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Capital Chat

Frontier Media USA

Discover the heartbeat of Juneau"s cultural and community landscape with "Capital Chat." This series explores the vibrant world of the community, arts, and dynamic cultural and social events happening in Alaska"s Capital City. Tune in to "Capital Chat" for your essential guide to the pulse of our community, where every story is an adventure and every voice matters.

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7:22

Juneau's 4th of July Parade

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/30

This years July 4th parade Start: 11:00am beginning at 8th Street and Egan. The Juneau Fourth of July parade has a history rooted in the city's mining past and its celebration of Independence Day. The tradition began during the mining days when miners, only having Christmas and the Fourth of July off, would celebrate with a parade to avoid being tired for work the next day. The parade is a downtown event, starting at 11 a.m. from the Department of Labor building on West 8th Street

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14:40

Douglas 4th of July Celebrations

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/27

Maggie Swanson, Sharon Kelly from the Douglas 4th of July Committee join Capital Chat along with Dave Behrends from Mosse Lodge 700 and 8 year old Callahan Shandley to talk about the events and the return of the Soap Box Derby!

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7:52

Juneau Animal Rescue Whale Watching Fundraiser

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/26

Rick Driscoll joins us to share details about this weekend's Whales for Tails event.Their MissionTo serve our community by promoting animal welfare and strengthening the animal-human bond.To improve the lives of pets through education and protection.To shelter stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets and find them loving homes.To support JAR go to their website.

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23:29

Bit Coin Alaska Conference

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/26

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Justin Miller speaks with Wade Hoek, a key organizer of the upcoming Bitcoin Alaska Conference. Wade explains how Bitcoin can offer financial stability to Alaskans by enabling the monetization of excess energy through mining, making it an essential tool for combating inflation and monetary debasement. The conference, running from July 1-6 in Juneau, will feature notable speakers, including Senator Nick Begich, and offers unique events like outdoor

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12:01

Juneau Chamber of Commerce: Community Engagement and...

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/24

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Justin Miller sits down with Ben Brown from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce to discuss upcoming events and initiatives. Ben highlights the Chamber's recent successful Juneteenth luncheon, upcoming speakers, and a special luncheon this Thursday with Southeast Conference. He also shares details about the Chamber's cash and travel raffle with prizes including $15,000 in cash and travel vouchers. For more information about the Chamber’s events and to get

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9:08

Summer on the Tongass: Trails, Wildlife, and...

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/18

Deputy Forest Supervisor Barb Miranda joins Justin Miller on Capital Chat to share summer updates from the U.S. Forest Service. From restoration work on Admiralty Island and bear safety at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to youth engagement programs across Southeast Alaska, the Forest Service is in full swing. Barb also previews the upcoming release of the Tongass Forest Plan Assessment and how community members can get involved. Learn how partnerships, education, and stewardship are

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15:46

Bitcoin & the Future: Alaska’s First Financial...

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/17

Host Justin Miller speaks with Wade Hoek about the upcoming Bitcoin Alaska Conference in Juneau, aimed at educating Alaskans on financial empowerment through Bitcoin. Featuring global industry leaders, free student access, and interactive events from July 1–6, the conference offers hands-on learning—from buying Bitcoin to energy policy and self-custody. Hoek discusses Bitcoin’s role in long-term financial stability, national security, and economic opportunity across Southeast Alaska. Learn

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12:25

Affordable Juneau: Petitioning for a Livable Future

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/16

Justin Miller hosts members of the Affordable Juneau Coalition, Angela Rowdell and Joe Geldhof, to discuss their petition efforts aimed at easing the cost of living in Juneau. Topics include proposed ballot initiatives to remove sales tax on groceries and utilities, cap the property tax mill rate, and roll back costly mail-in voting systems. With overwhelming community support and over 2,700 signatures nearly collected, the Coalition emphasizes the importance of civic action—and voter

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13:33

Power Shift: Juneau Hydropower Becomes a Public Utility

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/13

Duff Mitchell of Juneau Hydropower Inc. joins Cliff Dumas on KINY to discuss a major milestone—the company has been granted public utility status by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Mitchell outlines the decade-long journey of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project, what this means for unserved areas of Juneau, clean energy access, job creation, and long-term economic benefits. He also explains how this will bolster energy security, reduce diesel reliance, and open new development

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9:57

Gold Rush Days

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of Captial Chat, Maggie McMillan and Bob Chernikoff discuss this years Gold Rush Days. Juneau Gold Rush Days, Inc. was founded in the early 90s with a mission to educate the public about two major industries that shaped the Juneau community – mining and logging. To do this, the group hosts Juneau Gold Rush Days (JGRD) – a two-day event to celebrate the past, present, and future of Alaska’s resources.JGRD is an action-packed celebration consisting of mining and logging

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6:51

First Friday Chats and Icy Straight Point

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/04

First Friday Chats with the JACHJuneau Arts & Humanities Council: Portable Southeast Traveling Art Exhibition, “Portable Southeast” is a traveling art exhibit celebrating life on the coast, featuring 29 works by 22 artists from 10 communities across Southeast Alaska. “Portable Southeast” is currently halfway through its 2025 tour and will be on exhibit in the JACC gallery through June 28.And Icy Straight Point is hosting a Neighbours Day on June 7th!

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6:51

Goldrush Days!

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/03

Chelsea Flint, Juneau Gold Rush Days board member, Community Relations & Engagement Specialist for Hecla Greens Creek Mining CompanyRochelle Lindley, Juneau Gold Rush Days board member, External Affairs Manager for Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine In 1990 JP Tangen, John Sandor, Roger Griffin, were looking for a way to help educate the public about two major industries in the Juneau community – Mining and Logging. Each year the nonprofit group hosts the two-day Juneau Gold Rush Days event

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6:51

Pride Party at the Zach Gordon Youth Center!

Capital Chat ·

2025/06/02

Jorden from Zach Gordon Youth Center will be joining the show to talk about the upcoming Youth Pride Party and other summer happenings at the center.Join ZGYC Saturday June 7th for the 6th annual youth pride part from 3-6pm, an afternoon of games, food, prizes and karaoke!

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10:48

Annie Bartholomew and the Juneau Symphony

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/28

Juneau singer-songwriter Annie Bartholomew will be in studio to talk about joining the symphony in the concert with her original works arranged and orchestrated by Spencer Edgers. We all share a love for our homeland, and in this final event of Juneau Symphony's season, they celebrate some of the voices which combine to make Juneau our home. With iconic American music Juneau Symphony is celebrating what it means to be an Alaskan and an American. The Juneau Symphony is a community-based

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15:56

City Museum and Affordable Juneau Coalition

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/21

The City Museum is seeking individuals to participate in a museum social impact survey. Participating in the survey is simple: Interested individuals register online and if selected, visit the City Museum free of charge three times before October 31st, 2025.andAngela Rodell chats about the group, its goals and petitionsThe goal of all three petitions is to start making Juneau affordable for everyone.

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4:21

Troll Fest

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/20

A one-night music festival happening at Centennial Hall, featuring the art and music of Ray Troll, as well as music by local duo The Heists, and a Folk Fest standout and local favorite, Whiskey Class, two bands that also have members of the Troll Family.At Centennial Hall on Saturday, May 24th. Save the date and learn more at trollfestalaska.com.

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15:10

Jack Quartet, Jazz Fest

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/14

Jack Quartet Since their founding in 2005, the JACK Quartet has been introducing audiences world-wide to a range of experimental chamber music, performing everywhere from classical music halls to art galleries to bars. The quartet commissions new music from currently working composers and collaborate with them to bring it to life. They are committed to dismantling outmoded classical music pipelines for composers through their JACK Studio program, which includes residencies, commissions,

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4:08

Amanda Filori, Building Wealth through Real Estate

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/12

Amanda Filori will join Cap Chat to discuss her new workshop- Build Wealth Through Real Estate – Free Community Class📍 Alaska Brewing Co.🗓 Wednesday, May 15th | 5:30 PM

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11:58

Jazz Fest's Memphis Gold

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/12

Memphis Gold has come a long way on a journey that has lasted half a century. Having released four full length albums to date, he has shared the stage billing with such artists as Bernard Allison, James Brown, R.L. Burnside, Barbara Carr, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic All Stars, just to name a few. He's toured & been featured in festivals across the world.

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6:00

Bartlett's New Clinic and Juneau Softball Association

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/08

Bartlett Regional Hospital (Bartlett) and Family Practice Physicians (FPP) are pleased to announce their intent to form Bartlett Family Medicine, a new primary care clinic located in Juneau, and Juneau Softball Association chats about upcoming tournaments!

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