We look at how the aloha shirt came to embody the spirit of the Islands with Kūhaʻo Zane, creative director of Sig Zane Designs, and how the medium of design can transcend economic value to build a respect for our home and cultural perspectives.

It’s an expression of aloha recognized around the world. Legendary local comedian Andy Bumatai joins the show to explore the origins and the power of the shaka.

“Don’t take pork over the Pali.” If you grew up in the Islands, you likely heard this warning, but where did it come from? And what chilling consequences could you face if you do? Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to explain. Listen below:

Award-winning author, relationship expert and motivational speaker Cary Valentine shares what you can do today for your relationship. Listen below.

On the afternoon of July 6, 1985, Diane Suzuki had just finished teaching her dance class in ʻAiea. She planned to meet a fellow instructor in the parking lot of the dance studio 15 minutes later, but Diane never showed. Award-winning journalist Robbie Dingeman explains why the unsolved disappearance of Diane Suzuki still haunts the Islands decades later. Listen to the audio podcast now.

The continued abuse of crystal methamphetamine has devastated thousands of local families, and it is an ongoing problem, even in the middle of a pandemic. David Earles, former executive director of the Hawaiʻi Meth Project, talks about the efforts and difficulties in fighting Hawaiʻi's meth crisis. Listen to the audio podcast now.

A hundred-foot tall formation of eucalyptus trees lines a stretch of Maluhia Road, welcoming drivers to the south shore of Kauaʻi. It's a beautiful drive during the day, but at night... it's a different story. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the Kauaʻi Tree Tunnel. Listen to the audio podcast now.

Siblings John and Rebecca Lin of Lin's Hawaiian Snacks talk li hing mui, or crackseed, and share what it's like to take the reins of the family business. Listen to the audio podcast now.

Entrepreneur Dustin Shindo talks about his journey from hauling Pepsi bottles at his family business, Hilo Soda Works, to launching two public companies and ringing the bell on Wall Street. Listen to the audio podcast now.

On November 2, 1999, seven men lost their lives in the Xerox building on Nimitz Highway. Evelyn Balatico, mother of 33-year-old victim Jason Balatico, recounts the day of the deadliest mass shooting in Hawaiʻi history. Listen to the audio podcast now.