Jeff Davis successfully brought his candidacy for Governor as a Libertarian into the mainstream during the 2014 Hawaii elections. Davis discusses with Dr. Kelii Akina what he has learned about power and politics in Hawaii. Davis will also share how Libertarian thinking can impact public policy relating to everything from the Jones Act to Marijuana. […]
Teaching Citizens to Think! (Thomas Jackson)
The most critical need to preserve democracy is the ability of citizens to think clearly and rationally. Professor Tom Jackson and Dr. Keli’i Akina discuss the power of a program called “Philosophy for Children” or P4C as it enbless children and politicians to use the Socratic Method in decision making. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Rethinking Paradise: Hawaii As a Creative Problem – Martin Despang
Kelii Akina, a philosopher, an Martin Despang, a German architect, discuss the process of creative problem solving. The two touch upon everything from homelessness to sustainable development as they discuss a systems approach to solving and creating Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]
Hawaii: the State of Small Business with Reg Baker
What is the state of small business in Hawaii? How do we compare nationally? What are the challenges and opportunities ahead? Reg Baker and Keli’i Akina discuss these and other questions as we explore a vital sector of Hawaii’s economy. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.
Fixing What’s Wrong with Welfare – Judge Ted Abram
Judge Ted Abrams holds that the War on Poverty has launched a massive bureaucracy and a plethora of government programs that have negatively impacted the American family. He talks with Dr. Kelii Akina about welfare reform that builds full employment and restores families. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.
Why Privatize State Hospitals? Leonard Gilroy and Joe Kent
Leonard Gilroy, editor of the widely-read Annual Privatization Report, is an expert in how local, state, and federal governments are bringing competition to public services. Leonard Gilroy, Joe Kent and Keli’i Akina discuss whether such privatization will work for the Hawaii state hospital system and other services currently run by government. The host for this […]
Homeless Solutions From India to Oahu – Eric Butler
Eric Butler has founded a program to fight poverty and homelessnesss in Mumbai, one of the largest and most densely populated cities in India. He has brought his free-market approach to Honolulu and is launching a program here that combines literacy training with entrepreneurship. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.
The Affordable Housing Business with Stanford Carr
Host Keli’i Akina speaks with developer Stanford Carr (Stanford Carr Development) about the business of affordable housing, homelessness and the housing shortage in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.
A Visit With Duke Aiona
Host Keli’i Akina speaks with former Lt. Governor of Hawaii James Aiona about promoting conservative principles in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.
Free-Market Solutions to Homelessness with Victor Geminiani
Host Keli’i Akina speaks with Victor Geminiani (Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice) about probable solutions to homelessness and affordable housing in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.