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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 some headlines and discuss the latest of his works with Dr John Lott President of the Crime Prevention Research Center. Including discussion on the problems with the FBI Crime data and more. Then in hour two we'll chat some more and finish up with our weekend movie/entertainment review with Willie Waffle.
We start off the show this morning with Representative Will Stapp. We'll discuss the session highs and lows and where he sees the state's fiscal future going as well as the fate of the PFD. Then in hour two we'll go over all of the headlines for Saturday's filing deadline. (a LOT happened yesterday)
Today we hit a slew of headlines, including a new nugget on the Denali Flag debacle, the court case against rank choice repeal and the argument for retention of Adolph Zeman. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower for the hour.
Today we'll dive into the Top 3 items that are important to Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This week's topics: more subsidies in a special session; Shell's West Harrison Bay decision; where's the rest of the report on Southcentral Gas? Then in hour two we'll react to some of the stories and discuss with you via phone calls.
Today we'll cover all the headlines from around the country and discuss in hour one, with your phone calls. And then in hour two we'll get a chance to chat with Jacob Sullum from Reason Magazine about his latest article discussing the New York Times faulty logic on crime stats.
Today it's gonna be just us as we go over the headlines from around the state, discuss whatever topic that comes to mind and take some phone calls. In hour one we get to chat with David Boyle about his latest article in Must Read Alaska about the homeschooling crisis. We may even get into 'what if' discussions and some good news as well.
Today we dive into the Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: The good about this session, the bad about this session and 9 days out from the filing deadline, what issues he has with the coming elections. Then in hour two we'll have a recap and then jump into it once more with candidate for GVEA board in Fairbanks Harmony Tomaszewski.
Today we'll start off in hour one with the headlines, including the story about the AK Supreme Court saying no to the stay on the Homeschooling program. We'll discuss this and more. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Ben carpenter about the session, the good the bad and the really ugly.
Today we'll hit headlines and discuss ramifications from around the country in hour one. Then in hour two we'll catch up with TopShot Chris Cheng and get a recap on the WTTA fundraiser and see what else is on his mind. We'll finish up as always with our weekend entertainment/movie reviews with Willie Waffle.
The legislature stayed till the wee hours of this morning, but did everything really get done? We'll discuss the final day of the regular session and what may still be yet to come. We'll also open up the phone lines and talk to you about the issues that are on your mind as well.
Today is the final day of the regular session. There has been a flurry of activity over the last 48 hours and we'll go over everything that's been happening and where it looks like it will end up. We'll also take your calls to discuss your thoughts on all the proposals and bills up for grabs.
Today we dive into the deep end of the pool with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets for the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: They have us over a barrel; why are we having problems with these 'independent' agencies?; What the state learned from Fbx's Prop A. Then in hour 2 we'll recap the highlights before being joined by Homer's own Chris Story for our weekly lifecoaching and PMA boost.
Today we dive into the intricate world of Ham radio with my friend Kevin Tennant. We'll discuss the basics of it for use in emergency situations and try to break this huge subject down into some basics that we can all understand for that 'what if' scenario. Then in hour two we'll be chatting with Nick Begich, candidate for Congress about his latest endorsement: The Freedom Caucus.
Today we cover the gamut of issues from around the country with headlines and discussions, plus your phone calls in hour two. In hour one we'll be visiting with JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine as we discuss the court issues facing us.
Today we'll dive right into a discussion on the final days of the session with Rep Sarah Vance from Homer. We'll get a birds eye view of everything that's going to happen in the last 7 days. Then in hour two we'll sit down and chat with Tammie Wilson and do a recap of the events leading up to the special election in Fairbanks and the ultimate victory for property owners.
Today we get to talk with both of my own personal legislators about this session and its upcoming end. We start in hour one with Rep Kevin McCabe and then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Mike Shower. Tune in and chat!
Today we'll dive into the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: where do we go from here? Much ado about nothing and Alaska's 'Super Socialists'. Then in hour two we'll recap the highlights and then be joined by Positivity Guru Chris Story for our weekly life coaching lesson.
Today we'll cover headlines and discuss some of the big local stuff in Fairbanks. School Board member Melissa Burnett joins us in hour one to talk about the special election that ends tomorrow to bust the local tax cap to 'fund' education. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Senator Robb Myers to talk about the final days of this legislative session.
Today we'll talk about all the juicy headlines from around the nation and discuss with you. Then in hour two we'll be joined by Top Shot Chris Cheng for an early bird report and then finish up, as always, with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.
Today it's just you and me and we'll be discussing the senates version of the budget and part of the process that took place yesterday. We'll also discuss the Treasury Departments potential attack on all non-profits, Mary Peltola's latest faux pas, some good news and more. Then we'll get a call from Bob Griffin to discuss Education.
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