Coffee Table: Recent Episodes
Jay Barrett
Coffee Table is KBBI's local interview program, now available after the show airs Wednesdays at 9AM as a podcast!To listen to Coffee Table episodes prior to October 13, 2021, visit https://www.kbbi.org/show/coffee-table
An overview of pubic health issues with Nurse Lorne Carroll, Public Health Nurse at the Homer Public Health Center
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies CoastWalk program cleans beaches and collects data on marine debris and environmental impacts.
Proposition 1: Breaking down the $38 million bond on the Oct. 1 municipal election ballot
District 5 Alaska House of Representatives Candidates: Leighton Radner and Louise Stutes
A point by point review of the recommendations from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Voter Turnout Work Group
KBBI's Kathleen Gustafson checks in with artists and administrators at The Pratt Museum about summer programs, current exhibits and fundraising for a new roof.
This week's guests came from The Homer Community Foundation to discuss the Foundation’s progress, community initiatives, and the various functions the Foundation serves.
Today's Coffee Table program is a pre-recorded discussion held at the Homer Public Library on the state of Homer's housing, population, economy, development, and future.
This week's show focuses on community health needs, vaccines, and health opportunities, with representatives from the Alaska Department of Public Health and South Peninsula Hospital.
Semester by Bay students, along with Dr. Debbie Tobin, join host Josh Krohn to discuss the program.
Pat fished Alaska waters from 1978 to 2010 when he was injured and had to leave his beloved vocation. He has stories about giant waves, ice, girl overboard, rare birds, giant creatures, boats, crew adventures, storms, flipping his skiff, an airplane rescue, and much more! Wednesday's Coffee Table hosted a few of his pre-recorded stories and adventures.
Pier One Theatre players past and present talk about the current season and review fifty years of live theater in Homer and beyond.
This week on Coffee Table: Peatlands perseveration, beaver reintroduction and stream ecology on the Kenai Peninsula with guests from the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.
A preview of the music coming to the 2023 Concert on the Lawn and a look into how to volunteer or attend the event.
Guests from Homer Pride joined host Josh Krohn for this weeks Coffee Table. June is Pride month and Homer Pride is hosting celebrations from June 15-17.
Local HAM Radio enthusiasts from SPARC promote amateur radio, its uses, and its community.
Voting in Homer Electric Association’s 2023 election is open now, through May 4. The utility stretches from Seldovia to just about Cooper Landing, with major goals over the next decade to diversify its grid and deliver more reliable and sustainable power to Kenai Peninsula and Kachemak Bay communities.
South Peninsula Haven House is hosting the Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony in April.
A community meeting will be held to discuss Homer's housing insecurities, organizers are requesting input from the community ahead of time.
Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska is collaborating with Hospice of Homer to organize events aimed at educating the community about Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Friends of the Homer Public Library honor Homer EMS Chief Samantha Cunningham and Homer High School student Thea Person. Featuring recordings from the Saturday Celebration of Lifelong Learning.
In the past, the state of Alaska heavily subsidized additional drilling in the oil industry. However, the current market forces are shifting towards prioritizing renewable energy sources.Guests, data analyst and scientists Brett Higman, Erin McKittrick, and Scott Waterman spoke with host Kathleen Gustafson about current trends and provided insight on the future of Alaska's economy.
On Wednesday's Coffee Table, host Kathleen Gustafson pays tribute to Homer's own homesteader, scientist, educator, and adventurer Daisy Lee Bitter for the occasion of her 95th birthday. Listen to friends and colleagues from the community share their memories and celebrate the life of this remarkable woman.
A review of the changing animal control codes for the City and Homer Animal Shelter shares cold weather safety tips for your pets along with a glimpse into what pet adoption looks like in Homer for 2023. Join us for a discussion with Jillian Rogers with Homer Animal Shelter and Alaska Mindful Paws, Lt. Ryan Browning from the Homer Police Department, Jason Herrman with ADF&G and Jen Liston Bowman with her adopted pet Cedar.
Homer’s fire department continues to face an EMT and firefighter shortage — a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for a discussion with Deputy Chief Joe Kahles and EMS Assistant Chief Samantha Cunningham from the Homer Fire Department, and Deputy Chief Eric Schultz from Kachemak Emergency Services to discuss the issue and upcoming trainings.
Homer Community Recreation Manager Mike Illg, and Maggie Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Seward discuss wintertime activities in the Homer and Seward areas.
Host Kathleen Gustafson and Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members Lane Chesley, Cindy Eklund and Mike Tupper talk about the 2023 budget process and projects and priorities for Seward and Homer.
This episode originally aired on 11/30/22 Back in early October, Homer area schools were under what was deemed a “soft lockdown” following the threat of a school shooting on TikTok, according to the Homer Police Department. On this week's Coffee Table, KBBI's Hope McKenney talks school safety with Police Chief Mark Robl and Lt. Ryan Browning from the Homer Police Department, as well as Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland and Homer High Principal Doug Waclawski.
This episode originally aired on 11/23/22 On this week's Coffee Table, join Jay Bechtol, Executive Director of South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services; Morgan Laffert, representing Hospice of Homer; and Pam Hooker, the facilitator for a local caregiver's support group.
This show originally aired 12/21/22 A visit to the Homer Senior Center with Allie Setterquist, marketing and communications with Homer Senior Citizens Inc., and Deb Rowsey, activities coordinator with the Homer Senior Center.
Host Josh Krohn was joined this week by guests from the area’s newest charter school, the Homer Forest School. They discussed how charter schools are organized, what a forest school is and how students learn in an outdoor classroom.
Our topic this week is Ballot Measure 1, which asks voters the question: should Alaska hold a constitutional convention. The panelists are Rep. Ben Carpenter representing the 'yes' side and former Rep. Paul Seaton defending the 'no' stance.
June is Pride month. On the latest Coffee Table, host Desiree Hagen chats with several guests about resources for LGBT youth, this year's Pride activities, and general questions about how to be considerate and show respect to others.
Meet Louie Flora, candidate for Alaska House of Representatives for House District 6. Flora is challenging incumbent Sarah Vance in the November elections.
Join representatives from The Homer Council on the Arts, Bunnell Street Art Center, and Pier One Theater as they discuss the arts in Homer with host Josh Krohn.
David Berry- HPL Director, Marylou Burton- Friends of the Library, Cheryl Illg- Friends of the Library, and Cinda Nofziger- HPL Children's Librarian talk about National Read Across America Day and Homer Public Library. Mariah McGuire, HHS/ Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, shares a poem that brought her to finals.
Homer Soil and Water Conservation District Agriculture Program Coordinator Monica Kopp gives listeners a preview of her two-part Zoom series on planning and preparing for a new garden.
The City of Homer is developing plans to stem flooding, abate erosion and clean up runoff.
Here on the Southern Kenai Peninsula we are surrounded not only by natural beauty, but also nature’s potential to rise up in many forms to ruin our day. Earthquakes, tsunami, wildfire, volcanic eruptions and severe weather all have the capability to bring everyday life here to a screeching halt. Join host Jay Barrett and his guest Brenda Ahlberg of the borough's Office of Emergency Management as we learn about our community preparedness.
Hear pitches from a dozen non-profits that are helping improve life in and around Homer.
Guests from Cook Inlet Counseling and All Things Addiction Coalition discuss recovery options.
Jeff Lockwood is joined in the studio by Homer food and beverage stalwarts Teri Robl and Patrick Driscoll for a conversation about holiday cooking, cookbooks, Vienna sausage martinis, and how to cook a goat.
The Kenai Peninsula is surrounded by ways to make electricity, yet only a few are used. Some, such as commercial solar or tidal generation, are among those on the horizon. Join guests Erin McKittrick, Levi Kilcher and David Thomas as we learn about them and others.
On this first day of December, the Coffee Table welcomes Jay Bechtol of South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services to discuss ways to recognize and head off the mental health challenges that come with winter.
This week on the Coffee Table, we welcome Alaskan writer and photographer Seth Kantner, to discuss his new book, A Thousand Trails Home. The book addresses subsistence, caribou, climate change, and growing up in the Arctic.
Join host Jay Barrett for a discussion with Curt Jackson of the Kachemak Bay State Park Community Council, Kim McNett, Karl Stolfuss, Erin McKitrick, and Amelia Pollack about activities available in the park during the winter.
Emilie Springer and Jay Barrett speak with Kevin Co and Steve Yoshida about Homer's Peace Tree.