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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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    The Michael Dukes Show podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in staying current on Alaska politics and happenings. Hosted by Michael Dukes, the show features discussions with state legislators and provides insights into active topics. This podcast is informative and gives listeners a greater understanding of the workings of governmental processes.

    One of the best aspects of The Michael Dukes Show podcast is the variety of perspectives provided by the state legislatures who call in to discuss their opinions on active topics. This allows listeners to hear different sides of an issue and form their own informed opinions. Additionally, Michael Dukes' steady and consistent presence as the host makes him a reliable source for reliable information.

    However, one potential drawback of this podcast is that it may not be accessible to everyone. As mentioned in one review, some individuals work in areas with no cell range, making it difficult to listen to the show live. While the podcast version is available, there have been complaints that it sometimes takes a while to come out.

    In conclusion, The Michael Dukes Show podcast is a valuable resource for those interested in Alaska politics and governmental processes. It provides informative discussions with state legislators and offers different perspectives on active topics. Despite potential accessibility issues for some listeners, this podcast remains a great source of information and insight into Alaskan politics.



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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 115:19


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 114:04


    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 "motivational 3-step".

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 115:33


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 115:44


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 114:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 116:13


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 115:52


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 116:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 117:14


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 115:55


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 118:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 116:05


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 114:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 117:25


    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.

    Tuesday 10/7/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Uplift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 114:27


    Today it's the deep dive of the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from askans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: We don't have Hammond anymore; some are trying to rewrite history; Too little, too late from the Governor. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up with Chris Story.

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    Monday 10/6/25 | Matt Heilala for Governor | Open Line & Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 114:15


    Today we've got another gubernatorial candidate to chat with. This time it's Matt Heilala from the MatSu. We'll talk about his vision for the state and what he sees in our future. Then in hour two we'll recap and then talk about the weekend headlines and possibly take some calls.

    Friday 10/3/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 117:34


    Today we'll start off in hour one with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine (reason.com) to talk about Charlie Kirk and the 2nd Amendment. Then in hour two we'll hit a couple of headlines and maybe take some calls. We'll finish up with our weekend entertainment segment with Willie Waffle.

    Thursday 10/2/25 | Dave Bronson | Open Line Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 114:30


    Today we've got a surprise guest with Dave Bronson coming on to discuss all the speculation on his next steps in the state of Alaska. We'll see what rumors are true and what's not. Then in hour two we'll open up the phone lines and talk with you while I give us a much needed recap on the timeline of the the sacrifice of the PFD on the alter or state spending.

    Wednesday 10/1/25 | SHUTDOWN | Maxwell Sumner | Mike Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 113:38


    Today we'll be joined in hour one by candidate for MatSu Assembly Maxwell Sumner hour one. We'll have time for a quick hit about the government shutdown at the end of hour one, then we'll pick it up in hour two with brand spankin' new LT Governor candidate Mike Shower! (Shower is Sick, no Show)

    Tuesday 9/30/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Lifecoaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 114:26


    It's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3 in hour one. This weeks topics: Alaska's "K shaped" economy; the weak defenses of the PFC; Op-Eds should be required to come with a fiscal note. Then in hour two we'll recap and I'll have a spicy local story or two. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly positivity uplift.

    Monday 9/29/25 | Education this Session | Candidate Donna Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 113:32


    Today we start off with some headlines and a sneak peek at where we're going this next session with the education fight. It should be fun. Then in hour two we'll continue our discussion with local candidates. This time with Donna Anderson in Dist 1 KPB School Board.

    Firearms Friday 9/26/25 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 113:25


    Today it's just you and me and our favorite topic. We'll take calls and talk about the news of the day as well. We'll finish up with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

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    Thursday 9/25/25 | Candidates Gayle Claus & John Mink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 115:38


    Today we'll continue with our local candidate interviews. In hour one we'll chat with Gayle Claus who's running for the KPBSD School Board. Then in hour two we'll chat with John Mink who's running for Homer city council.

    Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold, Michael Ashley, Dr Ryan Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 117:55


    Today we start in hour one with Cassie Lawver. As the founder of a new PAC, she's here to talk with us about local elections and her views on what's important to voters. Then in hour two we'll discuss the 'Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom' conference with Lora Reinbold, as well as guests Michael Ashley and D Ryan Cole.

    Tuesday 9/23/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 107:33


    Today we're into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: AK Media completely whiffs the story; The 'Alaska Renaissance' doesn't mean what we think it means; with the Santos deal falling apart, what does it mean for Pikka? Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and comments and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplift.

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    Monday 9/22/25 | MatSu's Dena McChargue | Fbx Brett Rotermund

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 115:55


    Today we continue our conversations with local candidates In hour one we'll chat with candidate for MatSu School Board Dena McChargue. Then in hour two we'll visit with Bret Rotermund, who's running for re-election on the FNSB Assembly.

    Firearms Friday 9/19/25 | Headlines, Calls, Discussions | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 116:00


    Today it's just you and me as we go over headlines from around the country about our favorite topic. We'll take phone calls as well from the jump and then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

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    Thursday 9/18/25 | Local Candidates | Melissa Burnette & Barbara Haney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 116:24


    Today our local candidate forum continues, this time going up into the Interior. In hour one we'll chat with Melissa Burnett who's running for reelection on the Fairbanks School Board, where she's currently serving as President. Then in hour two we'll visit with Barbara Haney, who's running for re-election on the Fairbanks Assembly.

    Wednesday 9/17/25 | Homer-centric | Candidates Elias Garvey & Jason Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 117:33


    Today we continue our series of interviews with candidates for local office. We're focused on Homer today with two candidates for city council. Elias Garvey is in hour one and then we'll follow up in hour two with Jason Davis. Both are running for a 3 year seat at the end of the road.

    Tuesday 9/16/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Uplift & PMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 114:08


    Today we'll start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Geisel is only making it worse; 10 years could only be the start of our problems; is there really progress in AKLNG? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with our positivity uplift from Chris Story out of Homer.

    Monday 9/15/25 | Candidates Michael Bowles and Jeanne Olson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 116:34


    Today we continue our discussion with local candidates for office. We start in hour one in the MatSu with Michael Bowles who's running for Borough Assembly. Then in hour two we visit with Jeanne Olson in Fairbanks who's running for the Assembly there as well.

    Firearms Friday 9/12/25 | Where do we go from here? | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 115:23


    Today we'll talk about the nationwide reaction to Charlie Kirks death, and what it tells us about the direction that the nation is headed. But more importantly how WE should be reacting to dealing with it. We'll also be joined in the discussion by Top Shot Chris Cheng in hour two and then lighten things up at the end with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle

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    Thursday 9/11/25 | 9/11, Charlie Kirk's Assasination | Candidate Sarge Truesdell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 117:20


    Today we're going to have a hard conversation about America as it sits today. We'll discuss 9/11 as well as yesterday tragic events and the reaction from Americans. Then in hour two we'll visit with Sarge Truesdell who's running for KPB Borough Assembly Dist 4 seat.

    Wednesday 9/10/25 | MatSu's Kendal Kruse | Fbx's JT McComas-Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 117:03


    Today we continue our tour of candidates for local offices. In hour one we'll visit with Kendal Kruse, who's running for the school board in the MatSu. We'll get her take on how we can improve the education system with what we've got. Then in hour two we'll chat with JT McComas-Roe who's running for borough assembly in the Fairbanks area.

    Tuesday 9/9/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Recap | Lifecoaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 114:04


    Today's the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges. This weeks topics: Robb Myers s right on the PFC; Pikka is not going to save us; MustRead is missing the plot on the PFC performance. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer with a lifecoaching/pma segment.

    Monday 9/8/25 | Montalbano Monday | Homer Candidate Mike Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 118:40


    Today's a full show starting off with our favorite Energy analyst, Sarah Montalbano. We'll talk about Eilson's nuke project, alternative energy and more. Then in hour two, as part of our series talking with local candidates for office, we'll visit with Homer City Council Candidate Mike Jones.

    Friday 9/5/25 | Dr John Lott on Minneapolis | Calls | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 112:19


    Today we start with Dr John Lott, author of the book "More Guns Less Crime" from the Crime Prevention Research Center to discuss the Minneapolis shooting and the proliferation of info on gun-free zones. Then in hour two We'll cover some other stories from around the country and take a call or two. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

    Thursday 9/4/25 | CIC Benefit Gala | Candidate Bernadette Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 118:12


    Today we start with Charlie Simmons and Amanda Hanson from Cook Inlet Counselling to discuss their mission of mental health on the peninsula as well as their upcoming Gala in October. In hour two we'll get another visit with Candidate for Alaska's Governor on the Republican ticket, Bernadette Wilson for the full hour.

    Wednesday 9/3/25 | David Boyle on ASD | Gov Candidate Bruce Walden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 116:51


    Today's a full show for your humpday. We start in hour one with David Boyle with MustRead who writes about the ASD policy on kids and parents and transgender rights. Some crazy stuff here. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Bruce Walden, the next republican candidate for governor. We'll take a deep dive on his vision for the state.

    Tuesday 9/2/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Uplift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 114:07


    Today we'll kick off the week by jumping into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3,. This weeks topcis: How much does the PF actually cost us? Senator Mike Cronk is right; The Governor's race so far and what they're saying. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.

    Friday 8/29/25 | David Codrea | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 114:14


    Today we'll spend the first hour with David Codrea, writer and journalist with the FirearmsNews.com and other publications. We'll talk about some uncomfortable stuff he's seeing in the administration. Then in hour two we'll hit some headlines and take some calls before we jump into our weekend movie/entertaiment review with Willie Waffle.

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    Thursday 8/28/25 | Headlines, Open Phones, Discussion | RCV Judy Eledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 114:13


    Today its you and me in the first hour with some headlines and phone calls. We'll open up the phones for discussion on any of the topics we've hit this week. Including the spending, PFD and more. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Judy Eledge who's group REPEAL NOW is working to repeal Rank Choice Voting and has one last weekend to get the needed signatures.

    Wednesday 8/27/25 | Humpday Headlines | Shower Hour of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 117:16


    Today we hit the Humpday headlines including the takedown of the man with a child at the State Fair as well as the new Flag EO. Then in hour two we'll get a full hour with State Senator Mike Shower for a late summer hour of power.

    Tuesday 8/26/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Be a Landlord? | Story Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 117:03


    Today we'll chat about the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: a big self inflicted wound; The Rest of the Story; an important Life. Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts before we take an early segment with Realtor Chris Story as we discuss the new ordinance in Anchorage that penalizes and criminalizes landlords actions. Then we'll get the PMA Guru Chris to finish it all up.

    Monday 8/25/25 | Headlines and Discussion | Todd Smoldon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 116:37


    Today we'll hit all the big headlines from the weekend and get you up to speed for the week. Then in hour two we'll talk with Todd Smolden who's official job title is regional director of the governor's office in the Mat-Su Valley, but seems to be one of the talking education priorities and facts since the beginning of the last session. We'll get his response to some of the R's answers on why they overrode the Governor's Veto.

    Friday 8/22/25 | Robyn Sandoval | Headlines | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 116:17


    Today we start in hour one with Robyn Sandoval, founder of agirlandagun.org. We'll talk about her organization and what they do for the women in our community. Then in hour two I'll hit a few headlines, take a couple of calls and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.

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    Thursday 8/21/25 | Grand Jury Changes, Edu Taskforce | Robb Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 116:53


    Today we'll spend hour one talking about Monday's meeting on the Grand Jury with Treg Taylor in Kenai. We'll also revisit the discussion from yesterday n the "Education Taskforce and how it's going to work (or not). Then in hour two we'll visit with State Senator Robb Myers who'll come in to talk about SJR14 and other AKLEG issues.

    Wednesday 8/20/25 | ASD Hiring, Tech Session | Rep Jeremy Bynum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 116:00


    Today we'll review some of the headlines, including the continuation of the special 'technical' session, what ASD is doing with their new money and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Jeremy Bynum from South East about the session, the veto override and where we go from here.

    Tuesday 8/19/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Lifecoaching w/ Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 116:23


    Today we dive in with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the tough election cycle; Alaska has social security problems too; we're going the wrong direction. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and commentary. We'll finish up with a positive life coaching lesson from our own Chris Story.

    Monday 8/18/25 | Post Weekend Headlines & Discussion | Rep Will Stapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 115:58


    Today we cover the headlines from my long weekend getaway and give you my latest thoughts on what's happened. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to visit with Will Stapp, Representative from the interior. We'll discuss the veto override and where we go from here in the upcoming session and beyond.

    Thursday 8/14/25 | Headlines & 2A | Sen Mike Cronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 117:17


    Today we'll hit a slew of headlines in hour one, including some of the good Friday stuff we'll miss tomorrow (show is off tomorrow). Then in hour two we're gonna visit with Senator Mike Cronk from the Interior and discuss his vote on the veto override and his expectations on the next session.

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