Hawaiian Slams 'Disgraceful' Found Rolex Story

In this segment, Katie is joined by Kaniela Ing and Kahala Johnson for a discussion about media portrayal and coverage of events happening in Maui, particularly emphasizing the narratives that are either distorted or omitted.

Kahala speaks up about the erasure of native narratives, emphasizing the grief, trauma, and long-standing crises the local community has been facing. Kahala points out that while the immediate disaster is evident and heart-wrenching, there have been ongoing crises – such as homelessness and poverty – that the community has been grappling with for a long time. The narrative often sidelines the struggles faced by the native Hawaiian community, the Kanaka Maoli, due to the media's focus on more sensational or relatable stories for its broader audience. Kahala also connects the current disaster with the community's historical challenges, attributing them to imperialism and colonialism.

The segment takes a sharp turn when Katie brings up a tweet from a New York Times journalist that highlights a story about a woman finding her Rolex watch in the wreckage of her home. Kaniela and Katie express their frustration and disgust with such a narrative, especially when people are still missing and grieving the loss of their loved ones. Kaniela delves into the systemic problem of journalism that caters to clicks and specific audience demographics. The discussion highlights the misplaced priorities of media outlets and the implications of corporate-controlled journalism.

The segment ends with Kaniela emphasizing that this isn't about one journalist but a systemic issue where such narratives are not only allowed but also encouraged.

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