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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today we'll hit the headlines before diving into a breakdown of who in the minorities voted to override the Governor's vetoes and why. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Kevin McCabe from Big Lake to talk about the vetoes and his latest article in Must Read about education as a whole.
Today we get to do our weekly dive into the Top 3 things that are important according to Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the conundrum faced by the Anchorage business set; the K12 battle has already started; the 'one account' approach to the PFC. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll give us a life coaching lesson.
Today we'll talk about the plight of Republicans in the state, the latest on the upcoming Governor's race, Education DOGE-ing and take some of your phone calls as well. It's the Monday roundup and sound-off. Tune in and share!
Today's show is chock full of goodness, starting in hour one with Jacob Sullum from Reason magazine, who comes in to discuss the latest in the Manhattan shooting and more. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Top Shot Chris Cheng for his monthly visit and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Today we start our discussions with Natalie Thomas from Nikolaevsk Charter School. We'll discuss the closure of the school by the KPB and the actions that the community has taken to create their own schooling system to counteract it. Then in hour two we'll dive into some headlines and maybe even open up the phones for discussions.
Today we'll start off the show with Cassie Lawver from Homer who will come on to talk about PAC's and what she's doing here in Alaska with them. Then in hour two we'll chat about some of the headlines, including Murkowski saying she may run for Governor and the latest polling as well as a touch on Private Property.
Today we start with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the veto votes and what they show; how some don't understand the PFD; Bill Elam's take on personal responsibility. Then I'll recap and jump in with my thoughts before we finish up with our positivity guru, Chris Story and the weekly lifecoaching lesson.
Today we'll cover the ultra short special session this weekend, with my thoughts rolled in on the override of the Governor's vetoes. Then in hour two we'll continue our discussions on the Grand Jury's role in government with David Haeg.
Today is our favorite day and we get to chat with one of our favorite commentators' Reason magazine's JD Tuccille drops by to talk about the CA Courts decision on ammo as well as talking about the NY incident. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and take a call or two before finishing up with our weekend movie/entertainment critic Willie Waffle
Today we start off with something more thoughtful and fun. We get to check in with friend of the show Ann-Marie Murrell. She started off as a political commentator and producer, but she's now written a book chronicling her journey of caring for her ailing mother. We'll talk about the book, here experiences and get caught up with her. Then in hour two we'll visit with MatSu Mayor Edna DeVries about her run for the Governor's office.
Today we've got a packed show, with Senator Mike Shower in hour one for the full hour, talking special session and more. Then in hour two we get our first chance to talk with Senator Shelley Hughes, who's running for Alaska Governor.
Today we chat with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets with the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Some legislators don't seem to understand how oil taxes work; Shelley Hughes has a ready made fiscal platform, will she use it; There is such a thing as the perfect op-ed. Then we'll recap with some of my thoughts in hour two before we finish up with Chris Story with our weekly PMA lifecoaching and uplift.
Today we'll hit all the headlines including, Shelley Hughes, the seventh AK Gubernatorial candidate joining in the race. We'll see where we go from here and take some phone calls to get your take on everything as well.
Today we start the show off with a bang, talking with Professor David Yamane, author of the book "Gun Curious" about his observations on the culture. Then in hour two we'll hit a few headlines, take a call or two and discuss. We'll finish up with our entertainment critic, Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.
Today we've got a full show starting in hour one with Chris Story who's going to come on and discuss his idea of a CA Prop 13 Fair Tax for Alaska. We'll get the latest on the effort from him. Then in hour two we'll talk with David Ignell who writes for Must Read Alaska about the grand jury efforts in south east and questions that are being raised about it.
Today we start off in hour one with David Boyle, writer for MustRead about the state of education and his latest piece. Then in hour two we'll chat with Allison Gaylord from the Alaska Beauty Peony Cooperative about the Homer Peony celebration going on right now and some of the events that people can participate in.
Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The downside to 'drill baby drill'; yes the AK Economy is broken and no, the AKLNG won't fix it.; K12 debate about to get more complicated. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before bringing Chris Story up to pump us up with some PMA.
Today we've got former Rep Ben Carpenter on the show for the full tow hours. We're going to do a deep dive into the Alaska Grand Jury and what it's function is and what potential problems we're facing with it right now in Alaska, including accusations of corruption and government abuse.
Today it's you, me and our favorite topic. We'll cover everything that's happened since the OBBB and some of that continual fallout. We'll also open up the phone lines where there's no such ting as a dumb question. We'll finish up at the end of the show, as usual, with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.
Today we've got a full show, where in hour one we'll have a chat with Michelle Overstreet the executive director of My House in the MatSu. We'll talk about their mission and what's happening with the youth in that community and how we can help. Then in hour two we're going to chat with gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson, but only till the half past mark,, then we'll have some recap and my commentary.
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.