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Nelson Mandela; "Sovereignty"; HAHPI Sale; Vernon Sakata

It’s Thursday, December 12 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation

Legacy of Nelson Mandela: Njoroge Njoroge

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Njoroge Njoroge

Njoroge Njoroge is an assistant professor in the Department of History at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. He researches modern politics, music, pop culture and critical theory. He is currently working on a book... Chocolate Surrealism: Music, Movement, Memory and History in the Circum-Caribbean.

Intro Music: Natal by Cesaria Evora

Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon de Mello

“Sovereignty” Movie: Troy Ira Rimel

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Troy Ira Rimel

Troy Ira Rimel is the author, producer, and director of “Sovereignty,” a full length independent feature film that was made with a local volunteer cast and crew. The premiere will be December 18 at the Palace Theater in Hilo.

Intro Music: Island Fever Blues by Jake Shimabukuro

Outro Music: Only Home by Kalei Gamiao

HAHPI Sale Jeopardizing Housing First: Pam Witty-Oakland

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Pam Witty-Oakland

Pam Witty-Oakland is the Director of community Services for the City and county of Honolulu. As of now the Honolulu Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative will move forward.

Intro Music: Human (Tin Tin Out Mix) by Pretenders

Outro Music: Secret Bell by The Coach and Four

Merry Christmas Baby: Vernon Sakata

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Vernon Sakata

Vernon Sakata is a Honolulu-based guitarist and composer. He has three CD’s under his own name.

Intro Sounds: Cool Yule by Ginai Hill

Outro Music: Chili’s Cha Cha by Vernon Sakata

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