In this episode, Michael Dukes discusses Alaskan headlines, including an education bill compromise and potential impacts of proposed revenue measures. He interviews Representative Sarah Vance about legislative actions, the state budget, and the future of Alaska's economy, covering topics like oil taxes, the PFD, and government spending.
Headline: today they've finally done it. They're going after the corpus of the fund and that spells the end for the PFD. We'll discuss in hour one. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Robb Myers about the fiscal status of the state and what happens to the private economy in the future.
Today t's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Oil Taxes ; defined benefits & k12 spending; the PFD?. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with Chris Story who will come in to pick us up and give us some much needed positivity for the week.
This episode of The Michael Dukes Show covers a range of topics, including the meeting between President Trump and Zelensky, reactions from Alaska's senators, potential federal funding cuts and their impact on Alaska, DEI policies in education, and listener calls discussing these issues. The show delves into the dependency state of Alaska and the need for fiscal responsibility.
Michael Dukes discusses Second Amendment rights, debates red flag laws, and analyzes political influences on gun control, along with Willie Waffle's entertainment reviews. The episode covers Trump's stance on gun rights, ATF leadership changes, and film recommendations.
Michael Dukes discusses Alaska's fiscal challenges, legislative inaction, and potential solutions. He examines the impact of federal budget cuts, Medicaid expansion, and the need for sustainable spending practices. The episode also covers the state's dependency on federal funding and the importance of local political engagement.
Michael Dukes discusses Alaska's education funding crisis, contract cuts, and governmental efficiency, featuring an interview with State Senator Shelley Hughes and members of the Matsu delegation. The conversation explores the disconnect between public and private sectors, the need for policy changes, and the challenges of balancing the state budget while ensuring quality education. Ultimately, the group acknowledges there needs to be a solution the public can rally around.
Today we'll tackle the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the largest permanent individual tax increase in Alaska's history; the problem is revenue structure; oh look...the next state cost wave is building. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we take an early segment with Chris Story to discuss the status of his "Fair Tax" property tax fight, then finish up with a PMA segment with him.
The episode delves into Alaska's legislative issues, including a contentious school funding bill and the Anchorage School Board's deficit. It also covers national news, such as Kash Patel's FBI directorship and Dan Bongino's potential role. A significant portion is dedicated to dissecting Lisa Murkowski's views on federal employee treatment and the implications for Alaska's economy and electorate.
Michael Dukes discusses Second Amendment issues, Colorado's gun control bill, the narrative surrounding firearms, and the designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; Willie Waffle reviews new entertainment.
Today we have a full boat with Rep Kevin McCabe in hour one coming in to talk about his latest article in Must Read Alaska about the true pros and cons of the Defined Benefit proposal in the AKLEG this session. Then in hour two we'll talk with Senator Rob Yundt about his proposal to change the tax structure for oil corporations.
This episode features Ashley Moore from South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services discussing community mental health and State Senator Mike Shower providing an update on legislative issues, including education funding and the state budget crisis. They discuss the importance of community support, the challenges of funding mental health services, and potential solutions to Alaska's fiscal problems.
Today we start the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Revenues & Yundt; Peter Pan & The PF(D); AGDC must have had their fingers crossed. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story from Homer.
Love is in the air! Headlines from around the country, plus some calls and discussions on our most loved topic. Then we'll be joined by TopShot Chris Cheng and Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Today it's just you and me and we're going to continue to talk about the mindless call from our "leaders" to spend more than we have. We'll open up the phone lines and take calls from you asking what YOU think we should be doing and maybe coming up with some more sustainable ideas for the future of our state.
Today we take all the headlines in hour one, including talk of new revenues now coming out of the AK Senate. We'll also look at more fantasy from school parents. Then in hour two we'll get a chance for a reality check with State Senator Mike Cronk. We'll get his thoughts on some of these new ideas...and old ones.
Today it's the deep dive with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Sorting out Cook Inlet; Japan & LNG; the story of the 'missing paragraph'. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with a dose of positivity from our guru lifecoach Chris Story.
Today we cover all of the stuff from around the country. We'll start off in hour one with Rob Pincus who gives us and update from this years Shot Show in Vegas. We'll talk about everything he saw Then in hour two we'll cover some headlines and stories and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our weekend entertainment/movie/streaming reviews.
Today we'll do a bit of good news interviews in hour one as we talk to Todd Brigham, the executive director of Compass AK, which is like a local Boys & Girls club, but funded entirely on private donations. We'll talk about the genesis of it and how it works. Then in hour two we'll visit with local agricultural expert Al Pointdexter about the future of food sustainability in Alaska, and listen to his plan to bring us back on track.
Today we'll start off with some more headlines from around the state. Including the latest panic n the KPB about school closures and the lack of awareness on 'who pays'. Then in hour two we'll talk with freshman Senator Rob Yundt about the state of the session and what he's seeing in Juneau.
Today we'll kick off with our weekly session with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: The literal $1B appropriations bill; it's up to the RCA to protect Alaskans; How's that "Bold" leadership working for us so far? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts on the Top 3 and then as usual we'll finish up with a dose of positive mental attitude adjustment from our Sage of Sanity, Chris Story.
Today we visit with Sarah Montalbano for Montalbano Monday. We'll discuss the effects of the Presidents executive orders on the Alaska energy sector. Then in hour two we'll look at the Governor's new education proposal plus the political theater that we're seeing from the various school districts out there.
Today we are deep in the chat with two of the most conservative legislators (and former) that we have in Alaska. Discussions on Education, Benefits and AKLNG. Tune in!
Today's it starts with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The right question for Chugach and MEA; the AKLEG should stop digging; the real Permanent Fund 'crisis'. Then in hour two we'll visit with Duane Edleman from Liberty Action-Alaska about the citizens initiative that would return the KPB to hand counting of ballots. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA and lifecoaching.
Today we hit the headlines from around the state. Included are stories of legislative pay raises, education funding and our outlook for the future.
Today we discuss our favorite topic with headlines from around the country. Are we winning? That's today's question for you the listeners. We'll discuss and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Today it's just you and me talking about the various headlines from around the state and nation. We'll cover the state of the State and maybe we'll even dive into some of the National stuff as well. We'll even have some of the good news that some of you love so much.
Today it's just you and me making our way through this crazy Monday. The wild weather continues, along with fallout from Trumps orders for Alaska, the spending spree beings in the AKLEG, Enstar sues Hillcorp and more. We'll take some calls, talk about it and make it through together.
Today we start off with a bang, being joined by my old friend David Codrea, who writes for the Firearmsnews.com, Ammoland and at WarOnGuns.com. We'll discuss his latest thought on the 2A movement and where we go with the new administration. Then in hour two, we'll hit a few headlines from around the country before we finish up on the lighter side with Willie Waffle who brings us our entertainment and weekend movie review.
Today we'll continue discussions on the legislative priorities as well as a deeper dive into the education rhetoric which will lead us into hour two with David Boyle who will dissect some of the info being throw around about student teacher ratios and more.
