Pod Squad: Dan Akaka Talks About His Hopes For Hawaii

The former Hawaii U.S. senator, now 93, has a lot to say about life and leadership.

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Former U.S. Sen. Dan Akaka sat down with Pod Squad host Chad Blair to talk about his new book, Hawaii leadership and his secret to a long life. And, of course, President Donald Trump.

Left, Sen Akaka daughter Millannie Akaka Mattson, wife Millie Akaka, Sen Daniel Akaka and right, Chad Blair.
From left, former Sen. Dan Akaka’s daughter Millannie Akaka Mattson, his wife, Millie Akaka, the senator himself, and Pod Squad host Chad Blair. Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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