Rhonda McBride

The pandemic put an end to Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton’s plans to perform at the Alaska Folk Festival last year. So it seems only fitting to have this New England duo return as headliners for the virtual version of the festival. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, Richie and Rosie will talk with Rhonda McBride about…

Kamala Harris not only made history as the first woman of African and Asian descent to become Vice President — but also became the first Black sorority member to become second in command. During her campaign, she had the ultimate network — thousands upon thousands of sorority sisters, who worked hard to make sure she…

Cold Country’s name may evoke scenes of winter, but they like their music hot, served up with some sizzling fiddle. They’re one of the groups featured at this week’s virtual Alaska Folk Festival. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli Delaney will talk with Todd Grebe and Angela Oudean,  the couple that’s at the heart the group,…

They call her “Can Do Caitlin,” a fiddle-wielding Alaska entrepreneur, who came to the rescue of the Alaska Folk Festival and other musical events.   On  this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli DeLaney will talk with Caitlin Warbelow about Tune Supply, the company she co-founded with Chris Ranney, which has helped to keep musicians connected…

This year’s Innovation Summit is an innovation, in and of itself, presented for the first time as a virtual conference. On Monday’s Juneau Afternoon: how the Juneau Economic Development Council once again is bringing Alaska’s top innovators together to find ways local businesses can thrive in a global economy. Guest: Brian Holst, Executive Director of…

Have cello, will travel. Zuill Bailey returns to Juneau this weekend to demonstrate the healing powers of music. If you’re getting a COVID shot at Centennial Hall, you just might get a chance to hear this famous cellist play. And if you want to find out what else he’s up to, make sure you catch…

What is the common thread between Vice President Kamala Harris and many Black doctors, lawyers, dentists – as well as Grammy-winning artists and pro-sport Athletes? A surprising number attended an H-B-C-U, a historically Black college or university. On Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, host Christina Michelle asks H-B-C-U graduates to share their personal experiences and offer insights…

It’s been awhile since Alaska’s only program that teaches young people to sail has had their boats in the water. But Juneau Youth Sailing has begun to navigate its way out of the pandemic. A look at the plans to start courses this summer on this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon. Guest: Carl Brodersen, volunteer.     Also:…

If you grew up in Juneau sometime in the last thirty years, you’re probably familiar with Discovery Southeast – a non-profit that connects children with nature.  Maybe when you were in elementary school, you enjoyed a hike or went camping. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Discovery Southeast’s mission continues.  Shawn Eisele, executive director…

Time out on Juneau Afternoon to remember one of Alaska’s most beloved political figures — Katie Hurley, who would have turned 100-years-old this Tuesday, March 30th. Hurley died in February, a month short of reaching this milestone. But in her 99 years, her influence spanned several generations of Alaskans. Listen to interviews with Mary Lou…