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Pod Squad: Gene Ward On ‘Broken Promises’ For Hawaiians
The GOP state representative advocates for more funding and better management of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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Pod Squad: Why We Should Stop Punishing Drug Users
The leader of a national drug policy group talks about recreational marijuana and criminal justice reform.
Pod Squad: House Speaker Talks About Disaster Relief For Counties
The Pod Squad goes to the Capitol between legislative sessions to catch up with Scott Saiki.
Hawaii Civics 101: Neighborhood Boards
Have a problem with something in your neighborhood? Here’s how your neighborhood board can help.
Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates
Why is is so hard to run — and win — as an independent in Hawaii?
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Pod Squad: Why Ed Case Wants To Go Back To DC
The former congressman makes the case for Ed Case.
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VIDEO: Hey It’s Shark Week — And Here’s The Shark’s View Of Things
We are a much bigger menace to sharks than they are to us.
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Pod Squad: Why Kim Coco Iwamoto Is Running For LG
The only candidate in the Democratic field who isn’t an elected official says she doesn’t see the post as a stepping stone to higher office.
Hawaii Civics 101: Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor is the second highest position in the Aloha State. But what does the LG do?