The Michael Dukes Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.