The Conversation: Friday, July 31st 2015
Education/Schools Update: Corey Rosenlee
When last we talked with new HSTA president Corey Rosenlee, he and his team had just come through a contentious election. There had been some raw emotions on both sides. Fast-forward to this week, and a new school year. We talked to Corey Rosenlee to see how the year has started and how teachers have been able to refocus on the issues they share, and on their classrooms.
- Intro Music: Mista President (Remastered) by The Souljazz Orchestra
- Outro Music: Casella Walk by The Dap-Kings
Update on North Korea Documentary: Tommy Driskill
Imagine living in a country where the slightest disobedience can lead to imprisonment, beating, torture and death. Not just for you, but your family as well. Such is life,if it can be called living, for the citizens, or more realistically, the political prisoners of North Korea. Those who manage to escape tell of events almost beyond imagining, but Tommy Driskill, a recent Political Science Graduate from the University of Hawaii, recorded some of their stories with his documentary “Life As A North Korean Defector” last year, and he’s doing another one based on North Korean artist Song Byeok. For information on how to support the making of the film, click here.
- Intro Music: Tomahawk by The Budos Band
- Outro Music: Montego Sunset by Menehan Street Band
TPP and Maui Protests: Eric Gill
Today is the last day of the Trans-Pacific Partnership meeting on Maui. This week, ministers from 12 countries gathered to negotiate the trade pact...meanwhile about 400 protesters gathered on Kaanapali beach to voice their opposition. The secrecy that shrouds the negotiations and the emphasis on corporate strategy are two of the often cited reasons. One Hawaii organization which opposes the TPP is Local 5, and Eric Gill is the Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
- Intro Music: We Will Become Silhouettes by The Postal Service
- Outro Music: Discontinued by Nomo
Pacific Ink & Art Expo and Tattooing: Kevin Read
Kevin Read is one of the founders of The Pacific Ink & Art Expo, which takes place August 7th, 8th, and 9th at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. He is also the owner of Loyalty Tattoo in Kailua and Kaneohe, Full Throttle Tattoo, and Sacred Art Waikiki.
- Intro Music: Black Orchid by The Souljazz Orchestra
- Outro Music: Nobody’s Bulletproof by The Budos Band
