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Pod Squad: Meeting Trump’s Immigration Policies With ‘ Resistance and Resilience’
Marielena Hincapie, head of the National Immigration Law Center, said it is a time of great fear and trauma in many immigrant communities.
VIDEO: What Is A Carbon Tax?
Climate and economic experts believe carbon taxes can change consumer habits and slow down the effects of climate change.
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Pod Squad: Save Our Sharks
We discuss legislation that would prohibit the intentional killing of sharks and manta rays in Hawaii waters.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Hawaii’s ‘Vaping Epidemic’
Public health advocate Trish La Chica talks about legislative efforts to keep young people healthier.
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Pod Squad: Trevor Ozawa — ‘I Bring An Independent Voice To This Community’
Social issues, the environment and public safety including homelessness top the District 4 candidate’s concerns.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Tommy Waters Says Homelessness Is The Issue In Council Race
The Honolulu City Council candidate discussed his upcoming rematch with Trevor Ozawa for the District 4 seat.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Pod Squad: Speaking Up For The State Senate
Senate communications director Richard Rapoza says if people watched more closely how the chamber functions, they might be impressed.
Craig Gima
Pod Squad: When You’re Not In A Union, There’s A Retirement Crisis
A Senate bill would help by establishing a private-sector retirement savings program. But some employers are opposing it.
Deborah Sharkey
Pod Squad: Got A Tip On A Crime? Call This Guy
Honolulu’s CrimeStoppers program offers cash rewards for tips that pan out. And its annual dinner to raise money for those rewards is coming up.
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Pod Squad: Kai Kahele Is Already Running For Congress. Here’s Why
The Hawaii state senator from the Big Island is highly critical of opponent Tulsi Gabbard’s meeting with Syrian president Assad.