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The Conversation: Monday, March 27th, 2017

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Push to Allow Fishing in Protected Areas; State Eyes Sweetened Beverages; Science Meets Art at Honolulu Biennial

WESPAC Pushes Open Marine Monuments for Fishing: Edwin Ebisui

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Edwin Ebisui

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Edwin Ebisui is the Chair of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management, which was created by Congress to manage Pacific fisheries.

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is lobbying to allow domestic fishing of US Marine National Monuments in the Pacific.

Intro Music: Driveway to Driveway by Two Dollar Pistols

Outro Music: Gardening by Mike Slott

One-Act Comedies at Kumu Kahua: Donna Blanchard

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Donna Blanchard

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The cast from one of Kumu Kahua's one act comedies.

Kumu Kahua is a theater company that never hesitates to challenge its audience, forcing it to deal head-on with the kind of issues that make many of us uncomfortable. That practice continues with two one-act plays about the lives of non-heterosexual Pacific Islanders.

Intro Music: Resugram by Alias

Outro Music: Mama Said by Cat Clyde

State Eyes Sweetened Beverages: Trish La Chica

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Trish La Chica

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The resolution being considered would not levy a tax on sugary drinks, but rather explore the implications of such a tax.

Tomorrow state lawmakers will consider a resolution to explore the impact of leveling an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Intro Music: Sugar (feat. Francesco Yates) by Robin Schulz

Outro Music: The Heart of the Nightlife by Kisses

Science Meets Art at the Honolulu Biennial: Kupa’a Hee

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Kupa’a Hee

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A ceramic gourd from Kupa'a Hee's previous project, which combined Polynesian and Greek styles.

Art and science, typically two firmly divided disciplines, are brought together in the work of artist and conservationist Kupa’a Hee.

Intro Music: Thirsty Man by Blitzen Trapper

Outro Music: Maps by STRFKR

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