On this episode of The Unregulated Podcast Tom Pyle and Mike McKenna pay tribute to Charlie Kirk.

Links:

Speaker Backs Offshore Wind Project in Break with Trump: https://www.eenews.net/articles/johnson-backs-virginia-wind-project-in-break-with-trump-3/

Japan Sweetens Offshore Wind: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/japan-proposes-10-year-extension-offshore-wind-farm-leases-ease-cost-pressures-2025-08-26/

No RICO for Puerto Rico: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/exxon-other-oil-companies-defeat-climate-lawsuit-by-puerto-rican-towns-2025-09-12/

EU Says Gas and Nucs are Clean: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-10/eu-s-green-finance-label-for-nuclear-gas-is-allowed-court-says

Governor Gavin Wants to Subsidize Refineries… https://beniciaindependent.com/california-in-talks-to-pay-hundreds-of-millions-to-valero-to-stave-off-refinery-shutdown/

More Importantly I’m a Soul: https://x.com/heckyessica/status/1965941475390419358


#244: Turning Point (9/15/25)

This week on The Unregulated Podcast Tom Pyle and Mike McKenna discuss the looming government shut down, rate hikes around the country, what is causing them, and more.

Links:

Congress Doesn’t Work: https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/deficit-slightly-higher-through-august-same-time-last-year-monthly

Nuclear Nominees: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5507819-senate-republicans-trump-nominees-vote/

Obama on Charlie Kirk: https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1968380656603496738

Meanwhile: FBI targeted 100 GOP Groups: https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/fbi-arctic-frost-probe-targeted-nearly-100-gop-groups-including-charlie-kirks-tpusa-docs/

Kimmel Canceled?: https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1968464339515417001

WoodMac Bullish on Wind and Solar Despite Loss of Subsidies: https://www.woodmac.com/blogs/energy-pulse/power-demand-supports-investment-us-renewables/

UK: Even the Socialists Have Moved On: https://substack.com/home/post/p-173852829

North Dakota: https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/xcel-energy-proposes-19-electricity-rate-hike-in-north-dakota-biggest-request-in-many-years

LA: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-09-15/la-fi-edison-rate-hikes

Maine: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-governor-opposes-cmp-request-to-hike-rates/66128366

Tweet of the Week: https://x.com/AutismCapital/status/1968478202499834156


#245: Wild Blue Yonder (9/22/25)

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.

Wednesday 9/24/5 | Cassie Lawver | Lora Reinbold, Michael Ashley, Dr Ryan Cole

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.

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

Economic anthropologist Brett Scott, the author of Cloud Money, talks with Steve about libertarianism’s big lie. Or lies – plural.

From a class perspective, libertarianism is largely an ideological tool that protects elite power by promoting a false narrative of individualism and "free" markets. It serves as a smokescreen, concealing the mechanisms of power in a class society. What worse, it’s presented as neutral. As if all citizens are on an equal playing field. Market transactions replace the natural interdependence at the core of societies.

Brett and Steve look at leftwing alternatives, including the potential of mutual credit systems and alternative economies as counter-narratives to mainstream economic structures.

They also discuss libertarians' obsession with commodity money (like gold), which stems directly from their flawed view of society. They see money as a neutral tool for trade between independent agents. In reality, modern money is a credit system—a network of social promises and debts that reflects power dynamics.

Brett Scott is an author, journalist, and activist, who explores the intersections between money systems, finance, and digital technology. He’s the author of The Heretics Guide to Global Finance: Hacking the Future of Money. His latest book is Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto, and the War for Our Wallets. Find more of his work at https://alteredstatesof.money/ or on Substack.

@Suitpossum on X

Libertarianism vs. Reality with Brett Scott

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.



Monday 9/29/25 | Education this Session | Candidate Donna Anderson

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.

Tuesday 9/30/25 | The Weekly Top 3 | Headlines | Lifecoaching

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.

Thursday 10/2/25 | Dave Bronson | Open Line Headlines

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.

Friday 10/3/25 | Reason's JD Tuccille | Headlines, Calls | Willie Waffle

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.

Monday 10/6/25 | Matt Heilala for Governor | Open Line & Headlines

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.

Wednesday 10/8/25 | Election Results | Seward's Folly's Greg Sarber

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?

Thursday 10/9/25 | More Elections Stuff | Open Phones, Discussions

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.


Friday 10/17/25 | Reason's Jacob Sullum | Headlines | Willie Waffle

Today in hour one we catch up with Michael Bowles who's running for borough assembly in the MatSu. We'll get his final thoughts up to election time. Then in hour two I'll hit a headline or two in the first segment before we jump into it with Congressman Nick Begich and get his take on the shutdown and more.

Thursday 10/23/25 | MatSu's Michael Bowles | Congressman Nick Begich

Today we cover the latest headlines after the big elections from around the country and in the MatSu. Then in hour two we get a double dose with now former Senator Mike Shower, running for Lt Governor followed by Bernadette Wilson running for Governor.

Wednesday 11/5/25 | Headlines, election results | Wilson & Shower

Hour one of the show today includes some headlines from around the state, plus a bit of a recap of our discussion yesterday with Bernadette. I have some thoughts on things that we're going to need to hear from our candidates. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Sarah Vance, who'll come on to talk about the local veteran's day parade as well as other stuff. 

Thursday 11/6/25 | Headlines & Recap | Rep Sarah Vance

Today we'll cover our favorite topic in hour one with your phone calls. Then in hour two we'll visit with Top Shot Chris Cheng and then finish with Willie Waffle.

Friday 11/7/25 | Calls, Headlines & Discussion | Top Shot Chris Cheng

Ambient Number 1 - Freedom Remix I

The Austrian School Remix of "Ambient Number 1"

Ambient Number 1 - Austrian School Remix (Edit)

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.

Macroeconomics has never been so ... delish!  Macro and Cheese explores the progressive movement through the lens of Modern Monetary Theory, with hot and irreverent political takes, spotlights in activism, and the razor sharp musings of Real Progressives Founder and host Steve Grumbine.  The cheese will flow as experts come in for a full, four course deep dive into the hot queso. 

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The American Energy Alliance (AEA) is a not-for-profit organization that engages in grassroots public policy advocacy and debate concerning energy and environmental policies.

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