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Coffee Table

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Coffee Table is KBBI's local interview program that airs live from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Now available as a podcast after the show airs!To listen to Coffee Table episodes prior to Oct. 13, 2021, visit https://www.kbbi.org/show/coffee-table

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Episodes

The Homer Foundation

December 13, 2023 20:24 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

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.

Share the Spirit

December 12, 2023 18:22 - 58 minutes - 323 MB

Representatives from Share the Spirit discuss upcoming programs and events in Homer.

Homer Centered Community Discussion

November 07, 2023 19:33 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

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.

Homer Community Health

November 01, 2023 20:02 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

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 The Bay

November 01, 2023 19:47 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Semester by Bay students, along with Dr. Debbie Tobin, join host Josh Krohn to discuss the program.

From Wheelhouse to Wheelchair with Pat McBride

September 14, 2023 16:47 - 1 hour - 185 MB

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.

2023 World Arts Festival

September 07, 2023 17:08 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MB

The fifth annual Alaska World Arts Festival begins Thursday.

KBay Recovery Connection celebrates Recovery Month

September 02, 2023 16:41 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

A proposed new animal ordinance for Homer

August 19, 2023 18:37 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

ADF&G Rockfish Conservation Initiative

July 29, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Pier One Theatre players celebrate fifty years of live, local theater.

July 08, 2023 19:12 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

Pier One Theatre players past and present talk about the current season and review fifty years of live theater in Homer and beyond.

Peatlands preservation on the Kenai Peninsula

July 01, 2023 15:48 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

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.

Concert on the Lawn 2023

June 21, 2023 18:39 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

A preview of the music coming to the 2023 Concert on the Lawn and a look into how to volunteer or attend the event.

Homer Pride and resources for LGBTQ+ community

June 07, 2023 19:44 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

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.

South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club

May 31, 2023 20:05 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Local HAM Radio enthusiasts from SPARC promote amateur radio, its uses, and its community.

The Homer City Budget Breakdown

May 21, 2023 17:38 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

Homer City Budget Breakdown

Travel under your own power for Bike to Work Week

May 13, 2023 15:28 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Travel under your own power for Bike to Work Week

Boating Safety with Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotillas from Homer and Seward

April 22, 2023 15:21

Boating Safety with Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotillas from Homer and Seward

Homer Electric Association’s 2023 election

April 13, 2023 16:41 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

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.

Women of Distinction

March 24, 2023 17:10 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

South Peninsula Haven House is hosting the Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony in April.

Housing solutions in the greater Homer area

March 15, 2023 20:29 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

A community meeting will be held to discuss Homer's housing insecurities, organizers are requesting input from the community ahead of time.

Four Days of Dementia Events in Homer

March 08, 2023 19:35 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB

Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska is collaborating with Hospice of Homer to organize events aimed at educating the community about Alzheimer's and dementia.

Celebration of Lifelong Learning

March 02, 2023 01:40 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

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.

Cook Inlet Oil and Gas decreases in supply and demand

February 22, 2023 19:12 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

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.

Celebrating a life of adventure and service: KBBI honors Daisy Lee Bitter for her 95th birthday

February 08, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 219 MB

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.

Cold weather safety tips for pets and wildlife

January 25, 2023 19:29 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

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.

EMT and firefighter shortages at the Homer Volunteer Fire Department

January 18, 2023 20:29 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MB

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.

Indoor/Outdoor Wintertime Fun

January 11, 2023 22:40 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

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.

Q&A with the Borough Assembly

January 04, 2023 19:52 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

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.

School safety in the era of social media threats

January 03, 2023 20:46 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

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.

Grief and the Holidays

January 03, 2023 20:46 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

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.

A visit to the Homer Senior Center

January 03, 2023 19:39 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

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.

Forest School is Slated to be Homer's Newest Charter School

November 09, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour - 148 MB

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.

Alaska's constitutional convention debate

November 03, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 316 MB

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.

Homer Pride and resources for LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈

June 08, 2022 23:36 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MB

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.

Coffee Table- May 1, 2022 Meet Louie Flora

June 01, 2022 23:21 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Meet Louie Flora, candidate for Alaska House of Representatives for House District 6. Flora is challenging incumbent Sarah Vance in the November elections.

Coffee Table April 27- Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic

May 11, 2022 16:17 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Section 404

April 07, 2022 19:04 - 1 hour - 330 MB

Cook Inlet Keeper's Mering talk about Section 404 of the EPA's Clean Water Act.

Guests discuss the spill and the years after

March 31, 2022 19:47 - 59 minutes - 329 MB

Exxon Valdez oil spill impacts

Coffee Table March 16 - The State of The Arts in Homer

March 16, 2022 18:52 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

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.

Coffee Table ------- Homer Public Library and National Read Across America Day

March 02, 2022 19:43 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

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.

Coffee Table: Feb. 23 - Now's the Time to Plan Your First Vegetable Garden

February 23, 2022 22:10 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

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.

Coffee Table - Upgrading Stormwater Management

February 03, 2022 01:48 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MB

The City of Homer is developing plans to stem flooding, abate erosion and clean up runoff.

Coffee Table: Feb. 2 - Upgrading Stormwater Management

February 03, 2022 01:48 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MB

The City of Homer is developing plans to stem flooding, abate erosion and clean up runoff.

Coffee Table: Disaster Preparedness and Response

January 26, 2022 20:51 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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.

Coffee Table : Disaster Preparedness and Response

January 26, 2022 20:51 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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.

Coffee Table - Getting to Know MAPP of the SKP

January 19, 2022 18:56 - 59 minutes - 80.9 MB

Hear pitches from a dozen non-profits that are helping improve life in and around Homer.

Agencies Providing Addiction and Recovery Services Busy in South Peninsula

January 12, 2022 20:38 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Guests from Cook Inlet Counseling and All Things Addiction Coalition discuss recovery options.