
Juneau Afternoon
Juneau Afternoon is locally produced and airs on KTOO from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. It’s repeated at 4 p.m. on KRNN (102.7 FM) and is available on demand below. Our hosts interview a range of guests from local business owners to artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show.
If you’d like to be a guest on the program, contact us during regular business hours at 463-6473, or email juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org. Send pictures for Foodie Friday and other segments to juneauafternoon [at] ktoo [dot] org.
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A preview of the 2021 legislative session…
They say politics is Alaska’s favorite sport — but this year in Juneau, no one’s sure exactly how the game is going to be played. The Senate and the House have yet to organize – and with the pandemic in the backdrop and state finances on life support, it’ll be a year that will call…
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Martin Luther King’s Legacy: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Day this month, some might ask: What would the civil rights leader have said about the social justice issues that dominate our headlines today? On Juneau Afternoon, hear two ministers reflect on the movement King started and where it’s headed now. Sherry Patterson with the Juneau…
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From restoring streams to investing in community services: Making Juneau a better place.
Some of the highlights on Juneau afternoon this Wednesday, January 13, 2021: Rob Cadmus and John Hudson from the Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition share an innovative plan to save an urban creek near the Nugget Mall. They will preview their presentation for the Juneau Audubon Society monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14th. The Juneau…
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COVID Creativity: Businesses reinvent themselves; Tekla Waterfield releases a new album
Weathering the COVID crisis: How necessity turned out to be the mother of invention for our guests on this Friday’s Juneau Afternoon. Some of the highlights: The 2021 tourism season: Liz Perry and Kara Tetley of Travel Juneau look at the challenges and the opportunities ahead. A follow-up on how COVID-relief money was used to…
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2021: New Year’s Resolution vs. New Year’s Intention.
Research shows that only a small percentage of people actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions. So, would you be better off just stating your intentions to a reach a goal? The Juneau Black Awareness Association will explore this question. But hey, don’t stress out. Instead, enjoy a laid-back, playful conversation on Juneau Afternoon. Christina…
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2021 off to a busy start!
The arts are front and center stage for 2021. Join host Sheli Delaney on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 for Juneau Afternoon. Some of the highlights: A preview of the Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards presentation this week from Ben Brown and Pat Race, who serve on the board of the Alaska State Council on the Arts.…
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2020 in the rearview mirror
Was 2020 a year in crisis, or one of opportunity? Will it be seen as one of the defining years of the century? Join host Rhonda McBride for the Wednesday December 30th edition of Juneau Afternoon for a look back at what made 2020 a momentous year. Some of the highlights: KTOO’s Jennifer Pemberton and…
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Alaska’s bounty; the heavens above and life in Haines
Join host Rhonda McBride for this Wednesday’s December 23rd edition of Juneau Afternoon. Some of the highlights: Expert advice on how to preserve Alaska’s bounty via Zoom. Two Juneau astronomy buffs share their excitement over a rare celestial event. Writer Heather Lende reflects on life in Haines since the mudslide, why she believes this tragedy…
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The sights, sounds and spirit of the season
Rhonda McBride hosts Juneau Afternoon on Friday, December 18th. On today’s show, take in the lights and the music of the holidays, and while you’re at it, embrace the joy of giving. We’ll hear from the Downtown Business Association, the Juneau Symphony, Catholic Community Services and the Glory Hall. That’s Friday, live at 3:00 p.m.…
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
On today’s edition of Juneau Afternoon, a conversation about Kwanzaa: The story behind a celebration with ancient African roots but a modern meaning. Kelli Patterson of the Juneau Black Awareness Association leads the discussion about the events of the year and how they will be reflected in this year’s celebration. That’s Thursday, live at 3:00…
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