June 29th, 2009 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, business, conversation, interview
Join Leslie Wilcox for a conversation with UH Manoa alumnus, former CEO of Time Warner and current Chairman of CitiGroup Richard Parsons. In the first of two parts, Parsons reveals the secrets behind his unique ability to lead companies and their employees through crisis. He also talks about being a brash, young African American from New York adjusting to college life in 1960s Honolulu.
Long Story Short - Richard Parsons - Chairman of CitiGroup - Part 1 [28:47m]:
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June 15th, 2009 — Hawaii, Hawaiian music, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Na Hoku Hanohano-award-winning musician Kawika Kahiapo
about fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a professional musician, his early experiences performing with Gabby “Pops” Pahinui and Pahinui family; the “it-was-meant-to-be” first encounter with the musicians who would become his group Kaukahi, and his dedication to giving back to the community.
Long Story Short - Kawika Kahiapo - Award-Winning Musician [26:42m]:
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May 26th, 2009 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, Surfer, conversation, interview
In the concluding episode of a special two-part Long Story Short, Clyde Aikau speaks in-depth about the now-famous incident in which his older brother Eddie Aikau was lost at sea while trying to find help for the crew of the capsized Hokule’a in 1978. Clyde delivers a conciliatory message to the family of the late David Lyman, who was the captain of that ill-fated Hokule’a voyage, and speaks with pride about “living in the shadow” of his older brother Eddie.
Long Story Short - Clyde Aikau Part Two [26:13m]:
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May 18th, 2009 — Hawaii, Surfer, conversation
Leslie Wilcox talks with Clyde Aikau, big wave surfing champion, former North Shore life guard and younger brother of the late Eddie Aikau (of “Eddie Would Go” fame). Clyde talks about growing up in Chinese graveyard in Pauoa valley, surfing giant North Shore waves while approaching age 60, and his 15 year old son Ha’a’s approach to the sport. This is part one of a special two part Long Story Short.
Long Story Short - Clyde Aikau - Big Wave Surfing Champion [26:12m]:
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April 20th, 2009 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, Television News, interview
The first Hawaiian-language news segment on a network affiliate aired for the first time in March 2008 - a daily weekday feature in KGMB 9’s Sunrise show. That marked a major breakthrough in the promotion of the Hawaiian language to the entire state. Special correspondent Amy Kalili is so good on camera, she seems like a career broadcast journalist who just happens to be fluent in Hawaiian. Not so. Amy’s journey to becoming the first Hawaiian-language news anchor was a long one, with many twists and turns along the way.
Long Story Short - Amy Kalili - Hawaiian-Language News Anchor [26:16m]:
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April 6th, 2009 — Author, Hawaii, Hawaiian Studies, History, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Nanette Napoleon is considered Hawaii’s leading expert on graveyards. A trustee of O’ahu Cemetery in Nu’uanu, she’s the author and photographer of a book on Hawaii’s oldest public graveyard. She gives walking tours of the site and she supervised documentation of more than 300 graveyards and 30,000 tombstone inscriptions throughout the state.
Long Story Short - Nanette Napoleon - Hawaii's History Detective [26:43m]:
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March 30th, 2009 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, Opera, interview
Hawaii born-and-raised Quinn Kelsey has grabbed the “brass ring” in the opera world - a major role at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Critics have described his voice as ” a beautiful instrument notable for its flexibility and warmth” with a “honeyed timbre and an ability to plumb expressive depths.”
Long Story Short - Quinn Kelsey - From Hawaii to the Metropolitan Opera [26:49m]:
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March 2nd, 2009 — Education, In-Depth Interview, Teacher, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Waianae High School alumnus Candy Suiso, who returned to the school as a Spanish teacher and then helped to create the nationally acclaimed student media center - Searider Productions. Candy talks about how the language of visual storytelling gave voice to a community in need.
Long Story Short - Candy Suiso - Searider Productions Program Director [27:18m]:
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February 17th, 2009 — Education, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Sister Joan of Arc Souza is the principal of St. Francis school in Manoa. Souza graduated from St. Francis when it was an all-girls school, but during tenure as principal she turned the school co-ed and has made numerous innovations, such as a band program; cinematography classes; a four-year American Sign Language Program; and a pre-school.
Long Story Short - Sister Joan of Arc Souza [27:18m]:
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February 2nd, 2009 — Football, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
On this episode of Long Story Short, Leslie Wilcox talks story with legendary Farrington High School coach Skippa Diaz. Skippa talks about relocating to Wisconsin to help care for his in-laws; his philosophy on football and life; the importance of education; and much more.
Long Story Short - Skippa Diaz - Legendary Farrington Football Coach [27:37m]:
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