Bostin Christopher

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Christina Michelle sits down with Monica and Kayla Brandner of Next Era Foundation for Girls. Kayla shares her personal experience with sexual assault, a catalyst for creating a foundation dedicated to empowering young girls. This episode explores the critical work of nurturing young women to find their strength and “inner tiger.” This episode includes themes that may disturb some listeners, including firsthand accounts of sexual assault and attempted suicide.

Guests:

Monica Brandner, Founder of Next Era Foundation

Kayla Brandner, Co-Founder & CEO of Next Era Foundation

Christina Michelle hosts the conversation. Culture Rich Conversations airs Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast.

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On today’s program:

• April is National Poetry Month. Mary Lou Spartz is here from the Burn Thompson writing group to share about their reading to honor the month.
  
  
• Theater Alaska is reviving the student radio plays that premiered this February. This time out at Thunder Mountain Middle School in “Community Forum: Student Voices on Stage.”
  
  
• Theater at Latitude 58 chats about their latest production opening this week: “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Lisa Purves.

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Juneau Afternoon’s week-long Alaska Folk Festival coverage ends with a live studio audience show in KTOO’s downstairs studio. Deke Dickerson Western Swing All Stars plays their world premiere concert, and each musician chats with host Bostin Christopher about their work and music careers.

The Deke Dickerson Western Swing All-Stars combines veteran West Coast and Texas musicians who are well-versed in the style made famous by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Tex Williams and his Western Caravan, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Musicians include bassist Brad Fordham and drummer Lisa Pankratz (who have worked with Dave Alvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Billy Joe Shaver), fiddle player Katie Shore (who has worked with Asleep at the Wheel and scores of other Texas country acts), pedal steel guitarist Russ Blake (from the Lucky Stars), and lead guitarist Ian Miller. And the group is led by Roots music luminary Deke Dickerson.

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

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On today’s program:

• How do you define Folk Fest? Well, the genres of music presented all around town are widening, and today the show welcomes the rainbow goth electronica; dark wave sounds of Magical America.
  
  
• Nashville singer Graham Nancarrow stops in to share a couple of tunes and talk country rock.
  
  
• A preview of an event supporting Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month AND Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It’s the first ever Superhero Walk at the Airport Dike Trail on Sunday, April 13, from the SAFE Child Advocacy Center.
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

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On today’s program:

• Juneau musician Dara Rilatos shares a few tunes and conversation on songwriting
  
  
• Liz Snyder shares a couple of tunes ahead of The Wool Pullers’ return to Folk Fest
  
  
• Mudrooms has a special Folk Fest StorySlam event at The Pottery Jungle
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

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On today’s program:

• “Hydrate & Caffeinate” is an unofficial Alaska Folk Festival Side Stage that brings 21 acoustic acts to the stage over five days at The Pottery Jungle. Live music from two of the acts scheduled for next week: Middle Names and An Alaskan Traveler
  
  
• Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer® Juneau Celebration Ice Show on April 4 & 5 at Treadwell Arena
  
  
• KTOO/KXLL Folk Fest Nightlife Guide 2025 with KXLL Community Engagement Producer Kelly Aicardi
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.