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.

Kevin Allen and Justin Miller take calls from Juneau listeners covering everything from old coins, comic books and a free projector to a $500 Subaru engine and transmission. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Kevin digs into the history of Juneau’s short-lived Party Zone laser tag center, while callers weigh in on Alaska’s trawl fishery, the Skagway ferry dock problems and other community concerns. Throughout the show, Problem Corner once again connects Juneau residents who need something with others willing to lend a hand.

This episode of Problem Corner takes a deep dive into Alaska’s fishing future as callers debate commercial trawling, bycatch, declining fish populations, and the sustainability of harvesting wild seafood on a global scale. The conversation also touches on personal fishing limits, king crab, hatcheries, and what these issues could mean for future generations. Plus, listeners call in with items for sale, requests for help, birthday shout-outs, and community recognition.

Election Day takes center stage on Problem Corner as callers debate ranked-choice voting, political leadership, and the proposed sale of Juneau’s Old City Hall to Sealaska. The show also features community buy-and-sell listings, a Sitka resident seeking help moving into a new home, birthday shout-outs, a listener riddle, and spirited discussion about local government, city finances, and the value of civic participation.

This episode of Problem Corner covers last-minute Election Day information, including voting hours and changes to Juneau polling locations. The show also tackles community safety concerns, calls for increased dock safety, tourism and seasonal crowding, and a shoutout to local first responders. Between technical difficulties, listener opinions, and plenty of items for sale, Lance keeps the conversation moving with Juneau callers and community updates.

On this episode of Problem Corner, listeners discuss the aftermath of the Glacier Outburst Flood, with community members offering thanks to those who helped and others looking for assistance with cleanup and moving sandbags. The show also features local items and vehicles for sale, weekend events, concerns about campaign signs and election advertising, a warning about possible EBT card fraud, and a reminder to clean up after pets. Jess Miller also highlights Southeast Summerfest, Cancer Connections’ Beat the Odds race, Indian Independence Day, and opportunities to support Juneau’s local musicians through Southeast Sounds.