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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

Firearms Friday 10/4/24 | Headlines, Calls, Discussions | Critic Willie Waffle

Today it's you and me covering one of our favorite topics for the whole show. We'll go over some of the headlines and then discuss, while also taking some phone calls from listeners and doing our best to answer questions. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our entertainment review for the weekend.

Oct 04, 20242 hr

Thursday 10/3/24 | Election Headlines | Ben Carpenter on Taxes

Today we'll jump into the rest of the election headlines from around the state to recap what happened in the local elections in other areas and discuss. Then in hour two we'll chat with Ben Carpenter and talk about his REAL stance on taxes and where they fit in a full fiscal plan.

Oct 03, 20242 hr 57 min

Wednesday 10/2/24 | Election Results & Recap | Senator Mike Shower

Today we'll spend hour one going over the local elections results from the FNSB and the KPB. It's kind of a good news / bad news situation. Then in hour two we'll jump into our weekly visit with State Senator Mike Shower for his Hour of Power.

Oct 02, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday 10/1/24 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story on Elections & Life

Today we start off in hour one with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Back to first principles-who pays; the hypocrisy of the K-12 push; Bjorkman's desperation ploy. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story from Homer about Elections and Life and more.

Oct 01, 20242 hr 57 min

Firearms Friday 9/27/4 | Dr John Lott on Crime | Headlines | Willie Waffle

Today we'll start off with a bang, joining Dr. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center to discuss the latest Crime Statistics and what he sees in the trends. We'll also discuss the real impact of Bruen. Then in hour one we'll talk a few headlines and then as always finish up with our entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Sep 27, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday 9/26/24 | Dr Paul Raymond | Fmr LTGov Mead Treadwell

Today we start off in hour one with an in depth look at the Bond issue on the KPB regarding the Southern Peninsula Hospital. We'll talk to Dr Paul Raymond who has some insights and thoughts. He'll tell us why he thinks it's not a good bond. Then in hour two we'll visit for a long segment with Former LT Gov Mead Treadwell, who's working with the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance about what they do and some events they are putting on Friday-Monday.

Sep 26, 20242 hr 55 min

Wednesday 9/25/24 | KPBSD Candidate Jeanne Reveal | Sen Mike Shower

Today's a full boat with guests in each hour. KPB School Board Candidate Jeanne Reveal joins us in hour one to discuss hat she sees as the most important issues with education on the Kenai, and here ideas for solutions. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower for his hour of Power and discussions of AK Issues.

Sep 25, 20242 hr 1 min

Tuesday 9/24/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's PMA

Today is the deep dive with the Weekly To 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's three topics include: the true cause of outmigration; the no-so-secret AKLEG moto; Persily gets it right with Dunleavy. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts before finishing up with Chris Story for our weekly LIfecoaching and PMA session.

Sep 24, 20242 hr 2 min

Monday 9/23/24 | Candidate Tyler Ivanoff | Headlines & Calls

Today we'll start off in hour one with Candidate for House district 39 Tyler Ivanoff. We'll talk about what makes his vision for the state different than the incumbent (Foster) and why he's running. Then in hour two we'll talk headlines and maybe take a few phone calls from listeners as well.

Sep 23, 20242 hr 55 min

Firearms Friday 9/20/24 | Headlines - Harris, Atlanta, 9th Circuit and More

Today we dive into our favorite topic. With headlines from around the country. that includes Harris' latest comments (and past comments about first rights and also some the latest from the 9th circuit court. Plus we can take some of your phone calls and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with your entertainment review

Sep 20, 20242 hr 1 min

Thursday 9/19/24 | Fairbanks' Keith Fons | Headlines & Calls

Today we'll start off up in the interior again. This time with Keith Fons who has been in a struggle with school board members and their spouses about free speech. He's now been removed from some social media and wants to give his side of the story. Then in hour two we'll have some headlines and discussions as well as potential phone calls.

Sep 19, 20242 hr 54 min

Wednesday 9/18/24 | Homer's Jim Anderson | Sen Mike Shower

Today we'll start off with a bang, getting a chance to interview Homer Mayoral candidate Jim Anderson. We'll talk about his vision for the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea in hour one. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with Mike Shower for the Hour of Power.

Sep 18, 20242 hr 57 min

Tuesday 9/17/24 | Weekly Top 3 | Brett Rotermund | Chris Story

After yesterday's disaster, we get to unpack today's Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include a look at the latest plan for LNG from the slope; Some of the 'government economy' R's are circling up; and how the 'leftover' PFD is now a 'surplus'. Then in hour two we'll have a short visit with FNSB Assemblyman Brett Rotermund about the status of the Interior. We'll finish up with our positivity segment with Chris Story from Homer.

Sep 18, 20242 hr 50 min

Friday 9/13/24 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Calls | Willie Waffle

Today is our favorite day and we'll be visiting with one of our favorite columnists/editors. Jacob Sullum, Senior Editor at Reason.com comes on board to share with us the recent court decisions from around the country in regard to 'sensitive places' and the ramifications from Bruen. Then in hour two we'll take some calls and talk about some other headlines before finishing up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Sep 13, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday 9/12/24 | Fairbanks SB Turmoil | Candidate Tammie Wilson

Today we dive into some of the turmoil that's been roiling the FNSB School Board. We'll also hit some other headlines and discuss. Then in hour two we'll chat with FNSB Assembly Candidate Tammie Wilson about the state of the borough and what is to be done about it.

Sep 12, 20242 hr 57 min

Wednesday 9/11/24 | Candidate Ben Carpenter | Sen Mike Shower

Today we'll dive into a headline or two before we pick it up with Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now running for State Senate. We'll discuss some of the Governor's vetos and Ben's plans to bring the state back on fiscal track. Then in hour two we'll get into the "Shower Hour of Power", with our friend State Senator Mike Shower.

Sep 11, 20242 hr

Tuesday 9/10/24 | Keithley's Top 3 | Lifecoaching with Story

Today we dive into our truth Tuesday with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Our topics this week: Does the Governor understand he's facing a $1.5+ billion deficit? Who "wastes" the PFD more? What is the role of fiscal policy in addressing Alaska migration issue? Then in hour two we'll recap some of my thoughts on the Top 3 before we finish up on a positive note with our PMA guru and life coach Chris Story from Homer.

Sep 10, 20242 hr 54 min

Monday 9/9/24 | Headlines, Discussion, Homelessness, Starlink

Welcome to Monday. In hour one we'll catch up on some of the headlines from around the state, take some calls from listeners and talk about some of the big upcoming issues for the state. then in hour two we talk more about homelessness, teen 'failure to launch' and Starlink.

Sep 09, 20242 hr 54 min

Firearms Friday 9/6/24 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines | Willie Waffle

Today we get a chance to visit with our friend JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine to talk about one of his latest articles and to review the 'lessons learned' from the Uvalde Report. Then in hour two we'll hit some headlines and maybe take a phone call or two before we finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Sep 06, 20242 hr

Thursday 9/5/24 | Dems Sue, Candidate Questions, Phone calls The Michael Dukes Show

Today it's just you and me and we'll spend the show today discussing the headlines from around the state. That includes the latest move by the AKDEM party on the RCV Congressional ballot and more. We'll also take your phone calls and see if we can come up with some questions that listeners can submit to the ADN to ask the candidates.

Sep 05, 20242 hr 57 min

Wednesday 9/4/24 | Close Races, headlines; Jared Goecker for Senate

Today in hour one we'll talk about a few of the state headlines, including the close races in some of the races around the state as well as some of the crazy stuff from the MatSu over the weekend. Then in hour two we'll chat with Jared Goeker who's running for state senate in Eagle River and see what his vision looks like.

Sep 04, 20242 hr 59 min

Tuesday 9/3/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Uplift & PMA

It's the start of a short week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets bringing us the Weekly Top 3. This week topics include: Alaska's oil sycophant candidate(s); thin inconsistency of progressive candidates; If gas producers can't compete with LNG, should we subsidize it? Then in hour two we'll get an early visit with Chris Story who comes in to bring us his weekly lifecoaching, uplift and positivity segment.

Sep 03, 20242 hr 55 min

Thursday 8/29/24 | More Race Drops & Headlines | Rep Sarah Vance

Today we'll start off with a few headlines as well as take a look at what's happening with the candidates and drops from the crowded races out there in hour one. Then in hour two we'll revisit with Rep Sarah Vance from House Dist 6 and see what here strategy is for the General Election.

Aug 29, 20242 hr

Wednesday 8/28/24 | House Rep Kevin McCabe & Senator Mike Shower

Today I get to chat with both of my own current representatives in the Alaska Legislature. We start in hour one with House Rep Kevin McCabe who's running for reelection. We'll discuss his vision of the future. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Senator Mike Shower and chat about all the latest happenings from the last couple weeks and get his hot take on it all for the "Shower Hour of Power".

Aug 28, 20242 hr 58 min

Tuesday 8/27/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Story's PMA

Today we start by diving directly into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the recap from the primaries; permanent fund reform; oil taxes and misinformation. Then in hour two we'll recap some of my thoughts and then hit a few other headlines before finishing up with Chris Story and getting our weekly PMA/Uplift.

Aug 27, 20242 hr 54 min