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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 2/18/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Weekly UPlift

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.

Feb 18, 20251 hr 57 min

Thursday 2/13/25 | Headlines, Phonecalls, Rantings & Ravings

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.

Feb 13, 20251 hr 57 min

Wednesday 2/12/25 | New revenues, spending | Sen Mike Cronk

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.

Feb 12, 20251 hr 59 min

Tuesday 2/11/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Positivity

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 54 min

Firearms Friday 2/7/25 | Headlines, Shot Show & Rob Pincus | Willie Waffle

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 57 min

Thursday 2/6/25 | Compass' Todd Brigham | Food Sustainability

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.

Feb 11, 20252 hr 1 min

Wednesday 2/5/25 | More School Drama | Senator Rob Yundt

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 2/4/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching with Story

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 2/3/25 | Sarah Montalbano AK Energy | Headlines & Education

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 1/28/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top3 | KPB Initiative | Story Time

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.

Feb 11, 20251 hr 54 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 hr 57 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 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, 20251 hr 54 min
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