The Michael Dukes Show

Today we start off in hour one with a candidate for the MatSu borough assembly Michael Bowles. We'll chat with him about his history, what his vision for the Matsu looks like and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll dive into a few of the headlines, including how ASD's superintendent has had a massive break with reality.

Today it's the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks big topics: Will OBBB provide development; will any candidates actually face the actual problems we're facing; one journalist should take his own advice. Then in hour two I'll recap and then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson and positivity uplift from Chris Story from Homer.

Today we'll start off with a quick look at the Iditarod documentary about the 53rd race as well as an interview with prospective JR Iditarod racer Addy Pederson here in Homer. Then in we'll start to tackle the headlines from around the state from the weekend and more. Special guest, Kevin McCabe to discuss education and his latest MustRead article.

Today we've got a whole slew of stories with my thoughts and commentary. Plus we're opening up the phone lines early for you to get your voice in here as well. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Today we'll talk about some of the the big news, including cuts in budgets for the KPBSD and the award they got for making all those cuts with transparency. We'll also hit a few other headlines in hour one. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Representative Sarah Vance who'll come on board and talk special session and more.

Today we'll cover some of the headlines in hour one including the latest on the Eielson micronuclear projects and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep and current host of the Must Read Podcast Ben Carpenter about the potential of the upcoming special session and his thoughts on the budget work.

It's the deep dive into the three topics that Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets thinks are the most important for the week. This week its: Is Musk the new Perot? What's the response to the OBBB? Dunleavey's 'special' session. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with our weekly lifecoaching lessons with Chris Story our resident PMA guru.

Today we'll get caught up on all the stuff that happened over the Holiday weekend. I'll have some thoughts and things to say about the special session, the OBBB, the fire and more. Tune in!

Since we're off tomorrow for the 4th of July, we're gonna focus on our normal Friday stuff today, including headlines and potential phone calls. We'll finish it up with a visit from Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.

Today we're full up with guests to talk about the direction at the local and state level. We start off in hour one with Melissa Burnett, president of the FNSB School board to talk about education in Fairbanks and the interior. Then in hour two we'll be talking with Rep Jamie Allard about the session, Title IX and the upcoming challenges we're gonna face.

Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets, with Brad Keithley. Today's topics: Alaska's hypocrisy; the PFC is ignoring it's own numbers; we DO have skin in the game. Then in hour two I'm going to dive into that Murkowski interview with Galen Druke that surprised me. Then we're going to finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplift and lifecoaching lesson.

Today we'll tackle the headlines from around the state and take some calls with discussions on all the topics that you may want to talk about. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Jenny Chissus with the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce about all that's happening in Seldovia this Friday with the big 4th of July celebration.

Today we discuss one of the more interesting aspects of the Big Beautiful Bill with Reason Magazines JD Tuccille. Will it happen? Then in hour two I'll recap and go over some other Friday stories before we finish off the day with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

We had some technical problems with today's show, so the podcast comes in on the 3rd segment of hour one. That makes it a bit short of our normal 2 hour podcast. We've been discussing the shut down of public comment in the Anchorage Assembly and then cover some other stories around the state in hour one. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with State Senator Mike Shower, who'll give us his thoughts on the Governor's veto's as well as where he thinks we'll be heading in the next session.

Today we'll jump right into it with Bob Griffin, who's got a lot to say about all the money that the different schools districts around the state have been receiving...and how it will never be enough. Then in hour two we'll chat with Garin Martin about the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recover Team about their beginnings and the valuable mission they perform here in the state.

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The effects of Israel v Iran on AKOIL; the US Senate is following AKLEG in tactics; Alaska's Oil Tax Code needs and overhaul. Then in hour two I'll recap as well as get into Murkowski's latest interview. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll come in for our weekly uplift and life coaching lesson.

Today it's just you and me and we go over the headlines from the weekend. We'll discuss and also take a phone poll of listeners asking if you support the strike in Iran or not. Tune in!

Today we'll talk about some of the latest handwringing by anti-gun folks with Dr John Lott from the Crime Research Prevention Center. Suppressors are big in the news and he'll give us some straight facts. In hour two we'll cover headlines and your phone calls and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.

Today we dive into some wild headlines. The Anchorage Assembly has dropped into some really junior high school behavior, we'll discuss. Then someone finally calls out the AKLEG on their unconstitutional funding problem with the capital budget. Then in hour two we'll visit with KPB resident David Yragui, who has a 10+ year tale of how the Borough has roadblocked attempts to fix some land use issues, tot he real detriment of the citizens.

Today it's just you and me. With the rescheduling of our inteview with US Rep Nick Begich we'll open up the phone lines to talk with you and cover headlines from around the state.

Today it's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges bringing us the Weekly Top 3. This week's topics include: where are oil prices going and what does it mean? The conclusion of the educations taskforce are in doubt and what JERA's decision on AKLNG means for us. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll bring us some inspiration for our life coaching session.

Today we got a lot of stuff to cover. In hour one it's Sarah Montalbano, with Montalbano Monday as we discuss more energy news from around the state and the nation. Then in hour two we'll visit with Moksha Sommer of HuDost about their big show on Wednesday in Homer. Then we'll finish up with some headlines and discussion from around the state.

Today's a big show on this Friday the 13th. We start off in hour one with Yehuda Remer the Pew Pew Jew to talk about everything happening on the 2A world and beyond. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Chris Cheng to talk about the madness that is LA right now. Then as always we'll finish it off with a lighter side entertainment report from Willie Waffle.

Today we'll dive into a bunch of headlines from around the state, including the continuing protests of the ICE detentions in the state, plus the potential for a new spaceport...in the interior. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Rep Kevin McCabe to talk about village Public Safety and next phases.

Today we'll hit headlines, wish birthdays and talk about the newly released Tshibaka DOE report. In hour two we'll get some analysis from former Rep Ben Carpenter on the report and get his take on the problems we're dealing with.

Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The pros/cons of closing Cosmopolitan, one sided analysis is irritating; what DIDNT happen at the Governor's conference. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before trying to do a bit of goodnews and positivity myself, since Chris is unavailable.

Today we'll take on all the headlines from around the state that came up from Friday. Including the potential censure of Murkowski, the dropping of property taxes in the KPB and what's going to happen with the education funding and other things on the Governor's desk.

Today we dive into all the headlines including the SCOTUS decision, the madness of Colorado and more. We'll also open the phone lines to take calls and Q&A. We'll finish up, as always, with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.

Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the state, including the latest piece by Rep Kevin McCabe on Port Mackenzie, the double dipping going on in the Anch Assembly and the fate of the new DEED regulations that just hit a wall. We may also take some phone calls and more.

Today well cover some headlines from around the state and revisit some of the more interesting moments from the AKLEG session that includes some interesting bits about the power of the binding caucus. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson.

Today we chat with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets on the Weekly Top 3. This weeks stories: Remember the PFC's recent bragging? What should we expect from Trumps upcoming visit? Which 'working people' is Angela Rodell talking about? In hour two we'll recap with my thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story for a much needed dose of positivity and uplift.

Today we'll cover all the headlines from around the state in hour one, including the increasing attacks on Dunleavey. Then in hour two we'll visit with the Homer Chamber abut the "Tate of Homer' event and the big one this Saturday Homer HarborFest!

Today we dive into one of the greatest debates in the 2A community. Open carry and it's pros and cons with a brand new example in Las Vegas. We'll also take calls and take on other headlines from around the country before we jump into our entertainment report with Willie Waffle.

Today it's you and me going over headlines from around the state, talking about the stories that pique my interest and seeing what's on your mind with phone calls as well. Tune in!

Today we'll start off the show with something fun happening on the lower peninsula. We'll talk with Allison DeRungs about the local production at the Mariner Theater this weekend. Then we'll have a few headlines before jumping into a session recap in hour two with Rep Sarah Vance.

Today we get to visit with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the post session Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: 1/3 of the year paid for by PFD cuts; Anna MacKinnon's issues; could Alaska stop OPEC tail wagging? Then we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up in hour two with Chris Story's sneak peek at his new book followed up by his weekly uplift.

Today we get to dive into our favorite topic, joined by Rob Pincus of ICE training and Avidity Arms. We'll be discussing the fate of the HPA in congress and where we go from here in hour one. Then in hour two we'll have some calls and my thoughts, finishing up with Willie Waffle with our big Memorial Day weekend movie reviews.

Today we start in hour one with Sarah Montalabano talking about Susitna and other energy issues, including some lessons from Minnesota and where the drive for "renewables" is sending us. Then in hour two we'll visit with Robb Myers for a post session recap.

Today we'll recap what happened in the few short minutes of the joint session yesterday where the AKLEG held the first veto successful veto override in 20 years. We'll recap the end of the session as well. Then in hour two we'll have the first post session Shower Hour of Power with Senator Mike Shower to get his reaction to the entire session.

Today we have our final Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets before the end of the regular session. This weeks spicy topics: The biggest PFD cut yet; all the spin from the PFC; Alaska's energy 'whack-a-mole' problem. Then in hour two I'm gonna rant...er ..... recap and finish up with Chris Story who will bring us a positivity uplift.

Today we'll cover the last three days of the session and what we'll see in the AKLEG. Where do we end up and do the rules really matter? All this and maybe some of your phone calls as well.

It's our favorite day of the week, so it's fitting that we get to talk to our favorite Reason author JD Tuccille. Today we'll talk about California CCW and something that worries me as a visible gun guy. Then in hour two we'll take some calls and cover other headlines before finishing up with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Today we ended up with some great guests, starting in hour one with FNSB Assemblywoman Barbara Haney who's going to come on and give us and update on the Borough and her personal thoughts on what needs to be watched. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with the newest candidate for Governor Bernadette Wilson. This is gonna be FUN!

Today we get to dive into the current fiscal crisis in Alaska with former Representative and now statewide podcast host Ben Carpenter. In hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and more.

Today it's time for "Truth" Tuesday and the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The Fiscal game of Chicken; how's Dunleavey's timing?; a check on Alaska's business climate. Then in hour two we'll recap with my thoughts and then finish up with a much needed dose of positive thought with Chris Story who will give us a bit of a life coaching session.

Today we cover the headlines from the weekend including the Governors call for a post session creation of a 'working group' to deliver a fiscal plan. (didn't we do this already?) Then in hour two we'll visit with David Boyle who'll come in and talk to us about the truth in funding for the ASD as well as other school districts.

Today we've got a full raft of guests, starting in hour one with Darwin Nercesian from FirearmsNews.com in hour one. Then in hour two we'll pick things up with TopShot Chris Cheng. Finally we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our weekend movie/stream/entertainment review.

Today we'll continue what we started yesterday with a blow by blow breakdown of what was said in the Senate Majority press conference this week. Then in hour two we'll chat with Brett Rottermund who's running for re-election in the Fairbanks Assembly.

Today we're gonna do a full recap of the Weekly Senate Majority presser. I've got to tell you after listening a couple of times I'm still shocked at some of the attitudes out there. We'll get a chance to recap. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senator Robb Myers from North Pole to talk about his thoughts on the States fiscal future.....or lack thereof.

Today we start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: What's going on with oil prices? The basic question on HB 57; things that could make this session even worse. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up with our friend Chris story who will give us our weekly lifecoaching and uplift.

Today we find out how much laughter we can expect with Rubber Ptarmigan as they step onto the stage down here in Homer. We'll get their story and what we can expect on Wednesday. Then in hour two we'll cover all the stuff that happened over the last three days in the legislature and what we can expect in the last 3 weeks of the session.