About this episode

The episode features an interview with the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a street psychiatrist discussing their roles and experiences.

Vassilis Syrmos, the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, speaks with HPR about his new role; Honolulu street psychiatrist Chad Koyanagi shares his story helping those suffering on the streets.

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