HeyJaredCapital Chat
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.
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Juneau’s Bear Report: Hot Spots, Safety and Securing Trash (opens the original)
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On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Abby McAllister from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about bear activity across Juneau. McAllister identifies current hot spots, explains why unsecured garbage remains the biggest source of bear conflicts and discusses what residents can do as bears enter hyperphagia and begin eating heavily before denning season. The conversation also covers bear safety, the risks posed by habituated and food-conditioned animals, how visitors
When Every Second Counts: Bringing PulsePoint to Juneau (opens the original)
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On this episode of Capital Chat, Cliff Dumas speaks with Dr. Quigley Peterson and cardiac-arrest survivor Peter Metcalfe (Public Market) about the launch of PulsePoint in Juneau. The free app alerts CPR-trained community members when someone nearby may be experiencing cardiac arrest, potentially bringing lifesaving assistance to the scene before emergency responders arrive. They explain how PulsePoint works, why immediate CPR is so critical and how Peter’s own life was saved when his sister quic
Inside the Juneau Chamber: Advocacy, Events and Local Business (opens the original)
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On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Becca Parks from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and introduces the Chamber’s new administrative assistant, Althea Tan. They preview upcoming candidate forums, the Chamber’s sold-out annual raffle and plans for this year’s “Juneau Grown” annual dinner, which will spotlight local businesses and their impact on the community. Becca also explains the Chamber’s role in advocacy, business promotion, networking and member support, and shares
Into Alaska: Hot Tub Boats, Go Boats and a New Crabbing Adventure (opens the original)
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On this episode of Capital Chat , Cliff Dumas speaks with Vienna from Into Alaska about one of Juneau’s most unusual local adventure companies. Vienna shares how the business grew from its hot tub boat and self-drive “go boats” to a newly launched crabbing experience inspired by years of taking friends and family out on the water. They also discuss the strong response from locals, the company’s first full summer season, and how Into Alaska is creating new ways for residents and visitors to exper
Workforce Ready: Inside UAS Career Education (opens the original)
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On this episode of Capital Chat , host Cliff Dumas speaks with Kristen Majocha, PhD, Dean of Career Education at the University of Alaska Southeast, about preparing students for careers in some of Southeast Alaska’s most important industries. Majocha discusses UAS occupational endorsements, hands-on career training, the importance of soft skills and how programs are developed in partnership with local employers. She also shares impressions from a recent visit to the Kensington Mine, talks about
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