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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

Thursday // 4 - 11 - 24 // Rep Will Stapp, plus Headlines & Discussions

Today we'll be having a sitdown with Rep Will Stapp and talking about the future of the PFD, whether we can shrink the size of government and where he thinks we go from here. Then in hour two we'll recap and hit headlines including the latest on the school attack in Anchorage.

Apr 11, 20242 hr 54 min

Tuesday // 4 - 9 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Chris Story's Uplift

Today we start out with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics include: the budget, more on the Cook inlet and Brad's upcoming debate with Larry Persily et al. Then in hour two we will hit a couple headlines and then get our weekly uplift from none other than Chris Story, the man from Homer.

Apr 09, 20242 hr 59 min

Monday // 4 - 8 - 24 // Spike Cohen, State Budgets and More

Today we'll start off in hour one with Libertarian Spike Cohen and a recap of some of what happened over the weekend. Then in hour two we'll talk about some of the headlines including the new House budget and the move to try to eliminate some of the unfilled state positions (hint: it doesn't go well).

Apr 08, 20242 hr 54 min

Tuesday // 4 - 2 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3 and author/lifecoach Chris Story

We start off with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets for the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: some Repubs in HFIN don't seem to get it; even the Gov has stopped asking 'who pays' and the inconsistency of what Enstar is saying. Then in hour two we'll get two segments with Chris Story, the first to talk about his latest book, then in the second we'll get our weekly life coaching / PMA segemnt.

Apr 02, 20242 hr 58 min

Thursday // 3 - 28 - 24 // Libertarian Convention, Eskimo Libertarian, School Board Meltdown

Today we'll start off in hour one with our guest Nalik Trupp the Eskimo Libertarian to talk about the upcoming Alaska Libertarian Convention in the MatSu. We'll get the full rundown and discuss what's happening with the party in the state. Then in hour two we'll chat about the upcoming emergency meeting of the Fairbanks School Board....wonder what that could be about? Plus the fate of the state budget and more with your phone calls.

Mar 28, 20242 hr 56 min

Tuesday // 3 - 26 - 24 // Keithley's Top 3, Headlines, Story's life coaching

Today it's Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics include, the HF Draft budget, the RCA & DNR in Cook Inlet and how the AKLEG has too much power. Then in hour two we'll get some of my own thoughts and maybe hit some headlines. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA/Uplift Segment.

Mar 26, 20242 hr

Monday // 3 - 25 - 24 // House Budget, Legal Age & More; Sen Robb Myers

Today we'll hit on a bunch of the stuff that happened down in Juneau near the end of last week. That includes the House's operating budget proposal, the change to legal ag and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Robb Myers about all that, plus the accused 'federal felony' from the Fairbanks School Board President.

Mar 25, 20242 hr 56 min

Thursday // 3 - 21 - 24 // Headlines, Calls; Emotions in Fbx - What If Discussions

Today it's just you and me as well chat about the headlines of the day including: Emotion filled ad hominem attacks from the Fairbanks School Board, the crazy reaction to the Eielson School Closure, MatSu dropping business licenses and a What If segment inspired by JD Tuccille fom Reason magazine. We'll also have the phone calls from you to chat about.

Mar 21, 20242 hr 56 min

Wednesday // 3 - 20 - 24 // HJR 7 & Education, Ben Carpenter - Mike Shower

Today we'll hit a couple of headlines and then we'll dive into hour one with Rep Ben Carpenter and discuss the veto override and the sate of education as well as the fate of HJR7 and whether or not Alaskans will see a vote on this important bill. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower for the full Hour of Power.

Mar 20, 20242 hr

Tuesday // 3 - 19 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3 - Story's Life Coaching

Today we start with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the hypocrisy in the override, the "yippee" in the spring forecast and something all the candidates should be talking about. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts on everything (and the headlines) and then we'll get our weekly PMA boost and uplift with Chris Story.

Mar 19, 20242 hr 56 min

Firearms Friday // 3 - 15 - 24 // Dr John Lott on SB173 & more, Calls & Willie Waffle

Today we'll start the show with Dr John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center. We'll be discussing SB173, Shelly Hughes School bill plus anything else that Dr Lott wants to bring up. Then in hour two we'll have some open lines and then finish up as usual with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Mar 15, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday // 3 - 14 - 24 // Reason's JD Tuccille on CTA, Open Line - What If?

Today we've got JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine on to talk about something that every business owner should know about, but has probably not heard of. We'll discuss that and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll open the phones and then talk about some headlines and maybe a segment or two on "What If?"

Mar 14, 20242 hr 54 min

Wednesday // 3 - 13 - 24 // A Story about Taxes, Shower's Hour

Today we talk to Chris Story about his idea to fix the property tax problem in the Kenai Peninsula Borough (and other places), that's in hour one. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Senator Mike Shower for his full hour of discussion and opinion.

Mar 13, 20242 hr 57 min

Monday // 3 - 11 - 24 // Headlines, Bulges, Taxes; Sarah Montalbano on Education

Today we'll hit some of the headlines around the state and nation. Including the latest on the teacher from Dimond High and the new plan to tax the middle class to 'save' Social Security. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about some of the big moves in education.

Mar 11, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday // 3 - 7 - 24 // Candidate Nick Begich & Senator Mike Shower

Today's show is full to bursting with both hour full of discussion. In hour one we're joined by candidate for US House Nick Begich. We'll talk about some national issues and his potential solutions. Then in hour two we'll get our full dose of the Shower Hour of Power, with state senator Mike Shower.

Mar 07, 20242 hr 59 min

Tuesday // 3 - 5 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Chris Story's Life Coaching

Today we jump right into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the AKLEG just can't help themselves, PFD means testing and if not HJR7 than what? Then in hour two we'll recap some of the highlights from Brad and finish up with Chris Story for our PMA uplift and life coaching.

Mar 05, 20242 hr 54 min

Monday // 3 - 4 - 24 // Headlines, ADN Subterfuge, AKLEG & Sen Robb Myers

Kicking off the week with some headlines and discussions in hour one, including a sneaky bit of subterfuge by the Anchorage Daily News on their subscribers, plus the latest from the AK Legislature. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Robb Myers and get his take on the happening in Juneau.

Mar 04, 20242 hr 52 min

Firearms Friday // 3 - 1 - 24 // Headlines, Hollywood, Donna Anthony & Willie Waffle

Today we'll hit a few headlines including some of the stuff that's happening in Hollywood with Rust and more. Then we'll chat with Donna Anthony about the specific training that will be required in SB173 for schools. We'll also take some calls and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.

Mar 01, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday // 2 - 29 - 24 // Leap Day! Reason's Emma Camp & Sen Shelley Hughes

Today we hit a headline or two before jumping into a discussion on Freedom of Speech with Emma Camp from Reason Magazine. A new poll shows some frightening attitudes towards that freedom. Then in hour two we'll pick up with State Senator Shelley Hughes and discuss her new bill about concealed carry in schools and her take on the potential veto of the education bill by the governor.

Feb 29, 20242 hr 39 min