Rod Tam joins Chris to talk about how Hawaii’s tax policies and high cost of living is forcing the working class and small businesses into a life of tax-driven indentured servitude which diminishes our quality of life. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
Booking Hawaii’s Music with Rob Graves
Rob Graves is the music manager for E&J Lounge Operating Company, which books musicians for Anna O’Brient, O’Toole’s, Kelley O’Neil’s and Irish Rose. Rob and Donna discuss promoting local musicians, how he does that and why he is so dedicated to home-grown music. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
Women Lawyers in Hawaii – A Current Perspective with Natalie Younoszai & Tricia Nakamatsu
Tricia Nakamatsu, former president of Hawaii Women Lawyers, and Natalie Younoszai, current president, have spearheaded a project on the early days of Hawaii Women Lawyers. In this program, they talk with Carol Mon Lee about today’s women lawyers and the role of women’s organizations in serving our community. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from […]
HSTA Origins with Joan Husted
Joan Husted was a driving force in the creation of the Hawaii State Teachers Association in 1971 and a pioneer in Hawaii’s labor movement. After 36 years with the HSTA, she joins Carl Campagna to share her insights on the origins of the institution. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 […]
You’re Bigger Than Chronic Pain – The Comfort Doc: Daniel Lev
As a chronic pain psychologist, Dr. Lev is aware that some of the problems felt by people in chronic pain are also experienced by all people. This is why he’s successfully worked with people who face other difficulties in life – anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and other common problems. Depending on the person’s needs, he […]
Finding Honua: Seabirds and Climate Change – David Hyrenbach, PhD (Hawaii Pacific University)
In this series, we focus on moving beyond outrage to solutions to climate change problems facing people, nations, and the world. David and Anu talk about the effects of sea level rise and the impacts that ocean changes have on seabirds in the Pacific and the Hawaiian Islands. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from […]
The Genesis of Dengue and Zika: Protection from Microbial Pathogens with Dr. Vivek R. Nerurkar
With an estimated 390 million new infections per year, the four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV) are the leading cause of infection and disease globally. Currently, no FDA-approved antiviral or vaccine against DENV is available. Dr. Nerurkar has utilized molecular methods to study a wide range of emerging and re-emerging microbial pathogens. He conducts research […]
The Making of Green Island, a New Novel by Shawna Yang Ryan
Shawna Yang Ryan teaches creative writing at the University of Hawaii, and her latest novel Green Island, published by Knopf, will come out next month. The novel is based on Green Island which is a small island off of the southeastern coast of Taiwan and which once housed an infamous prison where those who opposed […]
Native Hawaiian Energy Empowerment with Robin Puanani Danner
Established by Prince Kuhio and the U.S. Congress, the Department of Hawaiian Homelands is tasked with preserving spaces for the Native Hawaiian community. Robin Danner, VP of the Anahola Hawaiian Homes Association, shares how her organization is working to provide the Native Hawaiian population with energy empowerment. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 […]
Evolutions, Vaccines and Proof Positive for the Planet – Elisabet Sahtouris
Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris is an American evolutionary biologist, futurist, sustainability consultant to businesses, government agencies and UN consultant on indigenous peoples. She is a popular lecturer, television and radio personality, author of EarthDance, Biology Revisioned co-authored with Willis Harman and A Walk Through Time: From Stardust To Us. Dr. Sahtouris and Kaui dicuss evolution, vaccines, […]