Unemployment Predictions for 2017; HPD Chief Kealoha Suspended; Making a Living as a Musician
Hawaii’s Employment Projection for 2017: Linda Chu Takayama
As we approach the end of the year, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at jobs in Hawai‘i. The unemployment rate in Hawai‘i remains well below the national average. Figures out just last week show the seasonally adjusted November jobless rate at 3-percent, down from 3-point-2 percent in October. The national rate is 4-point-6 percent. But the numbers are just part of the story. And joining us now to help fill out the rest of the picture is Linda Chu Takayama, the Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Intro Music: Franklin's Tower by Grateful Dead
Outro Music: The Line by Phish
The Working Musician: Mike Piranha
Rock ‘n’ roll has changed its face a few times over during the years since Mike Piranha started playing it, back in Chicago, but he and his cohorts in the Piranha Brothers have found ways to weather all its changes in fashion and make a living at it. Mike has learned a few secrets along the way, and he’s with us to play some music and look back through the years.
Intro Music: Billie's Blues - Daniel Y Remix by Billie Holiday and Daniel Yanghoubi
Outro Music: Santa Claus Is Back In Town by Jonny Lang
Civil Beat Reality Check: Troubles Continue for HPD Chief
If you listened to Morning Edition earlier today, you may have heard Wayne Yoshioka’s report on Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha. He’s been placed on paid leave for 30 days--having surrendered his badge and gun, along with his duties. It’s the latest development in a story that keeps moving. And here with an update is Chad Blair of our partners over at Civil Beat.
Intro Music: My Zero by Ezra Furman
Outro Music: Is This How You Feel by The Preatures
Original Christmas Music: Mike Piranha
We can’t let our musical guest Mike Piranha get away without breaking out his guitar, and we thought it was high time to add rock ‘n’ roll to our holiday music mix, so we’re back with him to play some tunes.
Intro Music: Waterbed by Chainsmokers
Outro Music: Christmas Boogie by Michael Ferenci
