The Michael Dukes Show
Talk Show Replays
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.
Location:
Wasilla, AK
Genres:
Talk Show Replays
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@michaeldukeshow
Language:
English
Contact:
9073785907
Website:
http://www.michaeldukesshow.com/
Episodes
Friday 10/17/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Headlines | Willie Waffle
10/17/2025
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.
Duration:01:55:52
Thursday 10/16/25 | Headlines, AKLEG preview | Rep Will Stapp
10/16/2025
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.
Duration:01:56:51
Wednesday 10/15/25 | Headlines, Calls | Sen Mike Shower
10/15/2025
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.
Duration:01:57:14
Tuesday 10/14/25 | Weekly Top 3 continues | Story's UPLIFT!
10/14/2025
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.
Duration:01:55:55
Monday 10/13/25 | Headlines, Typhoons | Kevin McCabe on Education
10/13/2025
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.
Duration:01:58:28
Friday 10/10/25 | Headlines | Chris Cheng | Willie Waffle
10/10/2025
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.
Duration:01:56:05
Thursday 10/9/25 | More Elections Stuff | Open Phones, Discussions
10/9/2025
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?
Duration:01:54:23
Wednesday 10/8/25 | Election Results | Seward's Folly's Greg Sarber
10/8/2025
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.
Duration:01:57:25
Tuesday 10/7/25 | Keithley's Top 3 | Story's Uplift
10/7/2025
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.
Duration:01:54:27
Monday 10/6/25 | Matt Heilala for Governor | Open Line & Headlines
10/6/2025
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.
Duration:01:54:15
Friday 10/3/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle
10/3/2025
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.
Duration:01:57:34
Thursday 10/2/25 | Dave Bronson | Open Line Headlines
10/2/2025
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.
Duration:01:54:30
Wednesday 10/1/25 | SHUTDOWN | Maxwell Sumner | Mike Shower
10/1/2025
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)
Duration:01:53:38
Tuesday 9/30/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Lifecoaching
9/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:54:26
Monday 9/29/25 | Education this Session | Candidate Donna Anderson
9/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:53:32
Firearms Friday 9/26/25 | Headlines, Phone Calls, Discussion | Willie Waffle
9/26/2025
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.
Duration:01:53:25
Thursday 9/25/25 | Candidates Gayle Claus & John Mink
9/25/2025
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.
Duration:01:55:38
Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold, Michael Ashley, Dr Ryan Cole
9/24/2025
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.
Duration:01:57:55
Tuesday 9/23/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Chris Story's Coaching
9/23/2025
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.
Duration:01:47:33
Monday 9/22/25 | MatSu's Dena McChargue | Fbx Brett Rotermund
9/22/2025
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.
Duration:01:55:55