The episode discusses military budget cuts and the fiscal state of Alaska with Col William Dunn and Sen Robb Myers. Topics include military spending efficiency, the Jones Act waiver, and judicial retention election reforms. Concerns are raised about the state's fiscal future, distrust in the system, and the need for responsible financial planning.
Today we have a full boat, starting off with Dr John Lott to talk with us about the crime reporting data and the problems with it as well as HB89 the Red Flag law in the AKLEG. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Chris Cheng, Top Shot Champ and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie/entertainment review.
This episode of the Michael Dukes Show covers several pressing issues in Alaska, including the escalating tariff war with Canada and its potential impact on the state. The episode features an interview with Melissa Burnett, President of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board, to discuss the recent education funding bill, budget challenges, parental involvement, and school policies affecting the district.
Today we'll start off in hour one with Rep Will Stapp who's been very vocal about how are we going to be paying for all this new spending that the majority has bee pushing. Then in hour two we'll have a full hour chat with State Senator Mike Shower.
Today its the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: a balanced look at Alaska's budget situation and the battle over Who Pays; the full-on raid on the Permanent Fund corpus; AKLNG is GREAT...sort of. In hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who will come in for our uplifting lifecoaching lesson.
Michael Dukes discusses Alaska state headlines, the legislature's strategic planning, and media coverage. He analyzes the impact of federal job losses, proposing state job opportunities for displaced workers. Dukes explores school consolidation with Representative Kevin McCabe, debates government efficiency, and examines a school district's budget challenges, featuring listener calls and chat room discussions.
The Michael Dukes Show discusses the ATF with JD Tuccille, including Trump's appointment of Patel, potential problems, and whether the agency is needed. Headlines are covered, and Willie Waffle joins for an entertainment review, providing weekend movie recommendations and discussing Oscar ratings.
In this episode, Michael Dukes discusses Alaskan headlines, including an education bill compromise and potential impacts of proposed revenue measures. He interviews Representative Sarah Vance about legislative actions, the state budget, and the future of Alaska's economy, covering topics like oil taxes, the PFD, and government spending.
Headline: today they've finally done it. They're going after the corpus of the fund and that spells the end for the PFD. We'll discuss in hour one. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Robb Myers about the fiscal status of the state and what happens to the private economy in the future.
Today t's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Oil Taxes ; defined benefits & k12 spending; the PFD?. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with Chris Story who will come in to pick us up and give us some much needed positivity for the week.
This episode of The Michael Dukes Show covers a range of topics, including the meeting between President Trump and Zelensky, reactions from Alaska's senators, potential federal funding cuts and their impact on Alaska, DEI policies in education, and listener calls discussing these issues. The show delves into the dependency state of Alaska and the need for fiscal responsibility.
Michael Dukes discusses Second Amendment rights, debates red flag laws, and analyzes political influences on gun control, along with Willie Waffle's entertainment reviews. The episode covers Trump's stance on gun rights, ATF leadership changes, and film recommendations.
Michael Dukes discusses Alaska's fiscal challenges, legislative inaction, and potential solutions. He examines the impact of federal budget cuts, Medicaid expansion, and the need for sustainable spending practices. The episode also covers the state's dependency on federal funding and the importance of local political engagement.
Michael Dukes discusses Alaska's education funding crisis, contract cuts, and governmental efficiency, featuring an interview with State Senator Shelley Hughes and members of the Matsu delegation. The conversation explores the disconnect between public and private sectors, the need for policy changes, and the challenges of balancing the state budget while ensuring quality education. Ultimately, the group acknowledges there needs to be a solution the public can rally around.
Today we'll tackle the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the largest permanent individual tax increase in Alaska's history; the problem is revenue structure; oh look...the next state cost wave is building. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we take an early segment with Chris Story to discuss the status of his "Fair Tax" property tax fight, then finish up with a PMA segment with him.
The episode delves into Alaska's legislative issues, including a contentious school funding bill and the Anchorage School Board's deficit. It also covers national news, such as Kash Patel's FBI directorship and Dan Bongino's potential role. A significant portion is dedicated to dissecting Lisa Murkowski's views on federal employee treatment and the implications for Alaska's economy and electorate.
Michael Dukes discusses Second Amendment issues, Colorado's gun control bill, the narrative surrounding firearms, and the designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations; Willie Waffle reviews new entertainment.
Today we have a full boat with Rep Kevin McCabe in hour one coming in to talk about his latest article in Must Read Alaska about the true pros and cons of the Defined Benefit proposal in the AKLEG this session. Then in hour two we'll talk with Senator Rob Yundt about his proposal to change the tax structure for oil corporations.
This episode features Ashley Moore from South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services discussing community mental health and State Senator Mike Shower providing an update on legislative issues, including education funding and the state budget crisis. They discuss the importance of community support, the challenges of funding mental health services, and potential solutions to Alaska's fiscal problems.
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.
Love is in the air! Headlines from around the country, plus some calls and discussions on our most loved topic. Then we'll be joined by TopShot Chris Cheng and Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today we are deep in the chat with two of the most conservative legislators (and former) that we have in Alaska. Discussions on Education, Benefits and AKLNG. Tune in!
