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Facing the Screaming in Our Heads – Developing the Courage to Befriend Our Own Minds

Michael Kieran is the senior teacher at Honolulu Diamond Sangha, Palolo Zen Center. He joins Dean Nelson on Planet Of The Courageous to discuss the influence of Buddhism in America, mindfulness/presence practice, koan practice, Buddhism and psychology, quantum physics, and traditional Japanese arts. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 […]

The Environmental Protectors – Earthjustice Fighting for a Planet Centric Approach

Paul Achitoff, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice – Mid Pacific Region, appears on Planet of the Courageous with Dean Nelson to give an update on his current lawsuits against Syngenta and Monsanto. Paul also shares an overview of Earthjustice’s national work that focuses on global warning, GMOs- pro and cons, the change at the Environmental Protection […]

Futurists of Hawaii – From Fragility to Sustainability with Futures Studies

As a futurist researcher of the Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies (HRCFS), Aubrey Yee, Project Design Coach and general resource to the Forum of Omidyar Fellows, joins Dean Nelson on Planet of the Courageous to discuss Hawaii’s fragility and vulnerability, future leadership in Hawaii and the need for examination of different cultural values and […]

PSTD – Bringing Our Warriors Back from War

Dr. Kenneth Hirsch is the Manager of the Traumatic Stress Disorder Program at the Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System. He joins Dean Nelson to share an overview of PTSD with current treatments, efficacy and advances in diagnosis and treatment. Kenneth and Dean discuss resiliency training currently being implemented, AKA Comprehensive Soldier Fitness. ThinkTech […]

Peacemaking and Mediation Through the Process of Divorce and Life with Thomas DiGrazia

Thomas DiGrazia has focused his life work as a lawyer on speaking for the under privileged and advocating mediation and listening from the others point of view verses being right and adversarial. His circuitous journey, documented in his very readable autobiographical book Peace Maker, A Sicilian-American Memoir covers his path to the mixing pot of […]

Victory Without Warfare

Dr. John Hanley, Jr., Retired Navy Captain and Special Assistant to the Commander in Chief Of the U.S. Forces in the Pacific (CINCPAC) 1998-2002, is currently an Independent Consultant in Washington D.C. Join John and Dean Nelson for the inaugural episode of Planet of the Courageous where they discuss Game Theory as it pertains to […]

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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing

Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election. [...]

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case. [...]

In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories. [...]

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday. [...]

David Pecker Says He and Others Around Trump Feared His Anger

They called Donald J. Trump “the boss.” The desire to avoid his fury drove many decisions made by those around him. [...]

'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on overturned Weinstein conviction

The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein. [...]

Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past. [...]

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. [...]

Co-op Live boss resigns after delayed opening and interview backlash

Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run". [...]

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny

Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings. [...]

Indigenous groups wants the Brazilian govenrment to recognize more of their territories and protect it from criminal activities recognize 14 territories. They met [...]

Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some [...]

The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has drawn focus to the debate over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues [...]

A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in the landmark case that drove the #MeToo movement. The majority opinion argued that the judge committed serious errors and [...]

The decision to call for a retrial from the New York appeals court has prompted varying reactions, with many dismayed that survivors will have to testify once more. [...]

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an [...]

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. [...]

Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform

Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden. [...]

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over

Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime [...]

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more [...]

The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft [...]

The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick [...]

The Indianapolis Colts took the first defensive player in the NFL draft, choosing edge rusher Laiatu Latu of UCLA with the 15th pick [...]

The Chicago Bears started the NFL draft by picking Caleb Williams, before the Washington Commanders took Jayden Daniels. Follow for updates and analysis. [...]

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