Talk Story Live (Oct. 8, 2023)

Join McKenna Maduli as she welcomes noted Native Hawaiian fashion designers Puamana Crabbe & Danene Lunn of Manuheali'i to share their love of fashion. Also joining them is Kumu Hula Olana Ai as she shares her insight on costuming hula competitions. Mele by Kapua Kalua.

Join McKenna Maduli as she welcomes Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel, Cody Pueo Pata and Henohee Kāne. Mele by Kamalei Kawa’a.

Join McKenna Maduli as she welcomes Kumu Hula Ed Collier, Leimomi Ho, Maelia Loebenstein Carter, Etua Lopes, Vicky Holt Takamine & Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett as they share the judging process for the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition. Mele by Ikaika Mendez.

Join McKenna Maduli as she welcomes Miss Aloha Hula 2000 Tehani Gonzado, Miss Aloha Hula 2010 Māhealani Mika & Kumu Hula and 2001 First Runner Up in the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, Snowbird Bento as they share their hula journeys. Mele by Mālie Lyman.

Join us as we explore Makaukau Maui, a new initiative showing the message of hope as we help Maui welcome back visitors and support their journey back to economic recovery.

In this episode of Talk Story Live, McKenna talks to Native Hawaiian Affairs Program Officer, Punihei Lipe, CNHA President and CEO Kuhio Lewis, Senator Jarrett Keoho, Native Hawaiian Speaker and Educators Kahoku Lindsey-Asing and Kamakalikolehua Ligon, and Miss Aloha Hula 2010 Mahealani Mika.