Episode 39 - "Throw it in the ocean" / "Purpose in the water"

The Blue Hawaii Podcast

We've got some ugly politics and beautiful art in this episode! What does Elizabeth Warren's problematic attempt to outfox Trump have in common with a recent lawsuit over Guam's referendum on sovereignty? Native Hawaiians who remember Rice v. Cayetano know all too well (shoutout to UH Law Professor Troy Andrade for his awesome scholarship). Plus, with election day fast approaching, the Hawaii Supreme Court cancels our most controversial ballot issue, the wagons circle in opposition to a Constitutional Convention, and there are serious shenanigans in a big city council race. We've also got a hot new Bikileak for you, fresh off our text messages: is a leadership shakeup coming in the Hawaii Legislature? Our guest (32:00) is Matt "Maka" Kwock, local photographer extraordinaire and our former artist of the month. Hear his story, how he got into photography, what inspires his art, and where he goes for the best glimpses of Hawaii's natural beauty. Check his work out at @mmkwock, at https://www.mattkwockphotography.com/, or on the Hawaiian Airlines website! (PS - His restaurant rec is Duk Kee in Kaimuki!) Don't forget to come by and visit us at our first-ever live show at The ARTS at Marks Garage on Thursday, November 8, from 7:30 - 9:30!!! We promise it will be better (and cheaper) than Bill and Hillary's new speaking tour. Hope to see you soon!