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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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7:04

Capital Brewfest Weekend — Rotary of Juneau’s Biggest...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/25

Angel chats with Todd from Downtown Rotary about Capital Brewfest: a Friday Brewers’ Dinner (5–8 pm) catered by Devil’s Club with beer pairings, followed by Saturday’s festival at Centennial Hall featuring 20+ Alaska breweries, live music from the Gittin’ Strangers, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. VIP gets in at noon (skip the line); GA runs 1–5 pm. Tickets at capbrewfest.co ($40 GA, $65 VIP, $100 dinner, $150 combo). Proceeds support local Rotary projects like the Fish Creek shelter

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7:01

UAS “Alaska Unlocked” — In-State Tuition for All +...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/25

Chancellor Palmer joins Angel to recap UAS’s student–employer networking dinner and unveil Alaska Unlocked: beginning Fall 2026, out-of-state students pay in-state tuition for in-person, online, or hybrid study. UAS also celebrates national recognition for its Health Information Management program (program of distinction; 1 of 40 demo schools) and the School of Education’s Frank Murray Leadership Award—a first for Alaska. Plus: spring career fair, how to plug into programs, and an invite to

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7:51

Oktoberfest at the JAHC: Taku Winds Kick Off the Season

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/24

The Juneau Community Bands join Angel to preview Taku Winds’ Oktoberfest-themed season opener: Saturday the 27th at the JACC (food/beer at 6pm from TK Maguire’s; concert at 7pm). Expect polka-ready classics (Strauss, Smetana, Brahms), a quick dance lesson, and family-friendly fun—lederhosen and dirndls encouraged! They also share how JCB serves Juneau year-round (Fourth of July marching band, Reindeer Band) and how adults can get involved. Tickets available via the JACC box office and at

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16:22

Juneau Chamber of Commerce: Ballot Props, Forums &...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/23

Ben Brown (Juneau Chamber) outlines the Chamber’s mission and shares member-survey takeaways: the Chamber opposes Prop 3 (seasonal sales tax) due to business burden and year-round purchasing needs, while taking no position on Props 1 and 2 and urging voters to study the pamphlet and vote. He previews Chamber luncheons with candidate forums (school board this Thursday; assembly the following week) and the Oct 11 annual dinner, “For the Health of It,” featuring awards and limited public

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9:17

Walk for the Poor: SVdP’s 15th Annual 5K & Community...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/22

Capitol Chat spotlights St. Vincent de Paul’s 15th annual “Walk for the Poor,” featuring a 5K run (reg. 8:30am, start 9:00) and 10:00am family walk from the thrift store, with hot dogs and tours at the Teal Street campus. All-ages and day-of registration welcome; donations support eviction-prevention home visits, utility and bus-pass assistance, the warming shelter, Thanksgiving food baskets, and ongoing recovery after the recent Gastineau Avenue slide.

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8:44

Exploring the Universe and Birds: Juneau’s New...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/18

Host Angel Montgomery speaks with Brenda and Steve from the Juneau Audubon Society about the grand opening of the new Planet/Bird Walk at Twin Lakes on September 21 at 2 PM. This unique project condenses the solar system into a one-mile trail, pairing each planet with a bird species—from hummingbirds to bald eagles—while combining science, nature, and community collaboration. They discuss the history of Juneau’s original 2002 Planet Walk, the partnerships that brought this new version to

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10:52

Supporting Families in Southeast: Juneau Pregnancy...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/16

Host Angel Montgomery welcomes Barbara and Rochelle from the Juneau Pregnancy Resource Center to share about their free services, including pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting classes, and their Earn While You Learn program. They discuss the center’s outreach across Southeast Alaska, the importance of community donations, and their upcoming October 3rd gala and auction— the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The conversation also highlights the center’s goals for expanding

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10:25

Roadless Rule Protest

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/10

Nathan Newcomer, Federal Campaigns Manager for the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Ariel Hass-Zamudio with the Juneau for Democracy and Director of the Alaska Energy Infrastructure joins Capital Chat to discuss the Roadless Rule protest.Protests are occurring due to the Trump Administration's announced plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects over 58 million acres of National Forest land from road construction and timber harvesting. Opponents cite widespread public

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5:22

Juneau Parks and Recreation fall programs

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/08

Ana Corcoran and Sonny Mauricio join Capital Chat to discuss the new fall season.Registration for Start Smart Sports Opens September 2Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports program (ages 3–5) opens Tuesday, September 2 at noon. Register online under the “Youth & Teen” tab. The six-week program runs Wednesdays, October 1–November 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Floyd Dryden Gymnasium. Cost is $40 + tax and includes a T-shirt. Space is limited to 23 participants, first-come,

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13:19

Perseverance Theatre's New Season

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/08

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO MEBy Heidi SchreckDirected by Leslie IshiiDirector Leslie Ishii and lead actor Allison Wade join Capital Chat to talk about the new season.Anax Yaa Andagan Yé / Juneau: September 12 to 28, 2025Dgheyay Kaq’ / Anchorage: October 17 to 26, 2025Heidi Schreck was not a typical teenager. Growing up, she spent her free time traveling across the United States and entering constitutional debate competitions to earn college tuition money. Yes, the Constitution. As in

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17:24

Former Speaker of the Alaska House Jim Duncan

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/05

In this episode of Capital Chat, we sit down with Jim Duncan, former Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, public servant, and union leader, for an honest and insightful conversation about his memoir, Making Sausage: A Life in Public Service.From his humble beginnings on a farm in Illinois to decades of shaping policy in Alaska, Jim shares powerful stories of political battles, leadership lessons, and the pivotal 1981 oil taxation showdown that reshaped the state’s fiscal future

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4:30

SEARHC 50th Anniversary

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/05

Matt Carle from SEARHC joins Capital Chat to talk about their 50th anniversary party this Saturday at 3100 Channel Drive from 1 till 5.The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska. Established in 1975 under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act, SEARHC has played a pivotal role in advancing the health and well-being of the

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7:21

Cure For Cade

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/04

Emma Jobsis joins Capital Chat today to update us on Cade's progress and events that are coming up to support their effort to raise money to support research. Donate at cureforcade.com. This is Cade's story:Cade Jobsis is 3 years old and has been the happiest kid who brings joy to everyone he meets, but he hasalways fallen behind his peers in meeting milestones. In the summer of 2023, we participated in a geneticsequencing study with hopes that it would shed light on Cade’s slow progress

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6:39

Suicide Prevention Month

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/04

Jessica Grey joins Capital Chat to discuss Suicide Prevention month and the incredible support offered by NAMI in Juneau. This September, we invite you to come together with our community for a series of events honoring Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. These gatherings are opportunities to connect, remember, learn, and show support for one another. All activities are free and open to the public. We encourage you to join us in honoring the lives of those we’ve lost, supporting

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2:47

Writing Retreat at the Shrine

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/27

Summer joins Capital Chat to share information about the upcoming writer's retreat at the Shrine coming up September 4th. This year’s writing retreat at the beautiful Shrine of St. Therese offers an opportunity to quiet our busy minds and connect more deeply with Lingit’ Aani,’ senses open, pen & paper in hand, as summer transitions to autumn. Morning will be spent in mindful walking and writing practices, readings and optional feedback on our writing. Afternoon will allow free time to

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3:30

Juneau's Community Garden

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/27

Heather from Juneau's Community Garden joins Capital Chat to discuss the community event coming up on August 30th. The Juneau Community Garden Association is a non-profit organization of local gardening enthusiasts formed in 1990. By arrangement with the City and Borough of Juneau, four acres of public land are made available for gardening, education, and charitable use.The garden is located at 5669 Montana Creek Road on the left side about 2/3 of a mile after you turn off Mendenhall Loop

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10:57

Eaglecrest update with new GM Craig Cimmons

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/27

New GM Craig Cimmons joins Capital Chat to discuss the new season. Eaglecrest is Juneau, Alaska’s community-owned and operated ski area with big mountain terrain, 1620′ vertical drop, 640+ acres, impressive backcountry access, untracked powder, and hardly a lift line! Find us on Douglas Island, only a 15-minute drive from Downtown Juneau!The best way to support Eaglecrest is by purchasing a Season Pass. You can also donate to the Eaglecrest Foundation. Adult lift tickets are only $75, and

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7:45

Marine View Mural Project

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/21

The Marine View Mural Project team invites Juneau artists to take part in a collaborative and educational public art initiative! This project is open to high school students, university students, and adult artists in any stage of their career. Participants will receive hands-on guidance in the form of a month-long educational workshop from experienced muralists and public artists, gaining insight into scaling artwork for large surfaces, navigating the legal aspects of public art, and

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6:04

UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/21

Dr. Aparna Palmer, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast joins us to talk about the first day of school. Aparna is responsible for leading the university in fulfilling its educational mission. Before coming to UAS, Dr. Palmer was a Professor of Biology for 22 years at Colorado Mesa University where she eventually became the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. She then served as Vice President at Front Range Community College and was responsible for the leadership of

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4:46

St. Vincent de Paul Whale Watching Event

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/20

St. Vincent de Paul's Whale Watching event takes place this Sunday. St. Vincent provides material and spiritual charity and works for social justice for all people. Whether it is the working poor, disabled individuals, or seniors living on social security, every person deserves a roof over their head, a place to call home, and adequate clothing for themselves and their families.Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Therese Conference (SVdP) has been a leader in Southeastern Alaska providing

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