E Hana Kakou
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Honolulu Rail Counting the Cost
Whether one is Pro-Rail or Anti-Rail, there’s something virtually everyone in the state agrees about – the cost of building the Honolulu Rail is getting out of hand. Not only that, serious questions have been raised about how well the funds already invested in this project have been spent. Law professor Randy Roth, who has […]
A Journalist In Paradise
An up and coming generation of millennial journalists is reshaping the way the news is reported in Hawaii and across the world. One of those shaping the scene locally is Anita Hofschneider. In this episode of E Hana Kakou, Anita discusses with Kelii Akina her experiences in the profession of journalism and her views about […]
Lawyering for Social Justice
The Economically Downtrodden And Needy Frequently Do Not Have The Legal Resources With Which To Survive In Today’s Society. Fortunately, Lawyers At Hawaii Appleseed Center For Law And Economic Justice Are Changing That. Tune In For E Hana Kakou With Keli’i Akina Where Gavin Thornton Describes His Journey As A Lawyer And The Work He […]
Legislature Updates
As The 2017 Hawaii Legislature Winds To A Close, It Is Clear That Tax-And-Spend Policies May Be The Ultimate Winner. In This Episode Of E Hana Kakou, Grassroot Institute Staff Will Report On A Range Of Activity From Tax Increases To Attempts To Keep The Public Out Of The Government’s Business. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Transforming Society through Liberty
Libertas Institute envisions a day when individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah champion the principles of liberty and the voluntary creation of a moral society by persuasion and example to improve their great state. Institute president Connor Boyack appears on E Hana Kakou with Dr. Akina to discuss how to promote individual liberty, private property […]
Emerging Political Leadership with Representative Andria Tupola
Hawaii State Representative Andria Tupola has hit the Hawaii political scene like a whirlwind. Rapidly rising to the position leader of the Republican caucus in the State House, Andria has taken on issues that give her prominence beyond her party affiliation. Could Representative Tupola be the future of the Republican Party? Dr. Keli’i Akina explores […]
Robin Hood Tax Policies – Stealing from the Rich to Give to the Poor
Of course, any aficionado of the Robin Hood legends would be quick to point out that those in government are more accurately in the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham than the legendary outlaw … And that’s probably part of the problem. Because while many policymakers have absorbed the idea of taking from the rich […]
A Journalist in Hawaii: Chad Blair
Chad Blair has become one of the most well-known and prolific journalists in Hawaii covering a wide variety of topics ranging from politics to the cultural scene. What is his purpose and how does he measure the impact of his work? Tune in for E Hana Kakou where Keli’i Akina discusses this with Chad and […]
The Future of the Republican Party in Hawaii – Rebranding the GOP with Col. Shirlene Ostrov
While the Republican party has grown in size and power throughout the nation, it has been shrinking in the State of Hawaii. Both national and local media have recently featured stories focusing on the loss of impact and relevance of Republicans in Hawaii. As an active party leader who has run for office, Shirlene Ostrov […]