The man and his biographer. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Ken Howe and David Whitcomb. Ken Howe, a journalist, is writing a biography of David Whitcomb. He will help us understand why David Whitcomb is a man to write about, and the approach that he as […]
Electric Busses are coming to Hawaii (Community Matters)
But what is their future here. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Erik Soderholm and Gabi Soderholm. Erik Soderholm of Soderholm Bus helps us understand why and how Electric Busses are coming to Hawaii and what is their future here. We discuss the pros and cons of […]
Is Sudan ready for democratic transition? (Transitional Justice)
Criminal prosecutions. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Mutasim Ali. Following the overthrow of Sudan’s former president Omar Al Bashir, the Sudanese people hope to transition to democratic Sudan. As part of that process, the Sudan’s transitional government is working adopt measures to ensure that transition. Nevertheless, […]
HART CEO Presents A Streamlined Agency (The State of the State of Hawaii)
Are Fed Grants Key To HART’s Completion? The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Lori Kahikina. Interim HART CEO Lori Kahikina talks about her progress so far tackling Honolulu Rail’s issues with new officials and reorganized teams. She covers her management style in relation to her goals, provides […]
Kauai-the greenest county of all? (Code Green)
Why is Kauai so incredibly green? The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Ben Sullivan. In the middle of Kauai’s days, all electrical power is supplied by renewable sources. Over a 24-hour period, almost 70% of electrical power is clean energy. Power sources include rooftop solar, utility grade […]
Accidental Americans and Taxigration (Law Across The Sea)
Defined. The host for this episode is Mark Shklov. The guest for this episode is Clayton Cartwright. Clayton Cartwright defines and explains the meaning and substance of “Accidental Americans” and “Taxigration” for lawyers with international clients and for international citizens and immigrants who have relationships with the United States. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
The Pantry’s Jennine Sullivan (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Feeding Hawaii. The host for this episode is Rusty Komori. The guest for this episode is Jennine Sullivan. We talk with Jennine about how The Pantry’s food distribution works to make a huge positive impact in our Hawaii community by feeding thousands of children and adults in need and the various ways people can […]
Red tape hurts Maui housing (Hawaii Together)
Akina talks with Council member Sugimura. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guest for this episode is Yuki Lei Sugimura. Maui may see affordable housing stunted by a proposed law that would require 75% of 201H housing projects to be sold at below-market prices. Maui County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura discusses with […]
The Budget Balances, But More Taxes Coming? (Talking Tax)
Taxpayers Aren’t Out of the Woods Yet! The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. Recently House and Senate negotiators announced agreement on the 2021 State Budget. The budget was balanced with $1.6 billion of federal relief money infused. Yet lawmakers are moving forward with two tax […]
The danger of the extreme right in America (America Finding its Way)
What have they been doing since the Insurrection. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Tim Apicella, Cynthia Lee Sinclair, Stephanie Dalton and Winston Welch. Our panel helps us understand the danger of the extreme right in America and what they’ve been doing since the Insurrection. We discuss […]