The March of Dimes is one of the oldest charities in the United States. And yet, today few know what MOD is all about. Candice Fajardo, the Exec. Dir of the Hawaii chapter, wants to change that. The March of Dimes is all about educating mothers and fathers during their child-rearing years from pregnancy to post-partum. And making sure parents have access to resources and proper healthcare for their children. Kathy With a K is your host.

When an emergency hits, how we respond is crucial to survival. James Barros is the administrator for HI-EMA, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. He tells us what he would like to see from Hawaii's citizens and responders. It's something HI-EMA calls "a kakou effort." We'll also hear how the Maui wildfires and other situations have impacted Hawaii's emergency response. Kathy With a K is your host.

We've got two segments for you this week. Kathy With a K talks to Tati Guzman from HMSA. She's back with a review of Medicare during the open enrollment period. And in the second half of the show, we replay an excerpt from our show on homelessness. Michael T talks to Connie Mitchell from IHS (Insitute for Human Services).

Whether you know it or not, OMPO affects your life. OMPO is the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. In today's episode, we learn what OMPO is, what it does, and how they do it. It all has to do with transportation and traffic and all the related areas (there are more than you think). Michael T is your host.

Meet Don Mangiarelli. He runs the IT security firm, Cyber Security Hawaii. Don tells us about the perils that lurk when it comes to electronic information. It's a nasty world with the bad guys scouring the web trying to steal your vital, private information. According to Mangiarelli, your information probably already has been stolen. And if it hasn't, it will be. He tells us what we can do to protect our online info. Michael T is your host.

We tackle two subjects today with the help of Dr. Stefanie Park. She's VP and Chief Medical Officer at HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association). Baby Boomers are the second largest segment of the US population. Caring for our elderly is a major health concern. What are those concerns and what can our kupuna and their families do to keep them healthy? Dr. Park also helps us understand the importance of dental hygiene and how it's directly related to a person's overall health. Michael T is your host.

Let's talk about money. Specifically, personal finance-saving, spending, debt, budgets, and more. Today our guest is Bryan Yucoco. He's a Financial Wellness Manager at Hawaii USA FCU. Bryan has a passion for educating people about their finances. We'll also hear about Hawaii USA's efforts to educate Hawaii's youth about the basics of money management. Michael T is your host.

The state of Hawaii's Dept. of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) is a massive organization that few people are knowledgable about. In today's episode of Hawaii Matters, we talk to the top two at DBEDT to find out what they do and how they help Hawaii's businesses and industries. Our guests are James Tokioka (Director) and Dane Wicker (Deputy Director). In addition to the basics of DBEDT, we delve into the tourism and film industries. We learn about some of DBEDT's activities in these two important sectors of Hawaii's economy. Michael T is your host.

The Pacific Ocean is home to many, humans and marine life too. Today we talk to Devon Stapleton from the Hawaii State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources. She's a specialist in endangered marine species. Devon tells us why caring for these animals is important and what we should do when we encounter them. Some of the marine life she highlights are false killer whales, sharks, seals, rays, and more. Kathy With a K is your host.

Medicare is one of the most confusing topics for anyone, especially our seniors who need to consider it as they turn 65. Today, to help explain the ins and outs of Medicare, we talk to Tati Guzman from HMSA. She goes into detail about the different parts (A, B, C, and D), who needs what, who's eligible for Medicare, and how to make good decisions. Michael T is your host.