Due to their status as one of the most isolated landmasses in the world, the Hawaiian islands are home to a diverse population of wildlife. This is particularly the case for birds. Unfortunately, Hawaii's diverse bird population is rapidly dwindling. Many bird species in Hawaii have already gone extinct and many of those that remain are in severe danger of going extinct in the near future. On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, Dr. Lindsay Young of Pacific Rim Conservation joins us to discuss Hawaii's bird extinction crisis. Subscribe

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Guests & Links

• Dr. Lindsay Young

Further Information

To watch the lecture given by Dr. Lindsay Young for the Hawaii State Public Library System, use the link below.

• Wildlife Wednesdays: Solving the Hawaiian Bird Extinction Crisis

To learn more about Pacific Rim Conservation, visit the website via the link below.

• Pacific Rim Conservation Website

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• Editing and sound design: Tony Vega
• Transcript: Milabeats.go
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When people think of surfing, images of Hawaii often come to mind. This is rightfully so. Not only is Hawaii a mecca for surfers around the world, it is also where you end up when you look into the origins of surfing. But have you ever stopped to think about the origins of this now global sport? And what about how it is that surfing spread outside of Hawaii? On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, Dr. Scott Laderman of the University of Minnesota Duluth joins us to talk about his research on the complicated history of surfing.

Guests & Links

• Dr. Scott Laderman

Further Information

You can use the link below to pick up a copy of Dr. Scott Laderman's book: Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing (Sport in World History Book 1).

• Empire in Waves: A Political History of Surfing (Sport in World History Book 1)

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• Transcript: Milabeats.go
• Transmissions from Hawaii logo: fikrihidajat (Based on concept sketch by Tony Vega)
• Featured image: Courtesy of Scott Laderman

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Dr. William H. “Pila” Wilson is a professor of Hawaiian language, Hawaiian studies, and linguistics at Ka Haka 'Ula O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. On this episode Dr. Wilson tells us about his research into the origins of the Hawaiian language and the work he has done to help revitalize it.

Guests & Links

• Dr. William H. "Pila" Wilson
  • About Dr. William Wilson

Further Information

The article mentioned in the episode can be accessed via the link below.

• Maping Origins of Hawaiian Language Reveals New Theory on Polynesian Migration to Hawaiʻi

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• Featured image: Courtesy of Richard Tanabe Jr.

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Dr. Richard Pyle is the senior curator of Ichthyology at Bishop Museum in Honolulu. He spends his days researching fish and whenever possible diving deep into the ocean in order to discover new species of fish. On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, we conclude our conversation with Dr. Richard Pyle. This time we are focusing on deep coral reefs, the creatures that inhabit them, ichthyology, and the ongoing threat of climate change.

Guests & Links

• Dr. Richard Pyle

Further Information

To learn more about Dr. Richard Pyle, you can visit the website below.

• Richard L. Pyle, Ph.D

To learn more about Bishop Museum, visit their website via the link below.

• Bishop Museum Website

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Dr. Richard Pyle is the senior curator of Ichthyology at Bishop Museum in Honolulu. He spends his days researching fish and whenever possible diving deep into the ocean in order to discover new species of fish. On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, Dr. Pyle talks about his most dangerous dive and how he survived it. This is the first part of a two part talk with Dr. Pyle.

Guests & Links

• Dr. Richard Pyle

Further Information

To learn more about Dr. Richard Pyle, you can visit the website below.

• Richard L. Pyle, Ph.D

To learn more about Bishop Museum, visit their website via the link below.

• Bishop Museum Website

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• Editing and sound design: Tony Vega
• Transcript: Milabeats.go
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• Featured image: Courtesy of Richard Tanabe Jr.

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Born in 1934, Richard "Sonny" Tanabe Jr. Is a former Olympic swimmer, educator, and author from the Big Island. On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, he tells us about his life as a swimmer and a few other things, including the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial.

Guests & Links

• Richard "Sonny" Tanabe Jr.

Further Information

To learn more about Richard "Sonny" Tanabe Jr., you can visit the pages below.

• Sonny Tanabe | Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame
• Richard "Sonny" Tanabe | Hawaii Swimming

Richard Tanabe Jr. has written two books. To learn more about them use the links below.

• The Evolution of Freediving-And History of Spearfishing in Hawaii
• Spearfishing on the Island of Hawaii: A Pictorial History

To learn more about the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, use the link below.

• Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial

If you would like to read the article about Sonny that ran in the February-March 2019 issue of Wasabi magazine, please use the link below.

• A Hilo Water Bug by Phoebe Neel

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• Featured image: Courtesy of Richard Tanabe Jr.

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In 1893 the government of the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown. However, that does not mean that it simply disappeared. In fact, in 2001, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands verified the continued existence of the government of the Hawaiian Kingdom. But why is this? Didn't the United States annex Hawaii? Isn't Hawaii a state? How can it be that the government of the Hawaiian Kingdom still exists even though the country doesn't? On this final installment of Insurrection--a three part mini-series by Transmissions from Hawaii--Dr. Keanu Sai answers all these questions and more.

Guests & Links

• Dr.KeanuSai
  • Official Website of the Acting Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom
  • The Blog of the Acting Government of the Hawaiian Kingdom

Further Information

For more information on the work of Dr. Sai and the Council of Regency of the acting government of the Hawaiian Kingdom, please see the links below.

• Investigating War Crimes: Human Rights Violations Committed in the Hawaiian Kingdom
• The American Occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom: Beginning the Transition from Occupied to Restored State
• Facts Necessary to Understanding the Hawaiian Situation

To learn more, you can also watch the videos below.

• The Acting Hawaiian Council of Regency; Exposing the American Occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom
• Larsen VS Hawaiian Kingdom World Court
• Webinar on War Crimes and the U.S. Occupation of Hawai‘i with Dr. Keanu Sai and Professor Federico Lenzerini

 

 

To listen to parts one and two of Insurrection--a mini-series by Transmissions from Hawaii--see the links below.

• Insurrection Part 1: Congressman Ed Case Discusses the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Captiol | Transmissions from Hawaii 04
• Insurrection Part 2: How the Hawaiian Kingdom Government Was Overthrown | Transmissions from Hawaii 05

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The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 is a pivotal moment in the history of Hawaii. While many are familiar with the broad strokes of the story and why events happened in the way that they did, there is much to the history of the overthrow that often gets overlooked. On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, Dr. Ronald Williams Jr. sheds light on the history that resulted in a group of insurrectionists overthrowing the government of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This is the second installment of our three part mini-series called Insurrection. Although you should listen to part one to get the full story, you do not have to listen to it to understand this episode. Subscribe

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• Dr Ronald Williams Jr.
  • Dr. Ronald Williams Jr. Academia.edu

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• Insurrection Part 1: Congressman Ed Case Discusses the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Captiol | Transmissions from Hawaii 04

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This episode of Transmissions from Hawaii is the first in a three part mini-series that will explore the history and consequences of the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. In this installment we start with what inspired this mini-series: the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. U.S. Representative Ed Case, who represents Hawaii's First Congressional District, was in Washington D.C. on that day and in this episode he discusses his experiences during and after the storming of the U.S. Capitol building.

Guests & Links

• Congressman Ed Case
  • Congressman Ed Case Website

Further Information

There is a video version of the interview of Congressman Ed Case that was used in this episode. You can find it on the Transmissions from Hawaii YouTube channel. The link to the video can be found below.

• Congressman Ed Case on the Jan. 6th Attack on the US Capitol | Transmissions from Hawaii Podcast

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• Transcript: Milabeats.go
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Often called the world's most expensive nut, the macadamia nut is a delicious treat with a fascinating history. Though its origins lie in Australia, the macadamia was brought to Hawaii in the 19th century and since then has become one of the state's signature crops, bringing in millions of dollars in revenue each year for growers. And then of course, you can't forget about the chocolate covered macadamia nuts. But have you ever stopped to think about why the macadamia nut industry in Hawaii has developed so much? Do you know how the macadamia got its name? And what about its history before it arrived in Hawaii? On this episode of Transmissions from Hawaii, we're answering all those questions plus many more.

Guests & Links

• Randy Paty of North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
  • North Shore Macadamia Nut Company Website
• Glenn Sako (Agricultural specialist with the Hawaii County Department of Research and Development)
  • Macadamia Nuts in Hawaii: History and Production by Gordon Shigeura & Hiroshi Ooka
• Dr. Catherine Nock
  • Wild Origins of Macadamia Domestication Identified Through Intraspecific Chloroplast Genome Sequencing by Catherine J. Nock, Craig M. Hardner, Juan D. Montenegro, Ainnatul A. Ahmad Termizi, Satomi Hayashi, Julia Playford, David Edwards and Jacqueline Batley
  • Most of the World’s Macadamias May Have Originated From a Single Australian Tree (Smithsonian.com)
• Ian McConachie
  • About Ian McConachie (Sun Coast Gold Macadamias Website)
  • Getting to the Root of Macadamias
  • Macadamia Conservation Trust
  • History (Macadamia Conservation Trust)
  • History of the Macadamia

Further Infformation To learn more about Indigenous Australians and the Gubbi Gubbi people of Southeast Queensland, please see the links below.

• Gubbi Gubbi Dyungungoo
• Yugambeh Museum
• Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Special Thanks

• The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation
• Bulu Yabun
• Macadamia Conservation Trust

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