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The Michael Dukes Show

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.

Episodes

Wednesday // 2 - 28 - 24 // Headlines, Rep Julie Coulombe & Sen Mike Shower

Today we'll start with a couple headlines from around the state and then we'll dive into a discussion with Representative Julie Coulombe about her bill to offer state dollars for daycare around the state. In hour two we'll chat with Mike Shower and get his take on the education bill and potential veto and more.

Feb 28, 20242 hr 59 min

Tuesday // 2 - 27 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3, The Uplift with Chris Story

It's the deep dive today with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics include: Saying the quiet part out loud, Corporate welfare and a better defining of the Cook Inlet issue. Then in hour two we'll recap and then be joined by Chris Story from Homer who will give us our weekly PMA boost and life coaching.

Feb 27, 20242 hr 58 min

Monday // 2 - 26 - 24 // PFD, Grand Jury; Reps Ben Carpenter & Sarah Vance

Today we'll get our recap from Representatives Ben Carpenter and Sarah Vance. In hour one it's Ben Carpenter, talking to us about the importance of the PFD and what can be done to protect it. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Sarah Vance and get her take on that, plus grand jury issues and a general update.

Feb 26, 20242 hr 56 min

Thursday // 2 - 22 - 24 // Open Line, Headlines, Mike Shower

Today it's a play by play of the madness that's happening around the state in regards to education and other topics. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Senator Mike Shower to get his take on the circus happenings down in Juneau.

Feb 22, 20242 hr 57 min

Wednesday // 2 - 21 - 24 // Open Forum, calls, discussions & more

Today it's just you and me, with phone lines opening up right from the start. We'll get a chance to talk to you about the burning issues that you care about. I'll also have some headlines on education, the legislature and more. Tune in and call up!

Feb 21, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 2 - 20 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Story's Weekly uplift

It's the Weekly Top 3, with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: How the PFD board is becoming Political; Agreeing with Larry Persily and how the DB bill has become the proverbial 'pig in a poke'. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story and get our weekly uplift.

Feb 20, 20242 hr 56 min

Monday // 2 - 19 - 24 // Headlines, Dennis Prager & Nick Begich III

Today we'll touch on a couple of headlines and then dive into a discussion with radio and internet legend Dennis Prager. We'll discuss his upcoming event in Fairbanks and some backstory on how he got started doing what he does. Then in hour two we'll pick things up with US House Candidate Nick Begich III. Tune in!

Feb 19, 20242 hr 58 min

Firearms Friday // 2 - 16 - 24 // Headlines, Q&A, Discussions, Calls & Willie Waffle

Today it's just you and me as we dive into the headlines from around the country and state. Including a new bill that Sen Loki Tobin has dropped in the #AKLEG that I have serious questions about. We'll also open up the phone lines for discussions with you and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.

Feb 16, 20242 hr 56 min

Thursday // 2 - 15 - 24 // Headlines, Calls, Discussions and Chris Story

Today we've got a full hour of headlines, discussions, commentary and phone calls. We'll cover endorsements, new candidates and the passing of Today we've got a full hour of headlines, discussions, commentary and phone calls. We'll cover endorsements, new candidates and the passing of a friend. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to catch up with Chris Story from Homer on a sketchy real estate deal and then get our life coaching lesson for the week. a friend. Then in hour two we'll get a chance ...

Feb 15, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 2 - 13 - 24 // Keithley's Top 3; Headlines & Discussion (No Story)

Today we take the deep dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics include: the good start in Ways & Means needs more, Enstar is not helping and borrowing is a bad idea. In hour two we normally talk to Chris Story, but he's out today, so I will just be me, you and the headlines that we want to talk about. Phone lines will be open.

Feb 13, 20242 hr 56 min

Wednesday // 2 - 7 - 24 // Greg Murset on Kids & Budgeting; State Senator Mike Shower

Today we'll hit a headline or two before diving into it with CEO of BusyKid, Gregg Murset. We'll talk about how Americans ages 18-41 go to social media such as TikTok for financial advice and asks the question "Why aren't we teaching this to kids earlier?". Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Mike Shower about the state of the session.

Feb 07, 20242 hr 58 min

Tuesday // 2 - 6 - 24 // Weekly Top 3, Brad Keithley - Weekly Life Coaching, Chris Story

We cover the Weekly Top 3 this week right after a couple of headlines. Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budgets gives us 3 different stories to think about: First, taxation without representation? Second the burning of the PFD and finally Orwell's 1984 comes to Alaska's fiscal situation. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story and get our weekly PMA pickup and life coaching.

Feb 06, 20242 hr 56 min

Monday // 2 - 5 - 24 // Headlines; Homeschooling Kevin Boden HSLDA; Nick Begich

Today we're packed with goodness. We'll start with a couple of headlines, then dive into some of the potential pitfalls that school choice holds for Home Schoolers. Our guest will be Kevin Boden from the Home School Legal Defense Assoc. Then in hour two we're talking to candidate for Congress Nick Begich. Tune in and Share!

Feb 05, 20242 hr 3 min

Firearms Friday // 2 - 2 - 24 // Headlines, Reason's Jacob Sullum, Willie Waffle

Today we'll get a headline or two in before we dive right into it with Jacob Sullum from Reason magazine. His latest piece covers rumors about a new regulation coming out of the ATF. We'll see what's real and what's conjecture. Then in hour tow we'll chat with you and discuss other headlines before jumping into it with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.

Feb 02, 20242 hr 58 min

Tuesday // 1 - 30 - 24 // Big Weekly Top 3 (Keithley) and Life Coaching (Story)

Today it's our snowy Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Legislative 'Champions', the Governor is talking about Vetoing the wrong thing and letting the market decide on Cook Inlet. Then in hour two we'll talk a bit about being 'realistic' and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA/Life Coaching session..

Jan 30, 20242 hr 56 min

Monday // 1 - 29 - 24 // FNSB & Tammie Wilson; Craig Compeau; Open Liner

Today we take a look at some of the madness happening in the FNSB, where they've decided to open up the tax cap that's been in place for 30+ years. Tammie Wilson will discuss with us. We'll also visit with Craig Compeau who's spearheading a fundraiser for Al Barret who's tannery burned to the ground last year. Then we'll finish up the show with some discussion and potential phone calls.

Jan 29, 20242 hr 55 min

Firearms Friday // 1 - 26 - 24 // Headlines, Phone Calls, Q&A plus Willie Waffle

Today we'll cover headlines from around the state and nation. Including the latest resolution from the MatSu borough assembly. We'll also open up the phone lines and take your calls throughout the show today for a bunch of Q&A. Finally we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Jan 26, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday // 1 - 25 - 24 // Campaign Sneak Peek, Leslie Hajdukovich; Education David Boyle

Today we're getting into the early kickoff of this years election season with an interview with Leslie Hajdukovich whose running for State Senate in the Interior. We'll get a chance to dive deep into some of the issues and see what her primary goals are. Then in hour two we'll chat about closing schools with education advocate David Boyle.

Jan 25, 20242 hr 54 min

Wednesday // 1 - 24 - 24 // Headlines, Education, Reparations and SURPRISE! Chris Story

Today we'll hit a bunch of the headlines and take some calls in hour one. We'll discuss education, the session and the idea that reparations are needed (but who pays). Then in hour two it's a Surprise visit from Chris Story who instead of talking about life coaching is gonna give us his thoughts on how to become a better public speaker and get your thoughts across to an audience.

Jan 24, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 1 - 23 - 24 // AKFSB Weekly Top3, OTOTW Life Coaching.

Today we dive right in with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: which segments of the working age population that's leaving; what's missing for a recent DNR presentation and a couple of concerns on K12 funding and the PFD amendment. Then in hour two we'll have a recap and some other thoughts from me on Brad's points, then we'll be joined by On Top Of The World Radio's Chris Story for our life coaching lesson.

Jan 23, 20242 hr 56 min

Monday // 1 - 22 - 24 // Education Heats up & other Headlines; Sen Shelly Hughes

Today we'll hit all the headlines, including the attempted veto-override, the push by the House to increase education spending.....just not nearly enough for the education lobby and more. Then in hour two we'll get a session prediction and report from Senator Shelly Hughes plus an update on her priorities this year.

Jan 22, 20242 hr 58 min

Firearms Friday // 1 - 19 - 24 // Headlines, Q&A, Calls & Willie Waffle

There's a bunch of stuff to talk about. From Troopers nabbing a guy in Nenana to the latest DOJ report from Uvalde and everything in between. We'll have the phone lines open to discuss anything else you may want to bring up as well. Then we'll finish off the weekend with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Jan 19, 20242 hr 58 min