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Advocating for Death with Dignity

How does the State of Hawaii handle long-term care, terminal illnesses and death with dignity? John Radcliffe and Marsha Joyner join former Governor John Waihee to talk story about the options for end of life care. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]

The Evolution of Hawaii Politics and Government Affairs with Senator Sam Slom

Few people have the institutional insight that Senator Sam Slom has about the evolution of Hawaii politics and government affairs. Join him and former Governor John Waihee for a discussion on all the characters Sam’s worked with over the years to what’s happening today. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]

Political Talk Story with Former Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona

James “Duke” Aiona, former Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, was first elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. Duke Aiona joins John Waihee to share thoughts on the state of local politics in Hawaii and the direction of each major national political party. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]

Hawaii Progressives in the Trump Administration – Representative Chris Lee

Representative Chris Lee visits Talk Story with John Waihee to discuss the future of progressive politics in Hawaii under a Trump administration. 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 […]

Ready for Election Day – Senator Brian Schatz

Governor John Waihee interviews United States Senator Brian Schatz live at 10:00 am on Monday morning, November 7th, on thinktechhawaii.com. The subject of their discussion is Election Reminders, Explanations, Predictions and Commentaries on the choices we will be making the following day, Election Day 2016. This is one ThinkTech talk show you can’t afford to […]

Political Reports with Richard Borreca

One of Hawaii’s most senior and outstanding political reporters, Richard Borreca, joins former Governor John Waihee to discuss the upcoming local and national political elections. 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 […]

2016 Charter Amendments

The vice-chair of the Honolulu Charter Commission, Kevin Mulligan, joins former Governor John Waihee to discuss twenty potential Charter Amendments for 2016. 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 […]

Talking Story with TWO Governors – Governor John Waihee and Governor David Ige

As the eighth and current Governor of Hawaii, David Ige has been in office since 2014. Governor Ige joins former Governor Waihee for a special discussion to reflect on the first half of his first term as Governor of the State of Hawaii. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]

Combating Communicable Diseases – Hepatitis A and Immunizations Across the Islands

Immunization Branch Chief Ron Balajadia explains the Hawaii Department of Health’s (DOH) role in protecting the public from Hepatitis and other communicable diseases such as Zika. We’ll hear some recommendations on what the public can do to protect themselves and how we can help DOH do its work. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]

The In’s and Out’s of Honolulu – Ray Soon and Roy Amemiya

Ray Soon and Roy Amemiya, Jr. join John Waihee to share the developments in the City and County of Honolulu during Mayor Caldwell’s administration. We’ll also hear about some of the challenges and the efforts in play to improve the quality of life for Honolulu residents. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]

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- Raja Abdulrahim, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Ben Shpigel
As Israel Steps Up Attacks, 300,000 Gazans Are on the Move

Many say there is nowhere to go, and even the “humanitarian zone” recommended by Israel is neither safe nor equipped to handle all of them, the U.N. says. [...]

- Peter Baker
The Long, Tortured Road to Biden’s Clash With Netanyahu Over Gaza War

The president offered strong support to Israel after Oct. 7 but has grown increasingly frustrated over the conduct of the war. “He has just gotten to a point where enough [...]

- Russ Buettner and Paul Kiel
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows

A previously unknown focus of an I.R.S. audit is a dubious accounting maneuver that effectively meant taking the same write-offs twice on a Chicago skyscraper. [...]

- Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role

Eight years after helping Donald J. Trump get elected — and four years after being released from prison — the longtime political operative was back as a volunteer to advise [...]

- Alex Marshall
Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland

The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage. [...]

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins contest, UK comes 18th

Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code. [...]

Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in pictures

Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision. [...]

Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband's sexual assault case

The new Labour MP is accused of asking the then Justice Secretary to help move the date of the case. [...]

The escaped dissident still pursued decades on by China

Yan Xiong escaped from China in 1992, but he and other dissidents are still being targeted by Beijing. [...]

Chainsaw vandals hack at trees to get better Sydney harbour view

Hundreds of trees have recently been killed, conveniently exposing multi-million dollar views. [...]

Iran's hardline factions have strengthened their grip on power in a run-off parliamentary election. Most independent and opposition candidates were barred from running. [...]

Switzerland has won the 2024 contest following political protest, disqualifications and withdrawals. [...]

Once again, thousands hit the streets to protest a proposed law that could force NGOs to register as foreign agents. The government has vowed to go ahead with the bill [...]

Polish prosecutors will likely file espionage charges against a Polish judge who fled to Belarus, where he is now seeking asylum. [...]

The capital's Bureaucracy Museum takes a wry look at one of Germany's most serious challenges. So why does the country have such a problem with red tape? And how can [...]

- Chloe Veltman
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests

The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for Israel's disqualification from the [...]

- The Associated Press
A federal judge temporarily halts U.S. plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

The temporary injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the big banks and major credit card companies. The plan was set [...]

- The Associated Press
Justice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him

The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a [...]

- The Associated Press
Flash floods have killed more than 300 people in Afghanistan

Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate [...]

- Aya Batrawy
Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. [...]

- Kasha Patel

A severe geomagnetic storm powered by five coronal ejections from the sun will result in a vivid aurora borealis. Here are some tips for seeing it this weekend. [...]

- Jason Samenow

Western parts of Virginia and Maryland saw the best show, but a faint glow from the northern lights appeared in the D.C. area before sunrise. [...]

- Associated Press

Patrick Agyemang scored early in the second half and Kristijan Kahlina made three saves to lead Charlotte FC to a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC [...]

- Associated Press

Luis Muriel scored two goals — his first in MLS — and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union [...]

- Gene Wang

Eric Spanos helped the Terps snap out of their offensive funk with four goals in a 16-8 victory at SECU Stadium. [...]

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