Of course, any aficionado of the Robin Hood legends would be quick to point out that those in government are more accurately in the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham than the legendary outlaw … And that’s probably part of the problem. Because while many policymakers have absorbed the idea of taking from the rich […]
A Journalist in Hawaii: Chad Blair
Chad Blair has become one of the most well-known and prolific journalists in Hawaii covering a wide variety of topics ranging from politics to the cultural scene. What is his purpose and how does he measure the impact of his work? Tune in for E Hana Kakou where Keli’i Akina discusses this with Chad and […]
Doubling Hawaii’s Food Production
As the president of the Grassroot Institute, Keli’i Akina has been compelled to keep up with the state of agriculture. Whether you’re a local resident or you are planning for tourism, Keli’i helps us all to stay informed about Governor David Ige’s plans to double Hawaii’s local food production. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
The Future of the Republican Party in Hawaii – Rebranding the GOP with Col. Shirlene Ostrov
While the Republican party has grown in size and power throughout the nation, it has been shrinking in the State of Hawaii. Both national and local media have recently featured stories focusing on the loss of impact and relevance of Republicans in Hawaii. As an active party leader who has run for office, Shirlene Ostrov […]
What Can We Expect from President Trump’s Second 50 Days?
Reporting live from Washington DC, Anderson Blom of Hawaii Grassroot Action corresponds with Dr. Keli’i Akina on E Hana Kakou to discuss the second 50 days of President Trump’s administration. This wide-ranging conversation touches upon items of concern to us in Hawaii, from immigration to federal budget cuts, to economic protectionism and the potential reformation […]
How Legislature Delays Maui Hospital Solutions
Considering Maui hospitals many delays, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii’s Dr. Keli’i Akina highlights how legislation impacts healthcare. The Grassroot Institute has been a supporter of public-private partnerships in general — and the Maui Hospital plan in particular — since the beginning. Having done the research on employment issues under the old system, and after talking […]
Free Market Solutions for Hawaii’s Economy
Affordable housing, homelessness, the high cost of living, and unfunded state worker liabilities. These are just a few of the serious problems facing Hawaii’s economy. In this episode of E Hana Kakou, Dr. Keli’i Akina and Ken Schoolland discuss why the prevailing approach to economics cannot solve these problems and how the solution is to […]
Is Public Employment Financially Sustainable?
In Hawaii, county and state workers make up an increasingly large segment of the overall economy. Steven Greenhut provides insights and warnings from other states as to the sustainability of continued growth of the public sector. He also provides solutions that will avoid overtaxing our citizens. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]
Watching Out for Hawaii’s Environment and Consumers
Carroll Cox is back with more to report as Hawaii’s environmental watchdog. Learn how the Board of Water Supply overcharged the US Force for approximately 358 thousand dollars at Bellows Air Station. Also, hear Cox’s complaint against the AES cogeneration power plant in Campbell Industrial Park for violating Clean Air and Clean Water laws. ThinkTech […]
How Education is Evolving for Millennials with Kenli Schoolland
Working in the real world, travel, and succeeding on their own terms are only a few of the requirements for education as it is being reshaped by millennials. We talked with Kenli Schoolland to discover how this generation is gearing up to rule the world. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am […]