Joining us for “Coffee” are Arias Hoyle who is part of “Air Jazz”, a band performing in Bethel. Also here is Laura Ellsworth, who is one of the organizers of the event. Here to speak with them is KYUK’s Alex Salonga. Welcome everyone.

Joining us today on the phone for “Coffee” are three people who have decades of experience watching the Alaska Federation of Natives operate. One of them, Joaqlin Estus, is Tlingit from Southeast Alaska who is National Corespondent with Indian Country Today. Another person familiar to longtime listeners to KYUK is Rhonda McBride. She used to be the News Director here and now works with KNBA, the Native-owned radio station in Anchorage. Also on the phone is Steve Heimel, who has among other things worked for the Alaska Public Radio Network, and is now an editor at KYUK. Welcome to you all. Steven, why don’t you start us off.

Joining us for “Coffee” is Bryan Daniels, the bird biologist at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. He has been watching the last of the birds leave the Delta, migrating south. Speaking with him is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee” is Teresa Keller. She is running for a seat on the Bethel City Council. The election is on Tuesday, October 3rd. Here to speak with her is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee" is Mark Springer, who is running for another term on the Bethel City Council. The election is Tuesday October 3rd. Here to speak with Mark, is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee” is John Loyd, one of eight people running for seats on the Bethel City Council election next Tuesday, October 3rd. Here to speak with him is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee” is Danny Suiter. He is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Bethel City Council. There are a total of four seats in contest in the election being held Tuesday October 3rd. Here to speak with Danny Suiter is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee" Is Mary “Beth” Hessler. She is running for a seat on the Bethel City Council. The election is Tuesday October 3rd. Here to speak with her is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee” is Nick Watson. He is one of eight candidates running for a seat on the Bethel City Council. There are a total of four seats to be filled in the election being held Tuesday October 3rd. Here to speak with Nick Watson is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.

Joining us for “Coffee" is Mikayla Miller, a candidate in Bethel’s upcoming City Council election, which takes place October 3rd. Here to speak with her is KYUK’s Francisco Martinezcuello.