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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

Wednesday 11/26/25 | Thanksgiving Special - Calls, memories & more

Today we'll spend the whole show chatting with you about your favorite Thanksgiving memories. We'll take some calls from you to share your own memories and I'll have favorite traditions, memories, recipes and more. Let's be Thankful together!

Nov 26, 20251 hr 56 min

Tuesday 11/25/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's storytime and uplift

Today we'll dive into the deep end with Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: catching up on Cook Inlet LNG; catching up on North Slope crude; REAL inflation vs income. then in hour two we'll chat a bit and then finish up with Chris Story who comes in to give us a bit of a lifecoaching lesson and personal uplift.

Nov 25, 20251 hr 54 min

Friday 11/21/25 | Headlines, ATF & USPS | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country. Including the latest from the Post Office and the installation of a new ATF Chief. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Nov 21, 20251 hr 56 min

Thursday 11/20/25 | Headlines & Gaslines | Candidate Shelley Hughes

WE start off in hour one with a clutch of headlines, including a new request from the AKLNG folks to have the state cover any potential losses from tax changes. We'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll visit with candidate for Governor Shelley Hughes about her vision for Alaska.

Nov 20, 20251 hr 57 min

Wednesday 11/19/25 | Kevin McCabe | Melissa Burnett

Today we've got a full boat starting in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe, who's in the running to fill the seat of Senator Mike Shower. We'll discuss the domino effect and ramifications on the AKLEG for the coming session. Then in hour wo we'll do a debriefing with former School Board President Melissa Burnett from Fairbanks.

Nov 19, 20251 hr 58 min

Monday 11/17/25 | Hughes Resigns | Headlines & Calls

Today we'll hit all the headlines from over the weekend, including the resignation of Shelley Hughes from the Legislature and what that means for the balance. We'll also cover the appointment process for Mike Shower's replacement, plus some local news from around the state. We'll add in some of your phone calls if you want to participate as well.

Nov 19, 20251 hr 55 min

Tuesday 11/18/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Recap | Story's Lifecoaching

Today we start off with Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the needed discussion for the education task force; it's your fault, not it's my fault; the how do we pay discussion. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up on a positive note with our friend Chris Story who brings us our weekly lifecoaching lesson.

Nov 18, 20251 hr 56 min

Friday 11/14/25 | David Codrea from WarOnGuns | Headlines | Waffle

Today we start off the show with a 'bang', chatting with our friend David Codrea from WarOnGuns.com. We'll chat about some of his latest writings and his current thoughts on the culture. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and then finish up with Willie Waffle with our entertainment review.

Nov 14, 20251 hr 56 min

Thursday 11/13/25 | Jennifer Seymour | Headlines | Homer Chamber

Today we'll start in hour one with Jennifer Seymour, who's bringing visibility to Breast Cancer Awareness with a Fab Over 40 competition. Then we'll talk about the end of the shutdown and the 'gelding' of the Alaska Governors office. Then in hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson from the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their Shop Local Bingo.

Nov 13, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 11/11/25 | Vet's Day | Weekly Top 3 | PMA Time

Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This Weeks Top 3 include: what's missing in the Governor's Race so far; the irritating thing about the top 20% support of taxes; what the PFC first quarter returns tell us. Then in hour two we'll recap and highlight and then finish up with Chris Story for our PMA and uplift segment.

Nov 11, 20251 hr 57 min

Thursday 11/6/25 | Headlines & Recap | Rep Sarah Vance

Hour one of the show today includes some headlines from around the state, plus a bit of a recap of our discussion yesterday with Bernadette. I have some thoughts on things that we're going to need to hear from our candidates. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance, who'll come on to talk about the local veteran's day parade as well as other stuff.

Nov 06, 20251 hr 58 min

Wednesday 11/5/25 | Headlines, election results | Wilson & Shower

Today we cover the latest headlines after the big elections from around the country and in the MatSu. Then in hour two we get a double dose with now former Senator Mike Shower, running for Lt Governor followed by Bernadette Wilson running for Governor.

Nov 05, 20251 hr 56 min

Tuesday 11/4/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Fair Tax & PMA

Today's show is gonna go deep. Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges is gonna give us the Weekly Top 3. This week's Topics: CA Taxes less than Alaska's? K-12 Task Force on Education FUNDING needs to answer the question of how to FUND what they want; The irony of Alaska's SNAP funding "crisis". Then in hour two we'll have an early segment with our own Chris Story who'll give us an update on the Fair Tax act, then finish up with our weekly PMA boost.

Nov 04, 20251 hr 57 min

Monday 11/3/25 | Headlines & Discussions | Sen Robb Myers

Today we'll hit the headlines from the weekend and what we see happening around the state, including the potential closures of more schools statewide. Then in hour two we'll have a visit with Senator Robb Myers from North Pole. We'll get his take on the upcoming session and the state of the state.

Nov 03, 20251 hr 58 min

Friday 10/31/25 | Headlines, Discussions & Calls

Today it's just you and me and we jump into our favorite weekly topic. We'll start with headlines and discussions and take some of your phone calls, where there's not such thing as a dumb question. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Oct 31, 20251 hr 56 min

Thursday 10/30/25 | Sarah Montalbano | Rep Will Stapp

Today we'll visit with one of our favorite guests, Sarah Montalbano and talk about micro minerals, ambler road and the 'green' jobs. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Will Stapp about Defined Benefits.

Oct 30, 20251 hr 57 min

Wednesday 10/29/25 | Director Michael Pack | Headlines & Discussion

In hour one we'll get a chance to talk to Michael Pack, director of The Last 600 Meters, a film about the Marine heroism in Iraq and stories of courage among individual marines. Then in hour two we'll discuss some headlines and give you some of my thoughts.

Oct 29, 20251 hr 55 min

Tuesday 10/28/25 | Weekly Top 3 and our Weekly Lifecoaching

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Legislators should ask those pushing for more spending to say how they are willing to pay for it; The definition of irony; Something he can agree on with Jon Faulkner. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll talk about the "motivational 3-step".

Oct 28, 20251 hr 54 min

Thursday 10/23/25 | MatSu's Michael Bowles | Congressman Nick Begich

Today in hour one we catch up with Michael Bowles who's running for borough assembly in the MatSu. We'll get his final thoughts up to election time. Then in hour two I'll hit a headline or two in the first segment before we jump into it with Congressman Nick Begich and get his take on the shutdown and more.

Oct 23, 20251 hr 56 min

Wednesday 10/22/25 | Headlines: Spending & More | Sen Mike Shower

Today we'll dive into the headlines in hour one, including the story out of Fairbanks where a decline in students is instigating a call for MOAR spending. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower (and LT Gov Candidate) for the hour of power.

Oct 22, 20251 hr 56 min

Tuesday 10/21/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable budgets. This weeks topics: Is this the final straw that breaks the PFD? It's not just Ds that propose spending without saying how they will pay for it; Maybe Jon Faulkner just needs to start over. Then in hour two I'll go over my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our PMA uplift.

Oct 21, 20251 hr 54 min

Monday 10/20/25 | Landslide Dangers & Prevention | Headlines & Discussion

Today we'll chat about the Community Landslide Hazard Forum going on in Homer tomorrow. We'll talk with Julie Engebresten, Brettwood Higman and Anna Liljedahl about the dangers presented and what we can do to help stop them. Then in hour two we'll hit the headlines from around the station and have some discussions.

Oct 20, 20251 hr 56 min

Friday 10/17/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Headlines | Willie Waffle

Today we start in hour one with Reason Magazines Jacob Sullum. We'll discuss his new book "Beyond Control" which looks at the parallel between the war on guns and the war on drugs, as well as the history of each and what we can learn from them both. Then in hour two we'll hit some recap and headlines and then finish up with our entertainment guru Willie Waffle.

Oct 17, 20251 hr 56 min

Thursday 10/16/25 | Headlines, AKLEG preview | Rep Will Stapp

Today we'll dive through some of the headlines including what the legislative session could contain as far as spending priorities. I'll give you some of my thoughts. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Rep Will Stapp from Fairbanks and discuss his recent debate on Defined Benefits.

Oct 16, 20251 hr 57 min

Tuesday 10/14/25 | Weekly Top 3 continues | Story's UPLIFT!

Today we jump back down into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: where is oil going? Someone needs to look at the financials of these projects; has Faulkner thought through this argument? Then in hour two we'll get our weekly PMA boost from Chris Story in Homer.

Oct 14, 20251 hr 56 min
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