Tuesday, March 17th – from HPR2, it’s The Conversation
HB1329 - Motor Raceway, 48-Minute Notice on Hearing: Larry Geller
Does West Oahu need a motorsports complex funded by special purpose revenue bonds? According to the Paradise Ohana group, the answer is a resounding yes. But for Larry Geller, Editor of Disappeared News, there are other questions that are more important. One centers on the process to deliberate the issue. The timeline on the bill shows the hearing notice was released on the same day as the hearing itself, potentially locking out public input from the projects critics. And Larry Geller says the area in question would pave over history, although few seem to be talking about the loss of the Ewa Battlefield.
- Intro Music: Whiskey In The Jar by The Dubliners
- Outro Music: On the Motorway by Metronomy
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A Slice of Danger: Shelly (Miss Catwings)
As soon as the sun goes down, Honolulu’s Chinatown becomes a film noir movie set… Figures come at you out of the shadows and the streets bring back memories of long-ago dirty deeds. After all, this is where Chang Apana, the real-life model for Charlie Chan, plied his trade not that long ago. To this day there’s still a hint of menace in the air, when the light is just right… The setting is the inspiration for a new noir comedy set in Chinatown called “A Slice of Danger.” Miss Catwings is the co-author, and she joined the show this morning to tell us about it. A Slice of Danger opens Thursday and runs the next two weekends at the Arts at Mark’s Garage.
- Intro Music: Redemption Pt. 2 by Andrew Hale and Simon Hale
- Outro Music: New Beginning Pt.3 by Andrew Hale and Simon Hale
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Modern International Conflicts: Jairus Grove
Professor Jairus Grove’s UH Manoa classes focus on international conflict, insurgency and terrorism. He received his Ph.D. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University in 2011. His research considers the role of civilian and open source technology in conflict zones, especially the significant role Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) played in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Intro Music: War Inside by Parov Stelar
- Outro Music: Samai Bayati by Classic Arabic Orchestra of Aleppo
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Ko’olau Writers’ Workshop: Tyler McMahon
Tyler McMahon is the author of How the Mistakes Were Made, and has published more than 35 essays, short stories, interviews, and reviews. He’s the coordinator of the Ko’olau Writing Workshop this Saturday at Hawai’i Pacific University’s Hawaii Loa Campus this Saturday. It's on its 18th year.
- Intro Music: Good Rats by Dropkick Murphys
- Outro Music: Up Against the Wall by Peter Bjorn And John
