Deradicalizing in the Middle East and Elsewhere (Keeping the World Company)
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. […]
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Rescuers are trying to locate the helicopter on which President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were traveling, state media reported. Their status is unknown. [...]
Mr. Raisi has been seen as a possible successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, the highest political and religious position in the Islamic republic. [...]
Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs. [...]
Officers were filmed punching three demonstrators at the protest in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The police said protesters were blocking the streets. [...]
A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi made a "hard landing" in adverse weather, state media says. [...]
More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the infected blood scandal. [...]
Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV. [...]
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise. [...]
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hopes to launch a new appeal. [...]
Tehran's Cabinet has met for an emergency meeting following the helicopter accident involving President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian. But who is Raisi? [...]
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's term as president officially ends on May 20, and a scheduled election in March was postponed due to the ongoing war. Legal experts explain why he can remain [...]
Speaking with graduating students, US President Joe Biden said he supports their "peaceful nonviolent protest" over the ongoing "humanitarian crisis in Gaza." [...]
Climate change is likely fueling a surge in extreme weather events across the planet. It could be a troubling sign of things to come. [...]
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been involved in an "accident" in the north of the country. Rescue teams scrambled but did not immediately find the aircraft, amid [...]
Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country. [...]
Without addressing his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is seen in the video being kicked and dragged in 2016, the hip-hop mogul says, "I was disgusted then when I did it. [...]
Ed Dwight, a former Air Force test pilot who was passed over to become an astronaut in the 1960s, described his flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard as "life changing." [...]
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy. [...]
Stefanik spoke before a caucus of Israel's parliament focused on antisemitism on college campuses around the world. She called for Hamas to be wiped "off the face of the earth." [...]
Kevin Pillar has a poetic moment, gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas with parents there
Kevin Pillar got a milestone hit that provided a victory for the Los Angeles Angels while his parents were there to watch [...]
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks [...]
Scott McLaughlin in the famed “Yellow Submarine” entry led a Team Penske sweep of the front row of Indianapolis 500 qualifying with a new track record Sunday around Indianapolis Motor [...]
Vincent Gray had long wanted to pursue doctoral studies. Now, George Washington University is awarding him an honorary doctorate in public service. [...]
President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling back to Iran from Azerbaijan. Rescuers were struggling to reach the area due to foggy conditions and mountainous terrain. [...]
