The Must Read Alaska Show

Jim Minnery joins the Must Read Alaska Show and discusses the 2026 Alaska March For Life with Natalie Spaulding. They go through history of the March, the speakers that will be at the rally, and great ways to participate in the event. The March For Life begins at 12PM on Saturday with the rally starting at 1:30PM on the Delaney Park Strip, Downtown Anchorage.  Jim and Natalie discuss the events leading up to the march, you won't want to miss this conversation to learn more about how to support a culture of life in Alaska!

The conversation is full of life and hope for all those that think they have no other choice. For more information about the March For Life and how you can participate go to:

 

2026 Alaska March For Life:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDkTLGzYk/9QD1R2G8bK0pWAklRnwYfA/view?utlId=h31bc3bad03

https://www.akfamily.org/

 

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Rick Whitbeck guest-hosts an energizing conversation with two of the four candidates for the Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors: mechanical engineer and oil & gas veteran Todd Lindley and power-generation expert Michael McManamon.

This episode cuts through the noise on the issues that hit every Southcentral Alaska ratepayer’s wallet: protecting dispatchable Eklutna hydro while restoring salmon habitat, why the board’s aggressive 2030/2040 carbon-intensity targets are unrealistic and expensive, Cook Inlet gas shortfalls and the coming LNG imports, the proposed HVDC submarine cable from Bradley Lake, data-center demand, and the real path to affordable, reliable power for the next decade.

Both candidates deliver clear, engineer-driven answers: prioritize affordability and reliability, maximize local resources, reject one-size-fits-all green mandates, and keep the lights.

Ballots drop in your mailbox or inbox April 29. Voting runs through the annual meeting on May 29 at Change Point Church in Anchorage. This episode is required listening before you vote.

*Note: Chugach's Annual Meeting begins @4PM, not 5PM as stated during the show. All information related to the election and the annual meeting can be found at the following site: 

https://www.chugachelectric.com/your-cooperative/news-community/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-election

 

 

Candidate Info: 

All Candidates

https://www.chugachelectric.com/your-cooperative/news-community/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-election

 

Todd M Lindley

https://www.toddforchugach.com/

https://www.chugachelectric.com/system/files/annual_meeting/2026/2026%20Todd%20Lindley%20candidate%20bio.pdf

https://gumlet.tv/watch/69d6dddd15722ddd13942bf8/

 

Michael McManamon 

https://www.chugachelectric.com/system/files/annual_meeting/2026/2026%20Michael%20McManamon%20candidate%20bio.pdf

https://gumlet.tv/watch/69d6de4779cd218090ed4af0/

 

Listen now on Must Read Alaska – because Alaska’s energy future is on the ballot.

 

 

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In this must-listen episode, Todd Lindley sits down with Brian Flynn, the conservative private-sector candidate challenging incumbent Anna Brawley in the Anchorage Assembly District 3 West Anchorage rematch. Flynn pulls no punches on what residents are really seeing: 15-20 foot snow piles blocking cul-de-sacs while officials claim victory, skyrocketing property taxes, a homelessness system that “recycles” people from winter shelters to summer streets, and crime ordinances that exist on paper but never get enforced.

Flynn lays out his bold, no-nonsense plan: a forensic spending audit before any new taxes, a centralized triage hub that actually matches people to the right help (not just the nearest bed), real accountability for APD, protection of the Eklutna Dam, and a push for the Railbelt gas line to keep energy affordable. He also shares his elevator pitch for why adventurous Alaskans should choose Anchorage — and why it’s time to bring private-sector discipline to City Hall.

Plus: Flynn’s full slate of reform candidates and exactly how to vote before April 7 (in-person voting starts March 31 at City Hall and Loussac Library).

 

Links:

Brian Flynn’s campaign: flynnforanchorage.com

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In this episode, the conversation centered on the launch of Thomas More Classical School in Anchorage, set to open in 2026. The guest, Headmaster Sarah Spaulding, explained the school’s mission to bring classical education to Alaska and described how the model emphasizes forming both intellect and character.

The discussion highlighted what sets classical education apart: its grounding in the seven liberal arts, its reliance on teacher-led classrooms, and its emphasis on virtue, truth, and beauty. Spaulding explained that the school is supported by Hillsdale College’s K–12 Education Office, which provides training and curriculum guidance, while the school itself remains locally governed and tuition-funded.

Listeners also heard about practical details, including the timeline for opening, the application process starting in October 2025, and the plan to begin with 120 students in kindergarten through sixth grade before expanding into a full K–12 program. Spaulding described how extracurricular activities will grow with enrollment and emphasized the school’s commitment to keeping tuition accessible with financial aid options.

A portion of the conversation explored the history of Thomas More, the school’s namesake, and how his devotion to education, integrity, and faith mirrors the school’s mission. The episode closed with encouragement for Anchorage families to learn more, visit the school’s website, and consider whether classical education is the right fit for their children.

After the shocking loss of Charlie Kirk, Ben Carpenter explores what this moment means—and why it could define an entire generation.