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Pod Squad: Save Our Sharks
We discuss legislation that would prohibit the intentional killing of sharks and manta rays in Hawaii waters.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Hawaii’s ‘Vaping Epidemic’
Public health advocate Trish La Chica talks about legislative efforts to keep young people healthier.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Trevor Ozawa — ‘I Bring An Independent Voice To This Community’
Social issues, the environment and public safety including homelessness top the District 4 candidate’s concerns.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Tommy Waters Says Homelessness Is The Issue In Council Race
The Honolulu City Council candidate discussed his upcoming rematch with Trevor Ozawa for the District 4 seat.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Speaking Up For The State Senate
Senate communications director Richard Rapoza says if people watched more closely how the chamber functions, they might be impressed.
Craig Gima
Pod Squad: When You’re Not In A Union, There’s A Retirement Crisis
A Senate bill would help by establishing a private-sector retirement savings program. But some employers are opposing it.
Deborah Sharkey
Pod Squad: Got A Tip On A Crime? Call This Guy
Honolulu’s CrimeStoppers program offers cash rewards for tips that pan out. And its annual dinner to raise money for those rewards is coming up.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Kai Kahele Is Already Running For Congress. Here’s Why
The Hawaii state senator from the Big Island is highly critical of opponent Tulsi Gabbard’s meeting with Syrian president Assad.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: In Hawaii, Men Still Earn More Than Women
The AAUW offers scholarships to help women and girls mitigate the wage gap, which has only widened locally.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2019
Pod Squad: Why Does Hawaii Have So Many People Behind Bars?
A new task force makes clear that the state has had the wrong criminal justice policy for the past 40 years.