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 6/4/26 | AKLNG Cost Unveiled | PFD Ends| Ben Carpenter 04.06.2026 1:57:30
Today we'll be all over the headlines in hour one. That includes the new unveiling of the price tag for the AKLNG line, the big push to support Sullivan and the pushback on KPB School contracts and the proposed end of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter the host of OversightLIVE on where we go from here.
Wednesday 6/3/26 | MatSu Schools & Local Races | Sen Robb Myers 03.06.2026 1:57:02
Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the local races that we missed yesterday, including both House & Senate seats that have some interesting challengers. We'll also talk about the MatSu School district and challenges that face it this year. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers about his decision to retire and what he sees for the future of the Alaska with the AKLEG that w...
Tuesday 6/2/26 | Weekly Top 3 | Candidate Listing & Discussion 02.06.2026 1:57:41
Today we start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week 3 big topics: Who filled, who didn't, and what it means; AKLEG Finances budget summary; the Cherry-picking of the Louisiana and Texas fiscal structures. In hour two we'll go over all the candidates, who filed, who dropped and where we go from here.
Monday 6/1/26 | Headlines: Election Madness & Energy Hikes 01.06.2026 1:54:20
Today we'll dive into the absolute madness that happened on Friday with both the Governor's Race as well as the race for US Senate. We'll also highlight the plight of the interior on energy costs and any other shiny thing that wanders across our path this morning.
Friday 5/29/26 | Headlines, Stories, Calls | Willie Waffle 29.05.2026 1:57:42
Today we'll spend most of the shows going over headlines from around the country, some wins and some losses. We'll also open up the phone lines and talk with you asking the question "What was your first gun experience?" Then at the in our final segment we'll visit with Willie Waffle our entertainment/streaming/ movie critic about the weekend reviews.
Thursday 5/28/26 | Headlines & Calls | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 28.05.2026 1:57:42
Today we'll spend the whole first hour going over headlines and taking phone calls. We'll discuss the latest LT Gov pick and other items of interest as well as take some calls from listeners to spur the conversation. Then in hour two we'll chat with former Rep Ben Carpenter, the host of the new OversightLIVE (youtube.com/@oversightlive) about the special session.
Wednesday 5/27/26 | Headlines & Discussion | Candidate Bernadette Wilson 27.05.2026 1:54:40
Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the headlines and things that are happening around the state. We'll discuss with my thoughts. Then in hour two we'll spend the whole hour with candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson. Tune in!
Tuesday 5/26/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching 26.05.2026 1:54:13
Today we start off the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: How we are beginning to think about AKLNG; What upper-income Alaskans overlook about the PFD; pushing back on K-12 spending except the AKLEG. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts on the Top 3 and then we'll finish up with our weekly PMA boost from our fr...
Friday 5/22/26 | Headlines, Calls, Comments | Willie Waffle 22.05.2026 1:56:24
Today it's you and me talking about our favorite topic. I'll open up the phone lines and take your calls as well. We'll talk about Anchorage, Austin and more. Then at the end of hour one we'll have Willie Waffle in for our weekend entertainment and movie/stream reviews.
Thursday 5/21/26 | The End and the Beginning | Ben Carpenter 21.05.2026 1:56:52
Yesterday was the end of the regular session in the AKLEG and today is the beginning of the Special Session on the AKLNG tax bills. We'll talk about what happened in the final day of the session and what happens next in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter, host of OversightLIVE about his thoughts on what's just happened and is going to happen over the next 30 days.
Wednesday 5/20/26 | And now comes the end....calls & discussion 20.05.2026 1:54:10
Today's the last day of the regular session and the wheels have come off the bus. Chaos reins and the Governor has called the bluff of the AKLEG, calling a special session starting tomorrow. We discuss and give you some of my thoughts. We'll also open up the phone lines and let you have a voice to tell us what you think.
Tuesday 5/19/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Dave Bronson 19.05.2026 1:54:14
The Weekly Top 3 is back! Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets comes back with a vengeance today. This weeks topics: What's being stuffed into the House gasline bill; What many are forgetting about Pikka; Where the conference report puts the FY27 budget. We'll discuss all in hour one. Then in hour two, we get a surprise visit from Dave Bronson who was just down in Juneau watching th...
Monday 5/18/26 | Gas Line Days | Comments & Calls 18.05.2026 1:54:32
Today we talk about all the headlines from around the state, including the Senate Resources Committee meeting from the Saturday. Will we get a gas line? You can sound off as well during our dicussions.
Friday 5/15/26 | Darwin Nercesian | Headlines | Willie Waffle 15.05.2026 1:58:42
Today we start in hour one with Darwin Nercesian, news editor for Firearms news. We'll discuss the direction of DOJ & ATF. In hour two we'll hit a few headlines before finishing up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Thursday 5/14/26 | Headlines & Discussion | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 14.05.2026 1:57:15
In hour one today we'll talk about some of the news from around the state, including the theater that's happening in Senate Resources and what's going on in Fairbanks with the FNSB School Board. Then in hour two we'll have our weekly visit with Ben Carpenter, host of OversightLIVE. We'll get his predictions on the AKLNG bill in both bodies and where we go from here.
Wednesday 5/13/26 | Headlines, New Candidates | Rep Kevin McCabe 13.05.2026 1:57:06
Today we'll spend hour one with some of the headlines from around the state. We'll talk about the new candidates popping up for local office; the latest move by the majorities to get the FED to pay for some of our stuff and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Kevin McCabe and talk about the passage of his latest bill and his predictions for what's going to happen in the last week of the se...
Tuesday 5/12/26 | End of Session Roundup | Chris Story 12.05.2026 1:57:08
In hour one we'll cover the headlines of the day as well as the End of Session Roundup where we hit the highlights of all the bills that are still potentially viable for this session. Then at the end of hour two we'll get our weekly uplift from Chris Story our friend from Homer.
Monday 5/11/26 | Last days of Session | Headlines, Phone Calls 11.05.2026 1:51:57
Today it's you an me as we go over the last 10 days of the regular session. What bills are still out there and what are the fights we're going to see in these last days? We'll also go over some other headlines and open the phone lines to see what you are concerned about as well.
Thursday 5/7/26 | Headlines & Calls | OversightLive's Ben Carpenter 07.05.2026 1:57:46
Today we start with some headlines and phone calls in hour one. Talking with you about the latest on AKLNG, the increased costs from the Port and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, the host of OversightLive (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive). We'll discuss his thoughts on the final two weeks of the session.
Wednesday 5/6/26 | Headlines | Where do we go from here on AKLNG 06.05.2026 1:57:18
Today it's just you, me and the headlines. We'll also go over the Senate Resources Committee from yesterday, where it's very apparent that many members are letting politics rule the day vs what's best for Alaskans. Then in hour two we chat with Rep Kevin McCabe about the end of the session.
Tuesday 5/5/26 | Sarah Montalbano on AKLNG | Chris Story on Self 05.05.2026 1:54:28
Brad Keithley is on vacation this week, so we've invited one of our favorite guests to join us to discuss energy concerns. Sarah Montalbano come on to talk about the troubles with depending on non-dispatchable power that's rearing it's head around the country. She'll also discuss the AKLNG cliff that we're already facing before any progress is made on the gasline. Then in hour two I'll recap on th...
Monday 5/4/26 | Headlines, Stories | Candidates Shelley Hughes, Blake Gettys 04.05.2026 1:57:16
Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the headlines and stories from around the state from over the weekend. That includes the latest on the gasline vote, the lack of real conservative candidates and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with Gubernatorial Candidate Shelley Hughes and her brand new LG running mate Blake Gettys. Get your questions ready!
Friday 5/1/26 | Headlines, Discussions, Calls | Willie Waffle 01.05.2026 1:57:08
We've got a MayDay full of headlines from around the country, including reaction to the HUGE batch of changes proposed by the ATF. We'll discuss and take your phone calls for the majority of the show. As always on Friday we'll spend the last segment with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment and movie/streaming review.
Thursday 4/30/26 | Senator Robb Myers | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 30.04.2026 1:58:09
In hour one we'll get a chance to recap the current AKLEG business with Senator Robb Myers. We'll get his prediction on end of session business and what he see's happening with AKLNG and more. Then in hour two we'll get into our weekly visit with the host of OversightLIVE (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive) former Rep Ben Carpenter.
Wednesday 4/29/26 | Rebulding Liberty Cassie Lawver | Rep Sarah Vance 29.04.2026 1:58:14
In hour one we'll talk with activist Cassie Lawver about the "Rebuilding Liberty" project and how their putting together a blueprint to bring our country back from the brink. Then in hour two, we will have a unique hour with Rep Sarah Vance, where we'll spend the whole hour taking calls from the audience for her to respond to the criticism of her election bill and answer any questions being raised...
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