What is the job market like these days? Is it as robust as we need it to be? Which sectors are strong, and which ones are weak? What are the political considerations of doing this, and what are the economic implications of getting it done? Mitch will share his insights on what can we do […]
Resilient Investments with Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer joins Jay to discuss the issue of the ERS divesting from fossil fuels in its endowment, legislation for which is moving through the session now. As one of the leading proponents of this effort, Michael is scheduled to be a keynote speaker on this issue at the Chaminade Public Policy Forum at the […]
Architectural Aspirations for Hawaii with Scott Wilson
Scott discusses new possibilities for architecture in high rises and how we can incorporate them in our development landscape. 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 great content and great community. Our […]
Politics and Government in Hawaii with John Waihee
Former Governor John Waihee talks about Hawaiian issues and about politics and government in Hawaii. 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 great content and great community. Our vision is to be […]
Architecture , Landscaping and Today’s Public Spaces – Susannah C. Drake
Susannah C. Drake is the principal of DLANDstudio Architecture + Landscape Architecture, an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm. DLANDstudio is the recipient of National and International urban design awards from the AIA, ASLA and Chicago Athenaeum among others. As one of very few designers of her generation with professional design qualifications in Architecture and Landscape […]
Citizen Initiative Bill SB2754 – Senator Laura Theilen and Senator Russell Ruderman
The Citizen Initiative Bill, Senate Bill 2754, would allow voters to decide whether to amend the state Constitution. Many other states already have such an initiative process which can transfer some measure of legislative power back to the people. Senators Laura Thielen and Russell Ruderman share their expereince championing the Citizen Initiative Bill pending in […]
A Fresh Look at K-12 with Steve Chamberlin
Steve and his wife, Susan, are graduates of Roosevelt High School, are founders of Chamberlin Family Foundation. Their mission is to improve public education in Hawaii and in Richmond, California. The Foundation is the biggest supporter of Teach for America in Hawaii and has built charter schools in Richmond operated by **[Summit Public Schools](http://summitps.org/schools/california)**. Steve […]
The Lone Ranger Sends Tonto: Elise Anderson – Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Sam Slom
Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Slom, Elise Anderson appears on Community Matters to discuss items in the 2016 Legislative session. These include ivory bans; gas tax and taxes in general (specific hikes to the GET like 0.5% for “aging in place” and 1% for the HGEA); growing traction for conservative positions (fiscal impact statements, audits, […]
Finding Yourself in the Language with Tyler McMahon
In McMahon’s debut novel, punk rock refugee Laura Loss narrates the whirlwind rise and fall of the Mistakes, a Seattle band that emerged from the early ’90s grunge. Tyler also shares his newest novel, Kilometer 99, about Malia: a surfer and aspiring engineer. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
The Intersection of Corporate and Cannabis – Maryann Sasaki
The new dispensary system within Hawaii’s medical marijuana program raises all sorts of legal questions. As the date in which the state will award dispensary licenses draws near, Maryann Sasaki joins Jay Fidell to discuss the intersection of corporate and cannabis law. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every […]