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 3/18/26 | It's WAR on Homeschooling | Calls & Headlines 18.03.2026

Today we'll dive deeper into SB277, which is declaring WAR on homeschooling across the state of Alaska. We'll also open up the phone lines for the entire show to get your take on it as well along with other headlines.

Tuesday 3/17/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Chris Story 17.03.2026

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's three topics: The debate over funding for the FY26 Supplemental is both hilarious and serious; The House Majority again demonstrates it doesn't know what "fiscally responsible" means; The competing LNG import projects. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts as well as a new story...

Monday 3/16/26 | Candidate Josh Church | AKLEG spending debate 16.03.2026

Today in hour one we start with candidate for Lt Governor Josh Church. He's bringing a plan to bring the state back on track. Then in hour two we'll cover the back and forth in the AKLEG House over the supplemental spending bill, plus other headlines from around the state.

Friday 3/13/26 | Prof David Yamane | Top Shot Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 13.03.2026

Today we are full up with guests. Starting in hour one with Professor David Yamane and his discussions on the "Bridge the Divide" meeting. (bridgethedividenow.org) Then in hour two we'll start off with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Thursday 3/12/26 | Headlines, Comments | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 12.03.2026

Today we jump into the headlines in hour one. Including the passage by the Senate of the 'supplemental' and the problem with the outflow and birthrate in Alaska. Surprise guest Kevin McCabe. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Ben Carpenter, host of the daily show 'oversightLIVE' (www.youtube.com/@oversightlive) to discuss more on the AKLEG movement this last week.

Wednesday 3/11/26 | Headlines & Discussion | Rep Sarah Vance 11.03.2026

Today we'll deal with some of the the headlines from around the state, including discussion on education spending and more. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance on elections and more in the AKLEG.

Tuesday 3/10/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Property Taxes (& PMA) 10.03.2026

Today we're doing our weekly dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics: SB 274 applies the wrong lesson; Are #AKLNG's dynamics changing as a result of Iran; Why we should ignore the Spring Revenue Forecast in setting the FY27 budget. I'll follow up in hour two with some of my thoughts before jumping into a discussion about property taxe...

Monday 3/9/26 | Headlines, Education, War | HEA Bob Day 09.03.2026

Today we'll deal with a bunch of headlines, including a new push for MORE education spending as well as the effect of the war on oil prices and where the AKLEG is taking us. Then in hour two we'll visit with Bob Day who's a new candidate for the HEA board on the new direction he'd like to take the peninsula energy grid.

Friday 3/6/26 | Headlines, Open Lines, Discussion | Willie Waffle 06.03.2026

Today it's gonna just be you and me for most of the show. We'll discuss our favorite topic with headlines from around the country. We'll also have the phone lines open to take your calls. Remember, there no such thing as a dumb fun question.

Thursday 3/5/26 | Rep Garret Nelson | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 05.03.2026

Today we've got a full boat, starting in hour one with brand new legislators Garret Nelson from the MatSu. We'll get his take on the madness of his first session and see what he has to say about the process. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now the host of the daily Youtube show oversightLIVE. youtube.com/@oversightlive

Wednesday 3/4/26 | Headlines, Stories | Rep Will Stapp 04.03.2026

Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the headlines from around the state. Included are stories about student walkouts in MatSu, Robb Myers hot take on claims that resource development can save us nd more. Then in in hour two we'll visit with Interior Rep Will Stapp about the state of the budget and where we're going this session.

Tuesday 3/3/26 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Candidate Matt Heilala 03.03.2026

Today we're busy! In hour one it's going to be Brad Keithley with Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: What should we use for oil prices this coming budget cycle; Callan (the PFC's advisor) presentation last week gave us additional insight into two key PFC issues; #WhoPays (distributional analysis) must be a mandatory part of any tax discussion. Then in hour tw...

Monday 3/2/26 | Headlines | Rep Sarah Vance on HB47 02.03.2026

Today we'll start with headlines in hour one, including the latest on the MatSu bus strike and efforts to register 16 year olds to vote. Then in hour two we'll chat with Rep Sarah Vance about the latest on her CSAM AI bill HB47 and other things happening in the AKLEG.

Friday 2/27/26 | David Codrea | Headlines & Calls | Willie Waffle 27.02.2026

Today we get to chat with author/columnist/journalist David Codrea from WarOnGuns.com in hour one. Then in hour two we'll open the phones and take some call and discuss some of the big headlines from around the country. We'll finish up, as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment and movie/streaming reviews.

Thursday 2/26/26 | Headlines & Calls | OversightLIVE Ben Carpenter 26.02.2026

Today it's you and me in hour one where we'll go over some of the headlines that I'm looking at as well as take some of your phone calls. Then in hour two we'll have our weekly visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter who's now the host of oversightLIVE.

Wednesday 2/25/26 | Headlines | Chris Story | Delana Johnson 25.02.2026

Today we'll spend hour one going over the latest headlines from around the state. We'll talk ne constitutional amendments, school closures and education spending. Then we'll finish up hour one with Chris Story with our positivity update. Then in hour two we'll visit with House Minority Leader Delana Johnson on the state of the State.

Tuesday 2/24/6 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Candidate Bernadette Wilson 24.02.2026

Today we start off with our normal visit with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks Top 3 topics: the overreach in Senate Resources; how regressive IS the income tax; how much do some hate the PFD? Then in hour two we'll be joined by candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson for the whole hour.

Monday 2/23/26 | Headlines | Dr Sam Asgarian 23.02.2026

Today we spend the first hour combing the headlines from around the state and giving you my thoughts on everything. Then in hour two we'll talk with Dr Sam Asgarian about a new technique for discovering cancer.

Friday 2/20/26 | Headlines | Open Lines | Willie Waffle 20.02.2026

Today we cover the headlines from around the state and nation. We'll also open up the phone lines to cover our favorite topic and see what you have to say. As always, we'll finish up with Willie Waffle our entertainment critic.

Thursday 2/19/26 | Headlines-School Closures | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 19.02.2026

Today we'll start out in hour one with headlines from around the state (with a surprise visit from Rep Kevin McCabe). Included is the outcry opposing school closures in Anchorage and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with the Host of oversightLIVE, former Rep Ben Carpenter.

Wednesday 2/18/26 | Headlines | Open Lines 18.02.2026

Today it's just you and me. We'll cover some headlines from around the state, including the entry of another gubernatorial candidate. We'll also have the phone lines open for the whole show so that you can sound off and talk about the issues that are important to you.

Tuesday 2/17/26 | Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Chris Story 17.02.2026

Today it's Brad Keithley and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks big three topics: What's going on with the PFD; The Permanent Fund Corp itself shows why some are trying to create a back-door; Comparing PFD cuts v. sales tax by legislative district. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and hit any of the headlines we missed. Then we'll finish up with the show with a visit from Chris Story...

Friday 2/13/26 | SB203 & Other Headlines | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 13.02.2026

Today we'll cover the discussion around AK SB203 which is up for continued discussion in the AKLEG. We'll also hit some of the other headlines from around the country (and Canada). Then in hour two we'll be joined by Top Shot Chris Cheng. As always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.

Thursday 2/12/26 | Senator Robb Myers | OversightLIVE's Ben Carpenter 12.02.2026

Full show today, starting in hour one with Senator Robb Myers from the Interior. We'll discuss the current state of the session as well as some of the issues from around the state, including deferred maintenance issue that are now coming to the fore. Then in hour two we'll talk with former Representative Ben Carpenter. We'll talk about the state of the budget and the push to use the remaining $685...

Wednesday 2/11/26 | MOAR Money | NTUF's Joe Bishop-Henchman 11.02.2026

Today we'll cover the state headline sin hour one, including the HUGE push for more spending in the AKLEG. Schools, pensions...everything is on the table. Then in hour two we'll talk with Joe Bishop-Henchman from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation about what would be the best tax reform we could look at in Alaska, based on what's happened in the rest of the country.

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