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The Conversation: Paradise California's take on Maui school issues; New Zealand artist on ocean plastics and art

By Catherine Cruz,

Cassie Ordonio, Lillian Tsang, Stephanie Han

Published August 28, 2023 at 3:49 PM HST

HPR's Cassie Ordonio education in the aftermath of California's Paradise 2018 wildfire and what may affect Maui's students, families, and teachers
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Marcel Honore discusses his story with Stewart Yerton on Hawaiian Electric's handling of the Maui fire| Full Story
Dr. Valerie Cacho talks about the necessity of sleep for our physical and mental strength up (Replay)
New Zealand artist George Nuku at Volcano Art Center and the value of plastics
“Surf Girls: Hawai’i” documentary producer Monica Medellin, and why representation matters

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Cassie Ordonio

Cassie Ordonio is the culture and arts reporter for Hawaiʻi Public Radio. She previously worked for Honolulu Civil Beat, covering local government, education, homelessness and affordable housing. Contact her at cordonio@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Lillian Tsang

Lillian Tsang is the senior producer of The Conversation. She has been part of the talk show team since it first aired in 2011. Contact her at ltsang@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Stephanie Han

Stephanie Han was a producer for The Conversation.

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