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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Firearms Friday // 5 - 17 - 24 // Headlines, Discusssion; TopShot Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle
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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.…
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Thursday // 5 - 16 - 24 // Post Session (Kevin McCabe) Phone Calls & Discussions
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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.Av 860173
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Wednesday // 5 - 15 - 24 // Last Day of Session Headlines & Discussion
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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.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 5 - 14 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3 (Keithley) and Lifecoaching (Story)
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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 ow…
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Monday // 5 - 13 - 24 // Ham Radio w/ Kevin Tennant; Nick Begich on Congress
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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…
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Firearms Friday // 5 - 10 - 24 // Headlines, Discussions, Phone Calls & JD Tuccille
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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.Av 860173
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Thursday // 5 - 9 - 24 // Session Sarah Vance, Victory Lap with Tammie Wilson
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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 victo…
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Wednesday // 5 - 8 - 24 // Session Sesh: Rep Kevin McCabe and Sen Mike Shower
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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!Av 860173
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Tuesday // 5 - 7 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3, Story's PMA Boost
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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.…
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Monday // 5 - 6 - 24 // Headlines, Melissa Burnett & Robb Myers
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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 sessio…
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Firearms Friday // 5 - 3 - 24 // Headlines, Discussions, Top Shot Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle
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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.Av 860173
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Thursday // 5 - 2 - 24 // Budgets, Non-Profits, Peltola - Bob Griffin
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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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Wednesday // 5 - 1 - 24 // MAYDAY! Headlines and Discussion; Rep Ben Carpenter
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Today we cover a bunch of headlines and discuss some issues that are on my mind. Then in hour two we'll sit down with Rep Ben Carpenter and discuss his new bill labeled as the "Education Bill of Rights".Av 860173
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Tuesday // 4 - 30 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3! Plus our weekly Life Coaching Lesson
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Today is our visit with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets as he goes over the Weekly Top 3 with us. This weeks topics: what this years budget cycle tells us; will the PF Board stop embarrassing itself? And the WORST idea on the Cook Inlet issue. Then in hour two we'll rehash a few of my ideas and then finish up with our weekly PMA…
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Monday // 4 - 29 - 24 // Author Travis J.I. Corcoran; US House Candidate Nick Begich
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Today we get a great start on the week as we get to interview one of my favorite authors, Travis JI Corcoran, author of the "Aristillus" series of scifi books. We'll discuss his beginnings and the thoughts behind the series. Then in hour two we'll pick it up with Nick Begich for his run for Alaska's only Congress seat.…
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Firearms Friday // 4 - 26 - 24 // GUN DAY! Calls, Discussions and Willie Waffle
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Today it's you and me, the phones and all the news that's fit to print. Plus we finish up with Willie Waffle.Av 860173
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Thursday // 4 - 25 - 24 // Open Line, Headlines, Discussions
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Today it's just you and me, talking about the news of the day and headlines from around the state and nation. Phone lines are open and we're ready to talk with you for the whole tow hours.Av 860173
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Wednesday // 4 - 24 - 24 // Open Headlines, Discussions, Senator Mike Shower
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Today we'll spend hour one going over some headlines and news stories that I find interesting. We'll discuss the same. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower for an hour of talk and legislative recap.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 4 - 23 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3 & Uplift and Life Coaching
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Today we'll visit with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and go over the Weekly Top3. This weeks topics: putting the fiscal cart before the horse; will the Gov ever get serious about a fiscal plan and what we've learned from the Cook Inlet debates. Then in hour two we'll recap a bit before sitting down and getting our weekly life …
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Monday // 4 - 22 - 24 // Headlines, Rep Sarah Vance, Guy Benson
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Today we'll get started right away with a couple of headlines before we jump into it with Rep Sarah Vance, who's on with us to discuss a new constitutional amendment to promote choice in education. Then in hour two we'll get to talk with Guy Benson, host of the Guy Benson Show to talk about three events that he'll be headlining around the state in …
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Firearms Friday // 4 - 19 - 24 // New Orleans & California, Headlines from around the Country
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Today we travel around the country, looking at all the stories that effect our rights. We'll have the phone's up as well to take your calls and discuss, then finish up with Willie Waffle.Av 860173
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Thursday // 4 - 18 - 24 // Headlines, Open Line, Discussion
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Today we'll start with some headlines and see where the conversations take us from there. Feel free to call in and talk about education, the budget or any other topic you care about.Av 860173
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Wednesday // 4 - 17 - 24 // Education with Bob Griffin, Senator Mike Shower
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Today we'll start in hour one with State DEED member Bob Griffin, to talk about some of the truths about what we're seeing in education in our state. It should be educational.... Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower for a full hour of discussion on what he sees for the last weeks of the session.…
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Tuesday // 4 - 16 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3, Story's Uplift & Lifecoaching
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Today we'll dive right in to the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics include: What the debates on HJR7 and the PFD tell us about ....well everything. And finally what Brad will be telling the AKLEG this Friday when he speaks about the gas crisis. Then in hour two we'll recap and discuss other hea…
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Monday // 4 - 15 - 24 // Tax Day! Headlines, Discussion - Candidate Nick Begich
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Today we'll cover the tax day headlines. Plus the AKLEG budget battles, the apparent rise in juvenile crime and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll pick up our discussion with candidate for US House Nick Begich.Av 860173
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Firearms Friday // 4 - 12 - 24 // Northern Hunter Podcast, Headlines, Chris Cheng & Willie Waffle
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Full boat today with discussions on headlines, then an interview on baiting with the Northern Hunter Podcast. In hour two we'll pick it up with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with Willie Waffle for our entertainment review.Av 860173
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Thursday // 4 - 11 - 24 // Rep Will Stapp, plus Headlines & Discussions
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Today we'll be having a sitdown with Rep Will Stapp and talking about the future of the PFD, whether we can shrink the size of government and where he thinks we go from here. Then in hour two we'll recap and hit headlines including the latest on the school attack in Anchorage.Av 860173
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Wednesday // 4 - 10 - 24 // Headlines, open lines, Senator Mike Shower
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Today we hit the headlines from around the State. Including the fractious fighting in the education committee, the latest wild ride from Gray and more. Then in hour two we'll get the Power Hour with Sen Mike Shower.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 4 - 9 - 24 // Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3; Chris Story's Uplift
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Today we start out with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics include: the budget, more on the Cook inlet and Brad's upcoming debate with Larry Persily et al. Then in hour two we will hit a couple headlines and then get our weekly uplift from none other than Chris Story, the man from Homer.…
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Monday // 4 - 8 - 24 // Spike Cohen, State Budgets and More
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Today we'll start off in hour one with Libertarian Spike Cohen and a recap of some of what happened over the weekend. Then in hour two we'll talk about some of the headlines including the new House budget and the move to try to eliminate some of the unfilled state positions (hint: it doesn't go well).…
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Firearms Friday // 4 - 5 - 24 // Reason Magazine's Jacob Sullum, Discussion & Willie Waffle
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Today we'll dive right into some of the latest happenings in Colorado and California with Jacob Sullum from Reason Magazine. We'll spend hour one discussing it all. Then in hour two we may have a bit of call in and then finish things up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie review.Av 860173
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Thursday // 4 - 4 - 24 // Open Line, Open Forum, Good News & What If?
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Today it's just you and me. Phone lines will be open and we'll be talking about whatever strikes my (or your) fancy. We'll do some good news and maybe a bit of What If?Av 860173
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Wednesday // 4 - 3 - 24 // Hump Day Headlines, Discussions, Phone Calls
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Today we'll cover headlines, including the non-action by the Fbx School Board and more. We'll also entertain the idea of us all being Tax Slaves and take your calls on this and any other topic.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 4 - 2 - 24 // The Weekly Top 3 and author/lifecoach Chris Story
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We start off with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets for the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: some Repubs in HFIN don't seem to get it; even the Gov has stopped asking 'who pays' and the inconsistency of what Enstar is saying. Then in hour two we'll get two segments with Chris Story, the first to talk about his latest book, then in…
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Monday // 4 - 1 - 24 // No Fooling! Feds in education and Candidate Nick Begich
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Today we're full up with lots of great discussions, starting in hour one with talk about how the Federal government is trying to get involved in how the state spends money in education and more. Then in hour two we'll visit once more with Candidate for US House Nick Begich III.Av 860173
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Firearms Friday // 3 - 29 - 24 // Headlines: Trust Tulsi? VA & CO and more; Calls & Willie Waffle
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Today we'll dive into some history and headlines from around the country. We'll talk about the latest from potential VP nod Tulsi Gabbard and we'll discuss the latest from Virginia and Colorado. Phones will be open for the show today to take your calls and discussions as well. We'll finish up with Willie Waffle.…
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Thursday // 3 - 28 - 24 // Libertarian Convention, Eskimo Libertarian, School Board Meltdown
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Today we'll start off in hour one with our guest Nalik Trupp the Eskimo Libertarian to talk about the upcoming Alaska Libertarian Convention in the MatSu. We'll get the full rundown and discuss what's happening with the party in the state. Then in hour two we'll chat about the upcoming emergency meeting of the Fairbanks School Board....wonder what …
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Wednesday // 3 - 27 - 24 // Dr Douglas Frank on Elections; Sen Mike Shower
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Today we'll chat with Dr Douglas Frank about his upcoming tour in Alaska, where he describes the potential for election fraud and impropriety. Then in hour two we'll be chatting with State Senator Mike Shower.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 3 - 26 - 24 // Keithley's Top 3, Headlines, Story's life coaching
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Today it's Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics include, the HF Draft budget, the RCA & DNR in Cook Inlet and how the AKLEG has too much power. Then in hour two we'll get some of my own thoughts and maybe hit some headlines. Then we'll finish up with Chris Story for our weekly PMA/Uplift Segment.…
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Monday // 3 - 25 - 24 // House Budget, Legal Age & More; Sen Robb Myers
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Today we'll hit on a bunch of the stuff that happened down in Juneau near the end of last week. That includes the House's operating budget proposal, the change to legal ag and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with Senator Robb Myers about all that, plus the accused 'federal felony' from the Fairbanks School Board President.…
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Firearms Friday // 3 - 22 - 24 // Headlines, calls, discussion & Willie Waffle
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Today we've got the headlines from around the country, including the latest from a federal judge and some crazy stuff happening in Toronto. We'll also take your phone calls and talk with you before finishing up with Willie Waffle for our weekend movie & entertainment review.Av 860173
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Thursday // 3 - 21 - 24 // Headlines, Calls; Emotions in Fbx - What If Discussions
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Today it's just you and me as well chat about the headlines of the day including: Emotion filled ad hominem attacks from the Fairbanks School Board, the crazy reaction to the Eielson School Closure, MatSu dropping business licenses and a What If segment inspired by JD Tuccille fom Reason magazine. We'll also have the phone calls from you to chat ab…
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Wednesday // 3 - 20 - 24 // HJR 7 & Education, Ben Carpenter - Mike Shower
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Today we'll hit a couple of headlines and then we'll dive into hour one with Rep Ben Carpenter and discuss the veto override and the sate of education as well as the fate of HJR7 and whether or not Alaskans will see a vote on this important bill. Then in hour two we'll be joined by State Senator Mike Shower for the full Hour of Power.…
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Tuesday // 3 - 19 - 24 // Keithley's Weekly Top 3 - Story's Life Coaching
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Today we start with the Weekly Top 3 from Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. This weeks topics: the hypocrisy in the override, the "yippee" in the spring forecast and something all the candidates should be talking about. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts on everything (and the headlines) and then we'll get our …
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Firearms Friday // 3 - 15 - 24 // Dr John Lott on SB173 & more, Calls & Willie Waffle
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Today we'll start the show with Dr John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center. We'll be discussing SB173, Shelly Hughes School bill plus anything else that Dr Lott wants to bring up. Then in hour two we'll have some open lines and then finish up as usual with Willie Waffle for our weekend entertainment review.…
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Thursday // 3 - 14 - 24 // Reason's JD Tuccille on CTA, Open Line - What If?
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Today we've got JD Tuccille from Reason Magazine on to talk about something that every business owner should know about, but has probably not heard of. We'll discuss that and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll open the phones and then talk about some headlines and maybe a segment or two on "What If?"…
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Wednesday // 3 - 13 - 24 // A Story about Taxes, Shower's Hour
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Today we talk to Chris Story about his idea to fix the property tax problem in the Kenai Peninsula Borough (and other places), that's in hour one. Then in hour two we'll catch up with Senator Mike Shower for his full hour of discussion and opinion.Av 860173
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Tuesday // 3 - 12 - 24 // Weekly Top 3 and PMA Uplift (Keithley & Story)
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Today it's our Weekly Top 3 with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets. We talk PFD, Cuts and DOR Forecasts. Then in hour two we'll chat with Chris Story for our PMA boost and life coaching.Av 860173
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Monday // 3 - 11 - 24 // Headlines, Bulges, Taxes; Sarah Montalbano on Education
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Today we'll hit some of the headlines around the state and nation. Including the latest on the teacher from Dimond High and the new plan to tax the middle class to 'save' Social Security. Then in hour two we'll chat with Sarah Montalbano from the Alaska Policy Forum about some of the big moves in education.…
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Firearms Friday // 3 - 8 - 24 // Headlines; Rust, Flashlights, Tommy Chong & Willie Waffle
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Today we cover a bunch of topics, plus we'll open the phone lines from the very start. We'll talk about Rust, Hackathorn's contempt for flashlights and the stupidity of Tommy Chong. in hour two we'll chat with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish up with Willie Waffle.Av 860173
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