The Conversation: Monday, November 26th

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It’s Monday, November 26 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation.

First do no harm...well at least most of the time...

Martin “Marty” Makary is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, author  and medical and health policy  commentator. He advocates for  innovations including videotaping medica procedures so patients can have a copy for their records, lifting all restrictions on hospital  visiting hours, and allowing patients to see their doctor’s notes in real-time. In 2009, the American College of Surgeons recommended Dr. Makary for  US Surgeon General. His most recent book is Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care.

Proof the best things in life ARE free...from HPU to you, the gift of music.

Dr.  Joseph Ruskowski is Hawaii Pacific university’s Director of Bands.   The school’s 11th Annual Winter Concert happens this Friday night at Central Union Church. It features  International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Dance – and  admission is free.

The sun never sets on the solar tax credit

Leslie Cole-Brooks is the executive director of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association and an attorney specializing in  environmental law. Ms. Cole-Brooks is a member of both the Hawaii and California State Bars.

A cool plane from the Cold War flies in from Neptune.

Fred King is the Coordinator of the Neptune Project for the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point, working to bring it to Hawaii.

Plus a backyard quiz, today’s reality check and the world view from Deutsche Welle… first the news… from NPR.