Gen Z Inspiring Lives of Liberties. The host for this show is Shayna Park. The guest is Brandon Lorezco. Shayna and Brandon discuss what long term care is and why it is so important. They share personal stories about loved ones who were in need of long term care. They share the increasing medical expense […]
Imagine a Nation of Underlying Conditions (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
The Pandemic Reaches the Hermit Kingdom. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guest is Ed ‘Hawk’ Hawkins. This episode features host “Fig” Leaf and guest Ed Hawkins, retired senior USAF officers who have studied North Korea for decades. They answer key questions on the sudden admission by Kim Jong-un and his […]
New Book – Raging Covid-19 Pandemic (Global Connections)
Where it will Go from Here with Omicron. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Roopmati Khandekar. Dr. Roopmati Khandekah, who works for the United Nations in New York, talks about her new book on covid, and talks about where it is now and where it will go from here, especially […]
Against the Wind: Rebuilding & Reform (The Rule of Law in the new Abnormal)
Challenges to Health, Governance & Reform. The host for this episode is Chuck Crumpton. The guests for this episode are Jelani Jefferson Exum and David Larson. Reforms & challenges in health care, governance, & social justice. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Hawaii time most weekdays, then we […]
Hawaii ‘HELPS’ the Uninsured (Navigating The Journey)
Scrambling for affordable health coverage. The host for this episode is Marsha Joyner. The guest for this episode is Martha Khlopin. We explore how Shannon Scott, an overseas, American Professional Basketball player, who ended up returning to America due to the pandemic, was able to quickly get a plan and stay insured! ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Advocating for Veterans Concerns (Navigating The Journey)
Veterans, Retirees and Families Living and Working in Hawaii. In this episode of Navigating the Journey, Carlos Santana joins Marsha to discuss some of the many issues facing our Veterans. Today we’ll take a look at the VA Mission Act of 2018 and see how the VA is helping Veterans in under served areas. The […]
Health Care Ethics (Navigating The Journey)
62nd Weekly Web cast of Navigating The Journey. Hawaii Island resident Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Heintz is an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and was an original member of Governor Cayetano’s “Blue Ribbon Panel on Living & Dying with Dignity” from 1996-1998. His areas of specialization are: Ethical Theory, Professional […]
Health, Not Health Care. (Much More On Medicine)
“If something cannot go on forever it will stop” – Herbert Stein. Premiums to double in next eight years.. This week on Much More On Medicine, Host Craig Thomas chats with Director Honolulu EMS, James Howe and EMS Spokeswomen Shayne Enright. They explore new models of health care and lessons from Ocean Safety. They also […]
Why Health Care Costs Too Much! (Hawaii Together With Keli’i Akina)
Overcharged: Why Americans pay too much for Healthcare.. Charles Silver is one of the nation’s leading experts on the unsustainable and unaffordable cost of the American healthcare system. He debunks Bernie Sanders’ claim that an expansion of Medicare will be good for America. Silver is the author of Overcharged: Why Americans pay too much for […]
Improving Lives Through Research with J-PAL North America
Whether it’s fighting poverty, improving education, or ensuring quality healthcare, good research is needed to make a lasting difference. That’s what Mary Ann Bates offers to organizations across the world in her role at the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Dr. Akina talks with Ms. Bates about using rigorous data as the basis for policy […]