Wednesday, November 12th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
The Long View, Impact of Aging Population on Voting: Neal Milner
We’ve often talked about the fact that the older you are, the more likely you are to vote. In our biweekly segment, The Long View, last time we looked at how the seniors and the elderly vote and how that impacts Democrats and Republicans. Today contributing editor, Neal Milner, is back with something broader: how the changing demographics, especially the large increase in number of people over 85 might affect public policy.
Intro Music: Great Escape by Washed Out
Outro Music: Backyard Quiz Theme by Jon de Mello
Ron Iwami is the author of “Save Our Kaka‘ako – A Story of the Power of the People.” He is a retired Fire Captain with the Honolulu Fire Department and President of Friends of Kewalos, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of the Kewalo and surrounding shoreline area.
Intro Music: Days to Come – Instrumental by Bonobo
Outro Music: A Calf Born in Winter by Khruangbin
Hawaii Crop Improvement Association: Bennette Misalucha
The election battle over whether to impose a moratorium on Maui County GMO cultivation came to an end with the supporters of the measure winning by a 2% margin. While the election results are finished, the actual conflict over GMOs is destined to continue: the Hawaii Crop Improvement Association was one of several local organizations to work for a No vote, and now may challenge the moratorium in court. Bennette Misalucha is the association’s Executive Director.
Intro Music: Brulee by Ratatat
Outro Music: Kennedy by Ratatat
artCoreMaui, ELATION multimedia event: Carey Yashon
Carey Yashon, AKA Cudra Clover, is a member of artCore Maui and one of the organizers of ELATION, a multimedia event Saturday, November 22nd, at the Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation.
Intro Music: You Little Trooper by Hint
Outro: The Look Up by Hint
