The Michael Dukes Show

Today we'll chat with Reason's Zachary Christensen about the potential damage that a return to defined benefits could bring to the state's already shaky fiscal footing. Then in hour two we'll visit with Candidate for Governor Dave Bronson and talk about his upcoming visit to Homer.

Today we'll spend hour one going over some of the weekend headlines from around the state as well as lay out some of the upcoming Christmas stuff. Then in hour two we'll visit with former OMB Director Donna Arduin and Attorney Joe Geldhof about the fiscal future of the state.

Today it's you, me and our favorite topic. We'll cover headlines from around the country and take some calls as well. We'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

It's all feel good, all day today. We start off in hour one with Natalie Thomas with the Nikolaevsk Charter School Association. We'll talk about their journey to approval of their local charter school and where they go from here. Then in hour two we'll talk to Crystal Laramore with the Wheelchairs for Warriors project about what they do, how they got started and all the good they do for our wounded veterans.

Today it's just you and me and whatever we'd like to talk about

Today its the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The challenge facing the Fall Forecast; Is Lt Gov Dahlstrom duplicitous or just dumb; Ralph Samuels is a nice guy....but.... Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then we'll finish up with Christ Story from Homer who'll give us a self help moment.

Today we'll catch up on on all the headlines from around the state from over the Holiday weekend. It'll be pretty laid back. then in hour two we'll visit with candidate Daniel Cooper, who's not only a candidate for AKLEG, but also writes for the Alaska Watchman.

Today we'll spend the whole show chatting with you about your favorite Thanksgiving memories. We'll take some calls from you to share your own memories and I'll have favorite traditions, memories, recipes and more. Let's be Thankful together!

Today we'll dive into the deep end with Brad Keithley from Alaskans For Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: catching up on Cook Inlet LNG; catching up on North Slope crude; REAL inflation vs income. then in hour two we'll chat a bit and then finish up with Chris Story who comes in to give us a bit of a lifecoaching lesson and personal uplift.

Today we'll cover some of the wild headlines from around the state that happened over the weekend. Then we'll dive into some of the biggest traditions for Thanksgiving from around the country.

Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country. Including the latest from the Post Office and the installation of a new ATF Chief. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

WE start off in hour one with a clutch of headlines, including a new request from the AKLNG folks to have the state cover any potential losses from tax changes. We'll discuss. Then in hour two we'll visit with candidate for Governor Shelley Hughes about her vision for Alaska.

Today we've got a full boat starting in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe, who's in the running to fill the seat of Senator Mike Shower. We'll discuss the domino effect and ramifications on the AKLEG for the coming session. Then in hour wo we'll do a debriefing with former School Board President Melissa Burnett from Fairbanks.

Today we'll hit all the headlines from over the weekend, including the resignation of Shelley Hughes from the Legislature and what that means for the balance. We'll also cover the appointment process for Mike Shower's replacement, plus some local news from around the state. We'll add in some of your phone calls if you want to participate as well.

Today we start off with Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the needed discussion for the education task force; it's your fault, not it's my fault; the how do we pay discussion. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and then finish up on a positive note with our friend Chris Story who brings us our weekly lifecoaching lesson.

Today we start off the show with a 'bang', chatting with our friend David Codrea from WarOnGuns.com. We'll chat about some of his latest writings and his current thoughts on the culture. Then in hour two we'll hit some other headlines and then finish up with Willie Waffle with our entertainment review.

Today we'll start in hour one with Jennifer Seymour, who's bringing visibility to Breast Cancer Awareness with a Fab Over 40 competition. Then we'll talk about the end of the shutdown and the 'gelding' of the Alaska Governors office. Then in hour two we'll visit with Brad Anderson from the Homer Chamber of Commerce about their Shop Local Bingo.

Today its just you and me, we'll cover headlines and talk about whatever you folks call in about. Phones will be open for the full show.

Today we'll start in hour one with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This Weeks Top 3 include: what's missing in the Governor's Race so far; the irritating thing about the top 20% support of taxes; what the PFC first quarter returns tell us. Then in hour two we'll recap and highlight and then finish up with Chris Story for our PMA and uplift segment.

Monday 11/10/25 | Headlines | Foodbank Fundraiser | Marine Birthday

Today we'll cover our favorite topic in hour one with your phone calls. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish with Willie Waffle.

Hour one of the show today includes some headlines from around the state, plus a bit of a recap of our discussion yesterday with Bernadette. I have some thoughts on things that we're going to need to hear from our candidates. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance, who'll come on to talk about the local veteran's day parade as well as other stuff.

Today we cover the latest headlines after the big elections from around the country and in the MatSu. Then in hour two we get a double dose with now former Senator Mike Shower, running for Lt Governor followed by Bernadette Wilson running for Governor.

Today's show is gonna go deep. Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges is gonna give us the Weekly Top 3. This week's Topics: CA Taxes less than Alaska's? K-12 Task Force on Education FUNDING needs to answer the question of how to FUND what they want; The irony of Alaska's SNAP funding "crisis". Then in hour two we'll have an early segment with our own Chris Story who'll give us an update on the Fair Tax act, then finish up with our weekly PMA boost.

Today we'll hit the headlines from the weekend and what we see happening around the state, including the potential closures of more schools statewide. Then in hour two we'll have a visit with Senator Robb Myers from North Pole. We'll get his take on the upcoming session and the state of the state.

Today it's just you and me and we jump into our favorite weekly topic. We'll start with headlines and discussions and take some of your phone calls, where there's not such thing as a dumb question. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Today we'll visit with one of our favorite guests, Sarah Montalbano and talk about micro minerals, ambler road and the 'green' jobs. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Will Stapp about Defined Benefits.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.