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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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01:56:00

Firearms Friday 9/19/25 | Headlines, Calls,...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/19

Today it's just you and me as we go over headlines from around the country about our favorite topic. We'll take phone calls as well from the jump and then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

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01:56:24

Thursday 9/18/25 | Local Candidates | Melissa...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/18

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.

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01:57:33

Wednesday 9/17/25 | Homer-centric | Candidates Elias...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/17

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.

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01:54:08

Tuesday 9/16/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story's...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/16

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.

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01:56:34

Monday 9/15/25 | Candidates Michael Bowles and Jeanne...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/15

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.

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01:55:23

Firearms Friday 9/12/25 | Where do we go from here? |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/12

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

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01:57:20

Thursday 9/11/25 | 9/11, Charlie Kirk's Assasination...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/11

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.

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01:57:03

Wednesday 9/10/25 | MatSu's Kendal Kruse | Fbx's JT...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/10

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.

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01:54:04

Tuesday 9/9/25 | Weekly Top 3 | Recap | Lifecoaching

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/09

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.

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01:58:40

Monday 9/8/25 | Montalbano Monday | Homer Candidate...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/08

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.

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01:52:19

Friday 9/5/25 | Dr John Lott on Minneapolis | Calls |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/05

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.

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01:58:12

Thursday 9/4/25 | CIC Benefit Gala | Candidate...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/04

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.

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01:56:51

Wednesday 9/3/25 | David Boyle on ASD | Gov Candidate...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/03

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.

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01:54:07

Tuesday 9/2/25 | Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/02

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.

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01:54:14

Friday 8/29/25 | David Codrea | Headlines, Calls |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/29

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.

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01:54:13

Thursday 8/28/25 | Headlines, Open Phones, Discussion...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/28

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.

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01:57:16

Wednesday 8/27/25 | Humpday Headlines | Shower Hour...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/27

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.

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01:57:03

Tuesday 8/26/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Be a...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/26

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.

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01:56:37

Monday 8/25/25 | Headlines and Discussion | Todd Smoldon

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/25

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.

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01:56:17

Friday 8/22/25 | Robyn Sandoval | Headlines | Willie...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/08/22

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.

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