Local Justice v. International Justice. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Gilbert Nuwagira. Discussion of the Dominic Ongwen case and reflections on the case, including the perspective from a Ugandan citizen and the concept of complementarity (Kwoyelo). ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am […]
Figments: On Reality Season 1 Episode 2 (Figments: On Reality)
Cyber-Monday – the digital world. The host for this episode is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. Figments: On Reality is a biweekly commentary show where the host shares his observations on people, places, and events in the headlines. Dan “Fig” Leaf served in the Air Force for over 33 years, worked in the defense industry, and led […]
Cool roof, cool pineapples, cool earth (Code Green)
Careful design equals zero energy use. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Guy Akazaki. Harvested pineapples need to be kept cool or they will ripen too fast. Commercial Roofing devised an innovative scheme to cool teh pineapple warehouse naturally using a combination of a cool membrane, passive […]
Is HI’s Education Saved by the Bill? (The State of the State of Hawaii)
What Lawmakers Unanimously Approved. The host for this episode is Stephanie Dalton. The guest for this episode is Colleen Hanabusa. The show’s guest, Colleen Hanabusa, who has served Hawaii in many leadership and policymaking roles discusses the federal windfall of the American Rescue Plan Act’s $412 million for Hawaii, and lawmakers unanimous approval of House […]
Super Bowl Champion Michael Bennett (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Football. The host for this episode is Rusty Komori. The guest for this episode is Michael Bennett. We talk with Michael about what it takes to become the best in the world, the reasons champions become champions, and finding your purpose in making a positive impact in society. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
Ransomware & Cryptocurrency (Law Across The Sea)
Current Events & Insights. The host for this episode is Mark Shklov. The guest for this episode is Glenn T. Melchinger. We discuss the background and current events related to Ransomware, including recent Ransomware attacks, the background, relationship, and significance of Cryptocurrency, how to understand both, and where it all may go in the future. […]
Reform Jones Act and PVSA for Hawaii (Hawaii Together)
Recent waivers show flaws in the laws. The host for this episode is Keli’i Akina. The guests for this episode are Colin Grabow and Jonathan Helton. President Joe Biden recently issued two Jones Act waivers to help facilitate fuel transport from Texas to the East Coast after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. He also waived the […]
The International Drift to Authoritarianism (Global Connections)
More and more countries are going right. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Carlos Juarez. Carlos Juarez helps us understand The International Drift to Authoritarianism; more and more countries and going right. We discuss the reasons, the process, the dictators and the result in daily life in […]
YOU Are Guaranteeing Your Company’s Tax! (Talking Tax)
New Twists in the GET Protection Act. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika. One of the provisions in Act 155 of 2010, the “GET Protection Act,” says that if GET is owed by a business entity and the entity doesn’t pay it, the department can […]
Legal Solutions for Trump (America Finding its Way)
Let’s evaluate the options. 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 Legal Solutions for Trump. Let’s evaluate the options. We discuss investigations and prosecutions that could be initiated by the House of Representatives […]