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The Conversation: Analysts, lawmakers react to corruption charges; Hawaiʻi sees high rates of rheumatic disease

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono, Savannah Harriman-Pote

Published February 16, 2022 at 1:40 PM HST

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Russell Subiono is the executive producer of The Conversation. Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, he’s spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. Contact him at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Savannah Harriman-Pote

Savannah Harriman-Pote is the energy and climate change reporter.

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