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

Wednesday // 7 - 3 - 24 // Headlines, Friday stuff and Candidate Rebecca Schwanke 03.07.2024

Today we'll talk some headlines and even some stuff we'd normally do on Fridays (because we're off for the Holiday) in hour one. Then in hour two we'll be talking to Rebecca Schwanke candidate for House District 36 about her run for office and how she plans to tackle the tough issues facing the state.

Tuesday // 7 - 2 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3, with Brad Keithley; Chris Story's Lifecoaching 02.07.2024

Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 (or Truth Tuesday as Brad likes to call it). This weeks topics: Dunleavy's budgets; the trustworthiness of the PFD Corp; Hillcorps advantages grow, while the States shrink. In hour two we'll recap, talk more about the veto's and the SCOAK decision on schooling and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA boost.

Monday // 7 - 1 - 24 // Candidates: Scott Kohlhaas & Sharon Jackson 01.07.2024

Today we'll kick off the short week with a couple of candidates for state office. We'll start in hour one with Libertarian candidate Scott Kohlhaas for Dist 20 to get his take on where the state should go. Then in hour two we'll welcome back Sharon Jackson who's running for Senate in Eagle River.

Firearms Friday // 6 - 28 - 24 // Bullet Entrepreneurs, Headlines, Willie Waffle 28.06.2024

Today we'll chat with Meredith and James Lewis who's new venture in Alaska seems to be the ticket for those who want the convenience of home delivery. We'll chat with them in hour one. Then in hour two we'll hit a some of the biggest stories from around the country before we finish up with our entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 6 - 27 - 24 // Headlines, Corey DeAngelis on Education, Rep Frank Thomaszewski 27.06.2024

Today we'll hit a couple of headlines and then jump into the state of education with Corey DeAngelis, author of the book "The Parent Revolution". We'll preview his visit to Anchorage on July 8th and talk about his book. Then in hour two we'll visit with candidate for reelection Frank Thomszewski from Fairbanks about the upcoming fiscal battles in the state.

Wednesday // 6 - 26 - 24 // Dist 36 Candidate Cole Snodgress; Senator Mike Shower 26.06.2024

Today we'll start in hour one with a discussion with Republican Candidate for District 36 in the Interior Cole Snodgress. We'll talk about his issues and how he's planning on implementing them. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly Hour of Power with Mike (Dozer) Shower.

Tuesday // 6 - 25 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3(Brad Keithley) and Life Coaching(Story) 25.06.2024

Today it's time for the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The Newsminer's hallucinations; the things he wants to hear from Congressional candidates; another nail in the Cook Inlet coffin (where's the RCA?). Then in hour two we'll recap with my deeper thoughts on the Top 3 and then finish up with Chris Story from Homer for our weekly uplifting...

Monday // 6 - 24 - 24 // Sarah Montalbano & Nick Begich 24.06.2024

Today we start off our Monday with Sarah Montalbano, who's got a new SubStack and got some major published cred. We'll chat with her about education matters. Then i hour two we'll talk with Candidate for US House Nick Begich III.

Firearms Friday // 6 - 21 - 24 // ATF; TopShot Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle 21.06.2024

Today it's a couple headlines and commentary and then we jump early into it with TopShot Chris Cheng. We'll also talk about the ATF and the Malinowski raid and Alec Baldwins troubles. Then in hour two we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.

Thursday // 6 - 20 - 24 // The Danger of Fed Monday; Reason's Aaron Smith 20.06.2024

Today we'll talk about a headline or two before we get into my thoughts on the danger's of Federal money and what it's done with the State in regards to education. In hour two we'll continue that conversation with Aaron Smith from Reason and talk about how other schools around the country were crippled by COVID funding.

Wednesday // 6 - 19 - 24 // Headlines, Open Line; State Senator Mike Shower 19.06.2024

Today it's headlines, including discussion on Federal overreach and the danger of taking Uncle Sam's money. We'll also talk about the new DOJ report on Alaska's disabled voters along with your phone calls in hour one. Then in hour two we should be talking with State Senator Mike Shower about the state of the State and the country from his perspective.

Tuesday // 6 - 18 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Chris Story's Lifecoaching & PMA 18.06.2024

Today we wake up with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and his Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: "Bipartisanship" VS Fiscal Coalition; how revenue design works; Cook Inlet's "Someone should probably do something". Then in hour two, we'll recap on some of Brads points and hit a few headlines before we finish up with Chris Story from Homer, who's going to give us a positivity boost...

Monday // 6 - 17 - 24 // Headlines: Dems new platform; Rep Sarah Vance 17.06.2024

Today we'll ump into the weekend headlines, including the new about the bump stock ban as well as the newest platform changes for the AKDEM party. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Rep Sarah Vance from Homer on the upcoming election, how the session went and where we go from here.

Thursday // 6 - 13 - 24 // Headlines, Discussions, Friday type stuff 13.06.2024

Today it's just me and you and all the headlines that I feel like talking about. We'll discuss the sales tax proposal in Anchorage, a new street name and then cover stuff we'd normally cover on a Friday (because I'm off tomorrow). Tune in and listen!

Wednesday // 6 - 12 - 24 // Rep Kevin McCabe & Sen Mike Shower 12.06.2024

Today I get to visit with my own legislators, Representative Kevin McCabe from Big Lake and Senator Mike Shower from Wasilla. We'll talk about the Long Trail, the size and scope of the budget and government and whatever else comes to mind.

Tuesday // 6 - 11 - 24 // Weekly Top 3, Walk for ALS & LIfecoaching 11.06.2024

Today we're diving right in with our Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the scrutiny of the PF Board increases; ADN starts hyperventilating; seriously...where is the phase 2 report? Then in hour two we'll have a quick chat with Indu Navar, founder of EverythingALS to talk about The Walk to Defeat ALS Alaska. Finally at the end of hour two we'l...

Monday // 6 - 10 - 24 // Headlines, discussion: Candidates Leighton Radner & Nick Begich 10.06.2024

Today we'll cover the weekends headlines, and then chat with Leighton Radner, Candidate for Dist 5. Then in hour two we'll talk to Nick about the campaign and the current events and get his take on it.

Firearms Friday // 6 - 7 - 24 // WHOOOO! Headlines, Phone Calls, Rants & Discussions + Willie Waffle 07.06.2024

Today it's me and you....and the phones....and the headlines. Let's chat about our favorite topic and then finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 6 - 6 - 24 // Candidate Ron Gilham for House + D-Day, Headlines & Discussions 06.06.2024

Today we'll jump right into the mix with Former Rep Ron Gilham about his next run at the Peninsula seat he previously held. (in hour one) Mike Shower is out sick today so we'll ump on the headlines and discuss this summer's election season and what you'd like to see each candidate asked. As well as discuss the importance of D-Day.

Wednesday // 6 - 5 - 24 // Headlines, Flag Stuff, Shoot outs; Candidate John Hillyer 05.06.2024

Today we'll start in hour one with more info on some of the potential candidates for the AKLEG, the rise of shootouts in Anchorage and the latest on the Flag debacle in Denali. Then in hour two we'll be joined by candidate for State House John Hillyer, who's running for Carpenter's seat.

Tuesday // 6 - 4 - 24 // Weekly Top 3; Story's Latest Release & PMA 04.06.2024

Today is our day to go over the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The future isn't what you think it is; his take on the candidate board and the PF Board restructure. Then in hour two we'll get to chat early with our friend Chris Story as he brings us his newest book. We'll talk about that for a segment or so before we do our normal PMA/lifec...

Monday // 6 - 3 - 24 // Headlines & Elections 03.06.2024

Today we dive down into the headlines, including a full rundown of who you'll have on the ballots for this years legislative races. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your thoughts on what you think the direction of the legislature and the state are going.

Firearms Friday // 5 - 31 - 24 // Headlines & Opinions with Dr John Lott CPRC; Willie Waffle 31.05.2024

Today we'll hit on some headlines and discuss the latest of his works with Dr John Lott President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. Including discussion on the problems with the FBI Crime data and more. Then in hour two we'll chat some more and finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Thursday // 5 - 30 - 24 // The Races Heat up! Rep Will Stapp 30.05.2024

We start off the show this morning with Representative Will Stapp. We'll discuss the session highs and lows and where he sees the state's fiscal future going as well as the fate of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll go over all of the headlines for Saturday's filing deadline. (a LOT happened yesterday)

Wednesday // 5 - 29 - 24 // Flags, Rank Choice & Adolf; Senator Mike Shower 29.05.2024

Today we hit a slew of headlines, including a new nugget on the Denali Flag debacle, the court case against rank choice repeal and the argument for retention of Adolph Zeman. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower for the hour.

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