The Michael Dukes Show
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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Jul 10, 2026
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Thursday 6/19/25 | Muni's Bully, Unconsitutional Capital, David Yragui 19.06.2025 2:02:00
Today we dive into some wild headlines. The Anchorage Assembly has dropped into some really junior high school behavior, we'll discuss. Then someone finally calls out the AKLEG on their unconstitutional funding problem with the capital budget. Then in hour two we'll visit with KPB resident David Yragui, who has a 10+ year tale of how the Borough has roadblocked attempts to fix some land use issues...
Wednesday 6/18/25 | Humpday Headlines, Phone Calls & Discussions 18.06.2025 1:50:07
Today it's just you and me. With the rescheduling of our inteview with US Rep Nick Begich we'll open up the phone lines to talk with you and cover headlines from around the state.
Tuesday 6/17/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Life Coaching 17.06.2025 1:51:31
Today it's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges bringing us the Weekly Top 3. This week's topics include: where are oil prices going and what does it mean? The conclusion of the educations taskforce are in doubt and what JERA's decision on AKLNG means for us. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll bring us some inspiratio...
Monday 6/16/25 | Montalbano Monday | HuDost in Homer | Headlines 16.06.2025 1:54:41
Today we got a lot of stuff to cover. In hour one it's Sarah Montalbano, with Montalbano Monday as we discuss more energy news from around the state and the nation. Then in hour two we'll visit with Moksha Sommer of HuDost about their big show on Wednesday in Homer. Then we'll finish up with some headlines and discussion from around the state.
Firearms Friday 6/13/25 | The Pew Pew Jew | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 13.06.2025 1:59:24
Today's a big show on this Friday the 13th. We start off in hour one with Yehuda Remer the Pew Pew Jew to talk about everything happening on the 2A world and beyond. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Chris Cheng to talk about the madness that is LA right now. Then as always we'll finish it off with a lighter side entertainment report from Willie Waffle.
Thursday 6/12/25 | Headlines, ICE, New Spaceport | Rep Kevin McCabe 12.06.2025 1:56:39
Today we'll dive into a bunch of headlines from around the state, including the continuing protests of the ICE detentions in the state, plus the potential for a new spaceport...in the interior. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Rep Kevin McCabe to talk about village Public Safety and next phases.
Wednesday 6/11/25 | Headlines, DOE Report | Ben Carpenter 11.06.2025 2:03:08
Today we'll hit headlines, wish birthdays and talk about the newly released Tshibaka DOE report. In hour two we'll get some analysis from former Rep Ben Carpenter on the report and get his take on the problems we're dealing with.
Tuesday 6/10/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Discussions 10.06.2025 1:54:28
Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The pros/cons of closing Cosmopolitan, one sided analysis is irritating; what DIDNT happen at the Governor's conference. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before trying to do a bit of goodnews and positivity myself, since Chris is unavailable.
Monday 6/9/25 | Censure, Property Taxes, Education headlines 09.06.2025 1:56:39
Today we'll take on all the headlines from around the state that came up from Friday. Including the potential censure of Murkowski, the dropping of property taxes in the KPB and what's going to happen with the education funding and other things on the Governor's desk.
Firearms Friday 6/6/25 | SCOTUS, Colorado Headlines | Willie Waffle 06.06.2025 1:58:45
Today we dive into all the headlines including the SCOTUS decision, the madness of Colorado and more. We'll also open the phone lines to take calls and Q&A. We'll finish up, as always, with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.
Thursday 6/5/25 | Headlines: Port Mac, Conflicts, School Funding 05.06.2025 1:54:34
Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the state, including the latest piece by Rep Kevin McCabe on Port Mackenzie, the double dipping going on in the Anch Assembly and the fate of the new DEED regulations that just hit a wall. We may also take some phone calls and more.
Wednesday 6/4/25 | The Binding Caucus | Bernadette Wilson 04.06.2025 1:54:05
Today well cover some headlines from around the state and revisit some of the more interesting moments from the AKLEG session that includes some interesting bits about the power of the binding caucus. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson.
Tuesday 6/3/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's PMA Uplift 03.06.2025 1:49:55
Today we chat with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets on the Weekly Top 3. This weeks stories: Remember the PFC's recent bragging? What should we expect from Trumps upcoming visit? Which 'working people' is Angela Rodell talking about? In hour two we'll recap with my thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story for a much needed dose of positivity and uplift.
Monday 6/2/25 | Headlines & Stories | Taste of Homer & Harborfest 02.06.2025 1:54:34
Today we'll cover all the headlines from around the state in hour one, including the increasing attacks on Dunleavey. Then in hour two we'll visit with the Homer Chamber abut the "Tate of Homer' event and the big one this Saturday Homer HarborFest!
Firearms Friday 5/30/25 | The Great Debate | Headlines/calls | Willie Waffle 30.05.2025 1:54:30
Today we dive into one of the greatest debates in the 2A community. Open carry and it's pros and cons with a brand new example in Las Vegas. We'll also take calls and take on other headlines from around the country before we jump into our entertainment report with Willie Waffle.
Thursday 5/29/25 | Open Lines | Headlines & phone calls 29.05.2025 1:54:22
Today it's you and me going over headlines from around the state, talking about the stories that pique my interest and seeing what's on your mind with phone calls as well. Tune in!
Wednesday 5/28/25 | Thumbelina in Homer | Rep Sarah Vance on Session 28.05.2025 2:03:58
Today we'll start off the show with something fun happening on the lower peninsula. We'll talk with Allison DeRungs about the local production at the Mariner Theater this weekend. Then we'll have a few headlines before jumping into a session recap in hour two with Rep Sarah Vance.
Tuesday 5/27/25 | Post Session Top 3 | Chris Story's New Book & Uplift 27.05.2025 1:54:03
Today we get to visit with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the post session Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: 1/3 of the year paid for by PFD cuts; Anna MacKinnon's issues; could Alaska stop OPEC tail wagging? Then we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up in hour two with Chris Story's sneak peek at his new book followed up by his weekly uplift.
Firearms Friday 5/23/25 | Rob Pincus on the HPA | Willie Waffle 23.05.2025 1:58:20
Today we get to dive into our favorite topic, joined by Rob Pincus of ICE training and Avidity Arms. We'll be discussing the fate of the HPA in congress and where we go from here in hour one. Then in hour two we'll have some calls and my thoughts, finishing up with Willie Waffle with our big Memorial Day weekend movie reviews.
Thursday 5/22/25 | Sarah Montalbano on Energy | Robb Myers 22.05.2025 2:05:59
Today we start in hour one with Sarah Montalabano talking about Susitna and other energy issues, including some lessons from Minnesota and where the drive for "renewables" is sending us. Then in hour two we'll visit with Robb Myers for a post session recap.
Wednesday 5/21/25 | No Veto for you | Shower Hour of Power 21.05.2025 1:57:30
Today we'll recap what happened in the few short minutes of the joint session yesterday where the AKLEG held the first veto successful veto override in 20 years. We'll recap the end of the session as well. Then in hour two we'll have the first post session Shower Hour of Power with Senator Mike Shower to get his reaction to the entire session.
Tuesday 5/20/25 | Last Days Weekly Top 3 | PMA Uplift 20.05.2025 1:54:00
Today we have our final Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets before the end of the regular session. This weeks spicy topics: The biggest PFD cut yet; all the spin from the PFC; Alaska's energy 'whack-a-mole' problem. Then in hour two I'm gonna rant...er ..... recap and finish up with Chris Story who will bring us a positivity uplift.
Monday 5/19/25 | Yeeehaw...Last days of session ahead. 19.05.2025 1:54:19
Today we'll cover the last three days of the session and what we'll see in the AKLEG. Where do we end up and do the rules really matter? All this and maybe some of your phone calls as well.
Firearms Friday 5/16/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Calls | Willie Waffle 16.05.2025 2:00:00
It's our favorite day of the week, so it's fitting that we get to talk to our favorite Reason author JD Tuccille. Today we'll talk about California CCW and something that worries me as a visible gun guy. Then in hour two we'll take some calls and cover other headlines before finishing up with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
Thursday 5/15/25 | FNSB's Barbara Haney | Bernadette Wilson 15.05.2025 2:07:58
Today we ended up with some great guests, starting in hour one with FNSB Assemblywoman Barbara Haney who's going to come on and give us and update on the Borough and her personal thoughts on what needs to be watched. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with the newest candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson. This is gonna be FUN!
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