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The Michael Dukes Show

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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01:55:33

Thursday 10/23/25 | MatSu's Michael Bowles |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/23

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.

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01:55:44

Wednesday 10/22/25 | Headlines: Spending & More | Sen...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/22

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.

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01:54:15

Tuesday 10/21/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/21

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.

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01:56:13

Monday 10/20/25 | Landslide Dangers & Prevention |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/20

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.

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01:55:52

Friday 10/17/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Headlines |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/17

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.

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01:56:51

Thursday 10/16/25 | Headlines, AKLEG preview | Rep...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/16

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.

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01:57:14

Wednesday 10/15/25 | Headlines, Calls | Sen Mike Shower

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/15

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.

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01:55:55

Tuesday 10/14/25 | Weekly Top 3 continues | Story's...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/14

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.

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01:58:28

Monday 10/13/25 | Headlines, Typhoons | Kevin McCabe...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/13

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.

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01:56:05

Friday 10/10/25 | Headlines | Chris Cheng | Willie...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/10

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.

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01:54:23

Thursday 10/9/25 | More Elections Stuff | Open...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/09

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?

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01:57:25

Wednesday 10/8/25 | Election Results | Seward's...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/08

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.

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01:54:27

Tuesday 10/7/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Uplift

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/07

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.

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01:54:15

Monday 10/6/25 | Matt Heilala for Governor | Open...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/06

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.

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01:57:34

Friday 10/3/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines,...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/03

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.

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01:54:30

Thursday 10/2/25 | Dave Bronson | Open Line Headlines

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/02

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.

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01:53:38

Wednesday 10/1/25 | SHUTDOWN | Maxwell Sumner | Mike...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/10/01

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)

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01:54:26

Tuesday 9/30/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/30

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.

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01:53:32

Monday 9/29/25 | Education this Session | Candidate...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/30

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.

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01:53:25

Firearms Friday 9/26/25 | Headlines, Phone Calls,...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/26

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.

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