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

Thursday 11/13/25 | Jennifer Seymour | Headlines | Homer Chamber 13.11.2025

Today we'll start in hour one with Jennifer Seymour, who's bringing visibility to Breast Cancer Awareness with a Fab Over 40 competition. Then we'll talk about the end of the shutdown and the 'gelding' of the Alaska Governors office. Then in hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson from the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their Shop Local Bingo.

Wednesday 11/12/25 | Hump Day Headlines & Phone Calls, Open Line 12.11.2025

Today its just you and me, we'll cover headlines and talk about whatever you folks call in about. Phones will be open for the full show.

Tuesday 11/11/25 | Vet's Day | Weekly Top 3 | PMA Time 11.11.2025

Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This Weeks Top 3 include: what's missing in the Governor's Race so far; the irritating thing about the top 20% support of taxes; what the PFC first quarter returns tell us. Then in hour two we'll recap and highlight and then finish up with Chris Story for our PMA and uplift segment.

Monday 11/10/25 | Headlines | Foodbank Fundraiser | Marine Birthday 10.11.2025

Monday 11/10/25 | Headlines | Foodbank Fundraiser | Marine Birthday

Friday 11/7/25 | Calls, Headlines & Discussion | Top Shot Chris Cheng 07.11.2025

Today we'll cover our favorite topic in hour one with your phone calls. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish with Willie Waffle.

Thursday 11/6/25 | Headlines & Recap | Rep Sarah Vance 06.11.2025

Hour one of the show today includes some headlines from around the state, plus a bit of a recap of our discussion yesterday with Bernadette. I have some thoughts on things that we're going to need to hear from our candidates. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance, who'll come on to talk about the local veteran's day parade as well as other stuff.

Wednesday 11/5/25 | Headlines, election results | Wilson & Shower 05.11.2025

Today we cover the latest headlines after the big elections from around the country and in the MatSu. Then in hour two we get a double dose with now former Senator Mike Shower, running for Lt Governor followed by Bernadette Wilson running for Governor.

Tuesday 11/4/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Fair Tax & PMA 04.11.2025

Today's show is gonna go deep. Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges is gonna give us the Weekly Top 3. This week's Topics: CA Taxes less than Alaska's? K-12 Task Force on Education FUNDING needs to answer the question of how to FUND what they want; The irony of Alaska's SNAP funding "crisis". Then in hour two we'll have an early segment with our own Chris Story who'll give us an upda...

Monday 11/3/25 | Headlines & Discussions | Sen Robb Myers 03.11.2025

Today we'll hit the headlines from the weekend and what we see happening around the state, including the potential closures of more schools statewide. Then in hour two we'll have a visit with Senator Robb Myers from North Pole. We'll get his take on the upcoming session and the state of the state.

Friday 10/31/25 | Headlines, Discussions & Calls 31.10.2025

Today it's just you and me and we jump into our favorite weekly topic. We'll start with headlines and discussions and take some of your phone calls, where there's not such thing as a dumb question. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Thursday 10/30/25 | Sarah Montalbano | Rep Will Stapp 30.10.2025

Today we'll visit with one of our favorite guests, Sarah Montalbano and talk about micro minerals, ambler road and the 'green' jobs. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Will Stapp about Defined Benefits.

Wednesday 10/29/25 | Director Michael Pack | Headlines & Discussion 29.10.2025

In hour one we'll get a chance to talk to Michael Pack, director of The Last 600 Meters, a film about the Marine heroism in Iraq and stories of courage among individual marines. Then in hour two we'll discuss some headlines and give you some of my thoughts.

Tuesday 10/28/25 | Weekly Top 3 and our Weekly Lifecoaching 28.10.2025

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Legislators should ask those pushing for more spending to say how they are willing to pay for it; The definition of irony; Something he can agree on with Jon Faulkner. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll talk about the "moti...

Thursday 10/23/25 | MatSu's Michael Bowles | Congressman Nick Begich 23.10.2025

Today in hour one we catch up with Michael Bowles who's running for borough assembly in the MatSu. We'll get his final thoughts up to election time. Then in hour two I'll hit a headline or two in the first segment before we jump into it with Congressman Nick Begich and get his take on the shutdown and more.

Wednesday 10/22/25 | Headlines: Spending & More | Sen Mike Shower 22.10.2025

Today we'll dive into the headlines in hour one, including the story out of Fairbanks where a decline in students is instigating a call for MOAR spending. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower (and LT Gov Candidate) for the hour of power.

Tuesday 10/21/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching 21.10.2025

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable budgets. This weeks topics: Is this the final straw that breaks the PFD? It's not just Ds that propose spending without saying how they will pay for it; Maybe Jon Faulkner just needs to start over. Then in hour two I'll go over my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our PMA uplift.

Monday 10/20/25 | Landslide Dangers & Prevention | Headlines & Discussion 20.10.2025

Today we'll chat about the Community Landslide Hazard Forum going on in Homer tomorrow. We'll talk with Julie Engebresten, Brettwood Higman and Anna Liljedahl about the dangers presented and what we can do to help stop them. Then in hour two we'll hit the headlines from around the station and have some discussions.

Friday 10/17/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Headlines | Willie Waffle 17.10.2025

Today we start in hour one with Reason Magazines Jacob Sullum. We'll discuss his new book "Beyond Control" which looks at the parallel between the war on guns and the war on drugs, as well as the history of each and what we can learn from them both. Then in hour two we'll hit some recap and headlines and then finish up with our entertainment guru Willie Waffle.

Thursday 10/16/25 | Headlines, AKLEG preview | Rep Will Stapp 16.10.2025

Today we'll dive through some of the headlines including what the legislative session could contain as far as spending priorities. I'll give you some of my thoughts. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Rep Will Stapp from Fairbanks and discuss his recent debate on Defined Benefits.

Wednesday 10/15/25 | Headlines, Calls | Sen Mike Shower 15.10.2025

Today we'll start with headlines, my commentary and some of your phone calls in hour one. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Senator Mike Shower, who's also running for Lt Governor.

Tuesday 10/14/25 | Weekly Top 3 continues | Story's UPLIFT! 14.10.2025

Today we jump back down into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: where is oil going? Someone needs to look at the financials of these projects; has Faulkner thought through this argument? Then in hour two we'll get our weekly PMA boost from Chris Story in Homer.

Monday 10/13/25 | Headlines, Typhoons | Kevin McCabe on Education 13.10.2025

Today we'll hit all the headlines from around the state, including the latest on the surprise storm hitting the west coast from typhoon Halong. We'll chat with Willie Keppel who's out in the effected area. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Kevin McCabe about his latest article on the needed solutions for education reform.

Friday 10/10/25 | Headlines | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle 10.10.2025

Today we'll cover our FF Headlines from around the country and talk a bit about 'Well Regulated' in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with our entertainment guru Willie Waffle.

Thursday 10/9/25 | More Elections Stuff | Open Phones, Discussions 09.10.2025

Today it's just you and me. We'll cover more on the local elections and see if you have any ideas about where we go from here. Where do we go from here and how do we get more people involved?

Wednesday 10/8/25 | Election Results | Seward's Folly's Greg Sarber 08.10.2025

Today we'll cover what election results we have from around the state. Looks like the news is mixed at best. Then in hour two we'll visit with Greg Sarber, who writes for his own substack at "Seward's Folly" and also for the Alaska Watchman. We'll talk about his latest piece on journalism and free speech.

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