The Michael Dukes Show

The Michael Dukes Show

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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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Episodes

Thursday 12/5/24 | Headlines: Exodus & More | Story on Property Taxes 05.12.2024

Today we spend hour one going over some interesting headlines including the discussion of the potential exodus of more people from Alaska and the potential economic decline associated with is. We'll also talk about the RCV recount and new happenings in Anchorage & Palmer. Then in hour two we're going to spend the whole hour talking to Chris Story, not about lifecoaching, but about the potential fo...

Wednesday 12/4/24 | Rep Sarah Vance | Headlines | Mike Shower 04.12.2024

Today we get a chance to visit with my new representative Sarah Vance. We'll talk about the formation of the House Majority and what we might be seeing for priorities this year. We'll also talk about the overall state of the AKLEG . Then in hour two we'll deal with some headlines and then hopefully hear from State Senator Mike Shower who's slated to be the new Senate Minority Leader.

Tuesday 12/3/24 | AK4SB Weekly Top3 | Chris Story's PMA 03.12.2024

Today we dive into the first deep dive since the election certification with Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the new 10 year plan/budget; his take on the upcoming AKLEG; the latest pitch on AKLNG. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then, as usual, we'll finish up our Tuesday with Chris Story who will give us a bit of a lifecoaching lesson.

Monday 12/2/24 | Big Announcements & Headlines | Winner Nick Begich 02.12.2024

Today's the day! It's time for big announcements and changes. We'll go over all that, plus all the headlines that we 've missed over the last week or so in hour one. Then in hour two we'll get our first chance to talk to Congressman-elect Nick Begich about his plans for his first months in office and what we should expect from his tenure in DC.

Firearms Friday 11/22/24 | Headlines | Jacob Sullum | Willie Waffle 22.11.2024

Today we'll start by covering some of the headlines from around the state and nation. Maybe the latest on where we go under the new administration. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Jacob Sullum from Reason Magazine in discussing the latest stay on Illinois' AWB and what it means. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Thursday 11/21/24 | Election Results | Calls | Homer's Brad Anderson 21.11.2024

Today we finally get the election results that we've been waiting for. It's a mixed bag of good news and bad news, but we'll take a look at the overall picture. We'll also take phone calls for most of the show with your reactions to it and where you think we go from here. In hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson, Executive Director of the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their upcoming Buy Local...

Wednesday 11/20/24 | New Verizon's | Eric Boehm | Sen Mike Shower 20.11.2024

Today's show is JAMMED packed with guests. We'll start in hour one with a quick segment talking with the GM of Victra about the opening of the latest Verizon location down in Homer and then jump into the juicy topic of tariffs with Reason Magazine's Eric Boehm. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with State Senator Mike Shower for his post election analysis.

Tuesday 11/19/24 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's PMA 19.11.2024

Today we jump into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: what we should expect from the new administration for Alaska; the coming budget cycle and more about outmigration. Then in hour two I'll lay down some of my thoughts about that and more and then finish up with our lifecoach from Homer: Chris Story.

Monday 11/18/24 | New Election Results | Headlines & Calls 18.11.2024

Today we'll go over the latest election results as the ballots keep trickling in. We'll also hit the latest headlines from around the state and then take some of your phone calls as well.

Firearms Friday 11/15/24 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle 15.11.2024

Today it's just you and me and we've got a whole slew of stories from around the country dealing with our favorite topic. We'll open up the phone lines and then dive into the effects of the elections, what's happening in various states and see what you have to say about it. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Thursday 11/14/24 | Int Sec Dunleavy? | Vote Count | Sarah Vance 14.11.2024

Today we'll go over some of the rumors about Gov Dunleavy becoming the new Interior Secretary and what that would me. We'll also get some numbers on how many ballots are left to be counted and where the numbers are looking to break. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Vance from Homer on the upcoming ranking in her district and where she thinks things will break down.

Wednesday 11/13/24 | Reason's Ronald Bailey on RCV | Shower Hour? Headlines 13.11.2024

Today we start off in hour one with Ronald Bailey from Reason magazine, discussing the fate of Rank Choice Voting, not only in Alaska, but around the country. We'll get his takeaways and what he thinks may be coming next. The in hour tow, we may (or may not) be joined by State Senator Mike Shower. Either way, we'll gov over yesterdays vote count and more.

Tuesday 11/12/24 | Keithley's Post Election Top 3 | Story's Analysis 12.11.2024

Today we continue post election recap, in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets (AK4SB.com). This weeks topics: the Bipartisan plutocracy; What to think about Alaska LNG; The internal inconsistency of the Trump energy policies. Then in hour two, I'll relay my thoughts on the Top 3, before we get into an early segment with Chris Story with his take on the election, follo...

Monday 11/11/24 | Veterans Day | Headlines and more 11.11.2024

Today we'll discuss the latest headline over the weekend, new election results and more.

Firearms Friday 11/8/24 | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 08.11.2024

Today's our favorite weekday and it's special today with a load of guests. We start off in hour one with talk of what a Trump presidency means to the 2A community. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng about his post election reaction. Then we'll finish up as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.

Thursday 11/7/24 | Open Line | Phone calls | Discussions 07.11.2024

Today it's just you and me, with open phone lines for the entire show. We'll discuss your thoughts and feelings on the election and where you think we are going from here. We may also have a good news segment at the end of the show as well.

Wednesday 11/5/24 | The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | Election Reactions 06.11.2024

Today we get all that juicy post election coverage, including where we stand on local and statewide candidates as well as national races. We'll also go over my reaction to everything from Election Day.

Tuesday 11/5/24 | Election DAY | Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching 05.11.2024

Today is election day. We'll talk about some of the importance of that with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets as we go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Did they even look at the data? So much for actually worrying about working Alaska families and the impact of money. Then in hour two we'll talk about the disconnect from reality that Anchorage parents are exhibiting over...

Monday 11/4/24 | Pre Election Roundup | Candidate Nick Begich 04.11.2024

Today is the final day for early voting before tomorrow's big vote. We'll cover everything that happened over the weekends and give you some updates. Then in hour two we'll chat with Candidate Nick Begich running for the US House of Representatives.

Firearms Friday 11/1/24 | Headlines, Calls & Willie Waffle 01.11.2024

Today it's just you and me for most of our favorite day. I'll open up the phone lines and talk with you about the latest headlines from around the country and where I thing our culture is going. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Thursday 10/31/24 | Rep Sarah Vance | Candidate Leslie Hajdukovich 31.10.2024

We're getting close to election day and it's time to get into just a couple more discussions with potential candidates for the legislature. We'll start in hour one with Rep Sarah Vance who's running for reelection down on the peninsula in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Leslie Hajdukovitch who's running for State Senate in the interior.

Wednesday 10/30/24 | State Senators Mike Shower & Robb Myers 30.10.2024

Today we've got a powerful show with two of my favorite guests. We start off in hour one with my own State Senator from the MatSu Mike Shower. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers from the Fairbanks/NorthPole area. We'll discuss all the shenanigans that are going on in the interior race for senate.

Tuesday 10/29/24 | Keithley's Top 3 | Headlines | Story's Lifecoaching 29.10.2024

Today I'm back (along with the snow) and we're gonna be diving into the Weekly Top 3 from Bard Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. It's a big one today starting off with; Government choosing winners and losers; Why the claim to be "fighting" for working Alaska families and the Alaska economy is seriously misleading; the latest on AIDEA and ANWR. Then in hour two I'll recap some of my t...

Thursday 10/24/24 | Candidate Harold Borbridge | Yes on 2 Mikaela Emswiler 24.10.2024

Today's a big day with our interview with Candidate for Senate Dist F (and one of our most controversial chat room members) Harold Borbridge. It should be fun and lively in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk to Mikaela Emswiler, with the Yes on 2 ballot measure campaign, about the repeal of Rank Choice Voting

Wednesday 10/23/24 | How RCV really works | Candidate Ben Carpenter 23.10.2024

Today I've decided to get down into some weeds on RCV and give some picky details. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your feelings on the system and if we should keep it or move back to what we had before. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now running for State Senate on the Peninsula.

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