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
NUMBERS NEVER LIE, Sullivan CHALLENGES Biden, Is ALASKA‘S Economy in DANGER 18.11.2021 33:02
In today's episode, Scott Levesque discusses the REAL numbers behind Alaska's case counts, Dan Sullivan joins 49 Senate Republicans to challenge Biden's C-19 mandate, and the Alaska economy is slow...REAL slow. All that and more!
RNC Jabs BIDEN, It‘s OK in OK, Is Ballot MEASURE 2 UNCONSTITUTIONAL 17.11.2021 31:17
In today's episode, Scott Levesque touches on RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's response to the Biden Administration, Oklahoma's National Guard doing its thang, and we review additional filings against Ballot Measure 2. All that and more!
Special Guest: Win Gruening - Mail-In Voting Gone Wrong in Juneau 16.11.2021 28:58
In today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick speak with Win Gruening about the pitfalls of Juneau's mail-in voting process, including the failed promises of a disastrous election cycle. All that more!
The NEXT Great AWAKENING, POWER Hungry ASSEMBLY, MURKOWSKI Officially ANNOUNCES 13.11.2021 38:40
On today's episode, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss the official announcement of Murkowski's reelection campaign, the next great awakening (parents & education), and the Anchorage Assembly's chronic overreach. All that and more!
DUNLEAVY‘S Response/LEADERSHIP, Anchorage ASSEMBLY Playing GAMES, CASES Continue to DROP 11.11.2021 41:00
On today's episode, Scott Levesque reviews Governor Dunleavy's overall C-19 response, including his latest lawsuit. Also, he breaks down the Anchorage Assembly hypocrisy and the current C-19 landscape in Alaska. All that and more!
Dangerous CONTROL Measures, MASKING...a LONG-TERM Solution, ALLARD Eyes HOUSE/SENATE Run 10.11.2021 36:47
On this week's episode, Scott Levesque looks into a new video implying masks are here to stay. He touches on Biden's absurd response to a federal court suspension on his vaccine mandate for businesses. He also talks EagleExit movement, its renewed focus, and Jamie Allard files for House seat in the Chugiak-Eagle River district. All that and more!
Special Guest: Stephanie Taylor - Election Integrity, Assembly Civility, Reigniting Anchorage 09.11.2021 33:34
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with District 5 Assembly Candidate Stephanie Taylor about election integrity, the purpose of the Assembly, and her 50+ years in the city of Anchorage. All that more!
ALAKSA STANDS Up for ALASKANS, ENOUGH is ENOUGH, AIDEA Files LAWSUIT Against BIDEN 06.11.2021 26:59
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque applauds Governor Dunleavy for joining in a lawsuit against the Biden Administration over their vaccine mandate. Also, we "explore" the lawsuit filed by AIDEA over their oil lease purchases. All that more!
A New RED WAVE, ASD Struggles w/ ENROLLMENT, C19 RATES Continue to FALL 05.11.2021 34:19
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque breaks down the Virginia governor's race and its potential implications on the mid-term elections. He also discusses C19 rates in Alaska, the ASD superintendent's resignation, and the continued impact on ASD's enrollment post-C19. All that more!
Special Guest: Quinn Townsend - Chicken Little or A New Hope 04.11.2021 32:52
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks with Quinn Townsend, Policy Manager at Alaska Policy Forum, about AK's education ranking, school choice, and misconceptions about the state budget. All that and more!
Special Guest: Governor Mike Dunleavy - The TRUTH about STATE C19 Mandates, ALASKA Economic FUTURE, DC‘s Control ISSUES 02.11.2021 30:13
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down with a passionate Governor Mike Dunleavy to discuss state-wide vaccine mandates, the viability of Alaska's economic future, and DC leveraging Alaska against foreign interests. All that and more!
ANCHORAGE Turning BLUE, ASSEMBLY Meeting = BANANA LAND, It‘s OFFICIAL for NICK 29.10.2021 35:24
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing celebrated MRAK's 100th episode! They discuss the official candidacy of Nick Begich, yesterday's Assembly meeting, which turned into a second-grade playground standoff, and the continued fallout over the failed Meg Zaletel's recall. All that and more!
RECALL Gone WRONG, AK Archdiocese PULLS from SCHOOL, We Deserve MORE INFO 28.10.2021 37:55
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque discusses the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau disassociating itself with an Anchorage school, and the Zaletel recall gone wrong, including the long-term implications for Anchorage. He also talks about the need for a deep dive into the statistical analysis of C19 cases in Alaska.
FDA Approves C19 VACCINE for KIDS, RECALL Zaletel ENDS, The BITTER PRICE of MANDATES 27.10.2021 40:32
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks about the Meg Zaletel recall vote, future ramifications from the C19 mandate, and the FDA approves the C19 shot for children 5-11. All that and more!
Special Guest: Tuckerman Babcock - C19 Mandate Fallouts, Attracting Officers From the Lower 48, Redistricting Updates 26.10.2021 33:08
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick welcome special guest Tuckerman Babcock to the show. They discuss the current redistricting efforts, Southcentral Foundation C19 mandates, AK Railroads C19 vaccine timeline, and marketing to police officers terminated in the Lower 48. All that and more!
ASSEMBLY Continues WAR Against BRONSON, NICK Begich CHALLENGES Don YOUNG, JAB or NO-JAB 23.10.2021 30:35
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque reviews the growing rift between the left-leaning Assembly and Mayor Bronson's Administration. He touches on MRAK's "Jab or No-Jab" series, the departure of Craig Campbell and Nick Begich III will challenge Don Young! All that and more!
The SHADY History Behind ALASKANS for POSTERITY, RECALL Ballot RETURNS, BYE-BYE Teachers?! 22.10.2021 47:49
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque and Suzanne Downing discuss election transparency issues, the Yukon Flats School District debacle, the LaFrance/Constant demands, and the shady history of Alaskans for Posterity. All that and more!
WHERE‘S the LOGIC, The LEFT‘S Policy AMNESIA, Unemployment DUE to C19 MANDATES 20.10.2021 20:57
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque recalls how easily the Left forgets its previous policy positions, companies pushing and slow-rolling the C19 shot, and where's the logic?! All that and more!
WHO‘S Behind ALASKANS for Posterity, Senator SULLIVAN Requests APOLOGY, Senator Revak‘s Citation 19.10.2021 33:11
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the Senator Revak citation, the shadowy political group known as Alaskans for Posterity, and U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan's request for a formal apology from AG Garland to the Homer couple detained by the FBI. All that and more!
The ASSEMBLY POWER Grab, CASES Continue to DROP, A New UNDERGROUND GROUP 13.10.2021 29:54
On today's episode of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque talks about decreasing C19 cases in Alaska, the Assembly's lack of self-awareness leading to terrible decisions, Mayor Bronson's call for civility, and the formation of the Underground Healthcare Workers Group. All that and more!
Will PUBLIC Testimony CONTINUE, CASES Continue to DECLINE, AIRLINE CANCELLATIONS 12.10.2021 34:42
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque discuss the continuation of public testimony concerning AO2021-91. They discuss the declining C19 numbers and how hospitals are handling it. Plus, we discuss Nick Begich's possible congressional run and Southwest Airlines feeling a little "under the weather." All that and more!
REAL CONCERN Over a GROWING DIVIDE, Cases CONTINUE to FALL in AK, HEALTH Care BIAS 08.10.2021 32:58
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque exposes the growing divide between the VAXX'd, and UNVAXX'd. COVID cases continue to drop in Alaska, and we hold a tribute for the late, great Hobo Jim. All that and more!
Are DEMOCRATS Losing Public TRUST, FALLING STARS on the LEFT, Fairbanks/North Star Election Results 07.10.2021 31:22
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque unpacks the Fairbanks North Star Borough elections, Al Gross's loss for hospital board (including the Dems falling stars), and a GALLUP poll that indicates the public is losing trust in the Democrat party. All that and more!
Just THEATER for the ASSEMBLY, CONSTANT(ly) TROLLING, A Widening DIVIDE 06.10.2021 35:41
On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque dives into the public testimony surrounding AO2021-91 (Muni Masking Mandate), including a closer look at those testifying, our legislators, and why this feels more like theatre for the Assembly. All that and more!
Special Guest: Russell Biggs - Meg‘s Masking Mandate, Recall Efforts, The Future of Anchorage 05.10.2021 33:58
On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque chat with Russell Biggs - Chair of the We've Had Enough! Vote Yes! Recall Zaletel - about the upcoming recall election, the AO2021-91 mask mandate, and the long-term effect on Anchorage residents. All that and more!
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