Juneau Afternoon

We are looking to you to share personal stories on how you’re spending your days, and reflections or poetry or music about life in these strange times. Recordings should be 3 minutes or less, and no politics please.

Scott Burton hosts on Friday, June 5, 2020. On Friday’s show, tune in for the premiere of the podcast that Ix̱six̱án Ax̱ Ḵwáan (IAK) Indigenous youth group submitted to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. The podcast episode, “Just Because it’s Normal, Doesn’t Make it Right,” addresses racism and solutions to racism in Juneau. After the…

Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, June 4, 2020. On Thursday’s show, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will let us know about current regional critter activity and bear safety. Southeast Alaska Independent Living will outline Youth Employment in the Parks — a paid vocational program that starts in July for high schoolers. We’ll listen…

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. On Wednesday’s show, we’ll speak with a meteorologist about current weather patterns, and look at the summer forecast. And the City Museum will talk about current exhibits and reopening. That’s Juneau Afternoon on Wednesday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4…

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. On Tuesday’s show we’ll check in with Juneau’s libraries about resources, and how and when we can visit branches in-person. We will also talk with a Juneau yoga instructor about a new virtual class series and fundraiser. That’s Juneau Afternoon on Tuesday at 3 p.m. on KTOO…

Christina Love hosts on Monday, June 1, 2020. On Monday’s show, the Juneau Police Department’s Chief Ed Mercer will talk about what the organization is doing so that officers won’t commit acts of violence against community members. And we’ll speak with UAF about an array of virtual summer camps for people all over the state.…

Scott Burton hosts on Friday, May 29, 2020. For Foodie Friday we’ll speak with Chef Ron about his history with food, cooking in Juneau, his new business, and an easy recipe for the weekend. Artist and producer Ryan Conarro and Fred Olsen Jr., Executive Director of the Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, will preview Sunday’s premiere…

Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, May 28, 2020. On Thursday’s show, the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska will preview next week’s interactive workshops for caregivers. We’ll spin some tunes with KXLL DJ Leah Krafft. And City Manager Rorie Watt will continue our COVID-19-related check-ins. That’s Juneau Afternoon on Thursday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM…

Cheryl Snyder hosts on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. On today’s show, we’ll speak with visual artist Rachel Juzeler about some COVID-safe art projects she is setting up for the community this summer. KRNN DJ Katie Bausler will share the playlists she’s been putting together for fans missing her weekly live shows, and we’ll hear from…

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. This week on Juneau Afternoon we continue our celebration of graduating seniors, teens and young adults to discuss their successes, challenges, and futures. On today’s show, we meet Stella Tallmon. KXLL DJ Kirsa Hughes Skandijs will be on to talk about My Favorite Sisters and some select…

Monday, May 25, 2020: In lieu of Juneau Afternoon, we’ll air a Memorial Day special from Top Of Mind, BYU Radio. It will explore many aspects of memorials during this Memorial Day and highlight a project to collect 1,000,000 soldiers’ letters. We’ll hear how memorials impact communities after traumatic events, and examine efforts to preserve…