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Women in Politics; "Rope"; Death Threat; "Mark Twain Rides Again"

It’s Friday, November 8 – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation

Women in Politics: Ashley Merryman

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Ashley Merryman

Ashley Merryman is half of The New York Times bestselling duo who produced NurtureShock and just released TOP DOG, the science of winning and losing.

Intro Music: New Theme by The Shouting Matches

Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon De Mello

Suspense Play “Rope”: Edo Natasha

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Edo Natasha

Edo Natasha is the director of “Rope,” which will be performed this weekend at downtown Honolulu’s Ong King Art Center.

Intro Music: Come As You Are by Nirvana

Outro Music: Anatomy of a Murder by Duke Ellington

Marriage Equality Death Threat - Rep. Chris Lee

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Chris Lee

Chris Lee represents district 51, Kailua and Waimanalo in the state House. He chairs the Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection. Among other committees, he serves on the Judiciary committee this week considering the question of marriage equality in Hawaii His stance on same sex marraige earned him a death threat last month.

Intro Music: Spitting Images

Outro Music: Party Talk by Craft Spells

APAC'S Mark Twain show: Jerry Tracy

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Jerry Tracy

Jerry Tracy will perform his one-man show “Mark Twain Rides Again” at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu on November 26 and 27.  It’s an Aloha Performing Arts Company production.

Intro Sounds: To A Poet by First Aid Kit

Outro Music: New Slang by The Shins

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