Monday // 3 - 20 - 23 // Funday Monday. Headlines, Calls, Discussion
Today is Funday. Because I said so. We'll talk headlines, take your calls and generally laze about.
Episodes
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 // 3 - 17 - 23 // St Pattys! Headlines, Q&A, Dr John Lott, Willie Waffle
Today we go green for St Patty's Day, but still dive down into the issues you care about. We start off with headlines from around the country and then start a discussion with Dr. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. In hour two we open the phone lines and chat with you during Q&A (where there's never a dumb question) and then we finish off with our entertainment/streaming critic, Willie Waffle!
Thursday // 3 - 16 - 23 // Headlines, Reps Ben Carpenter & Julie Coulombe
Today we hit a few intersting headline and then dive into the PFD discussion with Rep Ben Carpenter in hour one. Then in hour two we'll take a look at the budget's that been approved by Rep Julie Coulombe's DEED Committee and dive into the issue of "Ghost Positions".
Wednesday // 3 - 15 - 23 // Headlines, Majority PFD Changes? Senator Mike Shower
Today we hit a few headlines in hour one. Including a comment from yesterday's House Majority Press conf where Rep Carpenter said we should stop focusing on the PFD. We'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll get our full hour of power with Sen Shower.
Tuesday // 3 - 14 - 23 // Headlines, Weekly Top 3, Life Coaching & Uplift
Today we hit on a couple of headlines before we dive headlong into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. We'll discuss the spring revenue forecast, Willow and the drop in working age Alaskans. Then in hour two we'll chat some more before talking with Chris Story and getting our weekly life coaching lesson.
Monday // 3 - 13 - 23 // Headlines, Willow, Defined Benefits & New Bills. Phone Calls.
Today we're gonna go over the weekend headlines and take a look at everything that's coming up this week. That includes the approval (apparently) of the Willow project, plus the fight between the House & Senate on the defined benefits bills as well as a new discrimination bill. We'll also throw the phones open as well for your thoughts on things.
Firearms Friday // 3 - 10 - 23 // Headlines, Q&A, Reason's JD Tuccille, Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle
Big day today with lots of great guests. We start with a few headlines from around the country, then we jump into it with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine to discuss the new banking codes at sporting goods stores. Then in hour two we'll chat with TopShot Chris Cheng and finish up with our entertainment/streaming critic Willie Waffle.
Thursday // 3 - 9 - 23 // Headlines, Open Line, Wide open discussion
Today it's just you and me and we'll throw open the phone lines and then go over all the headlines from the last couple of days. We'll be free to discuss any topic you may want to cover, whether political or not.
Wednesday // 3 - 8 - 23 // Surprise! Headlines, discussion & McCabe
Today we have a surprise substitution for our guest line up. In hour one we'll chat about the state of the state, go over some headlines and take some calls. Then in hour two we'll get a full hour of chat with Rep Kevin McCabe who was gracious enough to fill in for Mike Shower who couldn't make it.
Tuesday // 3 - 7 - 23 // Headlines - Keithley's Top 3 - Story Time
Today its a discussion about the latest headlines, then we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskan's for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: how much are we actually going to spend, the details on the new proposed HJR constitutional amendment and how the Willow decision could come at any time. Then we'll get our PMA boost from Chris Story from Homer.
Monday // 3 - 6 - 23 // Weekend Headlines, Salmon Closures and Robb Myers
Today we start off with headlines from the weekend. Including the announced emergency closures for King Salmon in the cook inlet and much of the peninsula. Then in hour two we'll sit down for another long chat with Senator Robb Myers on the fiscal outlook and the future of the PFD.
Firearms Friday // 3 - 3 - 23 // Headlines, Q&A, Discussion; Willie Waffle
Today it's you and me all day. Headlines, open phone, Q&A, discussion. It all finishes up with Willie Waffle for the weekend movie/entertainment review.
Thursday // 3 - 2 - 23 // Headlines and commentary; Rep Ben Carpenter
Today we'll hit the headlines and have some discussion, and my comments, on the new proposal for defined benefits and a new 'science based' sex ed curriculum. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with Representative Ben Carpenter about the work of the Ways & Means Committee and the outlook for a long term fiscal plan.
Wednesday // 3 - 1 - 23 // Humpday Headlines, Discussions, Senator Robb Myers
New Month, who dis? We start with headlines and discussions in hour one. A bit of open line/open forum to see what's on your mind and important to you today. Then in hour two, Senator Robb Myers takes the mic and chats with us about the competing world views and visions of those in the Alaska Republican party and what it means for our future.
Tuesday // 2 - 28 - 23 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3, Story's PMA Uplift & Lifecoaching
(Chris Story's segment was lost today) Today we'll start with a couple of headlines and then dive into the "Weekly Top 3" with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics include: the staggering amount of money being funneled from the lower 80%, how Zack Fields proposes to shift even more and the pleas for Cook Inlet dollars begin. Then in hour two we'll chat amongst ourselves and then get our weekly uplift and life coaching lesson from our friend Chris Story.
Monday // 2 - 27 - 23 // A Child's Heart-Amber Kurka; Sarah Montalbano on Education
Today we start with a heart wrenching story of a family going through some real struggles with their young child's heart condition. We'll give you the info and maybe encourage some of you to help out. Then in hour two we'll be chatting with our Education Guru; Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about the cost of education administration.
Firearms Friday // 2 - 24 - 23 // Headlines, History, Phone Calls & Willie Waffle
Today it's just you and me for most of the show. We'll cover headlines from around the country, including a discussion on Dr John Lott's latest piece on protection orders. We'll throw the phones open for Q&A (where there's no such thing as a dumb question) and then we'll finish up today's show with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Thursday // 2 - 23 - 23 // Open Line, Open Forum - Let's Chat!
Today we have no guests, so first I'll cover the headlines and then we'll just throw the phone lines open and discuss any topic you wish. It's open line, open forum and I can't wait to chat with you.
Wednesday // 2 - 22 - 23 // Hump Day! Headlines, discussion and Mike Shower
Today we'll start in hour one with some of the headlines and stories we're seeing in the local news outlets. I have some things to say..... then in hour two we'll dive into it with State Senator Mike Shower for a full hour of continuing discussion on the exile of three senators from the senate body.
Tuesday // 2 - 21 - 23 // Headlines, Weekly Top 3 and Life Coaching
Today we're back from the long weekend with a couple of headlines and then we dive into the weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics; How more spending is irresistible, how bipartisanship is the code word for unlimited funds and what the Governor's supplemental budget tells us. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly life coaching lesson from our guru of PMA, Chris Story.
Firearms Friday // 2 - 17 - 23 // 2A Headlines, Discussions & Calls; Willie Waffle
Today we'll cover the headlines from around the country, including discussions on the MSU tragedy this week. We'll also open up the phone lines for calls with you for Q&A (where there's no such thing as a dumb question. Then, as always, we'll finish up the show with our weekend entertainment and movie review with our very own Willie Waffle.
Thursday // 2 - 16 - 23 // The BSA Breakdown; Frank Tomaszewski, Cathy Tilton
Today we'll chat for a minute about what the BSA actually does and how it's factored. Then we'll pick up the conversation with Rep Frank Tomaszewski, discussing education and benefits. Then in hour two we'll talk with House Majority Speaker Cathy Tilton. We'll try to get a handle on what the plan is for a long term fiscal solution as well as a discussion on the increase of the BSA and defined benefits.
Wednesday // 2 - 15 - 23 // Headlines, Rank Choice Repeal & Shower Hour
Today we start with a couple of headlines, then dive into it with Art Matthias from Alaskan's for Honest Elections, to discuss their chosen path to repeal the Rank Choice Voting in the state. Then in hour two we catch up during our weekly visit with State Senator Mike Shower.
Tuesday // 2 - 14 - 23 // The Vday Top 3! Brad Keithley & Chris Story
Today is Valentine's Day. Hug your loved ones tight. Get ready for the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. Topics include: the commonality between Larry Persily and the Alaska Policy Forum, asking why isn't campaign finance on anyone's talking points and how Ortiz's bill would cost Alaskans big. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story about our outlook on life.
Monday // 2 - 13 - 23 // Math's are Hard - Dr Chad Savage, Sarah Montalbano from APF
Today we start with headlines and discussion. Then we'll chat with Dr. Chad Savage, founder of YourChoice Direct Care, about the medical Choice for the remainder of hour one. In hour two we chat again with our education expert, Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about the state of education. We look at the latest in Math testing scores for the state and the potential lawsuit over the use of school funds by homeschoolers.
Firearms Friday // 2 - 10 - 23 // Bruen Pays Off - Jacob Sullum, Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle
Today we start with a few headlines and then we dive right into it with Jacob Sullum from Reason Magazine. We'll discuss the latest court decision on cannabis users and how the Bruen decision is shaping the landscape moving forward. Then in hour two we'll talk with Top Shot Champ Chris Cheng about the same. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Thursday // 2 - 9 - 23 // Big Time - Rep Sarah Vance; Rep David Eastman
Today will be packed with stuff and interesting. We jump in right away with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer with a rundown of the priorities that she's focused on during the session. We'll also talk about the big issues (BSA funding & defined benefits) and get her take. Then in hour two we're going to chat with Rep David Eastman, who lost a staff member earlier this week, after he says that there were broken promises from the Majority. We'll discuss and explore.
Wednesday // 2 - 8 - 23 // State of Confusion, Headlines, Shower Hour of Power
Today we'll touch on a couple of things from the State of the Union and hit some headlines from around the state. We'll also open up the lines for open line/open forum in hour one. Then in hour two we'll get to spend the whole hour with Senator Mike Shower discussing what's happening down in Juneau.
Tuesday // 2 - 7 - 23 // Weekly Top 3 "Hypocrites Edition" - Keithley; Uplift from Story
Today we will hit some headlines, rehash some of the points made yesterday by Rep Will Stapp and other discussions. Then we kick off the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskan's for Sustainable Budgets. Today's topics include: the hypocrisy of Alaskan 'moderates', the fiscal uncertainty of the Willow decision and why are some folks still channeling Rahm Emanuel? Then in hour two we chat with our PMA Guru, Chris Story. He'll give us an uplift during our weekly life coaching lesson.
Monday // 2 - 6 - 23 // Headlines, chat & Rep Will Stapp
Today we'll cover all the headlines from around the state from the weekend. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk with Will Stapp, freshman legislator from the interior about his experience so far with the session and it's issues.