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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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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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11:57

Parks and Rec and Jazz Fest Guests

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/05

Bryan Walick, pianist and Zuill Bailey Cellist, discuss upcoming Jazzfest performances, and Parks and Rec joined us to chat about summer events like Walk Southeast, A Guided Garden Tour and more!

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15:24

Grammy Award Winners Zuill Bailey and Mark and Maggie...

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/02

Grammy Award winning artists Mark and Maggie O'Connor and Zuill Bailey joined us to talk about their upcoming performances with Juneau Jazz and Classics!

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14:33

Flight for Polio Awareness and City Museum News

Capital Chat ·

2025/05/01

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Community Band News and First Friday Artists

Capital Chat ·

2025/04/30

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9:27

Juneau Maritime Festival

Capital Chat ·

2025/04/29

All about this annual community festival at the cruise docks downtown Juneau!

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6:25

100 Women Who Care

Capital Chat ·

2025/04/25

100 Women Who Care is a Giving Circle comprised of women committed to supporting Juneau non-profits by donating $100 four times a year. They meet, hear a pitch from three randomly chosen non-profits nominated by a member, and vote. The winning non-profit receives the bulk of the contributions!

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