E Hana Kakou
We can learn many lessons for Hawaii by careful examination of Puerto Rico and it’s problems. From the Jones Act to a high dependent upon federal funding, there are many foreboding similarities between the two locales. Alvin Quiñones has established a think tank in Puerto Rico and will discuss with host Dr. Keli`i Akina both […]
Changing the Agricultural Matrix with AquaponicsOahu.com
Governor Ige recently set a goal to double Hawaii’s food production by the year 2030, and aquaculture may play a big role in helping to meet this goal. Jay Ogden and Chris Fietzer of Sustainability Design Consultants Inc. will show us how aquaculture can help meet that goal. Learn about some of the biggest challenges […]
Fed Wreck: The Federal Push for a Hawaiian Government – Hawaii Free Press
A careful look at the recent rules handed down by the Department of Interior for the recognition of a native Hawaiian government shows why this is not a good deal for native Hawaiians nor anyone else. As the editor and publisher of the Hawaii Free Press, Andrew Walden reveals what’s really behind this recent news. […]
Watchdog on the Government – Carroll Cox – Eyes and Ears on the Islands
Carroll Cox is Hawaii’s leading environmental watchdog. In this update with Dr. Kel’ii Akina, Mr. Cox discusses several hot topics. Issues include the dysfunctional environment at Department of Land and Natural Resources, the City’s leasing of a contaminated site under the new Kapalama Hale, and the states acquisition on contaminated farm land in the Poamoho […]
Why Maui Matters – Daniel “Danny” Pekus (R)
In many ways the island of Maui is a microcosm of the state of Hawaii. That’s why it’s important to see how political change and economic progress are taking place. Daniel “Danny” Pekus has thrown his hat into the ring has a future change maker on Maui. He and host Keli’i Akina discuss how to […]
Shirlene Ostrov, Republican for Congress
Col. Shirlene Ostrov explains why she is running for Congress and what she hopes to accomplish. In this episode, Col. Ostrov reveals where she stands on national security, federal taxes, the Jones Act and more. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]
John Carroll, Republican Challenger for US Senate
John Carroll is no newcomer to uphill battles. He has almost single-handedly fought in federal court to exempt Hawaii from the Jones Act. Now, as a Republican, he’s taking on the Democratic establishment in his bid to unseat Hawaii’s U.S. Senator Brian Schatz. In this program, he tells host Keli’i Akina why he thinks he […]
Homelessness Decrees: Short-Term or Shortsighted?
Hawaii’s seemingly unsolvable homelessness situation has prompted the Governor to issue a series of emergency decrees. But is homelessness an emergency, and is short-term, emergency action it’s solution? Dr. Colin Moore joins E Hana Kakou to discuss how politics affect public policy, especially during an election year. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from […]
Hawaii Legislature’s Hospital Fumble
Keli`i Akina and Tom Yamachika discuss how the Hawaii Legislature has fumbled the ball and caused interference in the privatization of Maui`s Hospitals. They will talk about the dangerous consequences of the government employees’ union suing to block the transition, and the Legislature`s defeat of the Governer`s efforts to block a costly, redundant and illegal […]
Emerging Democrats: Christensen Takes on Schatz for the U.S. Senate
A new breed of Democrats is challenging the establishment. Makani Christensen reveals that he hopes to accomplish in his quest to unseat US Senator Brian Schatz. 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 […]