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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.

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    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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    Latest episodes from The Michael Dukes Show

    Thursday 5/29/25 | Open Lines | Headlines & phone calls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 114:22


    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!

    Wednesday 5/28/25 | Thumbelina in Homer | Rep Sarah Vance on Session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 123:58


    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.

    Tuesday 5/27/25 | Post Session Top 3 | Chris Story's New Book & Uplift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 114:03


    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.

    Firearms Friday 5/23/25 | Rob Pincus on the HPA | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 118:20


    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.

    Thursday 5/22/25 | Sarah Montalbano on Energy | Robb Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 125:59


    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.

    Wednesday 5/21/25 | No Veto for you | Shower Hour of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 117:30


    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.

    Tuesday 5/20/25 | Last Days Weekly Top 3 | PMA Uplift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 114:00


    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.

    Monday 5/19/25 | Yeeehaw...Last days of session ahead.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 114:19


    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.

    Firearms Friday 5/16/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Calls | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 120:00


    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.

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    Thursday 5/15/25 | FNSB's Barbara Haney | Bernadette Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 127:58


    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!

    Wednesday 5/14/25 | Ben Carpenter on the Alaska Fiscal situation.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 114:17


    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.

    Tuesday 5/13/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Uplift Segment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 114:13


    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.

    Monday 5/12/25 | Working Group 2.0? | David Boyle on Funding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 116:24


    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.

    Firearms Friday 5/9/25 | Darwin Nercesian | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 119:00


    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.

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    Thursday 5/8/25 | Senate Presser Recap part 2 | FNSB Brett Rottermund

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 114:30


    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.

    Wednesday 5/7/25 | Senate Presser Rundown | Sen Robb Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 120:02


    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.

    Tuesday 5/6/25 | Keithley's Truth Top 3 | Story's Uplift & PMA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 114:24


    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.

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    Monday 5/5/25 | Laugh with Rubber Ptarmigan | AKLEG Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 114:17


    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.

    Firearms Friday 5/2/25 | David Codrea on the First 100 days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 116:31


    Today we're joined by author and journalist David Codrea to discuss the results of the Presidents first 100 days in regards to the 2A culture. We'll get his take on what has and hasn't happened and what needs to come next. We'll also take some calls and discuss with you before finishing up with lighter side stuff since Willie is out sick.

    Thursday 5/1/25 | Headlines, calls, discussions and good news.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 114:27


    Today it's just you and me as we make our way through the headlines from around the state. I'll also open up the phone lines so that YOU can help drive the discussion today and tells us what's on your mind. We'll also include some good news and fun stuff to lighten things up a bit.

    Wednesday 4/30/25 | Headlines | Kevin McCabe on Education Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 116:43


    Today we've got Rep Kevin McCabe coming in to talk about the latest mess of an education bill. We'll get his take on why things are so messy and whether he thinks the Governor will veto the bill and what the ultimate outcome may be. We'll also cover some headlines and discuss where the state may go from here.

    Tuesday 4/29/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's PMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 114:08


    We're starting the week on Truth Tuesday with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: could Larry Persily be right? $1000 or $700, we can't afford a permanent increase; the start of Alaska's 3rd fiscal wave. Then in hour two we'll recap and discuss the ethical fall of Savanah Fletcher of FNSB Assembly fame. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer with our weekly PMA.

    Thursday 4/24/25 | Matt Bullard HEA | Stacey Shultz Homer Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 114:31


    Today we're a bit peninsula centered as we talk again with Matt Bullard, who has a vision for HEA down in Homer and is running for the board in hour one. Then in hour two we'll be joined for a bit by Stacey Shultz who's with the Homer Foundation, telling us about their mission and what they do.

    Wednesday 4/23/25 | Headlines, Nikolaevsk School Closure, Open Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 114:29


    Today we'll cover some more headlines and then talk with Lisa James, a parent from the Nikolaevsk School, who is fighting the potential closure in their area. Then in hour two we'll open up the phone lines to talk about whatever you want to discuss.

    Tuesday 4/22/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Discussions | Lifecoaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 114:22


    Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week three topics: What the latest PF Corp projections are telling us; A small Ante; there's actually is some 'good news' on the budget. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with some positive stuff from Chris Story our guru from Homer.

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    Monday 4/21/25 | Headlines and LEG Update | Author Judith Eckert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 117:43


    Today we'll find out all the stuff that happened over the weekend and take a look at what's coming up this week in the AKLEG as we get ready to wrap up the session...maybe. Then in hour two we'll visit with Judith Eckert author of The Pixel Pandemic.

    Firearms Friday 4/18/25 | LD Howard | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 117:54


    Today we're full up with LD Howard talking about new range in Palmer, Top shot Chris Cheng and Willie Waffle. Tune in!

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    Thursday 4/17/25 | Budget day headlines, AKLEG | Rep Will Stapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 118:08


    Well, they passed a budget, but still have no way to fund it. We'll discuss all the details and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll chat with Rep Will Stapp, who was not amused by the nonsense and gimmicks used to put the whole thing through.

    Wednesday 4/16/25 | Fair Tax Update | Sen Mike Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 119:05


    Full show today, starting in hour one with Chris Story giving us an update on the progress of his Fair Tax initiative for the KPB. We'll see what's going on and where we go from here. Then in hour two we'll spend the full hour with Senator Mike Shower discussing the session and the spending madness.

    Tuesday 4/15/25 | Truth, Taxes, Keithley, AFP and Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 114:14


    Today is not only Tax Day, it's the first Truth Tuesday in a couple of weeks. We'll get to catch up with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and get the Weekly Top 3. Then we'll recap and then visit with Americans For Prosperity talking about Tax Day and free eggs? We'll finish up with Chris Story with our weekly life coaching.

    Monday 4/14/25 | Shell Game in AKLEG | PFD Cut & Edu Boosted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 113:49


    There was some real Machiavellian moves in the AKLEG House on Friday. The majority pulled a fast one and the minority is left flat footed (surprise!). How many times do we have to get fooled before we wise up? We will discuss today a length.

    Firearms Friday 4/11/25 | Headlines, calls & Willie Waffle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 119:26


    Today it's you and me, talking about all the headlines from around the country regarding our favorite topic. We'll also take some phone calls and chat with you on air. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.

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    Thursday 4/10/25 | AKLEG's "Pickle" | David Boyle on Teacher Ratio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 117:20


    Today we're going to pick apart the AKLEG House Majority presser, with the actual words of the members and my commentary on it all. We'll also discuss the new salary study. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with David Boyle, education advocate who comes in to talk about the truth about student to teacher ratios.

    Wednesday 4/9/25 | Headlines, Teen Mayhem | Sen Mike Cronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 121:20


    Today we cover headlines, including more on the budget and AKLEG as well as the madness that seems to be happening with teens, even here in Alaska. Then in hour two we'll jump in with Senator Mike Cronk, who'll give us an update on everything including the latest on AKLNG to Fairbanks and more.

    Tuesday 4/8/25 | Rep Sarah Vance on PFD | Headlines | Story's AWOL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 116:56


    Today we start off with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer who comes in to give us the down and dirty on what happened in House Finance with the 'accidental PFD' and what it means for us this year. Then in hour two we'll cover some of the other headlines including the effects of the drop in oil prices and then we'll finish up with discussion on oil prices and the PF fund value drop because Chris Story ditched us.

    onday 4/7/25 | Headlines, The 'Accidental PFD', Discussions, Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 114:26


    Today it's you and me and all the headlines from the weekend. We'll talk about the madness that's coming from folks on the 'support education at all costs' crowd and more. Plus we'll take your calls as well to get your take on things.

    Firearms Friday 4/4/25 | Dr John Lott on Non-Lethal Defense | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 118:01


    Today we start in hour one with Dr John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center, who comes in to talk with us about the proliferation of advertising for non-lethal self defense and some of the pitfalls of this line of thinking. We'll also discuss some of his latest work as well. Then in hour two we'll catch some headlines before finishing up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

    Thursday 4/3/25 | Sarah Montalbano on AKLNG | Headlines, Discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 116:04


    Today we start off in hour one with Sarah Montalbano from Substack (Montalbano Monday's) where she's got the hot new take on AKLNG and what it means for the state and the nation. Then in hour two we'll cover some headlines and the latest from the legislature as well as a couple of new opinion pieces from Myers and McCabe.

    Wednesday 4/2/25 | Charlie Franz on ARP Censure | Sen Shelley Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 123:06


    Today we've got a full boat, starting with ARP Dist 6 looking to censure both Murkowski and Sen Gary Stevens. We'll discuss with Charlie Franz. Then in hour two we'll chat with State Senator Shelley Hughes on the status of the session.

    Tuesday 4/1/25 | JD Tuccille on Jones Act | Story on Fair Tax and PMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 114:37


    Today we've brought back JD Tuccille from Reason magazine for the latest on the Jones Act and what's happening, comparing Puerto Rico and Alaska and where we need to go. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Chris Story for an update on his "Fair Tax" proposal before we get our weekly PMA uplift.

    Monday 3/31/25 | Headlines, discussions | HEA candidate Matt Bullard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 119:16


    Today we'll cover headlines, including what's happening with Mt Spurr, the AKLEG and more. Then in hour two we'll talk with HEA candidate Matt Bullard about his candidacy and the new rate increase announced this week.

    Firearms Friday 3/28/25 | Headline, Phone Calls | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 117:53


    Today it's just you and me and a passle of discussions about headlines from around the country. We'll also take phone calls and discuss the rule of 3 and more. Finally we'll finish up with Willie Waffle

    Thursday 3/27/25 - Kenai Fair Gala | Sal Mercogliano on Jones Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 116:46


    Today we'll visit with Chris Miller and Jim Stearns about this weekends Kenai Peninsula Fair Gala fundraiser and what it helps to supports and the mission on the peninsula. Then in we'll hit a few headlines and jump to hour two where we'll visit with the host of the "What's Happening in Shipping" YouTube channel. Sal Mercogliano to discuss the Jones Act and it's effect on Alaska.

    Wednesday 3/26/25 | Headlines, events | Representative Mia Costello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 116:47


    Today we cover some of the headlines and events from around the state in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Mia Costello from House District 15.

    Tuesday 3/25/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's Lifecoaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 120:33


    Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks three topics: The Fairbanks News Miner needs to take a remedial finance course; DeLena Johnson is choosing the #OilCos over Alaska families; Why aren't we hearing as much about Cook Inlet gas. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then as usual we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching.

    Tuesday 3/18/25 | Truth Tuesday Top 3 | Inspiring Lifecoaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 114:17


    Today we do our Truth Tuesday Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks big 3 topics are: The PF Corp is leaving money on the table; what both the left and the right are missing on the Hillcorp loophole; and will the Senate really act as the fiscal grownup in the room? In hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up with our weekly inspirational visit with Chris Story from Homer.

    Monday 3/24/25 | Funday Headlines, Discussion and Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 114:23


    Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the state and discuss the concept of 'extremism' from an unlikely source. We'll see what those on the other side are saying about where the state is going and what we can possibly to about it.

    Firearms Friday 3/21/25 | Writer Darwin Nercesian | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 121:24


    Today in hour one we'll chat for the first time with Darwin Nercesian who writes for TTAG, Firearms News and more. Then in hour two we'll open up the phones, cover some more headlines from around the country and then finish up as usual with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

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    Thursday 3/20/25 | Headlines, Rantings & Ramblings, Phone Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 118:51


    Today I feel like I have something to say. We'll go over the headlines and then I'll talk about where I think the state is going and where our focus should be in the future.

    Wednesday 3/19/25 | Col William Dunn | Sen Robb Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 126:57


    Today we'll talk about DOGE and the Presidents cuts, including military cuts Col William Dunn, author and commentator in hour one. Then in hour two we'll talk with Sen Robb Myers about his new bills as well as all the problems with Alaska's Fiscal state moving forward.

    Firearms Friday 3/14/25 | Dr John Lott | Topshot Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 118:54


    Today we have a full boat, starting off with Dr John Lott to talk with us about the crime reporting data and the problems with it as well as HB89 the Red Flag law in the AKLEG. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Chris Cheng, Top Shot Champ and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie/entertainment review.

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