In a World of Terror, Deradicalization is Critical. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Jean Rosenfeld and Jason Olson. Our panel helps us understand the process of radicalization in the Middle East and elsewhere, and how it leads to terrorism and violence. Our panel also explores the […]
How Tourism is Doing After the Maui Fires (Community Matters)
What will it Take to Come Back. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Jerry Agrusa. Dr. Agrusa helps us understand how tourism has been doing after the Maui fires, and what will it take to come back to previous levels. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mAjbhHpq-LyAm9pcuN3zJ9 Please […]
2024 General Election GOP Budget Debate (American Issues Take One)
GOP Fiscal Issues Differ from Democrats. The hosts for this show are Tim Apicella and Jay Fidell. The guest is Chuck Crumpton. With the GOP and Democrat presidential candidates locked in place, the general election is underway. The difference in policy positions between the two parties could not be greater. Trump recently suggested reductions in […]
Global Telecom Right Here in Hawaii (Community Matters)
Looking at the Pacific Telecommunications Council. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Brian Moon. Brian Moon, CEO of Pacific Telecommunication Council helps us understand what PTC is, and its mission, members, activities and plans. PTC’s Annual Conference in January is a strategic springboard for the global communications industry, providing all […]
Is National News Taking the Oxygen from Local News (Community Matters)
What Can we Do About it. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Brett Oppegaard. Brett Oppegaard of the Journalism Program at UH Manoa helps us understand the evolution of local media in Hawaii and elsewhere, the issues and events it is covering and those it is not covering so well, […]
The Hawaii Supreme Court Doesn’t Buy Bruen (Community Matters)
Credit Goes to the Hawaii Supreme Court. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Erin Davis and Shira Feldman. Our panel discusses Hawaii v. Christopher Wilson, the recent landmark unanimous decision of the Hawaii Supreme Court effectively rejecting the Supreme Court’s rulings on guns. A brand-new right for guns was created […]
What will it Take to Reverse Things in Ukraine (Keeping the World Company)
How Long Can this War of Attrition Last. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Jean Rosenfeld and Manfred Henningsen. Our panel helps us understand recent changes in Ukrainian military leadership and in the resistance Putin is getting in Russia, the resolve of Western Europe and the destructive […]
Hawaii Bill Introduced to Disqualify Trump (American Issues Take One)
Trump Would Not be on the Ballot Here. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are John Waihe’e and Karl Rhoads. Our panel, including former governor John Waihee and Senator Karl Rhoads (a Democrat representing Honolulu who frequently criticizes Trump and Republicans over the Jan. 6 riot) who introduced […]
How Concerned Should we be About Hezbollah (Global Connections)
How Long will Hezbollah Constrain its Attacks. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Roopmati Khandekar. Dr. Roopmati Khandekar, geopolitical strategist, helps us understand the war on Israel’s border with Lebanon. Hezbollah attacks Israel from that border and sends rockets and missiles into Israel on a regular basis. What is the […]
How Does Canadian Immigration Policy Differ (View from the North)
What Can the US Learn from How Canada Does it. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Ken Rogers. Dr. Ken Rogers, retired Canadian businessman, helps us understand Canadian immigration policy and how it differs from American immigration policy and what we can learn from how things are done in Canada. […]