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
Recap of Election night and new CHRISTMAS SWAG! 15.11.2022 31:20
Suzanne Downing and John Quick recap the Election, go over ranked choice voting and even more. Get your Christmas SWAG gear here: https://must-read-alaska.myshopify.com/
Kelly Tshibaka calls out Murkowski for appointing a Biden, “Defund the Police” activist. 04.11.2022 24:54
Kelly Tshibaka sits down with John Quick to talk about how her campaign is going and some of her favorite moments on the campaign trail. Check out her website here: https://www.kellyforak.com/
Constitutional Convention 101! MAJORITY LEADER SEN. HUGHES is a YES on the Constitutional Convention! 03.11.2022 33:04
Senate Majority Leader Hughes sits down with John Quick to discuss Constitutional Convention. They go through why it's on the ballot, the opportunities it presents, and how an initiative would pass. Check out this article for more info: https://mustreadalaska.com/shelley-hughes-david-v-goliath-on-state-constitutional-convention-question-on-the-ballot/
Tuckerman Babcock is against Ranked Choice Voting and PRO freedom. 01.11.2022 21:20
John Quick sits down with Tuckerman Babcock to talk about why he is running and his thoughts on ranked choice voting. In 2020 his Opponent wrote an Op-ed in support of ranked choice voting in the local paper. Check out Tuckerman here: https://tuckermanbabcock.com/ His opponent's op-ed is here: https://www.peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/voices-of-the-peninsula-voters-claim-power-with-yes-on-2/...
Sarah Palin says she is now running her own campaign...... 31.10.2022 34:29
Suzanne Downing and John Quick discuss the latest political news in Alaska! They talk about Sarah Palin giving up on her campaign staff, mainstream media blaming conservatives for Pau Pelosi's attack, and more!
Pastor Ron says Christians should engage in Politics. 28.10.2022 24:01
John Quick sits down with Pastor Ron of Anchorage Baptist Temple to talk about Jesus, politics, and how people can engage with their city. Check out ABT here: https://abt.church/
NFL to Community Leader: Junior Aumavae is a local HERO! 27.10.2022 27:41
John Quick sits down with Junior Aumavae and talks about his time in the NFL and what he is now doing as the Chief Equity Officer for the City of Anchorage. You won't want to miss out on this. Check out the Vlog about Junior Aumavae here: https://youtu.be/4MXFAVE1VmE
Senator Mike Shower sets the record straight! He was not gone 25% of the time and didn’t flip his opponent off. 26.10.2022 33:04
John Quick sits down with Senator Mike Shower and he goes on the offense. Senator Shower speaks about what he has accomplished and what he looks forward to accomplishing when he is re-elected. Check out his site here: https://mikeshower.com/
Hayden Ludwig Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center 14.10.2022 30:41
Suzanne Downing sits down with Hayden Ludwig who is a Senior Investigative Researcher at Capital Research Center. He is also a columnist at the Washington Free Beacon and writes regularly for the American Conservative. Ludwig is a native of Orange County, California, and holds a Master’s of Public Policy from George Mason University. They talk about the left's network of nonprofits that fund polit...
Kelly Tshibaka debunking the attack ads against her. 11.10.2022 26:10
John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka who is running for US Senate. She explains the truth behind some of the attack ads on her and tells us what she would do in her first year in office. https://mustreadalaska.com/document-drop-tshibaka-gives-mrak-copy-of-letter-showing-federal-complaint-against-her-was-unfounded/ https://www.kellyforak.com/home
Junior is changing people’s lives, and Sarah Palin’s event was a bust! 10.10.2022 28:15
John Quick and Suzanne Downing sit down to talk about this week's politics in Alaska. For folks who missed the video on Junior, you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MXFAVE1VmE
Jim Minnery board member of Convention Yes talks constitutional convention! 06.10.2022 20:15
John Quick sits down with Jim Minnery, board member of Convention Yes ! Jim lines out why someone should consider voting YES on a constitutional convention. You will not want to miss out!
Les Gara For Governor joins us today. 06.10.2022 23:06
John Quick sits down with Les Gara For Governor to talk about why he is running and what separates him from the pack.
Dr. Mark Newcomb of Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage, Alaska. 06.10.2022 19:21
John Quick sits down with Headmaster Dr. Mark Newcomb of Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage Alaska to talk about the school's history, the fundraiser coming up, and his book. Check the school out here: https://www.hraak.org
Ivan Moore of Alaska Survey Research 05.10.2022 45:17
John Quick sits down with Ivan Moore of Alaska Survey Research to discuss how he started in the survey business some 30 years ago, his take on ranked choice voting, and the major races happening in Alaska right now. Check out Alaska Survey Research here. https://alaskasurveyresearch.com
Dil Uhlin, HERO (Bronze Star Recipient) is running for Kenai Borough Assembly in Nikiski. 01.10.2022 26:27
John Quick sits down with HERO (Bronze Star Recipient) and small business owner Dil Uhlin, who is running for Kenai Borough Assembly in Nikiski. Dil talks about how he loves Nikiski. He also touches on how he would have handled appointing an interim mayor differently, as his opponent installed Mike Navarre as interim Mayor as a laydown. His opponent, Assemblymember Jesse Bjorkman spoke in favor of...
Dark Money and public information request......makes for a great show. 28.09.2022 28:23
Suzanne Downing and John Quick sit down and talk about the latest news in the Alaska Political world. Here are the stories they chat about. Dark Money: https://mustreadalaska.com/dark-money-watch-alaska-center-questionnaire-pressures-candidates-to-commit-to-100-clean-energy-by-2050/ Public Information Request: https://mustreadalaska.com/bombshell-report-former-head-of-permanent-fund-corp-thre...
President Surangel Whipps Jr. of the Republic of Palau is with us! 23.09.2022 23:01
John Quick sits down with President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Office of the President, Republic of Palau , to talk about his families legacy in Palau, how epic the country is, why everyone should hop on a plane right now to visit it and what his major goals are as President during his first term. You will not want to miss out on this.
Zuby says humor is how you take down humorless people! 19.09.2022 24:12
John Quick sits down with popular musician and author Zuby to talk music, culture, and how the left has no sense of humor. Zuby has also been a guest on Joe Rogan twice and talks about his time on the show. Check out his music and books here: https://www.zubymusic.com
Representative Gillham’s opponent voted in FAVOR of MA(s)K Mandates. 14.09.2022 27:00
Representative Gillham's opponent voted in FAVOR of MA(s)K Mandates. Rep. Gillham sits down and talks about freedom and why he is running for State House again.
Robyn Bjork talks about the AK Medical Freedom Symposium. 14.09.2022 25:43
Robyn Bjork talks about the AK Medical Freedom Symposium coming up this week. You won't want to miss out on this!
A traffic light started it all for Senate Majority Leader Shelley Hughes! 10.09.2022 28:05
John Quick sits down with Senator Majority Leader Shelley Hughes to talk about how a traffic light ultimately first got her involved in politics and some of the major accomplishments that happened last year. She won her primary by 77%, so she is focusing on GOTV now for the whole state.
Teea Winger is running for Kenai City Mayor and she is EPIC! 09.09.2022 20:02
John Quick sits down with Kenai City Council Member Teea Winger to talk all things Kenai. Teea talks about her two years on the city council and why she is now running for Mayor of Kenai. She also touches on the Kenai Penisula Borough's lack of public process in installing an Interim Mayor at their last meeting as a Laydown. Check out her Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/twingerforken...
Kelly Tshibaka is Pro God and Pro Energy! 07.09.2022 28:26
John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka to discuss how her campaign is going. Kelly talks about her ideas on Energy independence, how to cut the red tape in government bureaucracy and how God plays a role in her everyday life.
Ranked #37! Budget Expert Donna Arduin talks about her ALEC Book that ranks all Gov. 06.09.2022 31:14
John Quick sits down with budget expert Donna Arduin and talks about her American Legislative Exchange Council book that ranks all the Governors. Dunleavy ranks at #37, according to the book. You won't want to miss out on hearing from Donna, she is a living legend! Click here to get the book for free: https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-go...
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