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The Conversation

The Conversation: Federal spending cuts; Eating our roots

By Catherine Cruz,
Maddie Bender
Published July 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM HST
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The U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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The U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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