Michael Dukes is a 3rd generation Alaskan and an underpaid radio talk host. He tackles the news of the day with dry wit and humor. As a Libertarian he eschews the same old US vs THEM and LEFT vs RIGHT dichotomy. He also covers things happening in the world of entertainment, sports, pop culture, technology and pretty much anything else shiny that happens to stray across his path. He can be heard daily on the internet at www.michaeldukesshow.com.
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Today's a full show for your humpday. We start in hour one with David Boyle with MustRead who writes about the ASD policy on kids and parents and transgender rights. Some crazy stuff here. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Bruce Walden, the next republican candidate for governor. We'll take a deep dive on his vision for the state.
Today we'll kick off the week by jumping into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3,. This weeks topcis: How much does the PF actually cost us? Senator Mike Cronk is right; The Governor's race so far and what they're saying. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.
Today we'll spend the first hour with David Codrea, writer and journalist with the FirearmsNews.com and other publications. We'll talk about some uncomfortable stuff he's seeing in the administration. Then in hour two we'll hit some headlines and take some calls before we jump into our weekend movie/entertaiment review with Willie Waffle.
Today its you and me in the first hour with some headlines and phone calls. We'll open up the phones for discussion on any of the topics we've hit this week. Including the spending, PFD and more. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Judy Eledge who's group REPEAL NOW is working to repeal Rank Choice Voting and has one last weekend to get the needed signatures.
Today we hit the Humpday headlines including the takedown of the man with a child at the State Fair as well as the new Flag EO. Then in hour two we'll get a full hour with State Senator Mike Shower for a late summer hour of power.
Today we'll chat about the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: a big self inflicted wound; The Rest of the Story; an important Life. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts before we take an early segment with Realtor Chris Story as we discuss the new ordinance in Anchorage that penalizes and criminalizes landlords actions. Then we'll get the PMA Guru Chris to finish it all up.
Today we'll hit all the big headlines from the weekend and get you up to speed for the week. Then in hour two we'll talk with Todd Smolden who's official job title is regional director of the governor’s office in the Mat-Su Valley, but seems to be one of the talking education priorities and facts since the beginning of the last session. We'll get his response to some of the R's answers on why they overrode the Governor's Veto.
Today we start in hour one with Robyn Sandoval, founder of agirlandagun.org. We'll talk about her organization and what they do for the women in our community. Then in hour two I'll hit a few headlines, take a couple of calls and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.
Today we'll spend hour one talking about Monday's meeting on the Grand Jury with Treg Taylor in Kenai. We'll also revisit the discussion from yesterday n the "Education Taskforce and how it's going to work (or not). Then in hour two we'll visit with State Senator Robb Myers who'll come in to talk about SJR14 and other AKLEG issues.
Today we'll review some of the headlines, including the continuation of the special 'technical' session, what ASD is doing with their new money and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Jeremy Bynum from South East about the session, the veto override and where we go from here.
Today we dive in with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the tough election cycle; Alaska has social security problems too; we're going the wrong direction. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and commentary. We'll finish up with a positive life coaching lesson from our own Chris Story.
Today we cover the headlines from my long weekend getaway and give you my latest thoughts on what's happened. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with Will Stapp, Representative from the interior. We'll discuss the veto override and where we go from here in the upcoming session and beyond.
Today we'll hit a slew of headlines in hour one, including some of the good Friday stuff we'll miss tomorrow (show is off tomorrow). Then in hour two we're gonna visit with Senator Mike Cronk from the Interior and discuss his vote on the veto override and his expectations on the next session.
Today we'll hit the headlines before diving into a breakdown of who in the minorities voted to override the Governor's vetoes and why. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Kevin McCabe from Big Lake to talk about the vetoes and his latest article in Must Read about education as a whole.
Today we get to do our weekly dive into the Top 3 things that are important according to Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the conundrum faced by the Anchorage business set; the K12 battle has already started; the 'one account' approach to the PFC. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll give us a life coaching lesson.
Today we'll talk about the plight of Republicans in the state, the latest on the upcoming Governor's race, Education DOGE-ing and take some of your phone calls as well. It's the Monday roundup and sound-off. Tune in and share!
Today's show is chock full of goodness, starting in hour one with Jacob Sullum from Reason magazine, who comes in to discuss the latest in the Manhattan shooting and more. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Top Shot Chris Cheng for his monthly visit and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Today we start our discussions with Natalie Thomas from Nikolaevsk Charter School. We'll discuss the closure of the school by the KPB and the actions that the community has taken to create their own schooling system to counteract it. Then in hour two we'll dive into some headlines and maybe even open up the phones for discussions.
Today we'll start off the show with Cassie Lawver from Homer who will come on to talk about PAC's and what she's doing here in Alaska with them. Then in hour two we'll chat about some of the headlines, including Murkowski saying she may run for Governor and the latest polling as well as a touch on Private Property.
Today we start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the veto votes and what they show; how some don't understand the PFD; Bill Elam's take on personal responsibility. Then I'll recap and jump in with my thoughts before we finish up with our positivity guru, Chris Story and the weekly lifecoaching lesson.
This episode discusses the Alaska Legislature's ultra-short special session, which controversially overrode the Governor's vetoes, specifically restoring a $200 increase to the Base Student Allocation. The host criticizes this move, arguing it fails to address fundamental education system issues and predicts inevitable future taxes. The second hour features David Haeg, who delves into alleged corruption within Alaska's judicial system, focusing on grand jury obstruction and efforts to prevent independent investigations into judicial misconduct.
Today is our favorite day and we get to chat with one of our favorite commentators' Reason magazine's JD Tuccille drops by to talk about the CA Courts decision on ammo as well as talking about the NY incident. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and take a call or two before finishing up with our weekend movie/entertainment critic Willie Waffle
Today we start off with something more thoughtful and fun. We get to check in with friend of the show Ann-Marie Murrell. She started off as a political commentator and producer, but she's now written a book chronicling her journey of caring for her ailing mother. We'll talk about the book, here experiences and get caught up with her. Then in hour two we'll visit with MatSu Mayor Edna DeVries about her run for the Governor's office.
Today we've got a packed show, with Senator Mike Shower in hour one for the full hour, talking special session and more. Then in hour two we get our first chance to talk with Senator Shelley Hughes, who's running for Alaska Governor.
Today we chat with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets with the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Some legislators don't seem to understand how oil taxes work; Shelley Hughes has a ready made fiscal platform, will she use it; There is such a thing as the perfect op-ed. Then we'll recap with some of my thoughts in hour two before we finish up with Chris Story with our weekly PMA lifecoaching and uplift.
Today we'll hit all the headlines including, Shelley Hughes, the seventh AK Gubernatorial candidate joining in the race. We'll see where we go from here and take some phone calls to get your take on everything as well.
Today we start the show off with a bang, talking with Professor David Yamane, author of the book "Gun Curious" about his observations on the culture. Then in hour two we'll hit a few headlines, take a call or two and discuss. We'll finish up with our entertainment critic, Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Today we've got a full show starting in hour one with Chris Story who's going to come on and discuss his idea of a CA Prop 13 Fair Tax for Alaska. We'll get the latest on the effort from him. Then in hour two we'll talk with David Ignell who writes for Must Read Alaska about the grand jury efforts in south east and questions that are being raised about it.
Today we start off in hour one with David Boyle, writer for MustRead about the state of education and his latest piece. Then in hour two we'll chat with Allison Gaylord from the Alaska Beauty Peony Cooperative about the Homer Peony celebration going on right now and some of the events that people can participate in.
Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The downside to 'drill baby drill'; yes the AK Economy is broken and no, the AKLNG won't fix it.; K12 debate about to get more complicated. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before bringing Chris Story up to pump us up with some PMA.