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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Today we'll hit on a bunch of the headlines from around the state and the impact and effects of potential federal cuts on the state of Alaska. No matter what we do, the state cannot be all thing to all people and we'll discuss what that means for our future.由860173
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Today we'll dive into the headlines and the latest on what's happening the AKLEG, then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Shelley Hughes to discuss her thoughts on the budget and maybe catch up with some of the Matsu delegation.由860173
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Today we'll tackle the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: the largest permanent individual tax increase in Alaska's history; the problem is revenue structure; oh look...the next state cost wave is building. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we take an early seg…
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Today we'll cover the headlines from around the state. Including the huge push by the House Majority to get this massive school funding bill across the finish line...only to be vetoed by the Governor. What's the endgame? We'll discuss.由860173
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Today it's just you and me going over all the headlines from around the country. We'll also take some phone calls and discuss your thoughts on all that's happening, including the latest from Colorado and GOA's fight in Philly. Then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.…
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Today we have a full boat with Rep Kevin McCabe in hour one coming in to talk about his latest article in Must Read Alaska about the true pros and cons of the Defined Benefit proposal in the AKLEG this session. Then in hour two we'll talk with Senator Rob Yundt about his proposal to change the tax structure for oil corporations.…
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Today we get a bit more local, looking at South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services with Ashley Moore, what do they do and how can they help. In hour two we'll get our Shower Hour with State Senator Mike Shower with an update on where the session is going.由860173
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Today we start the week with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: Revenues & Yundt; Peter Pan & The PF(D); AGDC must have had their fingers crossed. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story from Homer.…
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Love is in the air! Headlines from around the country, plus some calls and discussions on our most loved topic. Then we'll be joined by TopShot Chris Cheng and Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.由860173
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Today it's just you and me and we're going to continue to talk about the mindless call from our "leaders" to spend more than we have. We'll open up the phone lines and take calls from you asking what YOU think we should be doing and maybe coming up with some more sustainable ideas for the future of our state.…
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Today we take all the headlines in hour one, including talk of new revenues now coming out of the AK Senate. We'll also look at more fantasy from school parents. Then in hour two we'll get a chance for a reality check with State Senator Mike Cronk. We'll get his thoughts on some of these new ideas...and old ones.…
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Today it's the deep dive with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Sorting out Cook Inlet; Japan & LNG; the story of the 'missing paragraph'. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up with a dose of positivity from our guru lifecoach Chris Story.…
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Today we cover all of the stuff from around the country. We'll start off in hour one with Rob Pincus who gives us and update from this years Shot Show in Vegas. We'll talk about everything he saw Then in hour two we'll cover some headlines and stories and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle with our weekend entertainment/movie/streaming reviews…
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Today we'll do a bit of good news interviews in hour one as we talk to Todd Brigham, the executive director of Compass AK, which is like a local Boys & Girls club, but funded entirely on private donations. We'll talk about the genesis of it and how it works. Then in hour two we'll visit with local agricultural expert Al Pointdexter about the future…
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Today we'll start off with some more headlines from around the state. Including the latest panic n the KPB about school closures and the lack of awareness on 'who pays'. Then in hour two we'll talk with freshman Senator Rob Yundt about the state of the session and what he's seeing in Juneau.由860173
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Today we'll kick off with our weekly session with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: The literal $1B appropriations bill; it's up to the RCA to protect Alaskans; How's that "Bold" leadership working for us so far? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts on the Top 3 and then as …
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Today we visit with Sarah Montalbano for Montalbano Monday. We'll discuss the effects of the Presidents executive orders on the Alaska energy sector. Then in hour two we'll look at the Governor's new education proposal plus the political theater that we're seeing from the various school districts out there.…
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Today we are deep in the chat with two of the most conservative legislators (and former) that we have in Alaska. Discussions on Education, Benefits and AKLNG. Tune in!由860173
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Today's it starts with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The right question for Chugach and MEA; the AKLEG should stop digging; the real Permanent Fund 'crisis'. Then in hour two we'll visit with Duane Edleman from Liberty Action-Alaska about the citizens initiative that would return the K…
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Today we hit the headlines from around the state. Included are stories of legislative pay raises, education funding and our outlook for the future.由860173
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Today we discuss our favorite topic with headlines from around the country. Are we winning? That's today's question for you the listeners. We'll discuss and then as always we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.由860173
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Today it's just you and me talking about the various headlines from around the state and nation. We'll cover the state of the State and maybe we'll even dive into some of the National stuff as well. We'll even have some of the good news that some of you love so much.由860173
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Today it's just you and me making our way through this crazy Monday. The wild weather continues, along with fallout from Trumps orders for Alaska, the spending spree beings in the AKLEG, Enstar sues Hillcorp and more. We'll take some calls, talk about it and make it through together.由860173
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Today we start off with a bang, being joined by my old friend David Codrea, who writes for the Firearmsnews.com, Ammoland and at WarOnGuns.com. We'll discuss his latest thought on the 2A movement and where we go with the new administration. Then in hour two, we'll hit a few headlines from around the country before we finish up on the lighter side w…
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Today we'll continue discussions on the legislative priorities as well as a deeper dive into the education rhetoric which will lead us into hour two with David Boyle who will dissect some of the info being throw around about student teacher ratios and more.由860173
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Today it's just you and me as we discuss the headlines from around the state as well as the opening day of the legislative session. The priorities are becoming clear and it mans your PFD is gonna be smaller. We'll also talk about some of the Executive Orders and what they man for Alaska. Phone calls will also be up.…
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Today we've got a full boat. Starting out with the the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks Topics include: What LEGFIN new review tells us; What the heck is ENSTAR doing now?; Political mutism. Then in hour two we'll get to chat with new Congressman Nick Begich about the new administration and the execu…
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Today we'll spend hour one going over the headlines from the weekend as well as looking at the latest batch of prefilled bills for the AKLEG session start tomorrow. Then in hour two we'll talk to 3 of the ladies who are coordinating the Community Connect Event that's happening statewide on the 28th of this month.…
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Today we'll dive into the headlines from around the country to cover our favorite topics. Then in hour two we'll be visiting with Rob Pincus of Avidity Arms and ICE/PDN Training. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment and movie/stream reviews.由860173
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Today we'll we'll dive into some headlines and take some calls from you as well.由860173
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Today we'll hit the headlines in the first hour as well as have a discussion on whether the AKLEG will actually fund the various special interests they've been pitching since the election. Then in hour two we'll talk about some of the subjects that the AKLEG wants our kids to learn.由860173
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Today we start off in hour one with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Should the #akleg fund #AKLNG's "Hail Mary"; Who's leaving/not moving to Alaska; Energy royalty "relief" is coming at the expense of other. In hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and maybe hit a headline or two. Then we…
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Today we'll dive into headlines from around the state before going into all the prefilled bills that we're seeing ahead of the Legislative start next week. We'll cover their wish list and spending priorities. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Kevin McCabe from Big Lake about his bill and what he sees coming for the upcoming session.…
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Today we've got a lot of ground to cover with headlines from around the country. Including the latest from SCOTUS and what the new administration may bring. Then in hour two we will be joined by Top Shot Chris Cheng to talk California stuff and then we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for the weekend entertainment review.…
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Today we dive into the issues of schools, funding, BSA increases, enrollment and more. We start off in hour one with Melissa Burnett, President of the Fairbanks School Board. Then in hour two we'll talk with David Boyle who's been watching Sen Tobin's push for a $2k BSA increase.由860173
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Today we dive into the headlines and discuss the leadership that the state needs to face the future fiscal crisis in hour one. Then in hour two we'll discuss the same with Sate Senator Mike Shower for the full hour.由860173
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Today is the first Weekly Top 3 of the year from Brad Keithley at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: Dunleavy's "legacy"; talking southcentral gas to death; the AKLEG spending list is growing. Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts before we finish up the hour with our first lifecoaching lesson of the year from the G…
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Today's the first broadcast day of 2025! We get a chance to catch up and see what happened over the Holidays and talk about all the statewide news that's going on. We'll also discuss the pre-session issues and go over some of the hot stuff that we missed while I was away.由860173
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Today it's just you and me for the final broadcast day of the year. We'll cover the headlines and chat about whatever we want.. I've also opened up the phone lines so you can call in with your Q&A as well. Then as always we'll finish up with Willie Waffle for our big entertainment finale.由860173
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It's a full show today, starting off in hour one with US Senator Dan Sullivan, we'll chat about the upcoming administration and potential shutdown. Then I'll give some of my thoughts, followed by a conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Faulkner who's going to be speaking here in Homer on the 27th. Finally in hour two we'll chat with Chris…
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Today we start with Rep Sarah Vance in hour one who's going to be dealing with a hearing this week on Elections and reform in the state of Alaska. We'll talk with her about the issues and what we can do to help with any changes. Then in hour two we'll get our weekly visit with Senator Mike Shower for the full second hour.…
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Today we get a peek at the upcoming fiscal year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the problem with Dunleavy's budget; the BIG takeaway from the Fall Revenue book; Chugach steps up while ENSTAR dithers. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and talk about a new RCV probl…
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Today we'll talk with 2 legislators about the upcoming session and the creation of the minority caucus. We'll start in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe from the MatSu about his priorities and what he sees coming up in this years session as the big issues. Then in hour two we'll have the full hour to talk to Rep Justin Ruffridge from the Peninsula abo…
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Today we'll go over all the important headlines from around the country. We'll cover why it's important to defend our constitutional rights and more. We'll also take some phone calls from you to discuss what's on your mind. Then, as always, we'll finish up with our weekend entertainment critic Willie Waffle.…
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Today we'll talk about some of the crazy stuff that's going on in both Palmer & Anchorage, as well as a peek at what the Governor is expected to release today with his annual budget. Then in hour two we'll talk to Soldotna Rep Justin Ruffridge about the upcoming session.由860173
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Today we'll spend hour one hitting a few headlines from around the state and talking with you about what you are most concerned about with the upcoming session, and what you plan to do about it. Then in hour two we'll visit with Senate Caucus Leader Mike Shower.由860173
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Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the worst 'simple answer'; no private sector won't pay for AKLNG; where the heck is the RCA? Then in hour two I'll recap with some of my thoughts and a couple of state headlines. Then we'll finish up with our positivity guru Chris Story.…
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Today we've got two of our favorite Monday guests. We start off in hour one with Sarah Montalbano, who's going to come on and talk with us about AKLNG and energy policy in the state in light of renewables. Then in hour two we're going to chat with the new Senate Minority Whip, Senator Robb Myers about the budget, deficits and the private economy.…
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Today it's just you and me, and we'll have plenty of headlines to discuss from around the country. Plus we'll take some phone calls and get your take on some of the things happening out there on our favorite topic as well. Then as always on Friday's we'll finish up with our friend Willie Waffle and the weekend movie review.…
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Today we spend hour one going over some interesting headlines including the discussion of the potential exodus of more people from Alaska and the potential economic decline associated with is. We'll also talk about the RCV recount and new happenings in Anchorage & Palmer. Then in hour two we're going to spend the whole hour talking to Chris Story, …
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