Monday 2/10/25 | Headlines, Pay raises, education and the future
Today we hit the headlines from around the state. Included are stories of legislative pay raises, education funding and our outlook for the future.
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 57 min
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 1/31/25 | Headlines, Calls & Common Sense | Willie Waffle
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.
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Thursday 1/30/25 | Headlines, Goodnews, Discussion
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.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Monday 1/27/25 | Funday Phonecalls | Headlines | Discussion
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.
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Firearms Friday 1/24/25 | WarOnGuns David Codrea | Headlines | Willie Waffle
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.
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Thursday 1/23/25 | Headlines, Priorities and Education | David Boyle
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.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Wednesday 1/22/25 | Headlines, The Open Session, McKinley? Phonecalls
Today it's just you and me as we discuss the headlines from around the state as well as the opening day of the legislative session. The priorities are becoming clear and it mans your PFD is gonna be smaller. We'll also talk about some of the Executive Orders and what they man for Alaska. Phone calls will also be up.
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Tuesday 1/21/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Nick Begich III | Chris Story
Today we've got a full boat. Starting out with the the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks Topics include: What LEGFIN new review tells us; What the heck is ENSTAR doing now?; Political mutism. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with new Congressman Nick Begich about the new administration and the executive orders for Alaska. We'll finish up with Chris Story who brings us our weekly lifecoaching and PMA.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Monday 1/20/25 | AKLEG Bills | Headlines | Community Connect Event
Today we'll spend hour one going over the headlines from the weekend as well as looking at the latest batch of prefilled bills for the AKLEG session start tomorrow. Then in hour two we'll talk to 3 of the ladies who are coordinating the Community Connect Event that's happening statewide on the 28th of this month.
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Friday 1/17/25 | Headlines & Discussion | Rob Pincus | Willie Waffle
Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country to cover our favorite topics. Then in hour two we'll be visiting with Rob Pincus of Avidity Arms and ICE/PDN Training. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment and movie/stream reviews.
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Thursday 1/16/25 | Headlines & Phone Calls
Today we'll we'll dive into some headlines and take some calls from you as well.
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Wednesday 1/15/25 | Will the AKLEG Boost Education? | New Edu topics discussed
Today we'll hit the headlines in the first hour as well as have a discussion on whether the AKLEG will actually fund the various special interests they've been pitching since the election. Then in hour two we'll talk about some of the subjects that the AKLEG wants our kids to learn.
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Tuesday 1/14/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Chris Story
Today we start off in hour one with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Should the #akleg fund #AKLNG's "Hail Mary"; Who's leaving/not moving to Alaska; Energy royalty "relief" is coming at the expense of other. In hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and maybe hit a headline or two. Then we'll finish up with our weekly PMA segment with our friend Chris Story.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Monday 1/13/25 | Headlines, AKLEG Bill Lineup | Rep Kevin McCabe
Today we'll dive into headlines from around the state before going into all the prefilled bills that we're seeing ahead of the Legislative start next week. We'll cover their wish list and spending priorities. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Kevin McCabe from Big Lake about his bill and what he sees coming for the upcoming session.
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Friday 1/10/25 | Headlines, Commentary | TopShot Cheng | Willie Waffle
Today we've got a lot of ground to cover with headlines from around the country. Including the latest from SCOTUS and what the new administration may bring. Then in hour two we will be joined by Top Shot Chris Cheng to talk California stuff and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Thursday 1/9/25 | Schools; Melissa Burnett & David Boyle
Today we dive into the issues of schools, funding, BSA increases, enrollment and more. We start off in hour one with Melissa Burnett, President of the Fairbanks School Board. Then in hour two we'll talk with David Boyle who's been watching Sen Tobin's push for a $2k BSA increase.
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Wednesday 1/8/25 | Headlines, Leadership | Sen Mike Shower
Today we dive into the headlines and discuss the leadership that the state needs to face the future fiscal crisis in hour one. Then in hour two we'll discuss the same with Sate Senator Mike Shower for the full hour.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Tuesday 1/7/25 | Brad Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching
Today is the first Weekly Top 3 of the year from Brad Keithley at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Dunleavy's "legacy"; talking southcentral gas to death; the AKLEG spending list is growing. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up the hour with our first lifecoaching lesson of the year from the Guru of positivity, Chris Story.
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Monday 1/6/25 | Post Holiday Catch-up | Headlines & Discussion
Today's the first broadcast day of 2025! We get a chance to catch up and see what happened over the Holidays and talk about all the statewide news that's going on. We'll also discuss the pre-session issues and go over some of the hot stuff that we missed while I was away.
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Friday! 12/20/24 | You, Me, Calls, Headlines & Willie Waffle
Today it's just you and me for the final broadcast day of the year. We'll cover the headlines and chat about whatever we want.. I've also opened up the phone lines so you can call in with your Q&A as well. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our big entertainment finale.
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Thursday 12/19/24| Sen Dan Sullivan | Kristen Faulkner | Chris Story
It's a full show today, starting off in hour one with US Senator Dan Sullivan, we'll chat about the upcoming administration and potential shutdown. Then I'll give some of my thoughts, followed by a conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner who's going to be speaking here in Homer on the 27th. Finally in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story about his proposed "Fair Tax" for property tax payers.
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Wednesday 12/18/24 | Rep Vance on Elections | Senator Mike Shower
Today we start with Rep Sarah Vance in hour one who's going to be dealing with a hearing this week on Elections and reform in the state of Alaska. We'll talk with her about the issues and what we can do to help with any changes. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly visit with Senator Mike Shower for the full second hour.
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Tuesday 12/17/24 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Story Time
Today we get a peek at the upcoming fiscal year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the problem with Dunleavy's budget; the BIG takeaway from the Fall Revenue book; Chugach steps up while ENSTAR dithers. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and talk about a new RCV problem and solution. Then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Monday 12/16/24 | Rep Kevin McCabe | Rep Justin Ruffridge
Today we'll talk with 2 legislators about the upcoming session and the creation of the minority caucus. We'll start in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe from the MatSu about his priorities and what he sees coming up in this years session as the big issues. Then in hour two we'll have the full hour to talk to Rep Justin Ruffridge from the Peninsula about the upcoming session and especially gas and other issues.
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Firearms Friday 12/13/24 | Headlines, Calls, Discussions & Q&A | Willie Waffle
Today we'll go over all the important headlines from around the country. We'll cover why it's important to defend our constitutional rights and more. We'll also take some phone calls from you to discuss what's on your mind. Then, as always, we'll finish up with our weekend entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Thursday 12/12/24 | Palmer infighting, Budget | Rep Justin Ruffridge
Today we'll talk about some of the crazy stuff that's going on in both Palmer & Anchorage, as well as a peek at what the Governor is expected to release today with his annual budget. Then in hour two we'll talk to Soldotna Rep Justin Ruffridge about the upcoming session.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Wednesday 12/11/24 | Headlines, Calls, Discussion | Mike Shower
Today we'll spend hour one hitting a few headlines from around the state and talking with you about what you are most concerned about with the upcoming session, and what you plan to do about it. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senate Caucus Leader Mike Shower.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Tuesday 12/10/24 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Lifecoaching
Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the worst 'simple answer'; no private sector won't pay for AKLNG; where the heck is the RCA? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and a couple of state headlines. Then we'll finish up with our positivity guru Chris Story.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Monday 12/9/24 | Montalbano & Myers Monday
Today we've got two of our favorite Monday guests. We start off in hour one with Sarah Montalbano, who's going to come on and talk with us about AKLNG and energy policy in the state in light of renewables. Then in hour two we're going to chat with the new Senate Minority Whip, Senator Robb Myers about the budget, deficits and the private economy.
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Friday 12/6/24 | Headlines, Phone Calls & Discussions | Willie Waffle
Today it's just you and me, and we'll have plenty of headlines to discuss from around the country. Plus we'll take some phone calls and get your take on some of the things happening out there on our favorite topic as well. Then as always on Friday's we'll finish up with our friend Willie Waffle and the weekend movie review.
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 56 min
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