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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.
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Episodes

Monday 10/13/25 | Headlines, Typhoons | Kevin McCabe on Education

Today we'll hit all the headlines from around the state, including the latest on the surprise storm hitting the west coast from typhoon Halong. We'll chat with Willie Keppel who's out in the effected area. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Kevin McCabe about his latest article on the needed solutions for education reform.

Oct 13, 20251 hr 58 min

Friday 10/10/25 | Headlines | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

Today we'll cover our FF Headlines from around the country and talk a bit about 'Well Regulated' in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with our entertainment guru Willie Waffle.

Oct 10, 20251 hr 56 min

Wednesday 10/8/25 | Election Results | Seward's Folly's Greg Sarber

Today we'll cover what election results we have from around the state. Looks like the news is mixed at best. Then in hour two we'll visit with Greg Sarber, who writes for his own substack at "Seward's Folly" and also for the Alaska Watchman. We'll talk about his latest piece on journalism and free speech.

Oct 08, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 10/7/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Uplift

Today it's the deep dive of the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from askans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: We don't have Hammond anymore; some are trying to rewrite history; Too little, too late from the Governor. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story.

Oct 07, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 10/6/25 | Matt Heilala for Governor | Open Line & Headlines

Today we've got another gubernatorial candidate to chat with. This time it's Matt Heilala from the MatSu. We'll talk about his vision for the state and what he sees in our future. Then in hour two we'll recap and then talk about the weekend headlines and possibly take some calls.

Oct 06, 20251 hr 54 min

Friday 10/3/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle

Today we'll start off in hour one with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine (reason.com) to talk about Charlie Kirk and the 2nd Amendment. Then in hour two we'll hit a couple of headlines and maybe take some calls. We'll finish up with our weekend entertainment segment with Willie Waffle.

Oct 03, 20251 hr 58 min

Thursday 10/2/25 | Dave Bronson | Open Line Headlines

Today we've got a surprise guest with Dave Bronson coming on to discuss all the speculation on his next steps in the state of Alaska. We'll see what rumors are true and what's not. Then in hour two we'll open up the phone lines and talk with you while I give us a much needed recap on the timeline of the the sacrifice of the PFD on the alter or state spending.

Oct 02, 20251 hr 55 min

Wednesday 10/1/25 | SHUTDOWN | Maxwell Sumner | Mike Shower

Today we'll be joined in hour one by candidate for MatSu Assembly Maxwell Sumner hour one. We'll have time for a quick hit about the government shutdown at the end of hour one, then we'll pick it up in hour two with brand spankin' new LT Governor candidate Mike Shower! (Shower is Sick, no Show)

Oct 01, 20251 hr 54 min

Tuesday 9/30/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Lifecoaching

It's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3 in hour one. This weeks topics: Alaska's "K shaped" economy; the weak defenses of the PFC; Op-Eds should be required to come with a fiscal note. Then in hour two we'll recap and I'll have a spicy local story or two. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly positivity uplift.

Sep 30, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 9/29/25 | Education this Session | Candidate Donna Anderson

Today we start off with some headlines and a sneak peek at where we're going this next session with the education fight. It should be fun. Then in hour two we'll continue our discussion with local candidates. This time with Donna Anderson in Dist 1 KPB School Board.

Sep 30, 20251 hr 54 min

Thursday 9/25/25 | Candidates Gayle Claus & John Mink

Today we'll continue with our local candidate interviews. In hour one we'll chat with Gayle Claus who's running for the KPBSD School Board. Then in hour two we'll chat with John Mink who's running for Homer city council.

Sep 25, 20251 hr 56 min

Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold, Michael Ashley, Dr Ryan Cole

Today we start in hour one with Cassie Lawver. As the founder of a new PAC, she's here to talk with us about local elections and her views on what's important to voters. Then in hour two we'll discuss the 'Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom' conference with Lora Reinbold, as well as guests Michael Ashley and D Ryan Cole.

Sep 24, 20251 hr 58 min

Tuesday 9/23/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Coaching

Today we're into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: AK Media completely whiffs the story; The 'Alaska Renaissance' doesn't mean what we think it means; with the Santos deal falling apart, what does it mean for Pikka? Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and comments and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplift.

Sep 23, 20251 hr 48 min

Monday 9/22/25 | MatSu's Dena McChargue | Fbx Brett Rotermund

Today we continue our conversations with local candidates In hour one we'll chat with candidate for MatSu School Board Dena McChargue. Then in hour two we'll visit with Bret Rotermund, who's running for re-election on the FNSB Assembly.

Sep 22, 20251 hr 56 min

Thursday 9/18/25 | Local Candidates | Melissa Burnette & Barbara Haney

Today our local candidate forum continues, this time going up into the Interior. In hour one we'll chat with Melissa Burnett who's running for reelection on the Fairbanks School Board, where she's currently serving as President. Then in hour two we'll visit with Barbara Haney, who's running for re-election on the Fairbanks Assembly.

Sep 18, 20251 hr 56 min

Wednesday 9/17/25 | Homer-centric | Candidates Elias Garvey & Jason Davis

Today we continue our series of interviews with candidates for local office. We're focused on Homer today with two candidates for city council. Elias Garvey is in hour one and then we'll follow up in hour two with Jason Davis. Both are running for a 3 year seat at the end of the road.

Sep 17, 20251 hr 58 min

Tuesday 9/16/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Uplift & PMA

Today we'll start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Geisel is only making it worse; 10 years could only be the start of our problems; is there really progress in AKLNG? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our positivity uplift from Chris Story out of Homer.

Sep 16, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 9/15/25 | Candidates Michael Bowles and Jeanne Olson

Today we continue our discussion with local candidates for office. We start in hour one in the MatSu with Michael Bowles who's running for Borough Assembly. Then in hour two we visit with Jeanne Olson in Fairbanks who's running for the Assembly there as well.

Sep 15, 20251 hr 57 min

Firearms Friday 9/12/25 | Where do we go from here? | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

Today we'll talk about the nationwide reaction to Charlie Kirks death, and what it tells us about the direction that the nation is headed. But more importantly how WE should be reacting to dealing with it. We'll also be joined in the discussion by Top Shot Chris Cheng in hour two and then lighten things up at the end with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle

Sep 12, 20251 hr 55 min

Wednesday 9/10/25 | MatSu's Kendal Kruse | Fbx's JT McComas-Roe

Today we continue our tour of candidates for local offices. In hour one we'll visit with Kendal Kruse, who's running for the school board in the MatSu. We'll get her take on how we can improve the education system with what we've got. Then in hour two we'll chat with JT McComas-Roe who's running for borough assembly in the Fairbanks area.

Sep 10, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 9/9/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Recap | Lifecoaching

Today's the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges. This weeks topics: Robb Myers s right on the PFC; Pikka is not going to save us; MustRead is missing the plot on the PFC performance. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer with a lifecoaching/pma segment.

Sep 09, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 9/8/25 | Montalbano Monday | Homer Candidate Mike Jones

Today's a full show starting off with our favorite Energy analyst, Sarah Montalbano. We'll talk about Eilson's nuke project, alternative energy and more. Then in hour two, as part of our series talking with local candidates for office, we'll visit with Homer City Council Candidate Mike Jones.

Sep 08, 20251 hr 59 min

Friday 9/5/25 | Dr John Lott on Minneapolis | Calls | Willie Waffle

Today we start with Dr John Lott, author of the book "More Guns Less Crime" from the Crime Prevention Research Center to discuss the Minneapolis shooting and the proliferation of info on gun-free zones. Then in hour two We'll cover some other stories from around the country and take a call or two. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Sep 05, 20251 hr 52 min

Thursday 9/4/25 | CIC Benefit Gala | Candidate Bernadette Wilson

Today we start with Charlie Simmons and Amanda Hanson from Cook Inlet Counselling to discuss their mission of mental health on the peninsula as well as their upcoming Gala in October. In hour two we'll get another visit with Candidate for Alaska's Governor on the Republican ticket, Bernadette Wilson for the full hour.

Sep 04, 20251 hr 58 min

Wednesday 9/3/25 | David Boyle on ASD | Gov Candidate Bruce Walden

Today's a full show for your humpday. We start in hour one with David Boyle with MustRead who writes about the ASD policy on kids and parents and transgender rights. Some crazy stuff here. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Bruce Walden, the next republican candidate for governor. We'll take a deep dive on his vision for the state.

Sep 03, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 9/2/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Uplift

Today we'll kick off the week by jumping into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3,. This weeks topcis: How much does the PF actually cost us? Senator Mike Cronk is right; The Governor's race so far and what they're saying. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.

Sep 02, 20251 hr 54 min
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