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Problem Corner
by Alaska First Media
Problem Corner is an iconic radio show that has become a vibrant community hub. Callers engage in a wide array of discussions, ranging from local political debates to community commentary and casual advertisements for listeners looking to buy, sell, or trade personal items. The show's rich history is marked by its association with several prominent local figures. Notably, Dennis Egan, a former mayor of Juneau, was a key personality in shaping the show's direction in the 1980s. As a testament to its enduring relevance and appeal, "Problem Corner" has etched its name in the annals of Alaskan broadcasting history. It's not just a radio show but a cultural landmark, celebrated for being the longest-running radio show in Alaska.
Episodes
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Could the Tongass Fuel Southeast Alaska’s Economy Again?
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...
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A New Voice for History: Juneau’s First Tlingit-Language Opera Takes the Stage
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…
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Roadless Rule Debate Takes Center Stage on Problem Corner
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…
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Lost Treasures, Laser Tag Memories and a Little Help From the Community
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,...
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Is Alaska’s Fishing Industry Sustainable? Juneau Voices Debate the Future of Our Fisheries
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,...
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Juneau’s City Hall Deal Sparks Heated Debate on Election Day
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...
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Election Day, Community Concerns, and a Morning Full of Calls on Problem Corner
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....
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Glacier Flood Aftermath, Community Help, and a Busy Juneau Weekend
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…
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Aurora Grand Brings New Life to Juneau’s Historic Theater
James McSweeney III joins Problem Corner to discuss the revival of the former Gross Alaska Theater, upcoming events, community programming ideas, and plans to expand the Aurora Grand.
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Breaking the Stigma: Polaris House, Homelessness, and Finding Support in Juneau
This episode of Problem Corner welcomes Shannon McCain, Assistant Director of the Polaris House, to discuss how the clubhouse supports Juneau residents through mental health challenges, housing needs, employment, education, and other life struggles. The conversation also sparks a broader…
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Free Grills, a Sunken Car, and Solutions Around Juneau
On Problem Corner, Juneau residents swap free grills, smokers, furniture, and household items while listeners seek help with a broken boat trailer and discuss a car abandoned in the tidal zone at Echo Cove. The conversation also covers scam emails, boating concerns surrounding the upcoming derby,...
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Juneau Prepares for the Salmon Derby and Another Glacial Flood
As Salmon Derby weekend approaches, Juneau residents call in with everything from boat trailer troubles and moving needs to neighborhood safety concerns. Meanwhile, Wade discusses preparations for a potential Suicide Basin glacial lake outburst flood, encouraging residents to stay informed, help...
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Ranked Choice Voting Debate, Community Updates & Juneau Calls
This episode of Problem Corner covers upcoming Juneau events, bear and garbage concerns, Douglas Cemetery restoration efforts, lost-and-found items, and community announcements. Much of the discussion centers on Alaska’s ranked choice voting system, with callers sharing strong opinions on whether...
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Community Calls, Local Events & Ranked Choice Voting Debate
Juneau residents called in with community announcements, lost-and-found items, yard sales, local events, and concerns about pooled water on Thane Road. The program also featured a lengthy discussion among callers about Alaska’s ranked choice voting system and the upcoming repeal question. Other...
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Community Sales, Local Issues & AI Scam Warnings
Wade Bryson and Juneau callers discuss garage sales, items for sale and wanted, upcoming community events, local election issues, the Sweetheart Lake power project, and the challenges of shipping goods to Juneau. The show also features a warning about AI-powered scams using cloned voices to...
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JAHC Announces First Annual Southeast Summerfest
On this episode of Problem Corner, host Conor Lendrum welcomes Maggie McMillan, executive director of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, to discuss the first annual Southeast Summerfest on August 15. The 12-hour event will feature local artists, buskers, a community stage, an artist market…
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JPD Chief Discusses National Night Out, Community Policing and Staffing
The Problem Corner team welcomes Juneau Police Chief Derek Bos to discuss National Night Out, JPD staffing, community policing, crime prevention, homelessness and substance-abuse resources. The show also features listener calls about a stolen vehicle case, police hiring standards, downtown...
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Community Calls, Scam Warnings & Haines Debate
Justin Miller fills in for Nano Brooks on Problem Corner, taking calls and texts about items for sale, local events, emergency preparedness, and a reported phone scam involving someone impersonating JPD. The conversation also turns to AI-related fraud and a spirited debate over a Haines contract,...
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Sweetheart Lake Hydropower Debate, Juneau Events & Community Calls
Katie Bausler hosts Problem Corner, covering a busy mix of Juneau community issues, events, and listener calls. A major discussion centers on the proposed Sweetheart Lake hydropower project, its potential impact on the Kensington Mine and local power costs, and concerns over opposition from city...
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Juneau Housing, Vanderbilt Intersection, Whale-Watching Wakes & Community Concerns
Wade Bryson hosts Problem Corner, bringing Juneau listeners together for conversations on issues affecting the community. This episode covers changes coming to the Egan-Vanderbilt intersection, the future of Juneau’s proposed Second Crossing, and concerns about whale-watching boat wakes damaging...
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Theater Alaska’s “Cry It Out,” Community Calls & Local Juneau Events
Conor Lendrum hosts another edition of Problem Corner, featuring a conversation with Theater Alaska artistic director Flordalino Lagendino about the upcoming production of Cry It Out, a contemporary play exploring parenthood, class, family, and the challenges of balancing work and raising…
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Juneau Community News, Events, Garage Sales & City Politics
Lance and Wade return to Problem Corner with a lively mix of Juneau community conversation, local events, buy-and-sell listings, and city politics. The episode covers the upcoming Golden North Salmon Derby, the $10,000 Duck Derby, local races and fundraisers, a murder mystery dinner, Juneau’s...
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Juneau Weighs Growth, Noise, and the Cost of City Services
Wade Bryson welcomes listeners back to Problem Corner with the station's new phone system before diving into a wide-ranging discussion on some of Juneau's biggest community issues. Callers share concerns over helicopter tour noise, dump truck traffic, zoning conflicts between industrial and...
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Phones Are Back: Juneau Sounds Off on Casinos, City Spending, and Community Pride
With live calls returning to Problem Corner, host Wade Bryson opens the lines for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping life in Juneau. Listeners weigh in on city finances, the future of Eaglecrest, overcrowded bus routes, the new Two Coppers Casino, PFD debates, and concerns over...
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Taxes, Trust, and Tough Choices: Juneau Debates How to Fund Its Future
On this episode of Problem Corner, host Connor Lendrum welcomes Pat Race and Brock Taber to discuss two proposed ballot initiatives aimed at addressing Juneau’s growing budget challenges. The conversation explores restoring the city’s previous property tax cap, creating a seasonal sales tax...
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Budget Challenges, Flood Solutions, and Summer Events in Juneau
This episode of Problem Corner blends community spirit with tough conversations about Juneau’s future. Hosts Lance Mitchell and Wade Bryson highlight local events, from bike repair outreach and Gold Rush Days to Father’s Day celebrations and flood advocacy meetings. The discussion also tackles...
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From Budget Battles to Burn Barrels: Juneau Looks Ahead to Summer and Solutions
On this Friday edition of Problem Corner, Nano Brooks covers a wide range of community topics shaping life in Juneau. Listeners hear updates on upcoming events, garage sales, Gold Rush Days, and the new casino near Eaglecrest, alongside discussions about traffic safety, road construction, and...
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E-Bikes, Budget Cuts, and a Call to Serve: Juneau Faces Change Head-On
On this episode of Problem Corner, host Wade Bryson explores the challenges and opportunities shaping Juneau’s future. From growing concerns over e-bikes, electric scooters, and trail safety to discussions about waste management and innovative recycling ideas, the conversation focuses on how the...
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Celebration, City Budgets, and Community Connections: Juneau Weighs What Matters Most
This episode of Problem Corner highlights the heart of Juneau community life, from celebrating local events to tackling difficult conversations about city finances. Hosts Connor Lendrum and Wade Bryson discuss the real-world impacts of recent CBJ budget cuts, including staffing reductions and...
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Phones, Problem Corner, and Community Connections
Wade Bryson and Lance Mitchell bring another lively edition of Problem Corner to the airwaves, blending community announcements, local history, listener humor, garage sales, and conversations about downtown Juneau's future. Topics include the reopening of the historic 20th Century Theater…
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Celebration Weekend, Community Events, and Summer in Juneau
On this episode of Problem Corner, host Justin Miller highlights Celebration 2026 festivities, upcoming community events, local concerts, garage sales, youth fundraisers, summer movies, sports, and more. From skate park improvements and charity concerts to backyard barbecues and community...
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Budget Battles, Traffic Changes, and Bears: A Community Conversation
In this episode of Problem Corner, Wade Bryson discusses some of Juneau's most talked-about local issues, including proposed city budget cuts, potential tax increases, the Vanderbilt Intersection construction project, and ongoing concerns about community services. Listeners also weigh in on bird...
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A New Studio, A New Season: Juneau Gears Up for Celebration
Broadcasting from KINY’s new studio, Connor Lendrum and Wade Bryson kick off a lively Problem Corner filled with community updates, Celebration excitement, garage sales, local events, and listener messages. From cultural traditions and First Friday activities to neighborhood support and civic...
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Problem Corner Returns: Community Voices, Budget Battles, and Celebration Season
In the first live Problem Corner broadcast from KINY’s new studio, Wade Bryson and Lance Mitchell reconnect with listeners and dive into the issues shaping Juneau. The show highlights local community events, including a food drive concert benefiting the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, thrift store...
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Helping Mikey, Winter Giving, and a Fiery SeaAlaska Debate
Justin Miller’s Wednesday show mixed neighbor-to-neighbor help with spirited community talk. Mikey in Haines called seeking a ride to the post office and a little Thanksgiving support as he prepares for treatment in Seattle; listeners also heard a request to donate winter clothing for local...
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Veteran's Day Problem Corner
On this Veteran's Day host Justin Miller fields calls on shout outs of Friends and Family veterans, as well as on Alaskan history with Veterans.
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Winter Care, Safer Roads, and Community Help
Justin Miller (with guest co-host Devon Stickler) fielded a wide range of community calls: Mikey in Haines offered house/dog-sitting while candidly sharing his ongoing chemo battle; Tlingit & Haida announced sign-ups for Elders’ Winter Care Packages. Listeners chatted winter’s approach, a quick...
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Tuesday Check-Ins, First Friday plans, and a flurry of buy/sell
Justin Miller hosted a wide-ranging Problem Corner: Mikey in Haines opened his calendar for house/pet-sitting and cleaning (Nov–Jan). Several callers flagged recent safety concerns downtown and thanked librarians and warming-shelter staff for stepping in. We got a quick history bite on...
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Sunny Monday Swap—History bites, bedbug warnings, and lots of buy/sell
Ben Brown hosted a brisk Monday (Nov 3) Problem Corner with sunshine, winter-prep reminders, and a stack of community calls: help for Mikey in Haines, a new Douglas Post Office thrift store tip, multiple bedbug cautions (plus a DIY kit for sale), elder holiday care packages via Tlingit & Haida…
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History, Helping Hands & Halloween
Halloween morning opened with two powerful Alaska history calls—a rebuttal to “SNAP enabling” framed with dates from Russian, Spanish, and U.S. incursions, and an elder’s Tlingit perspective on clan names, migrations, and artifacts—plus a listener request to make Indigenous-history segments a...
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors (and Black Phone Trivia!)
Halloween week vibes + community hustle. Rose organizes a clothing airlift to Haines for Mikey (undergoing cancer treatment; needs 30x30 pants & XL shirts) and coordinates with another donor; listeners reminded of Juneau food bank drop site on Crazy Horse Dr. SNAP shutdown worries spark calls;...
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Snow Bets, Deals & Helping Hands
Chilly Monday edition kicks off a “first snowfall” guessing game (one caller predicts overnight), plus a quick fix for a brief stream delay. Community calls roll in: 200 DVDs for $200 at Fred Meyer, Nintendo Wii ($50), Michael Kors bags and winter gear, a seller with bus tokens, and a Ram 1500...
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Relief, Sales & Shout-Outs
Quick recap: resources shared for Western Alaska typhoon relief (AHFC newsroom links; Amazon/Red Cross support), plus November “Letter of Gratitude” honoring Dr. Walter Soboleff and a roundup of Halloween events (Treadwell skate, Ghost/Zombie walks). Callboard highlights: big comics lot + Bulls...
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Tuesday Callboard: Haines Pet-Sitting, Coin Sale & Teal St. Talk
Quick hits: Mikey in Haines offered house/dog-sitting and asked for 30x30 pants + XL shirts; caller selling 1922 silver dollars and a full gel nail kit; 200 DVDs for $200; free queen mattress in Lemon Creek. Community chat covered Teal Street homelessness (causes vs. symptoms), Rotary’s Polio…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Problem Corner is an iconic radio show that has become a vibrant community hub. Callers engage in a wide array of discussions, ranging from local political debates to community commentary and casual advertisements for listeners looking to buy, sell, or trade personal items. The show's rich history is marked by its association with several prominent local figures. Notably, Dennis Egan, a former mayor of Juneau, was a key personality in shaping the show's direction in the 1980s. As a testament to its enduring relevance and appeal, "Problem Corner" has etched its name in the annals of Alaskan broadcasting history. It's not just a radio show but a cultural landmark, celebrated for being the longest-running radio show in Alaska.
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Alaska First Media
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