Hawaii born Sky Cohen has spent the past 5 years in NYC dedicating himself to left politics. For 3 years he was a collective member of one of the last radical, feminist bookstores in the country. He was also the programming coordinator for the Brecht Forum (formally the NY Marxist School) and has spent time […]
Stories of Resilience and Inspiration – Jeffrey Jones – Youth of the Year 2016 – BGCH
For over 40 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) has helped youth overcome challenges across the state. Several of its teenage participants will share the incredible stories of how they’ve overcome personal challenges, such as domestic abuse and bullying, to build brighter, greater futures for themselves. Each year, BGCH hosts its Youth […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hawaii’s Real Estate Diva Tells All – Stephany Sofos
Hawaii’s Real Estate Diva, Stephany Sofos, shares her knowledge of what it takes to stay on top of the competitive real estate market here 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 […]
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, […]
Rolling Out Medical Marijuana – Sue Sisley and Brian Goldstein
Dr. Sue Sisley, a noted medical cannabis researcher, will be holding outreach sessions Feb. 25 – Feb. 27th in Honolulu. She shares her expertise in medical cannabis and veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. Manoa Botanicals’ CEO, Brian Goldstein, joins Jay and Sue to discuss the future of medical marijuana in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]