A caller and the host dive into the debate over the Tongass National Forest and the federal Roadless Rule, arguing over what restrictions mean for timber, mining, hydro projects, tourism and road access. The conversation also looks back at the forest-products industry that once provided thousands of year-round jobs in Southeast Alaska and asks whether the Tongass could once again play a larger role in the region’s economy.

Perseverance Theater Artistic Director Leslie Ishii joins Lance on Problem Corner to discuss The Tlingit-Russian Battles, a groundbreaking new opera performed entirely in the Tlingit language. The conversation explores the opera’s history, its connection to the battles of 1802 and 1804, the effort to revitalize Tlingit language and culture, and the years of collaboration behind the production. Callers also share personal reflections on cultural preservation, assimilation, and the importance of seeing Tlingit history and traditions brought to new generations.

Nano Brooks hosts a Friday edition of Problem Corner featuring a lively debate over the Tongass National Forest Roadless Rule, with callers discussing timber, jobs, economic development, and federal land management. The show also covers local events, school updates, community concerns, garage-sale listings, and birthday shout-outs.