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	Forecasting Hawaii's Economy for 2009		"Hawaii's Economy: Forecast '09" On this episode of Island Insights, Howard Dicus from PBS Hawaii & KGMB9, Carl Bonham of UHERO (Univ. of Hawaii Economic Research Org), Paul Brewbaker from the Bank of Hawaii and Pearl Imada Iboshi, State Economist join the panel to talk about Hawaii's economy and give their forecasts for 2009. This conversation was recorded on December 18, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Hawaii's Digital Television Transition		Hawaii television is going digital on January 15, 2009 and many people are asking...Why is this happening? Does it affect me? Should I be concerned? What do I have to do to prepare? Where can I turn for answers? Panelists Lyle Ishida, of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Phyllis Kihara from KIKU television, Steve Komori, VP of Content Delivery for PBS Hawaii and Mike Rosenberg, General Manager at KITV and President of the Hawaii Television Broadcasters Association join Richard Borreca to address viewer questions and concerns.This conversation was recorded on December 11, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Civil Rights and Language Access		Recognizing that many people have only a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English, and that language is a barrier for many living in Hawaii, the 2005 State Legislature passed a law ensuring equal, meaningful access to state-funded services. Can we afford to enforce this law? Can we afford not to? Our panelists discuss Civil Rights and Language Access. Moderator Dan Boylan will be joined by panelists Serafin "Jun" Colmenares, Office of Language Access; Suzanne Zeng, UH Center for Interpretation & Language Studies, Pat McManaman, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and Gerald Ota from the Department of Health.This conversation was recorded on December 4, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Giving in Hard Times		'Tis the season for giving. But, with increasing needs and decreasing resources, how will Hawaii's non-profit organizations survive the season? Moderator Dan Boylan leads a discussion which includes Kelvin Taketa, President/CEO, Hawaii Community Foundation; Connie Mitchell, Executive Director, Institute for Human Services; and Linda Chu Takayama, Board Chair, Hawaii Food Bank.This conversation was recorded on November 20, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	New State Representatives		Moderator Dan Boylan meets with General Election winners who have been elected to public office for their first time. The panelists discuss priorities and goals and address questions and concerns from viewers. Three newly elected State Representatives, Denny Coffman, Chris Lee and Mark Nakashima, address viewer questions. This conversation was recorded on November 13, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	BOE New Faces		Moderator Dan Boylan meets with General Election winners who have been elected to public office for their first time. The panelists discuss priorities and goals and address questions and concerns from viewers. Two new members of the state's Board of Education, Janis Akuna and Carol Mon Lee, also address viewer questions. This conversation was recorded on November 13, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	General Election - Media Analysis		Political analysts Richard Borreca (Honolulu Star-Bulletin), Jerry Burris (The Honolulu Advertiser), Gina Mangieri (KHON2 News) and Wayne Yoshioka (Hawaii Public Radio) join moderator Dan Boylan to break down the results of the General Election and place a meaning on the outcomes for Hawaii residents. This conversation was recorded on November 6, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	General Election - A Partisan Analysis		Moderator Dan Boylan hosts a review of the election by partisan analysts from both sides of the aisle. Democrat Kirk Caldwell and Republican Lynn Finnegan sit down to examine the results of the General Election and place a meaning on the outcomes for Hawaii residents. This conversation was recorded on November 6, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Kimberlee Bassford		Filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford joins a panel discussion about the legacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink. Bassford's documentary film, "Ahead of the Majority," reviews the life and experiences of Mink, the first woman of color in the U.S. Congress and co-author of Title IX, landmark legislation that opened higher education and athletics to America's women. This conversation was recorded on October 30, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Angel Pilago		Angel Pilago, candidate for Mayor of Hawaii County, joins Dan Boylan to discuss issues important to Hawaii Island residents. This conversation was recorded on October 30, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Kauai Mayoral Race		Dan Boylan moderates a discussion between Kauai Mayoral candidates Bernard Carvalho and JoAnn Yukimura. This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	State House District 46		Dan Boylan moderates a discussion between candidates for State House District 46 (North Shore, Kahuku, Schofield), Rep. Michael Magaoay (D) and Gil Riviere (R). This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Constitutional Convention		Mark Bennett, Hawaii State Attorney General, and Tony Gill, chair of the Oahu County Democrats, will discuss whether voters should select YES or NO on a Constitutional Convention.This conversation was recorded on October 16, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Rail Transit System		Cheryl Soon, former City Director of Transportation Services, and Panos Prevedouros, University of Hawaii professor and former mayoral candidate, share facts and opinions to help viewers understand the consequences of their votes on a Rail Transit System.This conversation was recorded on October 16, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	State House District 24 - General Election		Dan Boylan is joined by general election candidates from State House District 24 (Manoa, University) Isaac Choy (D) and Jeri Jeffryes (R).This conversation was recorded on October 9, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	State House District 51 - General Election		Dan Boylan is joined by general election candidates from State House District 51 (Lanikai, Waimanalo) Quentin Kuhio Kawananakoa (R) and Chris Kalani Lee (D). This conversation was recorded on October 9, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Senate District 12		Dan Boylan is joined by candidates from Senate District 12 (Downtown, Kakaako, Waikiki) - Brickwood Galuteria (D) and Sen. Gordon Trimble (R). This conversation was recorded on October 9, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Presidential Election 2008		Dan Boylan leads a discussion on the Presidential Election with supporters of Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama. The McCain supporters are CHARLES DJOU, member of the Hawaii Republican Party and Honolulu City Council member and WILLES LEE, Chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party. Participating Obama supporters are CHUCK FREEDMAN, co-founder of the Hawaii Draft Obama Campaign and a delegate to the National Democratic Convention, and JOHN WAIHEE, former Governor of Hawaii. This conversation was recorded on October 2, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	General Election Analysis		Richard Borreca (Honolulu Star-Bulletin), Jerry Burris (The Honolulu Advertiser), Gina Mangieri (KHON2 News) and Wayne Yoshioka (Hawaii Public Radio) analyze the results of Hawaii's Primary Election and look ahead to the General Election. This conversation was recorded on September 25, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Wall Street Crisis		Howard Dicus (KGMB9, PBS Hawaii), Erika Engle (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) and Scott Radway (Hawaii Business Magazine) discuss the impact that the Wall Street crisis will have on local businesses and on Hawaii's long-term economic outlook. This conversation was recorded on September 25, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	House District 35		Candidates from House District 35 (Pearl City, Waipahu) Henry James Aquino (D), Constante Domingo (D) and Ilalo Parayno (D) join moderator Dan Boylan for a live panel discussion. This conversation was recorded on September 18, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	House District 51		Candidates from House District 51 (Lanikai, Waimanalo) Ikaika Anderson (D), Shawn Christensen (D) and Chris Kalani Lee (D) join moderator Dan Boylan for a live panel discussion. This conversation was recorded on September 18, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Senate District 17		Candidates from Senate District 17 (Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Waipio) - Michelle Kidani (D) and Ron Menor (D) join moderator Dan Boylan. This conversation was recorded on September 11, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Senate District 18		Candidates from Senate District 18 (Waipahu, Pearl City, Crestview) - Clarence Nishihara (D) and Alex Sonson (D) join moderator Dan Boylan for a live panel discussion. This conversation was recorded on September 11, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

	Republican Party Leaders		Republican Party leaders Willes Lee (Republican Party Chair), Fred Hemmings (Senate Minority Leader) and Lynn Finnegan (House Minority Leader) discuss the dearth of Republican candidates with moderator Dan Boylan. This conversation was recorded on September 11, 2008 in the PBS Hawaii studio.

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