The Michael Dukes Show

Today we'll visit with JD Tuccille from Reason magazine in hour one. We'll talk about the Trump administrations improving record as well as the implications of bans at synagogues. Then in hour two we'll hit a few headlines and take a call or two from you. Then we'll finish up with our weekend entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

We focus on some headlines in hour one, including the call from Bernadette to "not rank". But is that what she really said? We'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Ben Carpenter, former representative and now host of OversightLIVE for his take on this weeks news.

In hour one today we'll focus on some of the headlines from around the state, including a new endorsement for Governor, as well as the latest on potential AKLNG in the Cook Inlet and what's happening in Fairbanks with the weather. Then in hour two well visit with Repo Kevin McCabe. We'll talk about RCV and his campaign and what he sees happening in the coming session.

In hour one today it's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: How the state legislative races are helping him decide what to do in the Governor's race; A new question for all the candidates; Ross Perot affected a decade of fiscal policy. We need the same thing again. Then in hour two, I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and maybe hit a headline or two before we jump into our weekly life coaching and uplift segment with our own posititvity guru Chris Story from Homer.

Today it's just you and me, headlines and phone calls across the board. What will we talk about? You help me decide.

Today in hour one we'll go over some of the big headlines from around the country and maybe take a call or two. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng, who is at the 9/11 Memorial today. We'll get his thoughts and reactions to things there. Finally we'll finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.

Ooof. Today is full, with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets on in hour one with the Weekly Top 3. this weeks topics: "Incentives" are just another name for state spending; headlines can be hugely misleading; a big step in the right direction. Then in hour two we'll chat with Ben Carpenter the host of OversightLIVE about the continuous mess that is our upcoming election and what we should be focused on for the coming 6-7 week.

In hour one today we'll talk with Donna Arduin about the potential makeup of the new legislature and how it compares to the AKLEG when Dunleavey's first budget was considered and shut down. We'll get the word straight from someone who was there. In hour two we'll talk with Candidate for Dist 35 in the interior, Jeff Rentzel. He's facing off against Ashley Carrick, and we'll see what his strategy is to win this tough seat.

Brad Keithley is out today so it's just you and me to go over all the crazy stuff that happened on Friday with the Governor's Race, including the reinstatement of Treg Taylor onto the ballot. What does it mean? Who knows. We'll discuss in detail in hour one. In hour two we'll continue until we finish up with Chris Story who comes in every week to give us a weekly life coaching lesson on how to better ourselves.

In hour one today we'll talk to Owen Miller from the American Suppressor Association about what the latest court rulings on the NFA mean for us here in Alaska and what laws will need to change so we can exercise ALL of our rights. Then in hour two we'll hit a few headlines and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie and entertainment review.

In hour one today we'll talk about some of the headline from around the state as well as take some phone calls from you the listeners. We'll discuss the tension between Wilson and Bronson and what do do about it as well Then in hour two we'll chat with Ben Carpenter, former Rep and and the host of OversightLIVE to get his take on the state of the race and the future of the state.

Today we'll talk about the latest drama over RCV, this time with the US Senate race. If Rank Choice is such a better system why do we see so many Dems gaming it? Or is that the point? We'll also take phone calls and may have a good news segment somewhere in there today.

It's Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets with the Weekly Top 3 in hour one. This weeks topics: What are we going to do the remainder of this election cycle? The Cook Inlet utilities seem to be working out things for this coming winter, but what about the winters beyond? From a fiscal standpoint, the PFC should be among the first things a new Governor focuses on. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my takes on it as well as headlines and then we'll finish up with Chris Story from Homer with our weekly uplift and life coaching.

There's been some moves in the Governor's race that will shape who is going to make it all the way to the mansion. We'll discuss the details in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Candidate Miguel Ramirez who's running for Fairbanks Norther Start Borough Assembly.

Today it's me and you and my favorite topic. We'll take calls, go over headlines and discuss with you. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle

Hour one today starts with DEED Commissioner Deena Bishop. We'll talk about the state of education and where we go from here. That includes funding and policy. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, now the host of OversightLIVE. (oversightlive.com)

Hour one today starts with DEED Commissioner Deena Bishop. We'll talk about the state of education and where we go from here. That includes funding and policy. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, now the host of OversightLIVE. (oversightlive.com)

Today we'll spend hour one going over the headlines from around the state. From the surprise of artificially rain on the Kenai to the rise of a democratic socialist on the US House ticket, we'll cover a bunch of stuff that makes me shake my head. Then in hour two We'll chat with Rep Garrett Nelson about his candidacy and run for reelection in the State House.

Tuesday's deep dive is here with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Many candidates say they are concerned about middle-class "affordability." Most really aren't; The thing missing from the discussion about the Southcentral gas "crisis."; The consequences of being $40 trillion in debt. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with our weekly positivity uplift from our Guru Chris Story. Tune in!

It's just you and me today as we go over the headlines from the weekend and the continuing ramifications from the primary election. We'll open up the phone lines and talk about your thoughts, especially on the Governor's election race.

Today we'll spend hour one going over the headlines from around the country. We'll also take some phone calls and discuss our favorite topic with you, the listeners. Then in hour two we'll have our monthly visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng. We'll get an update on his book kickstarter and his thoughts on headlines etc. Then we'll finish up as always with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

In hour one we go over some of the emerging strategies that we're starting to see from politico's from around the state over the RCV scene for Governor and beyond. We'll also take some of your calls to see where you think things are going. Then in hour two we'll get OversightLIVE's host and former Rep Ben Carpenter's take on where we are going from here.

How screwed are we exactly? We'll we'll dive into the preliminary results of last night's primary and see where we go from here. We may open up the phones as well to see where your thoughts are.

It's the primary today and Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets has three big thoughts to go over with us in hour one. Time to face reality: There really are no "fiscally conservative" candidates in this year's election cycle; What happened to the AKLNG Special Session? Even the national numbers say the APFC's investment policy is losing the state money. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts on Brad's points and then we'll finish up with Chris Story who'll come in and give us some pointers for uplifting ourselves with a weekly life coaching lesson.

In our first hour we'll hit all the headlines for the day before elections, including the insanity that was my phone this weekend and all the shadow groups pushing fringe candidates at the last minute. Then in hour two we'll be visiting with GOP Candidate for Governor/Lt Governor; Bernadette Wilson & Mike Shower. Tune in.

Today we start off in hour one with the Bronson/Church team, with both of them together here to answer some of the burning questions we've got about the campaign and where the state goes from here. In hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, now the host of oversightLIVE. We'll discuss the lack of movement on the 3rd special session and the middle finger we just got from the Senate on the Governor's new bill.

We're full up today with hour one being our interview with incumbent candidate for State House Dist 33, Mike Prax. We'll talk about this last session and what he wants to do if he gets sent back this election cycle. Then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with Shelley Hughes, GOP candidate for Governor. We'll talk about the final days of special session, the gasline and her vision for the future of the state.

Today is the deep dive into the weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Irresponsible pandering; two takeaways from last week's Gasline caucus session; The key issue some claim to be talking about, but no one really is. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and maybe a headline or two and then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplifting lifecoaching lesson.

Today we'll start with the headlines from around the state, including the latest APOC fines and violations for Louise Stutes, Legislative Immunity and anything else that strikes my fancy. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Candidate for State House in Fairbanks, Barbara Haney. Tune in and share!

Today we start of the show with some great new for gun owners on the NFA decision coming out of Texas. Erich Pratt from Gun Owners of America joins us to discuss the ramifications and catch us up on the latest things that GOA is fighting for. In hour two we'll hit some headlines and take some calls before finishing up at the end of the hour with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Today's a full boat starting in hour one with Heath Smith, GOP candidate for State Senate on the lower peninsula. We'll discuss his vision for the state and how he plans to fix the biggest problems we'll be facing over the next couple of years. Then in hour tow we'll visit with Ben Carpenter the host of oversightLIVE (oversightlive.com) about the current state of the races as well as the legislative special session and anything else he feels like bringing forward.

Today it's just you and me. We'll hit the headlines from around the state and we'll open up the phone lines to take calls from you as well.

Today we dive into the dep end with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Some potentially troublesome developments with the ANS oil price; The numbers behind the current worries about Southcentral gas; Adam Crum demonstrates why a lot of Republicans are part of the problem, not the solution. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and hit a headline or two. Then we'll finish up with our friend Chris Story from Homer for our weekly positive mental attitude check.

Today its all about energy and production. I hour one we'll talk to Sarah Montalbano (Always On Energy Research) about her latest piece on energy rates, this time for Alaska. Then in hour two we'll talk to John Hendrix from HEX energy about Cook Inlet gas, deliverability and the gas 'crisis' that has been hitting the news the last 10 days or so. The big question is do the utilities have enough supplies (and/or storage) to meet the demand?

Today is our favorite day. We'll cover news and headlines from around the country, including a story out of the MatSu that shows you just how hypocritical some on the control side are. We'll also take calls all morning and just let our hair down. Then at the end of the show we'll chat with our movie/entertainment reporter Willie Waffle for the weekend reviews

Today we'll spend hour one talking more about the Gas shortage and messaging that we're seeing from around the state. We'll also discuss the two big ballot props that are coming up on the primary and general ballot. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter, host of oversightLive, about Prop 1 and anything else that we feel like.

Today the Gas Crisis comes to the forefront as utilities across the state tell us what we can expect this coming Winter...and it's not good. We'll discuss in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance and discuss the third special session and what we can expect for the fall and upcoming election season.

We start off in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Enstar's petition for rehearing on its storage proposal; What Hilcorp left out of its letter to the legislature; Where does Alaska LNG go from here? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts give you my take. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story and our weekly PMA uplifting session.

Today we're full up on election topics. In hour one we'll be joined by Adam Trombley Strategic Director for The Truth AK coalition to talk about pollock fisheries and who exactly is funding all the information and whether we're using science or outside money to make decisions. Then in hour two we'll visit with Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Heilala about the state of the campaign and where he sees Alaska going in the future if he were to be elected as Governor.

Today we'll spend hour one with Candidate for State Senate in District O, Ryan William Sheldon. We'll get his take on the biggest problems facing the state. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly visit with the hose of oversightLIVE Ben Carpenter.

From the Post office to credit card purchases, we've been racking up wins around the country over the last few weeks. We'll discuss those and other headlines from all over. We'll also take some calls from you the listeners. Then at the end we'll talk about the state of the nation and where we go from here and thin finish on a high note with our friend Willie Waffle with our weekend movie review.

Today we'll spend the whole show talking about what really happened during the last special session with Conference Committee member Rep Justin Ruffridge in hour one and then a breakdown from the Senate Side with Senator Robb Myers in hour two.

Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Another statistic about the impact of the PFD tax; The confusion around Southcentral gas; There's a straight line from the failure of the legislature earlier this session to treat Dunleavy's proposed sales tax seriously to where we are now on the S-corp tax. Then in hour two I'll recap and then we'll take two segments to talk with Homer's Chris Story about some of the solutions he's contemplating to fix the problems he's seeing with the local hospital board.

Today we'll start off in hour one with the new principal of the Nikolaevsk's Charter School to discuss the upcoming year and what the community needs. Then in the rest of the hour and in hour two we'll dissect what happened at the end of the special session and what the next steps are. We may take some phone calls as well.

Today we'll start Firearms Friday off with a bang with Dr Cohn Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center (crimeresearch.org). We'll talk statistics, crime, violence & more. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my own thoughts and maybe some of your phone calls as well. Then as usual, we'll finish up with our weekend entertainment and movie review with Willie Waffle.

Today we've got a full show, starting off in hour one with Suzanne Downing from The Alaska Story talking about today's upcoming vote on the gasline bill and the Decoy Dan situation. Then in hour two we'll visit with former Rep Ben Carpenter, now the host of oversightLIVE (youtube.com/@oversightlive) about today's vote and more.

Today we get a surprise guest in hour one from the USPS talking about happenings on the Kenai Peninsula. We'll also cover a lot of headlines, including the scuttlebutt on the latest version of the Conf committee bill. We'll also open up the phone lines and talk with listeners to see where there at on their confidence in the future of the State.

Today we'' start off with the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: An update on Permanent Fund returns; Middle-income Alaska families are struggling. State government is making it worse; The obligatory S-corp discussion. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and a headline or two. Then we'll dive into our weekly lifecoaching/pma session with Chris Story from Homer.

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Today we'll spend hour one hitting headlines, including one of the best 2 week periods we've seen in years. We'll also take some phone calls and talk with you. Then in hour two we'll spend the first part of the hour talking with Top Shot Chris Cheng about his new book and the launch of his kickstarter campaign. Then we'll finish up with Williie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.

Today we'll take hour one and discuss some of the headlines from around the state as well as take some phone calls from you to see what's on your mind. Then in hour two we'll visit with Ben Carpenter, the host of OversightLIVE. (youtube.com/@oversightlive) and discuss what's happening (or not happening) on the conference committee for the AKLNG line.