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Can snoring be deadly? Well, if it happens from sleep apnea, it could be. Dr. Sriharsha Vajjala from the Sleep and Insomnia Center of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is in the studio to share more about why it’s so important to diagnose and treat this serious condition.

Transportation Committee Vice-Chair Senator Lorraine Inouye on Honolulu's rail project, a closer look a court decision on Maui water rights, Samoan journalist Ken Aiono gives his perspective on the standoff in Samoa, and Hawaii County's Disaster Recovery Officer Douglas Le updates the status of Kapoho

Four stories, all tied together by a rainbow. The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation details its next Rainbow Town Hall, we revisit a UH professors app that locates rainbows around the state, the author of A Rainbow Like You shares what makes her novel unique, and we hana hou our story of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's Somewhere Over The Rainbow's induction into the Library of Congress.

The Conversation begins the week with State Parks Assistant Administrator Alan Carpenter on the demand for camping permits at the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, film director Heather O'Neill on how her documentary "No Ordinary Life" came together, and author Carolyn Gross on managing stress during the pandemic.

On hump day, The Conversation speaks with head of the union UNITE HERE Local 5 Eric Gill about getting state hospitality workers back to work, HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote about what interisland travel looks like now that restrictions have been relaxed , and Hawai'i's USPS Safety Manager Richard Anderson about preventing dogs from biting mail carriers.

The Conversation talked with author and university professor Line Noue-Kruse about a ruling made by a federal court of appeals regarding birthright citizenship that affects American Samoa; Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea President Denise Antolini about how the group will use a World Surf League grant to protect our oceans; and Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant Owner Tom Jones about the journey of becoming a renowned sushi chef.

Who needs to be concerned about sun exposure and skin cancer? All of us, no matter how much we think a tan can help! We’ll hear from Dr. Rebecca Luria, board certified dermatologist, about how to stay safe in the sun this summer, and all year long.

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we’ll explore the intersection of art and technology. We’ll talk to the creators of the Van Gogh Honolulu exhibit and learn how they use light and projection to turn Van Goghʻs artwork into a 3 dimensional, immersive experience.

Snorkeling is a lot of fun but may not be the low risk activity that you think it is! Strong swimming skills are not enough to save someone in serious trouble. This episode, Carol Wilcox describes the groundbreaking findings about the Snorkel Safety Study that explains what warning signs every snorkeler should know before entering the water.

With the debate over public access abundant throughout our islands, we hosted a call-in show with guests Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the City and County of Honolulu Laura Thielen, Free Access Coalition Coordinator John Shockley, and Hawaii County Councilmember Heather Kimball. What efforts are being made to block public access in Hawai'i? How are different communities reacting to these efforts?