The Must Read Alaska Show

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque unpacks some of the finer details regarding Forrest Dunbar's campaign contributions. Also, he discusses the impact of Gov. Dunleavy's decision NOT to issue an emergency order, and he previews the debate between Bronson, Robbins, and Evans.

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss Senator Lisa Murkowski's decision to vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, including ramifications moving forward as she seeks reelection. Additionally, they touch on the Alaska House fiasco and the departure of Chief Justice Bolger. All that and more!

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque details the Tuesday night Assembly meeting and the public's outcry against the mask mandate law. He also discusses the Assembly's lack of control on spending and salary increases. All that and more on this week's episode. 

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick break down the explosive TIME article, which details a shadow campaign (conspiracy) to take down Donald Trump and win the 2020 election.

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque details the latest Forrest Dunbar/Christopher Constant drama. He also looks at the snitch line for the DMV and discusses the bars/restaurants poking fun at Forrest Dunbar. All that and more on this week's podcast!

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick break some important ANWR news. They discuss the recent departure of Ed Sniffen and the nefarious communication exchange between Forrest Dunbar and Christopher Constant. All that and more on today's episode!

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque highlights the State of the State address by Governor Dunleavy. He sifts through the crap show called the Anchorage Assembly meetings while warning YOU, the listener, about the potential fallout if you refuse to vote. All that and more!

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick push back on the growing cancel culture mob and their attack on freedom of speech. They review the ever-increasing ripple effect of a post-Trump presidency and the Republican turnaround in the State Senate. All that and more on this week's episode.

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque wades through the Anchorage Assembly's lies, Biden's war on Alaska's resource development, and Alaska tops the list of vaccinations per 100 people. All that and so much more!

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and Scott Levesque discuss the first day of the Alaska legislature, the National Guard underwent a political "purity" test for the inauguration, and more musings from the Anchorage Assembly meetings. All that, plus, the first Club MRAK hits your inbox!

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the recent COVID-19 update (including the push for a new normal), Pelosi moves to impeach Trump, Big Tech making free speech decisions, and AK Republicans struggle to unify. All that and so much more!

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the 117th Congress starting and their ridiculous new rules, the possibility of in-person classes starting on the Kenai Peninsula, and the Felix Rivera recall efforts move forward.

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque counts down the top 5 storylines of 2020. Trust us; you don't want to miss this episode. Seriously, it's the last podcast of the year...

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick speak with Jay McDonald, a political strategist who has been working on Rep. Lance Pruitt's campaign, about the truth regarding the election in District 27.

On the Midweek Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque predicts three silver linings from 2020 that could have a massive impact on 2021. You know, that Nordstradamus type podcast.

On this week's episode, Suzanne Downing and John Quick talk with Rick Whitbeck, Alaska State Director for Power the Future, about the effects the Biden Administration will have on Alaska's economy and future resource development.

On the Thursday Edition of the MRAK podcast, Scott Levesque previews the "Day of Reckoning" as local businesses decide to take on the (wo)man. Also, Scott discusses Anchorage's new prize possession, the Golden Lion Hotel, and the Kenai Peninsula has some splaining to do! All that and more this week on the MRAK podcast! 

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 t...

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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 e...

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.

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.