During the winter quarter of the 2020/2021 school year, HIKI NŌ students reflect on the impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on their home and school lives, as well as the lives of those close to them.

Join us for a visit with Jack Law, a longtime Honolulu entrepreneur and businessman who’s also known as an advocate for LGBTQ civil rights. The owner of the iconic Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand in Waikīkī, Law grew up in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Oʻahu in 1966 to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. But school was short-lived, as he made friends and decided to pursue his dream of working in the entertainment industry. Law was a founding member of the Life Foundation, a pioneer nonprofit in focusing on the needs of those with HIV/AIDS.

MISSED LAST NIGHTʻS SHOW? Stream now and hear from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono—(D) Hawaiʻi and panelists on the rise in violence and the Stop Asian Hate Movement.

Melveen Leed’s music career spans over five decades and has taken her around the world. However, in many ways, she says she’s still “da tita from Moloka‘i.” She opens up about life’s challenges and why she’s found a new sense of peace and personal happiness in her life. Learn more on this episode of Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox.

To settle a $200 million debt, the State deeded property in the Kakaʻako Makai neighborhood in Honolulu to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). OHA wants to develop parcels ʻewa of Kewalo Basin and build residential high rises currently not allowed. Community activists say the State must preserve the coastline in what is becoming a highly developed urban area. A bill that would allow high rises appears dead at the Legislature. What are the next steps?

Hear how, after years of drug addiction and violence, Pastor Roy Yamamoto Jr. found salvation while in prison. Since his release, he has used his time to mend scarred relationships, become a pastor in his own church and create a camp for children of the incarcerated.

Catch up on INSIGHTS! Domestic violence is a scourge that does not discriminate by community, age, ethnicity or socio-economic status. It can take many forms, from physical to emotional abuse and even neglect. How do victims get help – even during a pandemic – and how are offenders held accountable?

Come with us as we talk with Harry B. Soria Jr., the voice of Hawaiʻi’s longest running radio show. Learn how he has kept the music of Hawaiʻi’s past alive for current and future generations through his weekly show, Territorial Airwaves, which celebrated its 40th anniversary.

More than 100,000 adults in Hawaiʻi have diabetes, with another 400,000 on the verge of diagnosis. Diabetic patients are at a higher risk for infections, including COVID-19. Hear why from a panel of experts on Diabetes in Hawaiʻi. You can phone in, or leave us a comment on Facebook or Twitter. INSIGHTS is also streamed live on pbshawaii.org and on PBS Hawaiʻi’s Facebook page.

A special compilation edition of Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox features four local Artists and Painters. These creatives share how they approach their work and what inspires them.