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The Conversation: Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Mount Bachelor

Hawaii as a Sanctuary State; Reproductive Rights in the Legislature; Gerry Lopez Combines Surfing and Snowboarding

Possible Backlash to ‘Sanctuary State’ Resolution: Clare Hanusz

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Clare Hanusz

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A non-binding resolution in the state legislature would ask state and local agencies not to cooperate with federal immigration authorities could incur backlash from the Trump Administration.

Intro Music: Liver Splash by The Meters

Outro Music: Field by Tycho

Surfing Big Waves on Snow: Gerry Lopez

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Gerry Lopez

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Maui-native Ian Walsh competing in the Pro Surfer division at the 2014 Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge.

The name ‘Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge’ might not conjure images of snowy mountains, but that is exactly where you will find it.

Intro Music: Where The Light Shines Through by Switchfoot

Outro Music: Five White Boys by Current Swell

Civil Beat Reality Check: Political Leadership Shakeup

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Chad Blair

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Current Speaker of the House Joe Souki, left, is a contender for the Lieutenant Governor position should Shan Tsutsui step down.

Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui has announced hey may step down. Who could take his place?

Intro Music: James River Blues by Old Crow Medicine Show

Outro Music: Friendly Fire by Citizen Cope

Reproductive Rights at the Legislature: Ghazaleh Moayedi

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Ghazaleh Moayedi

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Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi is an OB/GYN and fellow at the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Ghazaleh Moayedi gives us the rundown of several bills pertaining to women’s reproductive issues still alive at the legislature.

Outro Music: Cold Canary Gaslight by Marty O'Rielly & the Old Soul Orchestra

The Art of Lei Making: Elvrine Chow

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Elvrine Chow

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A haku lei in the early stages of construction.

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The best lei are handmade by a loved one, but that is much easier said than done.

Intro Music: Low Tide Love by Tipling Rock

Outro Music: Paradise by Herb Ohta, Jr.

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