Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
It's our July 2 edition of HPR Social Club. Peek inside for this weekend's picks by your HPR Besties. Every Wednesday, we'll keep you posted on happenings across our Islands that we're most excited about. A lot is going on, so let this be your inspiration to stay curious and connected.
In a Friday bill-signing ceremony, Gov. Josh Green enacted Act 242, or House Bill 496, the vehicle for the new māmaki labeling rules. The law went into effect Tuesday.