The Michael Dukes Show

Today we'll spend the first hour talking headlines and the fate of the House bill o the AKLNG line. Is the finish line in sight or are we just treading water? Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter the host of OversightLIVE (youtube.com@oversightlive) to to get his thoughts on the process and prediction on where it goes from here.

Today we start off hour one with Rep Sarah Vance as we discuss the special session the biggest tissues facing the state and her reelection campaign. Then in hour two we'll hit the headlines, take some phone calls and discuss the hot issues of the day.

Today is the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: We learned a lot last week about #AKLNG, but is it enough to get it over the line? What does the continuing lack of interest in ANWR tell us? Most candidates seem oblivious to the signals Alaska consumers are sending, Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then open the phone lines to discuss these topics and any other headline that suit us

Today we'll spend hour one going over all the headlines from the weekend, including some surprising candor from the AKLEG over what's really holding up the gasline. Then in hour two we'll talk to gubernatorial candidate Adam Crum.

Today we start off with a bang! Dr John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center joins us to talk about his latest article about the precipitous drop in violet crime across the country in spite of the dramatic increase in gun ownership. We'll also talk about his latest research on the so called "Glock switches". Then in hour two we'll hit some headlines and then jump into our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

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.

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 we have now.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 friend Chris Story.

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.

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.

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.

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 the sausage being made on the AKLNG bills. We'll get his take on what's happening and more.

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.

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.

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.

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 session.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 that, plus some thoughts on the new AG nomination. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story and our weekly life coaching lesson.

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!

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.

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.

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 by local reporting.

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 happened while I was in Fairbanks, including a big one that's happening across the country.

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.

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 seem to be suffering from.

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 talk a bit about the de-dollarization going on right now.

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-based and data-driven prevention approach.

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.

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.

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.

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 minority's gripes with the House majority. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll give us our weekly life uplift.

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.

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.

**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).

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.

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.

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.

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 finish up with our weekly entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

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)

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 the Governor's Veto powers.

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.

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.

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.