Maui Neutral Zone - Why It Exists - DreamMakers Foundation of Maui

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Maui Neutral Zone (MNZ), founded and hosted by Jason Schwartz, is a long-running community based public affairs talk show dedicated to elevating local voices examining critical issues facing Maui and Hawaii, exists for one simple reason: to create a space where the people of Maui can honestly talk about what’s happening, why it’s happening, and – most importantly – what we choose to do next.

Over the years, we’ve covered :

Fires – lived experience, credibility gaps and recovery challenges,

Housing and homelessness and displacement – exploring affordable housing, land stewardship, and community first alternatives,

Environmental and public health concerns – toxic exposure, land misuse and environmental oversight, sustainability, highlighting public and grassroots responses when conventional systems fall short,

Governance and civic accountability – policy, power and public trust,

Healing arts, Music, Visual arts, Cultural continuity and accountability to our Hawaiian host culture.

Local economy and tourism- economic impacts, tourism effects, and cooperation

Maui Neutral Zone was not designed to inflame fear or cause division – but to document truth, elevate local voices, and keep the focus on solutions. We feel that when perspectives hear “each other”, compassion and empathy and “better understanding of each other” will propel us towards mutually beneficial solutions.

We believe in something very simple: that awareness is the first step… but action is the goal.

This article focuses on Maui Neutral Zone – Community Voices & Public Affairs Since 1991. Hosted by Jason Schwartz, which elevates Maui voices on fires, housing, environment, governance, culture, and solutions-focused community dialogue.

Go explore: https://mauineutralzone.com

https://mauineutralzone.com/video/lynn-finnegan-up-close-2010/

https://mauineutralzone.com/video/michael-molina-former-councilman-and-candidate-for-mayor-2022/

https://mauineutralzone.com/video/tasha-kama-from-the-heart-2019-present-maui-county-councilmember/

https://mauineutralzone.com/video/susan-douglas-community-activist-and-researcher/

https://mauineutralzone.com/video/jason-spills-the-beans-2019-retrospective/