As producer and host of KTOO's Juneau Afternoon, I work to build community by sharing stories about the human spirit.
Outside of KTOO, I tell stories via theatre, film and audio projects.
Dr. Jes Young is the new gynecologist at Bartlett Family Medicine (formerly known as Family Practice Physicians). She works as a general practitioner, but with specialties in menopause and sexual medicine. Dr. Young shares what her goals are and how she works with patients to specialize and create a one-on-one plan of care.
“Bees in Juneau” is a photo exhibit created from a local competition and is part of a larger project called “Acoustic Turbulence” by the Orpheus Project. The photo exhibit opens on First Friday, February 6, and runs for the month at Spice Cafe.
Audio Podcast
Video Livestream – There is no video stream for this episode due to technical difficulties.
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.
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.
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded on Friday, January 30, 2026:
The Heists, Taylor Dallas Vidic, and Josh Fortenbery will play The Alaskan on Saturday, January 31. Taylor, Andrew, and Erin stop in to play a couple of tunes and talk about recent and upcoming travels, and progress on imminent album releases.
Juneau Ghost Light Theatre presents a new live radio play, “The Case of the Aspiring Actress: A Detective Seau N. Sew Mystery,” on Friday, February 6 at the KTOO Studios. Playwright Hetty LaVerne, producer/director Cate Ross, composer Spencer Edgars, and actor Joshua Midgett preview the production.
Jen Gardner from Juneau Public Libraries stops in to share upcoming events and the new Juneau Reads project featuring Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.”
Audio Podcast
Video Livestream
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.
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.
Juneau Afternoon recorded on Wednesday, January 28, 2026:
The Alaska Music Summit hosted by MusicAlaska (originally known as AKIMI) seeks to elevate music across Alaska. The summit is for music performers, bookers, technicians, teachers, and community members. It takes place Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1 with panels, workshops and more.
Sarah Lewis previews upcoming courses and classes from the UAF Cooperative Extension here in Juneau. Classes include Brain Health, Bone Health, and a spring kitchen series.
Con Brio Chamber series presents “Winds in Winter” this Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31. It will feature a concerto for flute and a concerto for clarinet, and features Sally Schlichting, Karen Pallenberg, and Kyle Farley-Robinson. Sally and Karen chat about the upcoming recital.
Audio Podcast
Video Livestream
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.
Theater Alaska premieres a new play from Merry Ellefson, “These Birds: A play inspired by death, flowers, and Farkle.” It’s an interview-based play inspired by conversations with Juneau residents about death and dying. The production uses movement, puppetry, an original score, and an ensemble of eight performers. The play will be performed around Juneau in a variety of spaces, with both paid and free performances. Get full schedule and further details at theateralaska.org.
The CBJ Pools’ Terra Patterson details upcoming classes for adults and children, including parent-and-tot classes and a new chair yoga class. Full details at juneaupools.org.
Audio Podcast
Video Livestream
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.
