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 dwin

Surfing: A Complicated History (Dr. Scott Laderman)

Apr 14th, 2022 41m 8s

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

Revitalization & Origins: The Path of the Hawaiian Language (Dr. Wlliam "Pila" Wilson)

Feb 16th, 2022 21m 26s

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

In the Twilight Zone: Discussing Coral Reefs, Ichthyology, & Biodiversity w. Dr. Richard Pyle

Nov 23rd, 2021 32m

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

In Too Deep: The Dive I Barely Survived (Dr. Richard Pyle Part 1)

Oct 26th, 2021 35m 50s

Memoir of a Hilo Waterman: The Amazing Life of Hawaii Swimmer, Author & Educator Richard "Sonny" Tanabe

Sep 7th, 2021 32m 28s

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

Insurrection Part 3: The Story of Larsen v. Hawaiian Kingdom

Jul 26th, 2021 55m 31s

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

Insurrection Part 2: How the Hawaiian Kingdom Governmetnt Was Overthrown

Jun 20th, 2021 41m 31s

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 overth

Insurrection Part 1: Congressman Ed Case Discusses the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Captiol

Jun 7th, 2021 16m 44s

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: t

03 Cracking the Mac Nut: Exploring the Fascinating History of the Macadamia

Apr 19th, 2021 44m 53s

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 st

Connections: Examining Hawaii's Relationship with the Internet

Feb 26th, 2021 1h

Located over 1,800 miles away from the nearest continent, Hawaii is the most remote island chain in the world. And yet thanks to the internet, people in Hawaii are more connected to the outside world than ever before. But have you ever stopped

Kauai's Wild Chickens: Hilarious, Annoying and Totally Fascinating

Jan 13th, 2021 46m 15s

About 105 miles northwest of Oahu lies the fourth largest of the Hawaiian islands: Kauai. Nicknamed the "Garden Island" due to its abundance of lush natural beauty, Kauai is home to over 70,000 people. However, aside from its human inhabitants,