Friday, August 29th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
ACLU Puna Elections Lawsuit: Dan Gluck
The month is almost over, and with all the trauma August brought to the islands, many folks may be glad to see it end this weekend. But some Puna folks who are still angry that they couldn't get out to vote in the post storm make up election, have another reason to be upset. Their lawsuit filed by the ACLU was dismissed yesterday. ACLU staff attorney Dan Gluck joined the show with the epilogue.
Intro Music: The All-Clear by Dorena
Outro Music: The Golden Years by Moonlit Sailor
Rat Lungworm Disease: Kay Howe
If you’re someone who prefers organic produce to avoid pesticide contamination, you still better wash those fresh fruits and vegetables very thoroughly -- even if you’ve grown them in your own garden. Here’s why: Angiostrongylous cantenosis and Angiostrongylus costaricensis... Miscroscopic parasites which cause rat lungworm disease. It’s here in Hawaii, it can be fatal, or make you very ill for a long time. Kay Howe joined the show this morning, and she knows a lot more about it than many of us.
Intro Music: Among the Leaves by Sun Kil Moon
Outro Music: The Only Moment We Were Alone by Explosions In The Sky
Stand Down for Veterans: Andy Dahlburg
We know homelessness isn't just a civilian issue... many of the homeless people on our streets are also veterans. Today the national coalition of homeless veterans is sponsoring Stand Down. The Honolulu outreach happens at the ala Moana McCoy pavilion. It's meant to be a one stop shop to pair homeless vets with the services they need. Andy Dahlburg is the manager of the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Homeless Program and joined the show to tell us more.
Intro Music: Sail Away by David Gray
Outro Music: Veteran's Leg by Dynamic Syncopation
The Impact of Reggae Music in Hawaii: Jesse Yonover
Reggae music. You know it, you’ve heard it. But trying to get the true origin of the word itself is a lot like trying to get the true origin of shaka. Like shaka, Reggae has so many origin stories, you might want to just pick the one you like best, because after all, it’s the music that makes you feel the way you do about it. So how has Jamaican born Reggae become such a beloved hanai music child of Hawaii? We invited Oahu born researcher Jesse Yonover on the show today to help shed some light on it. Jesse Yonover recently graduated from the University of Hawai'i with a masters degree in Pacific Islands Studies. His thesis researched the socio-cultural impact of reggae music in Hawai'i where he developed an educational website, hawaiianreggae.org, that critically explores the topic. He is the founder of a popular music blog, rudeboyreggae.com, that features some of the freshest reggae music from around the world while specializing in reggae coming out of Hawai'i and the Pacific. He also works in the music industry Djing, helping manage artists, promoting live events, and producing music related film content.
Intro Music: Translation of One by SOJA
Outro Music: Something About It by The Green
