New West Broadcasting's General Manager Chris Leonard speaks with Mayor Harry Kim this afternoon regarding Hawai'i First Covid-19 case and the State of Hawai'i's new guidance for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Recorded March 17, 2020.
We air the rest of the conversation with Mayor Mitch Roth, who was sworn in Dec. 7, 2020, and with whom Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken spoke in advance of his swearing in. Guest 2 is Lt. Gov. Josh Green, M.D., an emergency room physician who talks about the COVID-19 vaccines and what Hawaii's plan is around vaccinations. Part 1 of the discussion with Mayor Roth aired Dec. 6 and may be found as a podcast.
Air date: Dec. 13, 2020
Attached photo is Mayor Mitch Roth at his swearing in (nobody else close at the time of this photo, which is why he is maskless) and below is Lt. Gov. Josh Green, M.D., at a state press conference.
The week before being sworn in as Mayor, Mitch Roth talked with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about some of his cabinet appointments and plans. Mayor-elect Roth had much to say, including that he's excited and hopeful about the future. This week, Part 1 of the discussion airs. Part 2 will air next week. These are two of the last four Island Conversations programs that will air on KWXX, B97/B93, and KPUA 670 AM in Hilo.
Air date: Dec. 6, 2020
The Big Island has three acute care hospitals, including one in Waimea. Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital President Cindy Kamikawa talks with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about the hospital's capacities, capabilities, clinics, and COVID-19 response.
Air date: Nov. 22, 2020
