Co-hosts John Cole, UH Hawaii Natural Energy Institute and Jay Fidell welcome special guests Barbara Treat, LNG Program Manager, Hawaii Gas and Richard Wallsgrove, Program Director, Blue Planet Foundation. Barbara and Richard discuss the pros and cons associated with using liquified natural gas as a fuel source in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet […]
The Next Wave of Art – Holden Santi
Holden Santi is a talented, high achieving high school student anxious to study the world of art. Donna and Holden talk about the art scene today and how it is affected by current trends in our society, including youtube, cellphone cameras and social media. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 […]
Japan and China Relations – Yoichiro Sato
Professor Yoichiro Sato of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University shares his thoughts on current relations between Japan and China, the Chinese adventure on Woody Island, the latest posturing by North Korea and other international diplomacy issues in play in the region. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Epilepsy Advocacy with Kathleen Stofocik and Sam Davis
Kathleen Stofocik has been working in the public health field in Hawaii over the past 7 years and is committed to promoting health awareness and outreach through education, training, and advocacy. She shares her experience leading the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii towards a greater education and care for our community with the help of a […]
Hawaii’s Family Court and EPIC ‘Ohana: Help for At-Risk Families
Guests Laurie Tochiki and Faye Kimura discuss Hawaii’s Family Court and EPIC ‘Ohana programs that work to strengthen relationships for families and youth at risk. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]
Changing Views on Mental Illness – Kumi Macdonald of NAMI Hawaii
As a non-profit working to provide support and awareness regarding mental illness and the impact on families and the greater community, NAMI Hawaii (National Alliance for Mental Illness Hawaii) continues to advocate for a system, for youth in particular, which does not criminalize mental illness but supports systems of care for our community, families and […]
Hawaii’s Energy Health Today – Jeff Mikulina of Blue Planet Foundation
Blue Planet Foundation is a local nonprofit organization committed to clearing the path for clean energy. Senator Josh Green speaks with Blue Planet CEO, Jeff Mikulina, to get a pulse on the state of Hawaii’s Energy Health. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
Finding Honua Part 2 – Beth Flint, PhD (U.S. FWS), Cynthia Vanderlip (DLNR), and Jason Misaki (DLNR)
Honua means “refuge” in the Hawaiian language, and in this episode, we learn what federal and state wildlife managers have been doing to address threats (including climate change) to tropical seabirds, to find refuge for these birds. Beth Flint, PhD (US Fish and Wildlife Service), Cynthia Vanderlip (Department of Land and Natural Resources), and Jason […]
Local Food Security with Daniela Kittinger and Danya Hakeem
Hawaii, the world’s most isolated landmass, imports 90% of its food for human consumption. How is Hawaii striving to increase local food production and consumption? Can we make it safe, and affordable? Daniela Kittinger, President Hawai‘i Food Policy Council and Danya Hakeem, Program Director for Hawaii Center for Food Safety, join Kirsten Turner to talk […]
Hawaiian Kine Stuff – Setting the Record Straight with Al Gonzales
As a Native Hawaiian who cares about the future, Al Gonzales wants to set the record straight on Hawaiian history and values. Keli`i and Al discuss some of the misconceptions about “Hawaiian Kine Stuff” especially in regards to activism. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]