ThinkTech Hawaii

ThinkTech Hawaii

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ThinkTech Hawaii episodes

  • Is the Honolulu Rail Still on Track (Hawaii Together)

    Key Issues the Public Should Know About.  The host for this show is Keli'i Akina.  The guest is Natalie Iwasa.  


    Guest Natalie Iwasa speaks with program host Keli‘i Akina about what might be the next steps for Honolulu’s over-budget and behind-schedule rail project. Iwasa is a state appointee to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board but is speaking in her individual capacity and not as a member of the HART board.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nA87XBgqRzAmCFmG39Wg_X

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    29 min
  • Scot Z. Matayoshi Represents (Law Across The Sea)

    Kaneohe Maunawili Olomana.  The host for this show is Mark Shklov.  The guest is Scot Z. Matayoshi.  


    We discuss issues that are particularly important to Representative Scot Matayoshi’s constituents, including recent ethical failures of public servants in Hawaii, Hawaii’s public schools, the DOE,  the Maunawili Trail, the DLNR, tourism, crime, minimum wage, development, and prospects for the future of Hawaii and its children.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nbbMit_-n62DnNpcNhhXbI

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    36 min
  • Income Inequality and the Carbon Tax (Code Green)

    Tax Fairness Might Lie in the Carbon Tax.  The host for this show is Howard Wiig.  The guest is Sara Brower.  


    One of the prime causes of today’s social unrest is the bifurcation of the economy.  The middle class is stable but shrinking; the rich are getting richer and the ultra-rich are harvesting larger and larger of the nation’s GDP.  Meanwhile, the lower economic 50% of America is stagnating or even trending downward, causing resentment and frustration and opening the way for strongmen to rise to power.  A prime cause of economic bifurcation is a tax structure that favors the rich.  As Warren Buffet says, “My secretary pays more taxes than I do.”  A path to a fair tax system may be by instituting a carbon tax with built-in checks and balances that lessens the burden on the poor and middle class, and ensures that the rich pay their fair share.  The creation of a fair system could in turn tamp down the acrimony prevailing on the American social structure.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nMw4RxJwoYzhZyXl8mz7hp

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    31 min
  • Extreme Running (The Sports Playbook)

    Overcoming Obstacles.  The host for this show is Angela Hayslett.  The guest is A.J. Monette.  


    We discuss the risks and challenges in operating Tough Mudder’s extreme running and obstacle courses.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6meZE3R0oHy_OBeomxTylhe

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    30 min
  • Lessons from the Example of Zap Zlatoper (Military In Hawaii)

    A Fine Leader and an Extraordinary Human Being.  The host for this show is Jay Fidell.  The guest is Dan 'Fig' Leaf.  


    Lieutenant Dan Leaf (USAF retired) talks about the passing of his friend Admiral Zap Zlatoper, what it takes to get to be a 4-star admiral, Zap's contributions to the Navy during his illustrious career, his abiding patriotism, his decision to retire in Hawaii, his notable contributions to the community here, and the passing and phenomenon of a generation of senior military officers who have opted to stay here and what they have meant to Hawaii.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6komvysbIElhwa0iN1zzvn_

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    36 min
  • What the SCOTUS Roe Leak Reveals (It's Time for Responsible Change)

    SCOTUS Politics, Partiality and Pretense.  The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton.  The guests are Tina Patterson, Louise Ing and Rebekah Ratliff.  


    We discuss the US Supreme Courtʻs political removal of Federal protections for civil and personal rights.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nwd_k1ZzTRKT9Ewmfw-_FS

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    31 min
  • What Role Does Tucker Carlson Play in US Politics (American Issues Take Two)

    And What is his Relationship with Donald Trump.  The hosts for this show are Tim Apicella and Jay Fidell.  The guests are Stephanie Dalton and John Waihee.  


    Our panel examines Tucker Carlson and Fox News, the content they broadcast, particularly as to racism and nationalism, their viewing audience and followers, how they affect American public opinion and politics, and their special dynamics with Donald Trump.

    There have been a number of stories and articles about Fox and Carlson in mainstream media, and we look at exactly how popular they are and why the non-Fox media are so interested in them, and how that interest enhances their popularity and their influence in the elections this year and in 2024.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mIafeQC2BSFX6GC4mnhEUN

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    42 min
  • How Putin's War Affects European Politics (History is Here to Help)

    How Does it Play in Europe's Rising Populism.  The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Peter Hoffenberg.  The guest is Manfred Henningsen.  


    Our panel, history professor Peter Hoffenberg and political science professor emeritus Manfred Henningsen of UH Manoa, examines the populism of the right and the impact Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is having on European politics in general. In those contexts, the panel touches on anti-semitism, anti-migrant phobia, xenophobia and identity politics.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6lR54xuhmCd5nE4OhhdFnP7

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    42 min
  • Legislation in the Home Stretch (Talking Tax)

    Bills on the Governor's Desk.  The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika.  


    The Hawaii Legislature is done for the year.  Its last day for this session was May 5th.  It has done all its work on new laws for this season.  Some of the bills it finally passed have already been signed into law.  Others are awaiting the Governor’s action.  Now the important deadlines are June 27, 2022, when the Governor needs to give notice of intent to veto a bill, and July 12, 2022, which is the deadline for the Governor to sign or veto any bills.
    We discuss:
    SB 514, which proposes to give every resident a tax refund.
    SB 3201, which radically changes how GET applies to nonprofits.
    HB 2511, which authorizes a $600 million infusion into DHHL.
    SB 3289, which establishes the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program.
    SB 2475, which exempts stevedoring, wharfage, and demurrage from GET.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6lmEllOKP493URXssFT4N7G

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    35 min
  • World Press Freedom Day in War Zone (Cooper UNion)

    Ukraine Media Keeps Truth and Hope Alive.  The host for this show is Joshua Cooper.  The guest is Olha Reshetylova.  


    Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Media Initiative for Human Rights focuses on the human rights stemming from armed conflict in Ukraine, sharing the situation with citizens of Ukraine and civil society around the world.  The Initiative ensures the world knows what's happening through documentation and constant coverage of the conflict.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6lBAcTYfWa3JsYGYjCulQFi

    Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    32 min

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ThinkTech Hawaii is a non-profit streaming network based in Honolulu. Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations. Our mission is to be the leading digital media platform raising public awareness and promoting civic engagement in Hawaii.

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