Thursday, November 6th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
Passing of Maui GMO Initiative: Ashley Lukens
By now you know that one of the huge turnarounds of the election was the Maui GMO initiative. Over the course of the evening the question moved from 58% voting no to a late night win by the yes camp with slightly over 50% in favor. As the joy over the win turns to implementation, supporters also know they will likely face a legal challenge, and the reality of how to enforce the moratorium. Ashley Lukens is the Program Director of Hawaii Center for Food Safety and joined the show to share her thoughts.
Intro Music: Piya Tu Ab To Aaja by Jaipur Kawa Brass Band
Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon de Mello
Kumu Kahua Theatre’s The Underneath: Susan Soon He Stanton
Playwrights have a different relationship to their work than other writers, because their work can’t come into being without collaboration – and collaboration can mean compromise. It can also lead to a series of pleasant surprises, as characters and situations come to life in ways no one could have anticipated. Susan Soon He Stanton is the author of a new play, a noir mystery set in Hawaii called the underneath, which is having its world premiere tonight at Kumu Kahua. She’s joined the show to tell us how her words on a page have been brought to life.
Intro Music: Noire Cabinet by Andrew Hale
Outro Music: New Beginning, Pt. 3 by Andrew Hale
Future of GOP in Hawaii: Party Chair, Pat Saiki
For decades, you've heard this: will Hawaii ever have a robust two party system? The GOP itself has asked that question and made attempts to remedy the lopsided control of Hawaii's Democratic Party. As you know, Republicans have struggled despite the election and two term service of Republican governor Linda LIngle that ended in 2010. In the wake of Tuesday's election, the GOP is again looking at its future. Party Chair and former congresswoman, Pat Saiki, joined the show to talk about how the Hawai‘i GOP will move forward.
Intro Music: Human – Tin Tin (Out Mix) by Pretenders
Outro Music: Creation by El Michel's Affair
Frances H. Kakugawa is the author of “I Am Somebody: Bringing Dignity and Compassion to Alzheimer’s Caregiving.” She grew up in Kapoho on Hawaii Island; she’s the author of twelve books and a monthly Hawaii Herald Advice Column.
Intro Music: Cello Song by The Books
Outro Music: Classy Penguin by The Books
