Civil Beat: Pod Squad

Civil Beat

Host Chad Blair dives into the biggest stories of the week and what they mean for the people of Hawaii. He's joined by Civil Beat reporters who share their insights on issues they cover. Guests often include public officials, civic leaders and members of the community for a roundtable discussion on the hottest topics in Hawaii.

  • ‘This Is Gold’: An Unprecedented Push To Restore Urban Honolulu Watersheds From Ridge To Reef

    A nearly $8 million project will take the Hawaiian approach to land management and apply it to busy parts of town.

    28 May 2023, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Meet AARP’s New Volunteer State President
    Gary Simon has been involved in issues relating to seniors for years.
    15 July 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Why The US Supreme Court’s Gerrymandering Decision Is So Important
    Voting rights, fair elections and a crisis of confidence in government are as relevant now as they were during the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s.
    1 July 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Kahi Mohala Helps Kids Facing A Mental Health Crisis
    The end of the school year is a time when many children and teens exhibit heightened problems and more frequent thoughts of suicide.
    20 May 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Climate Change Meets The Arts
    A historic house in Honolulu sets the scene for a discussion of how the humanities can help address global warming.
    10 May 2019, 10:01 am
  • 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.
    29 April 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Save Our Sharks
    We discuss legislation that would prohibit the intentional killing of sharks and manta rays in Hawaii waters.
    8 April 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Helping Men In Their Crucial First Weeks Out Of Prison
    First Lap helps former inmates make successful transitions — with no government funding.
    1 April 2019, 10:01 am
  • Pod Squad: Hawaii’s ‘Vaping Epidemic’
    Public health advocate Trish La Chica talks about legislative efforts to keep young people healthier.
    25 March 2019, 10:01 am
  • 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.
    19 March 2019, 10:01 am
  • 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.
    18 March 2019, 10:01 am
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