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The Conversation: Friday, August 18th, 2017

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Rail Finances; Internet Freedom; Honolulu Complete Streets

City Councilman Calls for Audit of Rail: Trevor Ozawa

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Trevor Ozawa

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The uncertainty over where all the money for Honolulu’s rail project may soon be addressed. This week, the Honolulu City Council approved a resolution to audit the project.

Intro Music: Another Sunny Day by Belle & Sebastian

Will the Legislature Fund Rail? Wayne Yoshioka

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Wayne Yoshioka

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In the wake of a busy week for rail, including new charges of lax internal oversight, we wanted to ask HPR’s Political Reporter for a progress report.

Outro Music: Sunflowers by The Deli

Civil Beat Reality Check

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New Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto has the Governor’s support but as Civil Beat reporter Suevon Lee finds, the Governor says he had no hand in her selection.

Intro Music: Happy by Ashanti

Outro Music: Good Ride by Andy Frasco and the U.N.

Striking a Balance Between Internet Freedom and Law Enforcement: Mike Godwin

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Mike Godwin

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Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) sponsored the ‘Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017.’

The ‘Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017’ is designed to attack the service providers used by sex traffickers. Could this be a well-intentioned effort that is likely to haveunintended consequencesof its own?

Intro Music: Cathcfire (Sun Sun Sun) - Edx Radio Edit by Spada, Anna Leyne

Outro Music: Good To Know by Chris Robinson

Complete Streets Check-In: Mike Packard

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Mike Packard

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What is the best way to improve a city? Some people would start with a look at the streets; and not just the cars.

Intro Music: Teahouse On The Tracks by Donald Fagen

Outro Music: Aber by Tobtok

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