ThinkTech Hawaii

ThinkTech Hawaii

By Jay FidellBusinessNon-Profit
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ThinkTech Hawaii episodes

  • Taiwan, Light and Shadow (China, Hawaii and You)

    Lessons from a Democratic Miracle.  The host for this show is Andrew Zimmerman.  The guest is Shawna Ryan.  


    In this episode, we cover the following points:

    1) The state of Taiwan immediately after it was founded
    2) The Kuomintang's arrival
    3) Life under Chiang Kai-shek's martial law, and how it compares to the Maoist time
    4) Factors that ultimately lead to democratization of Taiwan.
    5) What lessons, if any, we can derive from this when analyzing the PRC?

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6kVpPfl21Lrd85JH9g4omH2

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

    29 min
  • COVID Scams Courtesy of Your Government (Figments: The Power of Imagination)

    Soft Shut-downs Are Defrauding Taxpayers.  The host for this show is Dan 'Fig' Leaf.  


    Many federal and state government offices suspended in-person services in March of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Why haven't they reopened when stores, restaurants and gyms are? What is the impact on taxpayers who need help from their government? Fig examines the causes and effects of unnecessary office closures and why online services are not a suitable substitute.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mKINeB1rYn5-MFU3JdqCSh

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

    29 min
  • Voter View: Hawaii’s Pandemic Comeback (The State of the State of Hawaii)

    Aloha on for 10 Million Yearly Visitors.  The host for this show is Stephanie Dalton.  The guest is Colin Moore.    Guest Dr. Colin Moore, Director of the University of Hawaii Public Policy Center, revisits his 2021 survey findings from Hawaii residents on the Islands' post pandemic economic comeback in light of recent survey data on associated topics reported by the Honolulu Star Advertiser, February 9, 2022 .  The Advertiser survey showed voters split on whether to cap tourism arrivals, but overwhelmingly want to charge visitor fees at state venues.  The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6kM9iSIOM9VYSO4dIoRJXz1  Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

    32 min
  • And the Renewable Energy Wheels Go Round (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)

    Hope for the Flowers and Renewables.  The host for this show is Jay Fidell.  The guest is Marco Mangelsdorf.  


    How far and fast can we go in meeting our energy needs from renewables?  Everyone wants a piece of the action.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6lQsvQmOsP0QUupA452eOm2

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

    34 min
  • Noi Thai Cuisine GM Koi Tayawadee Ford (Beyond the Lines)

    Beyond Exquisite Dining.  The host for this show is Rusty Komori.  The guest is Koi Tayawadee Ford.  


    We talk with Koi about her successful leadership style in creating a culture of excellence and how they were able to adapt and adjust their business to survive the pandemic and continue to thrive.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mTzxc4G7w47Jcr_G482jrb

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

    30 min
  • Sia her (A Nation of Immigrants)

    Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans.  The host for this show is Chang Wang.  The guest is Sia Her.  


    Sia has been executive director of the Council since 2013. Before joining the Council, Sia served as Education and Training Department Manager at the Hmong American Partnership and as campaign manager for the successful Saint Paul Public Schools' "Strong Schools, Strong Communities" levy referendum. She holds a master's degree in public policy from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a bachelor's degree in political science from Macalester College. Sia manages all operations and projects, and develops and implements strategic and well-informed plans to ensure that the Council delivers on its statutory duties.

    In this episode of "A Nation of Immigrants," Sia Her shares her life story, professional career, and reflections on diversity and inclusion.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6m0sDYgbpbsi65EHVp8ynG8

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

    31 min
  • The National all World Beauties (Sister Power)

    Pageant Journey for Men and Women.  The host for this show is Sharon Thomas Yarbrough.  The guests are Andrea Sledge and Samantha Alexes Richardson.  


    The National All World Beauties and Man of Distinction Pageant is a pageant that is grounded by our pillars of Inner Beauty, Empowerment and Service.  The National All World Beauties Pageant is a multicultural, multi generational movement DEDICATED to enriching the lives of all of our Royalty and Contestants through our pillars of Inner Beauty, Empowerment and Service.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6ndiXeS_-66BAvYMYUXKKfx

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

    29 min
  • Talk Story with Congressman Ed Case (Military In Hawaii)

    The Key Roles of the Military in Hawaii.  The host for this show is Jay Fidell.  The guest is Ed Case.  


    The Red Hill crisis, the military’s strategic role in the Pacific, the military as an economic engine and job creator in Hawaii, the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, the COMPETES Act, and Congressman Case's membership in the House Appropriations Committee are just some of his many provisions that deal with the Indo-Pacific region.

    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.

    49 min
  • Finding Your Core (Healthy Planet)

    Prevent Back Pain by Finding Your Core.  The host for this show is Grace Chen O'Neil.  The guest is Cathy-Louise Broda.  


    Your core provides the connection between your upper and lower body.  Weak core muscles make you vulnerable to lower back pain and injuries.  Cathy-Louise Broda, co-owner of Purple Yoga Hawaii and Ashtanga yoga teacher for more than 31 years, tells us about how strengthening your core can support your back.  Cathy-Louise also teaches pregnancy yoga.  You may be familiar with Kegal exercises ( in yoga terms this is called mula bandha or root lock).  She talks about how practicing pelvic floor muscles exercises can give pregnant women a strong foundation for labor and after their baby is born.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6lykyAKGdc-HuP6EpGjLr7d

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

    29 min
  • Are we Starting the Sixth Mass Extinction (Community Matters)

    Is it Fact, Fiction or Speculation.  The host for this show is Jay Fidell.  The guest is Robert Cowie.  


    Professor Robert Cowie, who recently published an article on the subject in Biological Reviews, helps us understand the evidence showing what would be the sixth mass species extinction.  There have been five Mass Extinction events in the history of Earth's biodiversity, all caused by dramatic but natural phenomena. It has been claimed that the Sixth Mass Extinction may be underway, this time caused entirely by humans.

    The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mAjbhHpq-LyAm9pcuN3zJ

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

    42 min

About ThinkTech Hawaii

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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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