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U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono joins Pod Squad host Chad Blair (who also happens to be our political editor) to talk about why voters should send her back to the Senate next year despite her health concerns. And of course we had to ask about Trump. And Spam musubi.

Senator Mazie Hirono greets Civil Beat staffers before her editorial board meeting.
Senator Mazie Hirono greets Civil Beat staffers before her editorial board meeting and Pod Squad session. Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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