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Grassroot researchers have uncovered the truth about Hawaii’s state and county budgets, and the truth may surprise you. Hiram Ruiz and Andrew Slaven talk about which departments have grown, which have shrunk, and which may have wasteful spending. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii […]
Akina and Trask: Working Together and Challenging the Office of Hawaiian Affairs OHA
When significant institutions like the Office of Hawaiian Affairs need to be reformed, community leaders have a reason to work together for the good of all people. That’s the case with Keli’i Akina and Mililani Trask who are both challenging OHA and the state of Hawaii to quit wasting millions of dollars on failed political […]
Winds of Change in Education – Aaron Lief and Matthew Reade
Education policy in Hawaii is making big waves, but will it really help our keiki? Aaron Lief and Matthew Reade will explain why it’s so expensive to cool Hawaii schools. Plus, they’ll give us the scoop on the new “Every Student Succeeds Act” and bring us a new model called “Education Savings Accounts”, which may […]
Compact Impact: Why Pacific Islanders are Fleeing to Hawaii – Neil Mellen
ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon 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 leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future […]
Economic Freedom in Mexico – Lessons Learned for Hawaii – Jose Torra
Economic freedom is a challenge in both Mexico and Hawaii. José Torra is co-author of the leading study of comparative economic freedom throughout North America. He will give rare insights into the economic conditions of Mexico along with lessons that we can learn for the sake of Hawaii economy. Torra will also explain how Hawaii […]
How Free are we Economically?
Economist Fred McMahon measures economic freedom across the world. What is economic freedom and how does the United States and Hawaii rank? Tune in to learn about the latest findings of the Economic Freedom of the World report produced by The Fraser Institute and co-published with Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the […]
Threats to Agriculture – Helping Hawaii’s Farmers – Baylen Linnekin
A new federal law called the Food Safety Modernization Act may soon hinder farming and ranching in Hawaii, and Baylen Linnekin, a national expert, author, and attorney provides insight. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]
Does the Free Market Work?
Which is better: a free market system or a system of government control? Matt Bowler, who describes himself as a non-political libertarian, attempts to lay the issue to rest by knocking down many of the common arguments against the free market. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
Republican Values and Hawaii – Building Through Balance – Robert Graham
What does the Republican Party have to offer the nation and the State of Hawaii? Arizona`s GOP Chair Robert Graham offers his insights. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content […]
The TMT and Other Policy Failures in Hawaii – Malia Blom Hill
Good public policy requires solid research and a philosophy that serves the public’s best interests. Malia Blom Hill discusses how Grassroot Institute helps educate policymakers and the public in practices that are good for society and the economy. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]