ThinkTech Hawaii

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act—how does it work?. The majority of Americans agree that climate change exists and that it’s man-made. When France’s president tried to impose a carbon tax, serious riots broke out. How to create an acceptable carbon tax?

The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Paul Bernstein.

Tax Season. It's legislative season again, so taxpayers beware! Tom Yamachika gives us a round up of the latest proposals to raise taxes on Hawaii residents. Find out what makes sense and what doesn't.

The host for this episode is Keli'i Akina. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika.

What is “Meditation” and how does it interact with life and the practice of law?. We will discuss Barry’s personal introduction and education in meditation and what meditation means to him and may mean to others, life, and the practice of law.

The host for this episode is Mark Shklov. The guest for this episode is Barry A Sullivan.

A hidden history of women warriors. Introducing the fiercest sea-robbers you will ever meet! Examining the dangerous lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two little known female pirates.

The host for this episode is Crystal Kwok. The guest for this episode is Marcus Rediker.

Beyond Football. We will discuss with Michael why he is one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL and what it takes to achieve success.

The host for this episode is Rusty Komori. The guest for this episode is Michael Bennett.

With Certified Public Accountant Logan D. Howard. How The New Tax Law Affects My Yearly Tax Return.

The host for this episode is Prince Dykes. The guest for this episode is Logan D Howard.

Filling a Need. Tactile maps, now feasible to make quickly and easily via 3-D, printing, are valuable tools for the blind and visually impaired. Development of 3D printed tactile maps for blind and visually impaired. Blind typically receive spatial information from direct experience or from audio description. Blind and visually impaired see using their sense of hearing and touch. Information about their surroundings is limited to arm’s length. They will also use either a cane or guide dog to help with mobility and orientation. These aids provide just-in-time information about the environment that they are navigating. Very little research, and resources exists for this population. There is no specific / real standard in place for creating and providing tactile maps for the blind and visually impaired. He has created maps for the University of South Florida, various training facilities and companies in Florida.

The host for this episode is Ethan Allen. The guest for this episode is Howard Kaplan.

A Human Trafficking Study. On today's perspectives on Global Justice, host Beatriz Cantelmo and guest Eva Hernandez Zenon will discuss Eva's research work and findings regarding the link between human trafficking that refugees are vulnerable to in Europe, as well as recommendations to protect their safety and human rights to seek asylum.

The host for this episode is Beatriz Cantelmo. The guest for this episode is Eva Hernandez Zenon.

Hawaii Public Libraries. Events involving and effecting the public library system. What is new at Waianae Public Library. Discovering the newest updates with the Hawaii Public Libray System

The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Sheryl Lynch .

The Hawaiian island of Kauai is considered by many to be one of the best places on earth to live. Kauai has one of the most advanced renewable energy grids in the US, while it also boasts the "wettest" place on earth and some of the most friendly transportation infrastructure, giving residents and visitors alike, many choices when moving from place to place. Ben has been at the heart of virtually all of Kauai's advancements in Clean energy and sustainable planning on Kauai for over a decade, so we'll get the latest and greatest, and maybe some ideas and inspiration from Kauai.

The host for this episode is Stan Osserman. The guest for this episode is Ben Sullivan.