The Micronesian Podcast

I was able to conduct two interviews using my smartphone, it came out pretty good. We were able to peek into the lives of public school students, one from Kolonia elementary school and another from PICS High School and hear from them what is school is like in Pohnpei in 2018.

I read an article from the Pacific Daily News about Micronesian leaders of the past. Written by an assistant professor of chamoru studies at the University of Guam, it shows the wisdom of our founding fathers.

As more of our people immigrate to the US and start families, they will get more involved in their new homes. In Guam, a half Chuukese former news anchor has announced he is running for a seat in the Guam legislature. Good luck Clynt Ridgell. Do Micronesia proud.

Being ruled by another country can never be a good thing for those being ruled... Right?!

With the recent news of a casino in the works in Pohnpei, my trip to Guam has more meaning. Has all the development in Guam and Hawaii been beneficial to the locals? What can we learn from them?

The people of Pohnpei have fished and eaten fish for hundreds if not thousands of years. Fish markets may be new but choosing the right fish isn't.

The next phase of our young country's journey into self government and economic sustainment is fast approaching. What will happen in the lead up to and beyond 2023?

The Micronesian Islands Forum and the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting we're in Micronesia last week. Good to see that these events are getting coverage, but we can do better.

Pacific Islanders are the latest arrivals to the Micronesian experience. Some, like Micronesians, were former territories of the US. We are finding our way slowly but surely.

Recent initial screenings have shown Pohnpei in Micronesia to have one of the highest incidences of rheumatic heart disease in the world. This podcast is about that screening in Pohnpei and what next steps will be taken to prevent further incidences of the disease.