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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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01:56:05

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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01:55:38

Thursday 9/25/25 | Candidates Gayle Claus & John Mink

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/25

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.

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01:57:55

Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold,...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/24

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.

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01:47:33

Tuesday 9/23/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 |...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/23

Today we're into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: AK Media completely whiffs the story; The 'Alaska Renaissance' doesn't mean what we think it means; with the Santos deal falling apart, what does it mean for Pikka? Then in hour two I'll recap with my thoughts and comments and then finish up with Chris Story for our weekly uplift.

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01:55:55

Monday 9/22/25 | MatSu's Dena McChargue | Fbx Brett...

The Michael Dukes Show ·

2025/09/22

Today we continue our conversations with local candidates In hour one we'll chat with candidate for MatSu School Board Dena McChargue. Then in hour two we'll visit with Bret Rotermund, who's running for re-election on the FNSB Assembly.

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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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