Policy for the People
But the Rule of Law Might Have been. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Minara Mordecai. In its strange midnight decision, what did the Supreme Court mean. What does it tell us about the future of Roe v. Wade in Texas and otherwise, and what does it tell us about the Rule […]
Unpacking COVID-19 Research (Policy for the People)
Q and A with an Epidemiologist. The host for this show is Minara Mordecai. The guest is Dora Ilyasova. Join us for a conversation with Dora Ilyasova, Ph.D, MSPH, a distinguished public health researcher and epidemiologist with the MTX group. We unpack current research related to COVID-19, such as the benefits of ventilation, co-morbidity factors, […]
Investing in International Education (Policy for the People)
Impact on Hawai’i’s Economy. The host for this episode is Minara Mordecai. The guest for this episode is Deane Neubauer. In this episode we explore the current landscape of international education with Dr. Deane Neubauer. Our discussion examines the forces that are transforming international education in the country and their subsequent impact on Hawai’i’s economy. […]
Creative Wellness (Policy for the People)
Regaining Mental Health Through the Arts. The host for this episode is Minara Mordecai. The guest for this episode is Sara Mizban. On this show we speak with Dr. Sara Mizban who has spent a decade developing wellness and art-based programs in community and educational settings throughout California and Hawaiʻi. Dr. Mizban shares her experience […]
Changing the Conversation About Poverty (Policy for the People)
Collective Impact Movement in Hilo. The host for this episode is Minara Mordecai. The guest for this episode is Janice Ikeda. Speaking with Executive Director of Vibrant Hawai’i Janice Ikeda, we explore initiatives that are coming out the innovative collective impact organization based in Hilo, Hawai’i. Vibrant Hawai’i delivers both vision and action to help […]
Hawai’i’s Aging Population (Policy for the People)
What impact will it have on nursing? The host for this episode is Minara Mordecai. The guests for this episode are Sam Fullmer and Ina Chang. Hawai’i is facing increased aging population, but is the nursing profession ready for the increased demand? Our guests Ina Chang and Sam Fullmer discuss the challenges facing nurses today […]
Catching up in Computer Science education (Policy for the People)
Training Hawai’i’s future tech workforce. The host for this episode is Minara Mordecai. The guest for this episode is Truc Nguyen. In the last 3 years Hawai’i passed a number of laws to increase participation in computer science education among public school students. As a result, the presence and support for computer science in Hawai‘i […]