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Could back pain be caused by weak... hamstring muscles? Dr. Mitchell Yass explains why this is absolutely the case, and what different approaches he has learned over the past 30 years on how to treat muscle strains effectively with a unique system of isolated muscle strengthening. If you have ever had a pulled muscle, this show will explain how the source of the pain might be from an area you least expected! And how to fix it!

Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya stopped by our studios to talk about her upcoming performance with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Hawai'i, Marti Townsend, on two fuel leaks at Pearl Harbor coming into light; incoming chair of the Hawai'i Restaurant Association, Sarah Nguyen, on the challenges local restaurants are facing as the state continues to reopen; and Maui chef Sheldon Simeon on his new cookbook and celebrating culture through cuisine.

Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino on hopes of raising hotel room tax rates; head of the State Health Department's Food Safety Branch Peter Oshiro on the difficulties of regulating restaurants as pandemic restrictions are relaxed; the Executive Director of the Mediation Center of the Pacific Tracey Wiltgen on how Act 57 changes state eviction procedures; and PIDGINMOJI owner Ka'ohele Carlos on expanding his business from local emojis to a lifestyle brand and fortune cookies.

The CEO of the Blood Bank of Hawaii Kim-Anh Nguyen on ensuring good science is driving patient decisions; marine biologist Mary Hagedorn from the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Biology Institute on the cryopreservation of coral; and local fashion icon Anne Namba on her journey from clothing designer to competitive athlete.

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we turn our attention to the real estate inventory on the Big Island. Lower home prices are attracting more buyers, both in and out-of-state. That's good for business, but what might be the unintended consequences?

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, find out how the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has progressed to the second cohort in cryptocurrency. We’ll learn about the Digital Currency Sandbox and find out what new innovations are being prototyped in this second group of companies.

Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai'i Josh Green on limiting the spread of COVID-19 as schools prepare for the academic school year; Doug Harris of the Harris Agency and Food Gurus Hawaii on a new restaurant index tracking trends across our islands; retired political science professor Neal Milner on police issues in our state; and Sarah Styan of the Kauai Community Science Center and Ellen McCallie of the National Science Foundation on how to get involved with citizen science.

Maui County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura and Haleakala Ranch Vice President and Land Manager Jordan Jokiel on the drought conditions in the Upcountry area of the Valley Isle; archivist Cha Smith on an upcoming art exhibit at the Downtown Art Center focused on hula; and Afro-Brazilian musician Dendê Macêdo on making music out of unwanted materials.

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll get a behind the scenes insight into the development of the SMART Health Card. We'll also learn about the Commons Project and why Hawaii and many other states have adopted this platform as the backend verifier.