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 […]
Imagine Doing 710 Mph in a 55 Mph Zone (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Former Thunderbird Jeff Remington. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guest is Jeff Remington. Jeff Remington shares stories with host Fig of being a Thunderbird pilot in the US Air Force. The two retired three-star generals compare flying experiences and talk about two hot issues – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and […]
Imaging North Korea Part 1 (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Missile Tests – Methods or Madness. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guests are Sangmin ‘Simon’ Lee and Ed Hawkins. With the world focuses Russia and Ukraine, North Korea has conducted a significant series of missile tests in 2022. Why has the DPRK suddenly resumed testing? Is this a decision made […]
Figments: On Reality inaugural episode (Figments: On Reality)
Observations on people, places, and events. The host for this episode is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. Figments: On Reality is a biweekly commentary show where the host shares his observations on people, places, and events in the headlines. Dan “Fig” Leaf served in the Air Force for over 33 years, worked in the defense industry, and […]
Imagining Peace with the DPRK (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Simon Lee, accidental diplomat. The host for this episode is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The guest for this episode is Sangmin ‘Simon’ Lee. This episode explores an incredible figment from the life of Sangmin “Simon” Lee, a retired US State Department diplomat who served over 21 years around the globe as a Foreign Service Officer. Simon […]
‘Not Dead Yet’ Instability and Resilience in North Korea (East-West Center Insights)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com What’s going on in the secretive regime? Amid disproven rumors of Kim Jong-Un’s demise and unverifiable reports of coronavirus spreading in the country – despite official denials of having any cases at all – along with all-too-real renewed missile tests, cross-border […]
North Korea & Peace Activism (Finding Our Future)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com On the women-led movement to end the Korean war. Discussions about the grassroots movement to end the Korean War, reunite families and empower women leadership to build peace in Korea. In 2015, Christine led 30 international women peacemakers from 15 countries […]
Pacific Forum Presents a Talk by Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Think Tech On OC16)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Jay Fidell and Cynthia Sinclair cover the first part of a two part special on a talk from a 2019 meeting of the board of governors of the Pacific Forum. The keynote speech was given by retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis A history of the organization, the […]
A Fire Hose of News Once Again (Trump Week)
A bird’s eye view of how the Presidency is evolving. Jay, Tim and Cynthia will dissect the recent news revolving the President and how the Presidency has evolved since 2016. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Tim Apicella and Cynthia Lee Sinclair. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]
Korea: North and South (Asia In Review)
Jay Fidell discusses North and South Korea with Ralph Cossa of Pacific Forum. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a […]