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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 11/20/24 | New Verizon's | Eric Boehm | Sen Mike Shower

Today's show is JAMMED packed with guests. We'll start in hour one with a quick segment talking with the GM of Victra about the opening of the latest Verizon location down in Homer and then jump into the juicy topic of tariffs with Reason Magazine's Eric Boehm. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with State Senator Mike Shower for his post election analysis.

Nov 20, 20242 hr 1 min

Tuesday 11/19/24 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's PMA

Today we jump into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: what we should expect from the new administration for Alaska; the coming budget cycle and more about outmigration. Then in hour two I'll lay down some of my thoughts about that and more and then finish up with our lifecoach from Homer: Chris Story.

Nov 19, 20242 hr 54 min

Firearms Friday 11/15/24 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle

Today it's just you and me and we've got a whole slew of stories from around the country dealing with our favorite topic. We'll open up the phone lines and then dive into the effects of the elections, what's happening in various states and see what you have to say about it. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Nov 15, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday 11/14/24 | Int Sec Dunleavy? | Vote Count | Sarah Vance

Today we'll go over some of the rumors about Gov Dunleavy becoming the new Interior Secretary and what that would me. We'll also get some numbers on how many ballots are left to be counted and where the numbers are looking to break. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Vance from Homer on the upcoming ranking in her district and where she thinks things will break down.

Nov 14, 20242 hr 55 min

Wednesday 11/13/24 | Reason's Ronald Bailey on RCV | Shower Hour? Headlines

Today we start off in hour one with Ronald Bailey from Reason magazine, discussing the fate of Rank Choice Voting, not only in Alaska, but around the country. We'll get his takeaways and what he thinks may be coming next. The in hour tow, we may (or may not) be joined by State Senator Mike Shower. Either way, we'll gov over yesterdays vote count and more.

Nov 13, 20242 hr 54 min

Tuesday 11/12/24 | Keithley's Post Election Top 3 | Story's Analysis

Today we continue post election recap, in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets (AK4SB.com). This weeks topics: the Bipartisan plutocracy; What to think about Alaska LNG; The internal inconsistency of the Trump energy policies. Then in hour two, I'll relay my thoughts on the Top 3, before we get into an early segment with Chris Story with his take on the election, followed by a life coaching lesson to follow it up.

Nov 12, 20242 hr 57 min

Firearms Friday 11/8/24 | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

Today's our favorite weekday and it's special today with a load of guests. We start off in hour one with talk of what a Trump presidency means to the 2A community. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng about his post election reaction. Then we'll finish up as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.

Nov 08, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday 11/7/24 | Open Line | Phone calls | Discussions

Today it's just you and me, with open phone lines for the entire show. We'll discuss your thoughts and feelings on the election and where you think we are going from here. We may also have a good news segment at the end of the show as well.

Nov 07, 20242 hr 55 min

Tuesday 11/5/24 | Election DAY | Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching

Today is election day. We'll talk about some of the importance of that with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets as we go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Did they even look at the data? So much for actually worrying about working Alaska families and the impact of money. Then in hour two we'll talk about the disconnect from reality that Anchorage parents are exhibiting over school closures and then we'll finish off with Chris Story for our weekly PMA session.

Nov 05, 20242 hr 54 min

Monday 11/4/24 | Pre Election Roundup | Candidate Nick Begich

Today is the final day for early voting before tomorrow's big vote. We'll cover everything that happened over the weekends and give you some updates. Then in hour two we'll chat with Candidate Nick Begich running for the US House of Representatives.

Nov 04, 20242 hr 56 min

Firearms Friday 11/1/24 | Headlines, Calls & Willie Waffle

Today it's just you and me for most of our favorite day. I'll open up the phone lines and talk with you about the latest headlines from around the country and where I thing our culture is going. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Nov 01, 20242 hr 57 min

Thursday 10/31/24 | Rep Sarah Vance | Candidate Leslie Hajdukovich

We're getting close to election day and it's time to get into just a couple more discussions with potential candidates for the legislature. We'll start in hour one with Rep Sarah Vance who's running for reelection down on the peninsula in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Leslie Hajdukovitch who's running for State Senate in the interior.

Oct 31, 20242 hr 54 min

Wednesday 10/30/24 | State Senators Mike Shower & Robb Myers

Today we've got a powerful show with two of my favorite guests. We start off in hour one with my own State Senator from the MatSu Mike Shower. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers from the Fairbanks/NorthPole area. We'll discuss all the shenanigans that are going on in the interior race for senate.

Oct 30, 20242 hr 1 min

Tuesday 10/29/24 | Keithley's Top 3 | Headlines | Story's Lifecoaching

Today I'm back (along with the snow) and we're gonna be diving into the Weekly Top 3 from Bard Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. It's a big one today starting off with; Government choosing winners and losers; Why the claim to be "fighting" for working Alaska families and the Alaska economy is seriously misleading; the latest on AIDEA and ANWR. Then in hour two I'll recap some of my thoughts and hit some headlines before we finish up with Chris Story from Homer for our weekly uplift...

Oct 29, 20242 hr 54 min

Thursday 10/24/24 | Candidate Harold Borbridge | Yes on 2 Mikaela Emswiler

Today's a big day with our interview with Candidate for Senate Dist F (and one of our most controversial chat room members) Harold Borbridge. It should be fun and lively in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Mikaela Emswiler, with the Yes on 2 ballot measure campaign, about the repeal of Rank Choice Voting

Oct 24, 20242 hr 56 min

Wednesday 10/23/24 | How RCV really works | Candidate Ben Carpenter

Today I've decided to get down into some weeds on RCV and give some picky details. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your feelings on the system and if we should keep it or move back to what we had before. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now running for State Senate on the Peninsula.

Oct 23, 20242 hr 1 min

Tuesday 10/22/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Discussion | Chris Story

Our weekly deep dive goes deeeep today. Brad Keithley comes in and this three topics are: AKLNG & Data Centers; Persily's hypocrisy; Kenai & Fairbanks races are heating up. In the beginning of hour tow I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.

Oct 22, 20242 hr 54 min

Firearms Friday 10/18/24 | Reason's JD Tuccille, Headlines & Willie Waffle

Today we'll start off in hour one with Reason's JD Tuccille talking about DIY and how terrorists (and criminals) seem to have an aversion to following the law...pretty much everywhere. Then in hour two we'll pick up with a few headlines and phone calls and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekly entertainment report.

Oct 18, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday 10/17/24 | Early Voting, Dirty Politics | Candidate Ron Gillham

Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the headlines from around the state as well as discussing early voting and why we (conservatives) seem to be so bad at it. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Candidate for State House Ron Gillham from down in the Kenai.

Oct 17, 20242 hr 56 min

Wednesday 10/16/24 | Frank Tomaszewski | Kati Capozzi No on 1

Today we'll cover some of the headlines and happenings around the state, and talk to Frank Tomaszewski about his candidacy in Fairbanks. Then in hour two we'll visit with Kati Capozzi from the Alaska Chamber of Commerce on their opposition to Ballot Measure #1, the new minimum wage (and more) proposal.

Oct 16, 20242 hr 54 min

Tuesday 10/15/24 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Good News

Today we start off as always with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top3. This weeks topics: the questions candidates don't want you to ask; here we go again; tax cuts don't always pay for themselves. Then in hour two I'll recap with a few of my thoughts as well as some startling facts from the "Chart of the Century" on inflation. We'll finish up with a couple of good news stories.

Oct 15, 20242 hr 55 min

Monday 10/14/24 | Candidate Jubilee Underwood | Nick Begich

Full boat today as we start off in hour one with Jubilee Underwood, Candidate for State House in Dist 27. We'll talk about her vision for the state and the upcoming session. Then in hour two we'll visit with Candidate for Congress Nick Begich as we enter the home stretch for the upcoming general election.

Oct 14, 20242 hr 56 min

Friday 10/11/24 | Headlines, Calls | Topshot Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

Today we've got a slew of headlines from around the country, including some of the greatest hits from the VP. We'll discuss and also take some phone calls from listeners. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Topshot Chris Cheng to discuss his thoughts on some of the issues. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle.

Oct 11, 20242 hr 59 min

Thursday 10/10/24 | MATSU Candidate Tom Bergey | Sen Shelley Hughes

Today we'll focus on Valley stuff, starting off in hour one with an interview with Candidate for MATSU School Board Tom Bergey. We'll talk about his vision for schools and more. Then in hour two we're going to talk with Senator Shelley Hughes about Valley races and some of the issues she's seeing.

Oct 10, 20242 hr

Wednesday 10/9/24 | Speaker Cathy Tilton & Senator Mike Shower

Today we've got a full boat with guests in both hours. We start in hour one with Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton. We'll discuss the importance of this election to the makeup of the majority and what we can do to help solidify. Then in hour two we'll continue with State Senator Mike Shower on the same topic and whatever else comes to mind.

Oct 09, 20242 hr

Tuesday 10/8/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Elections & Lifecoaching

Today we dive into the deep stuff with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: how the R's have hamstrung themselves this election cycle; how some are using Cook Inlet as a campaign issue; some shifts on the North Slope. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before finishing up with our weekly lifecoaching lesson with Homer's Chris Story.

Oct 08, 20242 hr 59 min