Juneau Afternoon
Juneau Afternoon is locally produced and airs on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. It’s repeated at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 & KAUK 91.7.
Host Bostin Christopher interviews guests from local business owners to artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show.
You can find archived episodes below. You may also find Juneau Afternoon on your podcast app of choice, or you can view inside the studio while the show is recording via live streams on KTOO’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Videos are also available inside the links to each episode below (if available).
If you’d like to be a guest on the program, contact us during regular business hours at 907-463-6417, or email juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org. Send pictures to juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org.
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Programming support for Juneau Afternoon comes from:
Country Financial, Hansen Gress, Heritage Coffee Roasting Co., and Tongass Federal Credit Union
Tuesday, January 18th: Tongans in Juneau ask for prayers after volcano eruption and tsunami. Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh research Juneau’s homicide history.
Fear and anxiety grows for the Juneau relatives of families in Tonga, after an underwater volcano eruption and tsunami cut off communications with the outside world. On Tuesday’sJuneau Afternoon, Rashah McChesney talks with a group of Tongans about how they are coping as they wait and hope for news from home. Also on this program:…
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Wednesday, January 12th: Studio dedicated to Jeff Brown, longtime KTOO staffer and trailblazer. Wearable Art Show returns as in-person event. Juneau Public Library monthly update.
KTOO radio operated out of a broom closet at the Juneau Douglas High School, when Jeff Brown first began volunteering at the station in 1975, the start of a long career that shaped KTOO as an important voice for the community . On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO is dedicating one of its state-of-art studios to…
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Tuesday, January 11th: A helping hand for Juneau businesses that lost cruise ship revenue. Diabetes prevention. Juneau Audubon Society’s birds of the Bahamas.
Some hardship grants are available for Juneau businesses that depend on large cruise ship passengers. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at what businesses may qualify. Also on this program: An intensive diabetes prevention program is about to get underway aimed at helping its participants reclaim their health through better food choices, exercise and…
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Wednesday, December 22nd: 2021 in the Rearview Mirror
Before 2021 disappears in the rearview mirror, a look back at another tough year for Juneau, as the community continued to navigate coronavirus challenges in a constantly changing landscape. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, the KTOO news department will rewind the events of the past year, to pause and reflect over some of the stories…
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Tuesday, December 21st: Juneau March for Voting Rights. Healthy Holiday Eating. JAMHI Health and Wellness offers pediatric care.
A march to promote equal access to the ballot box is planned for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, starting at Marine Park. On Juneau Afternoon, organizers of the rally will explain why Alaskans need to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting voting rights. Also in this program: A winter solstice poem from Richard Stokes, a Juneau…
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Friday, December 17th: Dr. Rosita Worl looks back on the 50th Anniversary of ANCSA
It will be 50 years tomorrow, that Dr. Rosita Worl stood in the back of the room at a historic Alaska Federation of Natives convention, when delegates voted to approve President Nixon’s signing of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. As an Alaska Native, she felt a rush of excitement as the votes were cast.…
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Thursday, December 16th: Beyond the 50th anniversary of ANCSA.
Our special series on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act continues on this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, with a look at some of the unfinished business of ANCSA and its impact on future generations. Joaqlin Estus and Meghan Sullivan are the featured guests. Both work as correspondents for Indian Country Today. Sullivan, as the granddaughter of…
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021: Santa Claus is coming to Juneau. Juneau Piano Series. Tim Spengler’s new book, Boojum Tree, Vibestream 2021.
When Santa Claus comes to Juneau, his reindeer get to take a break, as he rides in style atop a Capital City Fire and Rescue truck. Today on Juneau Afternoon, we’ll have all the details about Santa’s ride through town, that do include a few COVID safety measures. Yes, you’ll have to refrain from hugging…
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Tuesday, December 14th: Margo Waring and Mistee St. Clair release two poetry chapbooks. Juneau Nordic Ski Club still recruiting junior skiers. Trail Mix update.
The pandemic has been a prolific time for two Juneau poets. On Juneau Afternoon today, Margo Waring and Mistee St. Clair talk about their recently published “chapbooks,” or poetry pamphlets – and why poetry plays an important role in society during times like these. Also today: Juneau Nordic Ski Club’s youth programs with Mo Michaels…
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Friday, December 10th: Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation CEO ousted. Indian cuisine for the holidays. Techie stocking stuffers.
The Permanent Fund Corporation Board’s removal of its executive director has stunned the financial world. On Angela Rodell’s (row-dell’s) watch, the fund’s assets grew by more than 30 billion dollars. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, Rhonda McBride will talk with business writer Tim Bradner about how the fund is managed and some of the questions raised…
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