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India’s Economic Transformation with Ken Schoolland

Title: “India’s Economic Transformation” Dr. Keli’i Akina interviews Ken Schoolland Grassroot Scholar & HPU Professor Where some look at India and see only despair and income inequality, Ken Schoolland sees opportunity for economiic transformation. Professor Schoolland and host Dr. Akina discuss the power of private property ownership for the poor in India… and Hawaii! The […]

UH & Hawaii’s Future

What role does research at the state’s flagship university have on the future of the state? Dr. Michael P. Hamnett shares insights as RCUH Director and also discusses current happenings at the University of Hawaii. Michael P. Hamnett, PhD, is Executive Director of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii. He has 35 years […]

Sausage Making at the 2015 Legislature

Grassroot Institute has been actively weighing in on state legislation during the current session. Some of our policy analysts discuss bills that can impact the lives and businesses of Hawaii’s people. Malia Hill, Policy Director, Grassroot Institute (VIA SKYPE) Joe Kent, Research & Devopment, Grassroot Institute (IN STUDIO) The host for this episode was Keli’i […]

Hawaii, State of Unfunded Liabilities

Zuri Bender and Justine Espiritu highlight the recent program about unfunded liabilities for the state, featuring talks from Steve Petranik, Kalbert Young, Andrew Aoki, Kitty Lagareta, Hunter Heaivilin, Colin Moore and Keli’i Akina. Original Air Date March 1, 2015. Episode 219. The hosts for this episode were Justine Espiritu, Zuri Bender. The hosts for this […]

Individual Liberty & Freedom

Dick Rowland has been an unstoppable, driving force in preserving Constitutional values in Hawaii and liberty for all. You’ll be inspired as he shares wisdom with Keli’i Akina, his successor as President of the Grassroot Institute. The host for this episode was Keli’i Akina. The host for this episode was Dr. Keli’i Akina.

Grassroot Insitute’s Gubernatorial Forum

Donna Blanchard and Ali Yamashita cover the Grassroots Institute’s gubernatorial forum with candidates Duke Aiona, Mufi Hannemann and Jeff Davis. Original Air Date August 31, 2014. Episode 195. The hosts for this episode were Ali Yamashita, Donna Blanchard. The hosts for this episode were Ali Yamashita, Donna Blanchard. The hosts for this episode were Ali […]

A Better Economy, Government, and Society with Keli’i Akina

Host Elise Anderson steps in for Keli’i Akina and speaks with regular host Keli’i Akina of Grassroots Hawaii and they discuss the Grassroots’ Institute mission to improve Hawaii’s economy, government, and society. Tune in every Monday for Ehana Kakou with Keli’i Akina. SUBSCRIBE to Think Tech Hawaii: http://bit.ly/17mOBf5 VISIT our Website: http://thinktechhawaii.com Like Think Tech […]

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- Claire Cain Miller, Ruth Igielnik and Margot Sanger-Katz
17% of Voters Blame Biden for the End of Roe

The mistaken belief, in a new poll, shows how even as abortion is mobilizing Democrats, confusion over the issue is also a challenge. [...]

- Rob Copeland
In About-Face, Wall Street’s Big Donors Warm to Trump

They may “hate the man,” as one put it, but major business players from coast to coast are increasingly on board for a second term after the first one alienated [...]

- Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Who Is Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia?

Much of the focus on Mr. Fico’s leadership has focused on his ties to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. [...]

- Ben Casselman
Inflation Moderated Slightly in April, Offering Some Relief for Consumers

Prices rose 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a slight easing from last month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve. [...]

- Joe Rennison

Investors seized on the latest inflation report as another sign that interest rates could be cut his year, helping push the S&P 500 past its March record. [...]

Slovak PM in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt

Robert Fico was shot as he left a meeting in Handlova, central Slovakia - a suspect has been arrested. [...]

Slovak PM Robert Fico carried to car after being shot

PM Robert Fico was shot in what the Slovak Interior Ministry said was an assassination attempt. [...]

Zelensky cancels foreign trips as Russia attacks north-east Ukraine

As Ukraine says it's pulling back troops from some areas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces extra funding in Kyiv. [...]

Crew still trapped on Baltimore ship, months after bridge collapse

Morale is low for the Dali's crew members, who are stranded on board by the ongoing investigation into the tragedy. [...]

Man pleads not guilty to Sycamore Gap felling

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, both from Cumbria, are accused of damaging the world-famous tree. [...]

Google recently sacked 50 workers for taking part in a sit-in to protest the company's ties to Israel's military. The response reflects the challenges the corporate world faces in dealing [...]

President Salome Zourabichvili tells DW she will veto the country's contentious new law after a month of public protests. Even though her veto can be overriden, she said she'd veto [...]

The Israel-Hamas war seems to divide the world of celebrities. Though some have taken stances on social media, others, such as Stephen King and Robert De Niro, have become the [...]

A former German footballer has organized a group coming-out of professional players. Critics say the initiative, meant to support tolerance and combat homophobia, doesn't go far enough. [...]

Far-right populist Geert Wilders has said the leaders of four right-wing Dutch parties have reached agreement on forming a coalition government. Wilders himself will not be prime minister. [...]

- The Associated Press
His lawyer says Kevin Spacey strenuously denies sex charges

The actor was granted bail when he appeared in a London court to face five charges of offenses against three men. [...]

- Aya Batrawy
Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza

Here's a closer look at the United Nations' breakdown of casualties. The overall total of more than 35,000 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, based on Gaza Health Ministry figures, has [...]

- Jonathan Lambert
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?

Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet-- and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions. [...]

- The Associated Press
Slovakia's populist, pro-Russian prime minister is shot and seriously wounded

Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday, according to his Facebook profile. A suspect has been detained. [...]

- Brian Mann
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths. [...]

- Monica Hesse

A very tired parent’s tips for writing a book while also doing all the other things. [...]

- Mike Stobbe | AP

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year [...]

- Teddy Amenabar

Although high-functioning depression isn’t a technical diagnosis, the term is widely used on social media to show that many depression symptoms aren’t visible to others. [...]

- Bloomberg News

Nio Inc. is launching a more affordable brand in China — a bid by the Chinese premium electric-vehicle maker to gain a firmer foothold in the world’s most competitive market [...]

- Chris Richards

Dua Lipa’s third album, “Radical Optimism,” might feel out of step with the dour mood of today’s pop, but thankfully, you can dance to it. [...]

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