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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

Tuesday // 1 - 16 - 24 // Session Day! Weekly Top 3! Life Coaching!

Today's the first day of the new legislative session. We'll chat with Brad Keithley about the Weekly Top 3; the top 20% gigantic PFD; the latest from ITEP on who pays and what the latest push on K-12 means for 'who pays'. Then in hour two we'll chat amongst ourselves for a bit before finishing off with our weekly life coaching lesson with our friend from Homer, Chris Story.

Jan 16, 20242 hr 59 min

Monday // 1 - 13 - 24 // Reason's JD Tuccille & Ak Policy Forum's Sarah Montalbano

Today we've got a full boat with a start in hour one with JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine here to discuss the potential legalization of psychedelics for use as treatment for PTSD and depression. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about education and defined benefits and more.

Jan 15, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday // 1 - 11 - 24 // Headlines, Open Line, Discussions

Today we'll take a tour around the state and look at the various headlines, including: the potential bankruptcy of the Juneau School District, the ballot push to up the minimum wage, the approval of Willow by local villages and more health care changes coming to the State. Plus we'll take your phone calls and discuss issues that you care about as well.

Jan 11, 20242 hr 56 min

Wednesday // 1 - 10 - 24 // Headlines, planes, roofs and ports. Senator Mike Shower

Today we'll hit some headlines from around the state. Those include the latest on the Ak Airlines plane situations, roofs in Anchorage and the renaming of the Port. We'll also discuss AKLEG priorities and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Mike Shower for the first time this year. Tune in!

Jan 10, 20242 hr 57 min

Tuesday // 1 - 9 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Personal Growth with Chris Story

Today we dive right into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week topics include: will the railbelt be big part of this session? Should it be left to market forces? Also what is the jobs market saying about the economy and how the KPB Assembly is being part of the problem instead of the solution. Then in hour two we'll get more personal growth coaching from our friend from Homer, Chris Story.

Jan 09, 20242 hr 55 min

Firearms Friday // 1 - 5 - 24 // Headlines, Q&A, Phone Calls & Discussion; Willie Waffle

Today we hit a bunch of headlines that we missed over the holidays as well as some interesting statistics and comparisons on the actual danger to K-12 school age children across the country. We'll also take some phone calls and do a bit of Q&A with listeners. Then we'll finish up, as always, with a look at our streaming/entertainment review with our friend Willie Waffle.

Jan 05, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday // 1 - 4 - 24 // Other States Spending, AKLeg priorities; Scott Ogan on Session

Today we'll start in hour one with a look at what other states in the country are facing for their own budget deficits. It show's Alaska is not alone in its fiscal uncertainty. We'll also look at the potential legislative priorities for this upcoming session. Then in hour two we'll chat with former legislator and advisor Scott Ogan about his latest article, with his own analysis on what's happening in the AKLEG.

Jan 04, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 1 - 2 - 24 // New Year, New Top 3 - Brad Keithley, New Outlook - Chris Story

Today is a total fresh start. It's 2024 and we're busting into it with a brand new "Weekly Top 3" from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics include: the story we've all been missing, has Dunleavy given up? And the irresponsibility of the K-12 community. Then in hour two we'll recap and discuss, then be joined by Chris Story for our new year PMA session.

Jan 02, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 12 - 19 - 23 // Keithley's Christmas Top 3, Story's Memories and Uplift

Today we'll do the "Christmas" Top 3 with Brad Keithley. Including favorite music, movies and presents, as well as things he's thought about doing for New Year's, but hasn't yet. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Chris Story for the end of the Year uplift as well as his favorite memories and traditions.

Dec 19, 20232 hr 59 min

Firearms Friday // 12 - 15 - 23 // Headlines, Reason's Jacob Sullum and Willie Waffle

Today's the final Friday broadcast for the year. We'll take a look at all the Fireday headlines from around the country and then dive into it with Jacob Sullum from Reason magazine. His latest piece is about the NY Judicial system seeming to try to reinterpret the Bruen decision in their state. Then in hour two we'll continue with some calls and discussions and finish up with our final visit with Willie Waffle for the movie/streaming and entertainment review.

Dec 15, 20232 hr

Wednesday // 12 - 13 - 23 // MY HOUSE's Michelle Overstreet; State Rep Sarah Vance

Today we'll chat for a few in hour one before we get a chance to chat with Michelle Overtreet, the executive director of My House, a charity that focuses on homeless youth in the MatSu. We talk about their mission and what's happening during the Holidays. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with Rep Sarah Vance, to share holiday memories and good stuff!

Dec 13, 20232 hr 55 min

Tuesday // 12 - 12 - 23 // AK4SB Weekly Top 3, Story on Story and Positivity

Today we'll do just a bit of politics, starting with the weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week 3: The Binkley's "honesty" is in question, what's being left out of the K-12 funding push and the thing that's being overlooked in the PFD debate. Then in hour two we'll recap and chat about whatever we feel like. Then finish up with our friend Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.

Dec 12, 20232 hr 56 min

Firearms Friday // 12 - 8 - 23 // Headlines, Dr John Lott and Willie Waffle

Today we'll hit a couple headlines and then dive into Dr. John Lott's latest piece about the UCR and some of the wonky stats that he's discovered (and reported back to the DOJ). What impact will this have on the overall discussion? Then in hour two we'll have a bit of Q&A, finishing up in the end with Willie Waffle for our entertainment/streaming/movie review segment.

Dec 08, 20232 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 12 - 5 - 23 // Brad Keithley's Top 3; Chris Story's Betterment

Today we'll jump right out of the gate with Brad Keithley from Alaskans' for Sustainable Budget and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: more on the Cook Inlet, is the PFC Board about to do a do-over? And the fate of campaign contributions. Then in hour two we'll recap and get some additional thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story who'll give us a PMA pick-me-up.

Dec 05, 20232 hr 59 min

Monday // 12 - 4 - 23 // Headlines, Dr Douglas Frank, Discussions

Today we'll hit on some of the local headlines, including the latest article from David Boyle on Must Read about the 'hole' in the ASD budget. How big is it really? Then in hour two we'll chat with Dr Douglas Frank (NO SHOW) on Election Integrity and see what his upcoming visit to Alaska is going to entail.

Dec 04, 20232 hr 55 min

Thursday // 11 - 30 - 23 // Headlines, talk, goodnews; Health Insurance w/ Laura Edson

Today we start in hour one with some headlines and discussions about some of the issues. We'll try to not get too heavy. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to Laura Edson from Alaska Employee Benefits about open enrollment and how she can help you get health insurance without having to navigate the nightmare bureaucracy by yourself.

Nov 30, 20232 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 11 - 28 - 23 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3 and Story on Real Estate & PMA

Today it's the big Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The next election is already shaping up, the sessions battle lines are drawn and the flaying of the DOR. Then in hour two, we'll recap and then jump into an early segment with Chris Story for a Backyard Millionaire discussion and finish up with the usual weekly betterment segment.

Nov 28, 20232 hr 58 min

Monday // 11 - 27 - 23 //

Today we play a bit of catch up from the holiday weekend, with all the headlines and discussions we missed. Then in hour two we'll chat with David Haeg about the latest on the Grand Jury and "Alaska Judicial Corruption"

Nov 27, 20232 hr 56 min