Deep Dive: A Recap and Interview with Mayor Derek SK Kawakami

Episode Notes

4.17.26 For the live show, Margaret catches up with outgoing Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, an avid waterman and surfer, on the collaborations and progress that the Kauaʻi Lifeguard Association has made in the past year. Says Kawakami about the visit that the Okinawan Lifeguards made to Kauaʻi: “The exchange of lifesaving knowledge and culture strengthens our ability to protect everyone enjoying Kaua‘i’s waters. Programs like this build international friendships and make our ocean safety efforts even more effective.”

Mayor Kawakami was our first interview for Deep Dive, so to have him back on the show reinforcing messaging as the key to water safety was an honor. Margaret and Anni also chatted about some of the notable interviews in the last year and a bit about what to expect in the year to come.

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