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Deep Dive Into Water Safety

Kauaʻi Community Radio - KKCR

Deep Dive Into Water Safety is a podcast dedicated to to one powerful truth: Drowning is preventable. Hosted by Kauaʻi waterperson Margaret Wright, the show features conversations with experts and community leaders from around the world who are working to save lives in and around the water. Together, we explore practical strategies to prevent drownings, educate swimmers, keiki, and parents, and create clear, culturally grounded messaging that makes a difference. Deep Dive is guided by Hawaiʻiʻs

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01:04:59

Deep Dive: An Interview with Allison Schaefers

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2026/04/15

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Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Laura Trapani

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2026/04/01

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01:19:47

Deep Dive: An Interview with Colleen Saunders

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2026/03/27

Episode Notes“Drowning Isn’t Inevitable It is Preventable.” - Dr. Colleen Saunders Dr. Colleen Saunders is a leading researcher in drowning prevention whose work is helping to reshape how we understand water safety on a global scale. Her journey into this field didn’t begin in a laboratory it began in the ocean. She spent nearly two decades as a voluntary lifeguard at Big Bay in Cape Town, where lifesaving became part of who she is. What started as a passion and a commitment to protecting others

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01:03:56

Deep Dive: An Interview with Rob Brander

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2026/03/13

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00:33:54

Deep Dive: Taishi Otono

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2026/03/09

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01:15:14

Deep Dive: An Interview with ILCIRA

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2026/03/07

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01:05:53

Deep Dive: An Interview with Jamie MacMahan

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2026/02/20

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00:41:42

Deep Dive: An Interview with Ian Couch

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2026/02/11

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00:51:51

Deep Dive: An Interview with John Kalei Clarke

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2026/02/07

Episode NotesSeptember 16, 2025 John Kaleimakaliʻi Thornton Clarke, who happens to be the grand nephew of Duke Kahanamoku, is an accomplished waterman in his own right and a researcher with the Hawaii Department of Health. He epically swam around Maui to bring awareness to the fact that native Hawaiians are drowning at a higher rate than other population groups. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deep-dive-into-water-safety

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00:30:16

Deep Dive: An Interview with Nicki Roderick

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2026/02/03

Episode NotesAugust 15, 2025 Niki Roderick is the founder and CEO of Free Dive Safe and is the NZ record holder for free diving. A dedicated ocean woman, she is also a strong advocate for water safety in schools. But not only for children, for adults and all ocean lovers. Her work supports free divers, paddlers, spear-fishers, boaters and more. She is currently working to get water safety as standard curriculum in Hawaii middle schools. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their

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00:44:41

Deep Dive: An Interview with Chris Pico

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2026/01/29

Episode NotesMargaret invites North Shore lifeguard Chris Pico in studio to share about the importance of water safety from the lifeguard’s perspective and to share about the free app Pulse Point. What’s charming is that Chris’ daughter, Harper, was in studio as well, watching her show and petting the dog and you can hear it a bit. Chris said, before we started the show, that he sought out Pulse Point on Kauaʻi for her. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their tip jar:

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00:46:21

Deep Dive: An Interview with Duane DeSoto

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2026/01/25

Episode Notes July 18, 2025 Full On-Air Show: Duane DeSoto called in to the studio. He is instrumental in the Hawaii nonprofit Nā Kama Kai, which focuses on connecting keiki to the ʻāina and the kai. Duane is working hard to promote a safe water culture among the people of Hawaii and his message is broad and applicable for all water people. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deep-dive-into-water-safety

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00:55:26

Deep Dive: An Interview with Drasko Bogdonovic

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2026/01/20

Episode NotesDrasko Bogdanovic Reframing Water Safety Drasko Bogdanovic is a California State Parks ocean lifeguard, flight paramedic, educator, and the founder of The Lifeguard Project, a national storytelling and advocacy platform focused on reframing how lifeguarding and drowning prevention are understood. His work aligns closely with Hawaiʻi, widely recognized as the epicenter of water safety, where the ocean demands exceptional expertise, vigilance, and cultural awareness. Drawing from

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00:34:56

Deep Dive: An Interview with George Centeio

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2026/01/16

Episode NotesJanuary 14, 2026. George Centeio works with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education as an Educational Specialist for Physical Education, supporting schools across the state in helping students build healthy, active lives. His work connects physical education, student well-being, and real-world safety, especially important in a place like Hawaiʻi, where water is part of everyday life. In this conversation, we talk about how education, particularly physical education, can help keep

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01:02:05

Deep Dive: An Interview with Female Lifeguards

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2026/01/16

Episode Notes January 13, 2026. This show brings the conversation home to Kauaʻi. Iʻm honored to be joined by four professional female lifeguards who protect our islandʻs beaches every day: Sanoe Hookano, Lei Deguchi, Lemon Holliday, and Aarya DeBaldo. Each of these women brings deep local knowledge, strong ocean skills, and constant vigilance to their work on the tower. They read conditions, watch people, and make decisions that prevent emergencies long before a whistle is blown or a rescue is

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01:02:56

Deep Dive: An Interview with Adrian Mayhew

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2026/01/14

Episode NotesOctober 23, 2025 Adrian Mayhew brings insight into the latest research and applied physiology in flood rescue, technical rescue, and water safety management. He is deeply involved in bridging operational lifesaving practices with research and evidence-based training across international contexts. Working with Mike Tipton on “lab to lifesaving” has made an impact worldwide. Adrian says Drowning is a global issue; we need legislation, manufacturing, and clear messaging. Drowning data is

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00:41:04

Deep Dive: An Interview with Mike Tipton

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2026/01/09

Episode NotesJuly 18, 2025: Professor Mike Tipton MBE is a Professor of Human & Applied Physiology at the Extreme Environments Laboratory, School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth in the UK. He was kind enough to speak with us about the physiology of drowning. This is a hard interview to hear, but oh so important as we take on the topic of water safety. Check out this video on the Float to Live project. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to

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00:54:22

Deep Dive: An Interview with Kalani Vierra

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2026/01/05

Episode NotesNovember 21, 2025 Kalani Vierra is the Chief of the Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau and one of Hawai‘i’s most respected and accomplished watermen. Kalani is internationally recognized for his expertise in rescue watercraft (jet ski) operations, and he has trained lifeguards across Hawai‘i and internationally in advanced ocean-rescue techniques. His leadership has shaped how lifeguards respond to emergencies on Kaua‘i’s beaches. Kalani also serves as President of the Hawai‘i Lifeguard

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01:09:33

Deep Dive: An Interview with Dr Angel Yanigahara

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2025/12/31

Episode Notes October 5, 2025 Dr. Angel Yanagihara is a leading biochemist and toxinologist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on venomous marine invertebrates—particularly the box jellyfish (Alatina alata) and bluebottle (Physalia physalis). Based at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, she is an associate researcher at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center and directs the Pacific Cnidaria Research Laboratory. Her research dispels long-held myths about jellyfish stings and

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Deep Dive: An Interview with Kaina Makua

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2025/12/27

Episode Notes September 23, 2025 Kaina Makua is a kalo farmer, cultural practitioner, educator, and actor from Waimea, Kauaʻi. He is a cofounder and executive director of Kumano I Ke Ala which uplifts Hawaiian youth through ʻāina -based education. He operates Aloha ʻĀina Poi Co. which distributes thousands of poi annually revitalizing kalo farming and strengthening cultural food security. In addition to his farming and education work, Kaina Makua plays King Kamehameha in the Apple TV+ series Chief

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