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The Conversation: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

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Ala Moana Park Plan, Underwater Archeology, Reality Check, The Long View, Hawaii/Paris Series

Ala Moana Park Renovation Plan

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The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation recently released a revised draft plan to make extensive renovations to Ala Moana Regional Park. Public pushback to the initial parking plan triggered the changes.

Intro Music: Jack In the Box by Silent Partner

Outro Music: Twighlight Kingdom by Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck

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Ryan Finnerty


Underwater Archaeologist Hans Van Tilburg

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NOAA’s maritime archaeologist Hans Van Tillberg will be the featured speaker at a Historic Hawaii Foundation event this Thursday. It runs from 5:30-7 at the Impact Hub at 1050 Queen Street. Registrationfor the event is required.

Intro Music: Guitar stinger by Chris Vandercook

                                                                   

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Hans Van Tillberg

Reality Check: Nathan Eagle

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The primary is just around the corner, and for months, candidates have been busy courting support from labor groups. On today's Reality Check with Honolulu Civil Beat, Nathan Eagle looks at the union endorsements in the governor’s race.

Intro Music: Malmo Sunrise by The 126ers 

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Reality Check

The Long View: Youth Voting Patterns

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In today’s edition of the Long View, Contributing Editor Neal Milner looks at efforts to bring younger voters to the polls.

Intro Music:  Make a New Dance Up by Hey Ocean!

Outro Music: So Clear by Junip

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The Long View with Neal Milner


Hawaii/Paris Series: Marionettes

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Imagine King Kalakaua and Pele, Hawaiian warriors and amakua like the shark and honeycreeper. They came to life as part of an after-school project called Courant D’Art Frais. Give a listen as we explore the pageantry of puppets.

Intro Music: Harley Davidson by Brigette Bardot

Outro Music: Gone Fishing by Jake Shimabukuro

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Hawaii/Paris Series Pt. 3

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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