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Restore Honor Act; Slam of the Pacific; Bartering Comeback; Maui Land Trust Tour

It’s Tuesday, February 4th – From HPR2, it’s The Conversation

Restore Honor To Service Members Act: Kory Rosette

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Kory Rosette

Kory Rosette is a former marine who was discharged under the military’s Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy in 2006.  Since then he’s been working to get that discharge overturned. He’s now a Legislative Aid for State Rep Jessica Wooley, and on the Board of Directors for Equality Hawaii.

Intro Music: Pumpin Blood by NONONO

Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon de Mello

Poetry Slam: Jesse Lipman

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Jesse Lipman

Jesse Lipman is a slam poet and one of the organizers of Slam of the Pacific, which runs from February 7th to 16th at various locations around Honolulu.

Intro Music: Let Her Go by Passenger

Outro Music: Lady Day & John Coltrane by Gil Scott-Heron

Bartering Comeback: Steve Petranik

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Steve Petranik

Steve Petranik is the editor of Hawaii Business magazine. Over a lengthy career, he’s reported from six countries on three continents and his stories have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times.

Intro Music: My Name Is Trouble by Karen Ann

Outro Music: Homecoming by Acoustic Alchemy

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Scott Fisher

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Scott Fisher

Scott Fisher is the Director of Conservation for the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.  He’s leading a guided hike through the Nu’u Refuge on Maui this Saturday. It’s free and starts at 9 a.m. Starts at the Ulupalakua Ranch Store.

Intro Sounds: Ho’olau by Slack Key Posse

Outro Music: Ka Nani o Serra De Estrella by Slack Key Posse

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