Must Read Alaska

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 Alask...

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The President wants your ghost guns, and liberals love mask mandates. Happy Easter! 15.04.2022

On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses the weeks big political news for Alaska.  Elections, mask mandates, ghost guns, inflation, illegal immigration, and the fight for your online freedom of speech.     MRAK Show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'

Sarah Palin vs. Nick Begich vs. Santa Claus - The ultimate showdown! 11.04.2022

Sarah Palin vs Nick Begich vs Santa Claus - The ultimate showdown!    Today host Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk about the Alaska US Congressional race that has 48 people in it and a little recap on the Anchorage Elections that just took place.    The show is sponsored by Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669

Conservatives lose big in the Anchorage Election, and Santa Claus runs for Congress! 08.04.2022

On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show Host James Baisden discusses the weeks big political news for Alaska, the Anchorage Election, Alaska’s Special Election for Congress, the Supreme Court Confirmation, Elon Musk & Twitter, mandate freedom, and a concealed carry update. MRAK Show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'

Sarah Palin is running for US Congress, Anchorage Elections and MORE! 05.04.2022

Sarah Palin is running for US Congress, Anchorage Elections, and MORE! We talk about the local Anchorage elections and what will be in store for the Rank Choice voting of Alaska's new US Congressman (or woman).     tyjo5IfpKfV4lkf9HyAR

Representative Ben Carpenter is ANTI-MASK Mandate and he is not backing down! 31.03.2022

Representative Ben Carpenter is ANTI-MASK Mandate! He is not backing down! Rep. Carpenter recently refused to wear a mask in the House Chambers after the Democrats used it as a political move to stall the voting process. Hear from him on this and more.     The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669' 

Critical Race Theory, mask mandates and Christian values. Live with Mark Anthony Cox for Anchorage School Board! 28.03.2022

Mark Anthony Cox for Anchorage School Board chats with Host Suzanne Downing and John Quick about running for school board in a sea of Blue. You won't want to miss out on this; if you care about kids and education, you will want to tune in.    The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for GovernorP.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'

Special Election, Rank Choice Voting, Mail-in Ballots, and Unlimited Campaign Contributions, Oh My! 25.03.2022

On this edition of the Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses the passing of Congressman Don Young, the required special election to fill the vacancy, the confusion of rank choice voting, the process of a mail-in election, and the influence of unlimited campaign contributions. We close the show discussing the crazy changes to the ongoing mask and vaccine mandates throughout the country...

Congressman Don Young’s 1984 Campaign manager, Frank Bickford is in the house! 22.03.2022

Congressman Don Young's 1984 Campaign manager Frank Bickford, is in the house!  We are sharing memories and good times of the LEGEND Congressman Don Young. You won't want to miss out on hearing first-hand accounts of what it was like managing Congressman Don Youngs' successful campaign in 1984.    The show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for GovernorP.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'

You’re not getting a full PFD this year, and your 2nd Amendment rights are in jeopardy again 18.03.2022

Host James Baisden provides an update on mask mandates throughout the state, 23 states have passed concealed carry laws, a newly enacted federal spending bill will allow the ATF to infringe on Alaskans 2nd amendment rights, State House passed campaign contribution legislation, the debate continues in Juneau about the size of the permanent fund, energy rebate, and the Governors gas tax holiday.   M...

No one should have to die in a hospital alone! With Special guest Rep. Vance 16.03.2022

Host John Quick is on with special guest Representative Sarah Vance from District 31 in Homer, Alaska. No one should have to die in a hospital alone! Rep. Vance talks "5 Questions" about how she got involved in politics and why HB 252 is so important to her. You won't want to miss out.    MRAK show is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669'

Bernadette Wilson of Americans For Prosperity - Alaska is talking Certificate of Need! 15.03.2022

Bernadette Wilson State Director of Americans For Prosperity Alaska is talking Certificate of Need! Why are our health care costs rising so much in Alaska? Well, you can thank the Certificate of Need. CON is how the government controls who gets to open new hospitals all over the state, and CON apparently drives costs through the roof.     This show and episode is sponsored by 'Paid for by Charlie...

Alaska Senate Bill 140 addressing girls sports based on biological sex. 11.03.2022

The Must Read Alaska Show with host James Baisden. Topics include the Governor’s race, rank choice voting, Fairbanks University mask mandates for students, TSA mandates for travel, and Senate Bill 140 designating only girls play girls sports based on the participates biological sex.

National CPAC Award winner! Special Guest Alaska State Rep. George Rauscher! 10.03.2022

Host John Quick talks with Alaska State Rep. George Rauscher about his favorite politicians, his regrets, his accomplishments and lets us hear how he ended up winning the coveted CPAC Award this year!      This episode was sponsored by "Paid for by Charlie Pierce for Governor P.O Box 408 Soldotna, Alaska, 99669" 

THE PEOPLES MAYOR! Mayor Pierce talks about running for Gov, Freedom > C(VID), and common sense politics. 09.03.2022

This week, Mayor Charlie Pierce is on the show with Host Suzanne and John talking about why he threw his name in the hat for Governor. Mayor Pierce talks about his stance on freedom over mandates and how he kept the Kenai Peninsula Borough open during C(V)ID LOCKS DOWNS.

Alaska is Becoming A Trust Fund Baby! With guest Representative Tom McKay. 02.03.2022

Representative Tom McKay talks about how he got involved in politics, what are some of his accomplishments he is proud of, and who he looks up to in the political world. Tune in and get to know  Representative Tom McKay  in the MRAK segment 5 Questions.    

CRT? Anchorage School Board Candidate Ries stands up FOR kids and parents’ rights! 28.02.2022

Veteran Rachel Ries, Anchorage School Board candidate talks CTR, parental rights, vocational tech, school budget, and much more. You will not want to miss this.   

Mandate Freedom! Host James Baisden covers the news for Must Read Alaska. 25.02.2022

New Must Read Alaska Show host James Baisden discusses current news topics important to Alaskans; including the Russian Ukraine conflict, Alaska Permanent Fund, the state budget process in Juneau, freedom to speak in the Alaska Legislature, and he asks why does the University of Alaska still have a Mask mandates? Mandate Freedom!

Ronald Reagan! Five Questions with Host John Quick and guest James Baisden. 22.02.2022

John Quick sits down with Kenai City Councilmember James Baisden in the new segment '5 Questions'.  James gets to talk about his favorite president and how he is helping create a Freedom Culture in the City of Kenai. 

Kelly Tshibaka has a private dinner with Trump! 21.02.2022

Episode #145: Hear all about Kelly Tshibaka's private dinner with former President Donald Trump. Will Trump come up to Alaska to help Kelly? Will Trump also help Dunleavy? What is the latest with the truckers in Canada, and are truckers in the USA  about to converge in DC?? We discuss that and more on this show! Tune in! 

Secret Text messages! Tune in to hear the latest scandal involving Senator Tom Begich and much more. 19.02.2022

Secret Text messages, the world has gone mad! Tune in to hear about Sarah Palin's latest courtroom news, Constant is running for Congress, Governor Mike Dunleavy raised 300K and hear all about the latest scandal involving Senator Tom Begich. 

What the Tom Sconce, AK Truckers Show Support, LaFrance Droppin’ ”F” Bombs 08.02.2022

In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick wade through the Tom Sconce scandal, break down the AK Trucker's Convoy and wonder if Assembly Chair LaFrance has an anger management issue. All that more!

Special Guest: Diana Furchtgott-Roth - The Pro Act Armageddon for America 01.02.2022

In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the Pro Act with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, an economist who is an adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and a columnist for Forbes.com and Tax Notes. All that more!

Special Guest: Randy Sulte - Property Tax Shenanigans, Assembly Outrage, A Conservative Campaign 27.01.2022

In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing speak with Randy Sulte. Randy is currently running for the Anchorage Assembly in District 6. Learn more about Randy's platform and why he decided to run for the Assembly. All that, and more!    Randy's campaign website: www.sulteforanchorage.com

Special Guest: Kathy Henslee - Property Tax Apocalypse, Power Hungry Assembly, Campaigning in District 4 25.01.2022

In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Kathy Henslee, Assembly candidate for District 4, about Anchorage's outrageous increase in property taxes, the municipal budget, the Assembly's power grab, and how her campaign is progressing. All that more!   Kathy's campaign website: https://www.hensleeforassembly.com

Special Guest: Kevin Cross - Candidate for Anchorage Assembly District 2 (Eagle River/Chugiak) 21.01.2022

In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing connect with Kevin Cross. Kevin is currently running for Anchorage Assembly in District 2 - Eagle River/Chugiak. Learn more about Kevin's platform and why he decided to run for the Assembly. All that, and more!    Kevin's Campaign Website: www.crossforak.com

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