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

Firearms Friday // 8 - 9 - 24 // Headlines, Discussion; Chris Cheng; Willie Waffle 09.08.2024

Today it's just you and me and we discuss one of the most important issues for every American. The headline will be rolling the phones will be open for you to sound off and more. We'll check in with Chris Cheng on the AK NRA scandal. We'll finish up with our weekend entertainment report with Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 8 - 8 - 24 // Valley Candidate Rob Yundt & Reason's JD Tuccille 08.08.2024

Today we'll start with another candidate for AKLEG. This time it's he MatSu's Rob Yundt. We'll discuss his thoughts an plans for the State and how to bring us back from our fiscal crisis. Then in hour two we'll be joined by JD Tuccille from Reason magazine about the latest uptick in home schooling and what it may men for brick and mortar schools across the country.

Wendesday // 8 - 7 - 24 // Candidate Harold Borbridge & State Sen Mike Shower 07.08.2024

Today we continue our interviews with candidates for statewide office. In hour ne we'll talk with Harold Borbridge who's running for Senate Dist F. We'll see what his fiscal plan for the state looks like. The in hour two we'll check back in with State Senator Mike Shower for the full hour of power.

Tuesday // 8 - 6 - 24 // Weekly Top 3 w/Keithley; Weekly Uplift w/ Story 06.08.2024

Today is the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. The big topics this week: the outline of the Top 20%'s plan; the fake 'fiscal crisis'; progressives or limousine liberals? Then in hour two we'll get a chance to hit a headline or two , recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up our day with the PMA guru from Homer- Chris Story.

Monday // 8 - 5 - 24 // Candidates Brandy Pennington & Nick Begich 05.08.2024

Today we continue discussions with potential candidates for office. First we talk with Brandy Pennington who's running for State House Dist 9 down in Girdwood. Then in hour two we'll chat with Nick Begich, who's running for US Congress. We'll discuss the whole Biden/Harris switch and more.

Firearms Friday // 8 - 2 - 24 // Headlines, NRA is DEAD & Willie Waffle 02.08.2024

Today we'll start off with a couple of headlines and then dive into the latest unwelcome news about the NRA. They're endorsement of Peltola is a bridge to far for many of us and we'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll take a couple of calls and then finish up, as always, with our weekend entertainment report from Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 8 - 1 - 24 // Open Lines, Discussion; Candidate David Nelson 01.08.2024

Today we'll just hang out in hour one, talking about whatever headlines catch my attention as well as take a phone call or two from listeners. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk with former Rep David Nelson about his new run to get back into the AKLEG.

Wednesday // 7 - 31 - 24 // Candidate Bill Elam and open line discussion 31.07.2024

Today we've only got the one candidate for interview so we'll talk with Bill Elam about his run for House Dist 8 in Soldotna. Around that discussion we'll take some phone calls and chat about the news of the day and whatever shiny objects show up in my path.

Tuesday // 7 - 30 - 24 // Truth Day with Brad Keithley; Weekly PMA with Chris Story 30.07.2024

Today it's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaska for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topic include: clarity on south central gas; keystone cops action at the Permanent Fund; child care & tax credits. Then in hour two we'll recap, maybe touch a bit on the witch hunt in Fairbanks' assembly and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly positive mental attitude adjustment.

Monday // 7 - 29 - 24 // Montalbano Monday and Rep Ben Carpenter 29.07.2024

Today we'll shift gears a bit and chat with Sarah Montalbano for a Montalbano Monday segment on Ambler Road and maybe even some discussion on education as well in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Representative Ben Carpenter, who's now running for the State Senate down on the peninsula.

Firearms Friday // 7 - 26 - 24 // Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussions all on our favorite topic! 26.07.2024

TGIFF! Come on down and join us around the coffee pot for a fantastic Friday discussion. Phone lines will be open all morning as we go through all the headlines and chat about our favorite Friday topic.

Thursday // 7 - 25 - 24 // AKLEG Candidates- Elexie Moore & Mia Costello 25.07.2024

Our quest to interview as many candidates as possible before the August primary continues. Today we start in hour one with Elexie Moore who's running for a seat in House Dist. 28 in the Valley. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to talk to Mia Costello who's trying to make a return to the legislature, this time in the House in District 15.

Wednesday // 7 - 24 - 24 // Candidates - FNSB Miguel Ramirez & AKLEG Jubilee Underwood 24.07.2024

Today we talk to two new candidates. In hour one we'll go north and chat with FNSB candidate Miguel Ramirez about his vision for the Fairbanks area and the challenges it faces. Then in hour two we'll come back to the MatSu and talk to Jubilee Underwood's challenge to the incumbent Eastman.

Tuesday // 7 - 23 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Top 3 & Chris Story's Positivity 23.07.2024

Today we start with the Tuesday Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskan's for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The orwellian take on language from AKFiscal; follow-up on the Alaskan Anomaly; is the PF Board heading the right direction? In hour two we'll have some discussion on this and any other topic that strikes me, then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly Life coaching lesson.

Monday // 7 - 22 - 24 // Ketchikan's Jeremy Bynum; Nick Begich for Congress 22.07.2024

Today our Candidate Interviews continue. In hour one it's Jeremy Bynum who's election could help solidify the Republican majority in the AKLEG. We'll talk about his view of the state of the state. Then in hour two we'll visit with Nick Begich on his latest endorsements and Biden's stepping back from the POTUS race.

Firearms Friday // 7 - 19 - 24 // Hickcok45 headlines; Top Shot Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle 19.07.2024

Today we cover some of the big headlines from around the country including a somewhat frightening announcement from Hickcok45 on all of his YouTube channels about new policies being enacted. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Top Shot Chris Cheng to talk about what's happening since Trumps Pennsylvania incident and we'll finish up with Willie Waffle and our entertainment review.

Thursday // 7 - 18 - 24 // Candidates: Lee Ellis Dist 9; Rep Alyse Galvin Dist 14 18.07.2024

Today we continue our candidate interviews for the upcoming AKLEG race. In hour one we talk with Lee Ellis candidate for House Dist 9 in Girdwood, the seat formally held by Laddie Shaw. In hour two we'll talk with Rep Alyse Galvin about her run for reelection in House district 14.

Wednesday // 7 - 17 - 24 // Representative Cliff Groh & Senator Mike Shower 17.07.2024

In hour one we'll continue our parade of candidates (and incumbents) for the upcoming AKLEG election. Rep Cliff Groh joins us to talk about his thoughts on this past session and the big issues facing us in the upcoming session and beyond as he runs for reelection. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Sen Mike Shower for an hour of of discussions on the state of the State and the Nation.

Tuesday // 7 - 16 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3 and our PMA/Lifecoaching Lessons 16.07.2024

Today it's Truth Tuesdays with Brad Keithley from Alaska for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Continuing on oil revenues; still no movement on Cook Inlet gas; working age families and the "Alaska anomaly". Then in hour two we'll hit a couple headlines and recap then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly Positivity Boost and Life Coaching.

Monday // 7 - 15 - 24 // Candidates James Fields & Mike Prax 15.07.2024

Today we talk with more of both incumbents and fresh candidates for office. In hour one we'll talk with James Fields from Glennallen the Libertarian Candidate for Dist 36 (former Cronk seat). Then in hour two we'll chat with Mike Prax who's the incumbent representing North Pole and the surrounding area in House Dist 33.

Firearms Friday // 7 - 12 - 24 // TGIFF! Headlines, discussions and Willie Waffle 12.07.2024

Today it's just you and me for the first 3/4 of the show. We'll discuss our normal Friday headlines and topics and may even take some phone calls. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment report from Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 7 - 11 - 24 // Legislative Discussions Rep Ruffridge & Senator Myers 11.07.2024

Today we continue our talk about the state legislature and the direction it is (or should be) going. In hour one we'll talk with Rep Justin Ruffridge from the Kenai about his term and his run for reelection in House District 7. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to sit down with Senator Robb Myers (who's not up for reelection this year) about the State of the State. Our topics include budget real...

MD 7 - 10 - 24 // AKHouse Candidates Russel Wyatt & Julie Coulombe 10.07.2024

Today we continue interviewing candidates for statewide office. Starting in hour one with Russel Wyatt, running for House in District 19 in Anchorage. Then in hour two we'll talk to Rep Julie Coulombe who's running for re-election in District 11.

Tuesday // 7 - 9 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 - Chris Story's PMA Lifecoaching 09.07.2024

Today we over the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the opportunity costs of the PFD; what some people don't understand oil revenues; and the 'man on the street' view of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll recap and hit a headline or two before we get our weekly lifecoaching lesson from Chris Story.

Monday // 7 - 8 - 24 // Candidates John Wayne Howe (AIP) and Nick Begich 08.07.2024

Today we get a chance to chat some more with potential elected officials running for the US House. In hour one will talk with Alaska Independence Party candidate John Wayne Howe. Then in hour two we'll get another visit with Republican Candidate Nick Begich.

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