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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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Special Guest: Bee Hanson - Anchorage Election Accountability, Election Integrity, Future of Mail-In Voting 18.01.2022 25:05
In today's episode, Scott Levesque chats with Bee Hanson, the former Election Commission nominee, about Anchorage's mail-in voting system, election integrity, and what we can do to improve. All that, and more!
Biden’s SUPREME Loss, #BareShelvesBiden in Alaska, Bronson Wants Muni Clerk Accountability 14.01.2022 38:28
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the Supreme Court's decision on Biden's C19 mandate, #BareShelvesBiden in Alaska, and Bronson's Muni Clerk ballot prop. All that, and more! Breaking: Supreme Court nixes Biden Covid vaccine mandate: https://mustreadalaska.com/breaking-supreme-court-nixes-biden-covid-vaccine-mandate/ Bare shelves concern Alaskans from Ketchikan to Fa...
Special Guest: Matthew Fagnani - Alaska’s Military Defense, Mariculture, and Agriculture Economies 11.01.2022 38:10
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing speak with Senior Development Executive of the Alaska Development Team Matthew Fagnani about Alaska's mariculture, agriculture, and military defense economies. All that, and more! Must Read Alaska: https://www.mustreadalaska.com Alaska Development Team: https://gov.alaska.gov/home/alaska-development-team/ Alaska Governor's Mariculture Task...
Special Guest: Senator Shelley Hughes - Winter Storm Disaster Relief Fundraiser 06.01.2022 25:12
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk with Senator Shelley Hughes about the Winter Storm Disaster Relief Fundraiser. All that, and more! Donate here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ (Change the "I Want To Support" section to "Disaster Relief") MRAK Story here: https://mustreadalaska.com/jan-12-fundraiser-dedicated-to-help-those-harmed-by-mat-su-valley-wind-s...
Special Guest: Sen. Peter Micciche - 2022 Senate Goals, The PFD Problem, Keeping Access Open to the Public 04.01.2022 27:35
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick speak with Senate President Peter Micciche to discuss the PFD problem, goals for the New Year, and keeping access open to the public. All that more!
Gov. Dunleavy Pushing for Election Integrity, BIG Changes by Bronson, Lefties Losing Faith 01.01.2022 45:30
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk about Gov. Dunleavy's election integrity bill, Mayor Bronson's BIG suggestive change, and devolving effects of C-19's changing landscape/goalposts. All that, and more!
Lt. Gov. Meyer to Forgo Reelection, Starting the Top 10 MRAK Stories of 2021, #MERICA 29.12.2021 25:32
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer's decision to forgo the 2022 election and why. Also, Scott begins the countdown of MRAK's Top 10 Stories of 2021. All that, and more!
WALKER Re-Writes HISTORY, ALLARD’S Momentum, BIDEN Changes Course... AGAIN 28.12.2021 27:25
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk about former Governor Bill Walker's willfully ignorant op-ed, Jamie Allard's New Year's Eve fundraiser, and Biden's new C-19 take. All that more!
Special Guest: Gov. Mike Dunleavy - People First Initiative, Alaska‘s Bright Future, The 2022 PFD 23.12.2021 31:56
In today's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque talk with Governor Mike Dunleavy about a slew of topics, including the People First Initiative, the 2022 PFD, higher education, oil and gas, Alaska's ports, and sustainability. All that, and more!
Special Guest: James Kaufman - Spending Caps, Process Improvement Wins, Reelection 2022 22.12.2021 40:42
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with first-year Alaska Rep. James Kaufman to talk about his freshman year in office, spending caps, process improvement, and his goals during reelection. All that and more!
Special Guest: Fritz Pettyjohn - Constitutional Convention, Alaska State Senate, American History 21.12.2021 32:46
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!
The ADN Continues to Attack, The Transparency Hypocrisy, The C‘Mon Man Episode 17.12.2021 43:55
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!
Special Guest: Tim Barto - DOD Investigator, Alaska Policy Forum, The Big Red Machine 15.12.2021 28:20
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!
Special Guest: Mountain Mike Gordon - DAGNABIT! - A Sequel and Anthology 14.12.2021 24:35
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!
Bronson/Assembly Agree on Plan, Jamie Allard Has a BIG Night, The Purpose of Local Government 11.12.2021 29:38
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!
DAN Sullivan SHATTERS Biden‘s MANDATE, Poll SHOWS Biden/Harris TOXIC Mess, BUILD Back A LOT BADDER 10.12.2021 32:30
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!
Assembly REMOVES Mask MANDATE, LOSING Sight of RESOURCE Development, Anchorage School Board Recharters FPCS 09.12.2021 28:28
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!
Special Guest: Jamie Allard - A District 22 Run, Concern About Election Integrity, A Lasting Legacy 07.12.2021 30:31
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!
Special Guest: Spencer Moore - Dunleavy‘s Leadership, Biden‘s Lack of Leadership, The 2022 Red Wave 04.12.2021 48:02
In today's episode, Scott Levesque sits down with Spencer Moore, Region Rep. for AK Republican Party, to discuss Stephanie Taylor, Governor Dunleavy's leadership, the National "V" Database, and President Biden's first year in office. All that and more!
Don Young Votes for National ”V” Database, Allard Files for District 22, Kenai Takes a Stand 03.12.2021 34:21
In today's episode, Scott Levesque chats about Don Young's vote for a national "V" database, Kenai City Counsel's unanimous vote against any mandates, and Jamie Allard files to run for House District 22. All that and more!
DUNLEAVY APPROVAL at 57%, ADN Used As POLITICAL MOUTHPIECE, I‘m BACK - GIESSEL Files 02.12.2021 28:42
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses Gov. Dunleavy's 57% approval rating, Scott Kendall using the ADN Opinion section as a political mouthpiece, and Cathy Giessel files to run against Senator Holland. All that and more!
Special Guest: Rep. Sarah Vance - No Patient Left Behind Bill, Chris Kurka Running for Governor, Victory for Alaska 30.11.2021 39:26
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Representative Sarah Vance about the No Patient Left Alone bill, Chris Kurka jumping into the Governor's race, and a victory for Alaska regarding Federal mandate enforcement in hospitals. All that more!
Special Guest: Bernadette Wilson - Americans for Prosperity and Alaska‘s Future 23.11.2021 30:59
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick chat with Bernadette Wilson, state director for the Alaska chapter of Americans for Prosperity, about her new role and how AFP will impact Alaska's future. All that more!
The RITTENHOUSE Verdict, MAINSTREAM MEDIA‘s Role, The Potential FALLOUT 20.11.2021 32:43
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing talk about the Rittenhouse verdict, mainstream media's role, and what's next for Kyle. All that and more!
Special Guest: Nick Begich - A Brief History, The Next Generation, A New Direction for Alaska 18.11.2021 33:56
In today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing sit down with Nick Begich, candidate for Alaska's lone U.S. House of Representatives seat, to discuss his background in business and politics, as well as why he's running against Rep. Don Young. Also, we discuss how someone with the last name Begich became a Republican. All that and more!
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