Rising Above: Riley Gaines' Quest to Protect Female Athletes

In this empowering episode of the Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick welcomes Riley Gaines, a 12x All-American swimmer and outspoken advocate for women’s sports, to share her journey from the University of Kentucky to becoming a national voice for female athletes. Riley discusses her pivotal experience at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships, her efforts to protect women’s sports through the Riley Gaines Center, and the challenges she has faced in advocating for common-sense values across America. From her appearance on Joe Rogan to offering advice to female athletes and finding the confidence to speak out, Riley’s story is a beacon of courage and determination in the face of adversity. Join us as we dive into a conversation about the intersection of sports, gender, and free speech, exploring how Riley’s fight extends beyond the pool to touch the lives of women and athletes nationwide. For more about Riley’s mission and how you can support or get involved, visit Riley Gaines Center https://rileygainescenter.org/about

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John Quick hosts this national award-winning podcast, celebrated for its exceptional commentary on Alaska politics from the conservative perspective. With a unique style that views each podcast as a human interest piece, John engages with a diverse array of guests, including politicians from both sides of the aisle, CEOs of publicly traded companies, New York Times bestsellers, mayors of small towns in Alaska, and presidents of countries. This approach has led the podcast to win several prestigious awards, such as the 2023 Gold Communicator Award for Political Podcast, the 2023 AVA Gold Award for Political Podcast, the 2022 Gold Dot Com Gold Award for Outstanding Political Podcast, a VIDDY Honorable Mention Award, and ranking as the #1 political podcast in Alaska by Feed Spot. John’s contributions to political discourse extend beyond podcasting, as he also has his own column at Newsmax. Tune in every week for insightful discussions that are always fresh, occasionally tart, and brimming with insights about what’s happening behind the scenes in Alaska politics.