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A new film adaptation of "The Tragedy of Macbeth" directed by Joel Coen makes its world premiere at the New York Film Festival this Friday. The Conversation’s Russell Subiono caught up with Oʻahu-raised actor Scott Subiono who plays a supporting role in the film.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green is asking the U.S. Surgeon General for help to avoid resorting to rationed care in our hospitals. Climate change and biological threats stand to impact your morning cup of coffee. And a new film adaptation of Macbeth has a local connection.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green is asking the U.S. Surgeon General for help to avoid resorting to rationed care in our hospitals. Climate change and biological threats stand to impact your morning cup of coffee. And a new film adaptation of Macbeth has a local connection.

The last physical remnants of sugar and pineapple plantations may be rusting in the sun, but cultural influences remain. From mixed plate lunches to palaka jams, so much of what's distinctive about Hawaiʻi is connected to our labor heritage. Labor history links the islands, and HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports, the heritage includes a lynching in Honokaʻa.

The shaka. The iconic Hawaiian gesture is about to go big. Shaka, the Power of Aloha is a documentary that is wrapping up production. HPR sat down with Steve Sue, director and writer of the film. He hopes the film will be released next year.

As case counts of COVID-19 climb in public schools, we're joined by State Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi. And we send you off into your weekend with a story on the origins of the shaka.

As case counts of COVID-19 climb in public schools, we're joined by State Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi. And we send you off into your weekend with a story on the origins of the shaka.

Maui-born Destin Daniel Cretton directed the latest Marvel blockbuster, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." He talks about going from small indie films to big-budget superhero movies, the ongoing diversity movement in the film industry, and if there's a kim chee cameo in "Shang-Chi."

The Waikiki Improvement Association discusses a new proposal to manage vacation rentals on Oahu; the Big Island Invasive Species Committee talks how a budget shortfall impacts their efforts; HPU attempts to grow the number of psychologists in the islands; and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director shares his experience making a summer tent pole movie.

The Waikiki Improvement Association discusses a new proposal to manage vacation rentals on Oahu; the Big Island Invasive Species Committee talks how a budget shortfall impacts their efforts; HPU attempts to grow the number of psychologists in the islands; and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director shares his experience making a summer tent pole movie.