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…
Rhonda McBride
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…
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.…
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…
‘It shook us to the core’: Haines author Heather Lende on grief and recovery
Author Heather Lende, who lives in and writes about Haines, says it may be a while before her hometown’s shattered sense of safety can heal.
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…
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.…
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…
Try a little kindness
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Get your “kindness fix” on today’s show, which will explore how organizers of Juneau’s third annual Kindness Festival have found a way to spread even more kindness, despite the challenges of a pandemic. Also, how to keep a healthy perspective through the holidays and how you can…
Tlingit & Haida raises funds, sends resources for Haines relief efforts
Council president Richard Peterson says tribes worked together to get equipment and resources to Haines — and that they were among the first to arrive.