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

Tuesday 4/28/26 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines & more 28.04.2026

Today we start off the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This week's topics: Surely, without a fiscal plan, the Governor will veto the defined benefits bill, won't he? What signals are the feds sending on the LNG project? What role will fiscal policy play in this year's Governor's race? Then in hour two we'll catch up on some of the headlines that...

Thursday 4/23/26 | Sen George Rauscher | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 23.04.2026

Today we start in hour one with Senator George Rauscher talking about the AKLNG legislation and where we go from here with only 4 weeks left of the session. Then in hour two we'll have our weekly visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, now the host of OversightLIVE (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive) about the state of the state and his thoughts on the closing of the session.

Wednesday 4/22/26 | Headlines & Calls | Rep Sarah Vance 22.04.2026

Today we'll cover some of the headlines from around the sate including the Senates move to scrape as much money as possible from the possible AKLNG line. We'll also take some phone calls from listeners. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer about the status of her bills, including the crime bill and what her thoughts are on the cannibalistic tendencies that some Republicans...

Tuesday 4/21/26 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines & Talk 21.04.2026

Today we start off with our weekly deep diveinto Alaska politics with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Where things stand on the budget; Where things stand on AKLNG; Is the K-12 community understanding the wake up call, or will they just shift more attention to state funding? Then in hour two, we'll recap with some of my thoughts and may...

Monday 4/20/26 | Candidate Dave Bronson | Planet Homer Youth 20.04.2026

Today we start off in hour one with gubernatorial candidate David Bronson. We'll talk about his vision for the state and where we need to go from here. Then in hour two we'll visit with Anna Meredith, project manager of Project Youth Homer. We'll discuss the latest data collected by the project, a long-term community-wide initiative to build a healthier environment for youth through an evidence-ba...

Friday 4/17/26 | Headlines & History | Calls | Willie Waffle 17.04.2026

Today we'll hit a couple of big headiness from around the country and then spend a good part of the show talking about the history of control that various governments have instituted or used to oppress their people. How many parallels are we seeing here? We'll then finish as we always do on Friday with our friend and critic Willie Waffle.

Thursday 4/16/26 | State Headlines | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 17.04.2026

In hour one today we'll dive into a bunch of state headlines, including a first look at the fundraising behind JKT, who's really paying for all that school lobbying in Juneau, what the problem is with the AKGOP and more.

Wednesday 4/15/26 | Tax Day Headlines, Discussions and Calls 15.04.2026

Today it's just you and me and we 'celebrate' tax day. We'll discuss the headlines coming out of Juneau, along with some of the backbiting we're seeing in some of the Republican circles across the state. Phone lines will be open as well.

Tuesday 4/14/26 | AK4SB Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Story's PMA 14.04.2026

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The way the legislative R's are handling the PFD debate is a certain loser. Maybe that's the goal? That giant sucking sound (being heard in HFIN); Whose economy is it, exactly, we are protecting from taxes? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and a breakdown of the mino...

Monday 4/13/26 | No full PFD & other headlines | Kristen Coletti-Giesler 13.04.2026

Today we start off in hour one with all the headlines from the weekend. That includes the vote to NOT pay a full PFD and other nonsense from the AKLEG. We'll cover that and more. Then in hour tow well talk with Kristen Coletti-Giesler about SB292 and what the PANS/PANDA situation is and what we should know about it.

Friday 4/10/26 | Headlines & Calls | TopShot Cheng | Willie Waffle 10.04.2026

Today it's you and me in hour one, going over headlines and taking some phone calls to discuss our favorite topic of the week. Then in hour two we'll visit with TopShot Chris Cheng and see what's on his radar and thoughts. We'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our weekend entertainment and movie/streaming review.

Thursday 4/9/26 | Headlines | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 09.04.2026

**Hour one Guest had to be moved** Today we start in hour one with a discussion on the headlines. Then in hour two we'll have our weekly AKLEG recap with with former Rep Ben Carpenter, the host of oversightLIVE (youtube.com/@oversightlive).

Wednesday 4/8/26 | Magician Murray SawChuck | Headlines, Open Line 09.04.2026

Today well start off in hour one talking about this next week's upcoming shows on the Peninsula featuring performing Magician Murray SawChuck. We'll talk with Murray and Matt about the show and his history on stage and screen. Then in hour two we'll open up with headlines and open the phones as well to talk about Anchorage election results, the happenings in the AKLEG and more.

Tuesday 4/7/26 | AK4SB's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Story time 07.04.2026

Today we'll diving into the Weekly Top3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks 3 big topics: PFD hypocrisy, A Constitutionally-dedicated education fund, An interesting LNG presentation. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts, plus give a big thank you to a Fairbanks friend. Then we'll finish up with our weekly Story time with Chris Story.

Monday 4/6/26 | Headlines | Open Line & Calls 06.04.2026

Today it's just you and me and all the headlines from around the state. I'll also open up all the phone lines take your calls to let you steer the discussion this morning as well.

Friday 4/3/26 | Dr John Lott | Headlines & Discussion | Willie Waffle 03.04.2026

Today we tackle our favorite topic with Dr John Lott Jr, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center (crimeresearch.org). We'll discuss the Hegseth's position on carrying on military bases, the latest demographics on mass shootings and the 'real' position on gun control groups in America. Then in hour two, we'll pick up a few headlines and maybe a phone call or two for discussion. We'll fini...

Thursday 4/2/26 | Open Line, Open Forum | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 02.04.2026

Today it's just you and me in hour one. I'll go over some of the headlines from around the state and open up the phone line incase there's something that you want to talk about as well. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter the host of OversightLIVE (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive)

Wednesday 4/1/26 | Winter King Tourney | Sen Rob Myers 01.04.2026

Today we start off the show with a visit from Brad Anderson, president of the Homer Chamber to discuss the Homer Winter King Tournament and all the challenges they've had this year. We'll also discuss the vote on the full PFD from yesterday and the theater surrounding it. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers to talk about the discussion on dedicated funds as well as the lowering of...

Tuesday 3/31/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Comments | Story's PMA 31.03.2026

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: SFIN heads toward an F in financial literacy; SB 274 ignores the fundamental problem; the #AKLNG advocates fail the assignment. Then in hour two, I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer, with our weekly positivity update.

Monday 3/30/26 | Headlines | Rep Garrett Nelson 30.03.2026

Today we'll start with the headlines in hour one, including another attack on the homeschooling system we missed from earlier in the session as well the call for the FEC to investigate Peltola. Then in hour two we'll visit again with Rep Garret Nelson to see what's his perspective on the session as it sits right now.

Friday 3/27/26 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle 27.03.2026

Today it's just you and me and our favorite subject. We'll go over national headlines and also have the phone lines open. Remember "there no such ting as a dumb question" today. Then at the end of hour two we'll finish up with Willie Waffle who'll have our weekend entertainment/movie/streaming reviews.

Thursday 3/26/26 | Rep Frank Tomaszewski | Ben Carpenter 26.03.2026

Today we're full up with the Interior's Rep Frank Tomaszewski in hour one to give us his impressions so far on this session. We'll talk budget, supplemental and SB277. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter now the host of OversightLIVE (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive) about education funding and more.

Wednesday 3/25/26 | Headlines, Discussion, Phone Calls 25.03.2026

Today it's you, me and the headlines from around the state. We'll start with conversations about the hot stories and we'll have the phone lines open for the whole show today, letting you sound off on the issues you care about.

Tuesday 3/24/26 | Brad Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching 25.03.2026

Today we start off the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets (ak4sb.com) and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: What does the NPRA lease sale mean for Alaska; the problem with AKLNG; and the building challenge of the FY27 Budget. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts on the Top 3 and other headlines, then we'll finish up with our weekly self-help session wi...

Thursday 3/19/26 | Sen George Rauscher | OversiteLIVE's Ben Carpenter 19.03.2026

Today in hour one we'll get two segments with Senator George Rauscher. We'll discuss his move to the Senate from the House and some of the more challenging bills that are up right now including the supplemental and SB277. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter, host of OversightLIVE (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive). We'll discuss SB277 and more.

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