanks Director of the Office of the Governor. They talk about some of the things Jim was proud of accomplishing while he was mayor and what's important to folks in his region moving forward.

Duration:00:26:58

Rogan O’Handley (@DC_Draino) is coming to Alaska!

4/26/2023
Hosts Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with Rogan O’Handley (@DC_Draino) to discuss a few events he is speaking at here in Alaska. They discuss how Rogan got started in the MEME game and why he keeps fighting for freedom daily. Check out Rogan O’Handley here: https://www.tpusa.com/dcdraino We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:19:01

Pat Pitney: University of Alaska President and 1984 US Olympic Gold Medalist

4/25/2023
John Quick sits down with UA President Pat Pitney to talk about some of the exciting, major initiatives the UA System has going on, advice she has to young adults considering going to college, and what every high schooler in Alaska should take advantage of. Check out the UA here: https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/ We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:29:16

Report Cards are in, and Scott Kendall gives AKLEG a 2023 grade.

4/21/2023
John Quick sits down with Scott Kendall to talk about energy, what he thinks about all the AK House and Senate tax bills, his thoughts on the Anchorage elections that just happened, and who he thinks will run for governor in 3 years. We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:31:15

Hans Johnson, author and co-founder of a very successful Multi-Million $ business

4/20/2023
John Quick sit down with Hans Johnson to discuss his book True Wealth Formula. Hans offers tips and advice on what it takes to start a business and his take on the current state of the economy in the USA. Check his book out here: https://a.co/d/8os3jva We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:26:47

Homer Electric Association is trying to buy Seward Electric

4/19/2023
Host John Quick sits down with Brad Janorschke, General Manager of HEA, and Director of Seward’s Electric Department, Rob Montgomery, to talk about the potential sale and how it is on the ballot May 2nd for those who live in Seward, Alaska. Live in Seward, check out the voter information here: https://www.cityofseward.us/community/residents/voting-elections You can check out HEA here: https://www.homerelectric.com We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:23:48

President Whipps wants entrepreneurs to move to Palau.

4/13/2023
John Quick sits down with President Whipps of the island nation of Palau. President Whipps talks about how climate has affected Palau and what he is doing to ensure sustainable energy. President Whipps also talks about how faith plays a role in his presidency and hopes that some of his team's new economic policies (stablecoin, digital residency) will attract remote workers and entrepreneurs to call Palau home. Check out Palau here: https://palau.travel/ and https://pristineparadisepalau.com We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:23:58

Alaska Lt. Governor Dahlstrom is a compassionate leader

4/12/2023
John Quick sits down with Alaska Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to talk about elections, ranked choice voting, sustainable energy, and advice she would give to folk in college wanting to become an elected official. #akleg #akgov Check out the Division of Election info on ranked choice voting here: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/RCV.php Check out The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference here: https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/ We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Are we going Nuclear? Rep. George Rauscher on the future of energy in Alaska

4/10/2023
John Quick sits down with Rep. George Rauscher to talk about energy in Alaska. Rep. Rauscher is the Chair of the House Energy Committee this year, and they have been looking at all options so that Alaska can have a bright future. If we can not explore for more gas and there is only so much left in the inlet, then options like, nuclear, solar, wind, coal, and everything in between become something that the Energy Committee takes a look at. Get in touch with Rep. Rauscher here: Representative.George.Rauscher@akleg.gov We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:27:43

Mayor Bronson is making a difference, 31 homeless people now with jobs!

4/5/2023
Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to discuss the city's successful job fair programs, economic development, and the Mayor's Community Grant Program. We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu Donate to Must Read Alaska here: https://mustreadalaska.com/support-mrak/

Duration:00:26:02

Mayor Bronson is making a difference, 31 homeless people now have jobs

4/5/2023
Host John Quick sits down with Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson to discuss the city's successful job fair programs, economic development, and the Mayor's Community Grant Program. We want to thank our show sponsor, The University of Alaska; find out more about our sponsor here: https://empower.alaska.edu

Duration:00:30:51

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