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The Conversation

The Conversation: Testing for PFAS in wastewater; Andy Bumatai talks evolution of comedy

By Catherine Cruz,
Stephanie Han, Russell Subiono
Published February 28, 2023 at 3:23 PM HST
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  • The City and County of Honolulu's Environmental Services Department Director Roger Babcock explains the new study to begin testing for toxic PFAS in solid waste and wastewater | Full Story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Kevin Dayton dishes on a State Senate committee that mistakenly passed a Honolulu rail tax extension in today's Reality Check | Full Story
  • Attorney Bridget Morgan-Bickerton shares her thoughts on Black women's leadership, change, and approaching the concept of "difference" | Full Story
  • HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at a proposal to make a Big Island animal control agency pilot project permanent | Full Story
  • Andy Bumatai reflects on the evolution of Hawaii's comedy scene and provides insight into writing jokes | Full Story
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Catherine Cruz
Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Stephanie Han
Stephanie Han was a producer for The Conversation.
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Russell Subiono
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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