An Insider’s Look at the Fishing Industry; Lackluster Results from Cyber Charter Schools; Hawaii’s Unique View of Family
Documentary Ties That Bind: Hawai‘i In The Pacific: Caleb McMahan
For most people, the AP investigation that made headlines in September was the first time they’d heard of the conditions facing foreign fishermen contracted to work on Hawaii’s longline fleet. But it wasn’t the first time for Caleb McMahan. For almost two years, he’s been documenting how the fish Hawaii loves goes from ocean to poke bowl. But he’s not just a filmmaker; he is also a former Bering Sea fisherman and a Hawaii fisheries observer...The film, Ties that Bind premiers this week at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Caleb McMahan welcome to the program.
Intro Music: Tompkins Square Park by Mumford & Sons
Outro Music: Falling for You by Opihi Pickers
New Book “Ordinary `Ohana”: Lee Cataluna
Just exactly what is an ordinary family anyway? The more you learn about anyone’s ‘ohana, the less typical it seems. People who live in Hawaii come to understand, growing up among widely varied family units, that there’s no such things as an “ordinary ‘ohana.” That’s the title of Lee Cataluna’s new book -- a book for children that’s meant to be read aloud and shared with parents -- and Lee is with us this morning.
Intro Music: Every Child a Promise by Robi Kahakalau
Outro Music: Thresher by Hellions
Civil Beat Reality Check: Final Tally on Hawaii’s Campaign Giving
They are the two most un-liked presidential candidates in recent memory… but that hasn’t stopped either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump from cashing in on Hawaii donors. With a reality check of the dollars raised, Civil Beat report Chad Blair joins us now
Intro Music: In My Home by Young the Giant
Outro Music: Wheat by Wilderado
Education Week Investigates Cyber Charter Schools: Benjamin Herold
Anxiety over online charter schools isn’t new...but the depth of the concerns is brought to light in an investigation this month published by Education Week. The story looks at cyber charter schools spanning kindergarten through grade 12 across the nation, including in Hawaii, where we have three online charter schools. Benjamin Herold is a staff writer for Education Week and part of the team that spent 8 months researching the schools and he joins us from his office in Philadelphia.
Outro Music: Francis by Houndstooth
Swimming in Hong Kong: Stephanie Han
There can’t be many places where the nuances of cultural identity are more complex than they are in Hong Kong: a former outpost of Empire, connected to, but separate from, Mainland China by its unique history, crisscrossed by people from all over the world. Stephanie Han is the author of “Swimming in Hong Kong,” a short story collection that reflects her own multicultural background, and she’s with us this morning.
Intro Music: Your Wish Is My Command CAASINO Mix by CAASINO
Outro Music: ???? (Let the Kite Fly) by Sita Chan
