We start off the show this morning with a headline or two, then jump right into it with Candidate for State House (Dist 27) Brendan Carpenter. We'll find out why he chose to run against Eastman and what makes him different. Then in hour two we get our "Shower Hour of Power" with State Senator Mike Shower.

Wednesday // 8 - 3 - 22 // Candidate Brendan Carpenter; State Sen Mike Shower

Welcome to The Weekly Top 3 - our look at the top 3 things on our mind here at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets - for the week of October 27, 2025.

This week, our top 3 issues are these: 1) we explain why Legislators should ask those pushing for more spending to clarify at the same time how the proponents propose to pay for it(2:09); 2) we explain why one of the most prominent champions of PFD cuts is the very definition of hypocrisy (19:34); and 3) we discuss why, after taking some odd turns, MustRead Alaska's Jon Faulkner seems to be coming to the right conclusion on the ill-advised proposal to consolidate the two Permanent Fund accounts into one (39:02).

The Weekly Top 3 (10.27.2025)

In hour one we'll get a chance to talk to Michael Pack, director of The Last 600 Meters, a film about the Marine heroism in Iraq and stories of courage among individual marines. Then in hour two we'll discuss some headlines and give you some of my thoughts.

Wednesday 10/29/25 | Director Michael Pack | Headlines & Discussion

Today we'll visit with one of our favorite guests, Sarah Montalbano and talk about micro minerals, ambler road and the 'green' jobs. Then in hour two we'll talk with Rep Will Stapp about Defined Benefits.

Thursday 10/30/25 | Sarah Montalbano | Rep Will Stapp

Today it's just you and me and we jump into our favorite weekly topic. We'll start with headlines and discussions and take some of your phone calls, where there's not such thing as a dumb question. Then we'll finish up with our entertainment critic Willie Waffle.

Friday 10/31/25 | Headlines, Discussions & Calls

Today we'll hit the headlines from the weekend and what we see happening around the state, including the potential closures of more schools statewide. Then in hour two we'll have a visit with Senator Robb Myers from North Pole. We'll get his take on the upcoming session and the state of the state.

Monday 11/3/25 | Headlines & Discussions | Sen Robb Myers

Today's show is gonna go deep. Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budges is gonna give us the Weekly Top 3. This week's Topics: CA Taxes less than Alaska's? K-12 Task Force on Education FUNDING needs to answer the question of how to FUND what they want; The irony of Alaska's SNAP funding "crisis". Then in hour two we'll have an early segment with our own Chris Story who'll give us an update on the Fair Tax act, then finish up with our weekly PMA boost.

Tuesday 11/4/25 | Brad Keithley's Weekly Top 3 | Story on Fair Tax & PMA

Welcome to The Weekly Top 3 - our look at the top 3 things on our mind here at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets - for the week of November 3, 2025.

This week, our top 3 issues are these: 1) we discuss a stunner: how Alaska takes more as a share of income from its middle & lower-income families than California takes under its income tax from its billionaires (2:14); 2) we explain why the Task Force on Education Funding needs to address how they actually intend to FUND the increased spending they want (19:49); and 3) we examine the irony of Alaska's SNAP funding "crisis," how many of the same legislators who are now outraged about the potential loss of funds themselves voted to take even more from the very same recipients in the last budget (38:03).

The Weekly Top 3 (11.3.2025)

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

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.

Wednesday // 8 - 3 - 22 // Candidate Brendan Carpenter; State Sen Mike Shower

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