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ThinkTech Hawaii

By Jay Fidell

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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Security Guards and Condos (Condo Insider)

ThinkTech HawaiiMay 30, 2023

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Security Guards and Condos (Condo Insider)

Security Guards and Condos (Condo Insider)

Do You Need Security Guards for Your Condo. The host for this show is Raelene Tenno. The guest is Spike Denis.
Raelene speaks with security expert, Spike Denis, on how a Condo can use Security Guards for their Condo property.
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May 30, 202326:24
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (Healthy Planet)

The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (Healthy Planet)

Protecting Animals' Lives with the Law. The host for this show is Grace Chen O'Neil. The guests are Alyssa Neri and Afsoon Shirazi.
Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life. Today, their efforts to push the U.S. legal system to end the suffering of abused animals are supported by thousands of dedicated attorneys and more than 300,000 members and supporters. The William S. Richardson School of Law's Student Chapter has been supporting this cause. They recently held the One Health Symposium, about the interplay of human, animal, and planetary health.
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May 30, 202328:47
Where Does Mongolia Stand (Global Connections)

Where Does Mongolia Stand (Global Connections)

What is its Presence in the US. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Ralph Winnie and Stephanie Dalton.
Ralph Winnie helps us understand the proceedings at the recent Mongolian Studies Conference at the Smithsonian in Washington, Mongolia's independence, how it is keeping up in the modern high-tech fast-moving world, its relationship with China and other neighbors in Asia, its geopolitical position and opportunities in Asia, and its diplomatic, cultural and business relations with the US.
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May 30, 202332:20
Debt Ceiling-Budget Negotiations (The Rule of Law in the New Abnormal)

Debt Ceiling-Budget Negotiations (The Rule of Law in the New Abnormal)

Competing Strategies, Tactics, Directions. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Vernellia Randall and Tim Apicella.
Evaluating competing negotiation strategies, tactics and factors in US debt ceiling and budget negotiations and their relations to and impact on the public interest.
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May 30, 202332:07
An Image is Worth a Thousand Words (ThinkTech Tech Talks)

An Image is Worth a Thousand Words (ThinkTech Tech Talks)

How to Do Graphics Right. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Larry Jordan.
Larry Jordan of Edit Smarter helps us understand the current technologies involved in creating and delivering images, and how business people can use images for better communication.
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May 30, 202340:30
Comparing Justice Systems (Keeping the World Company)

Comparing Justice Systems (Keeping the World Company)

How Does Europe Do on Justice. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Stephanie Dalton and Manfred Henningsen.
Trump is teaching us a lot about how the justice system in this country works, and maybe it doesn't really work so well these days. Our panel discusses the loss of confidence in the system, and how it compares with the justice systems in other countries.
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May 30, 202336:40
Boston Behnisch Boost Vol 22 (Humane Architecture)

Boston Behnisch Boost Vol 22 (Humane Architecture)

Planet and People Friendy Democritecture. The hosts for this show are Martin Despang and DeSoto Brown. The guest is Matt Noblett.
Previous Human[e] architecture shows have discussed the disciplinary and professional threat to democracy through autocracy / authoritarian architectural attitudes.
Based upon the introductory 'Boston Behnisch Boost vol 1' show this vol 22 one further introduces Behnisch Architekten as one of the most democratic practices of architecture based in Germany, which ventured into the USA offices in Los Angeles and Boston.
Boston office’s partner in charge Robert Matthew Noblett discusses the principles of practice of Behnisch Architekten in general and the Boston office in particular, based upon his background of education at MIT : Masters of Architecture and previous experience with skinny skyscraper architect Rafael Viñoly (who has just passed away).
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May 30, 202328:58
Identifying Potentially Violent Situations (Hola y Aloha)

Identifying Potentially Violent Situations (Hola y Aloha)

Protect Yourself and Your Circle. The hosts for this show are Barbara Salazar De Lucca and Marysol Ruiz. The guest is Eric Madden.
We educate and dissect what Sex trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) are, what they look like here in Hawai'i, and the majority of cases we see. We also touch on some research that has been conducted and how those numbers can help us identify issues and be able to offer solutions.
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May 30, 202329:37
The Joy of Teaching (Finding Happiness in Hard Times)

The Joy of Teaching (Finding Happiness in Hard Times)

The Passing of Information and Thoughts. The host for this show is Ken Burtness. The guest is Greg MacDonald.
People learn from many people in their life. They learn from family, friends, neighbors, their community, their workplace, and others. But when people talk of 'teachers, they are generally talking about schoolteachers--those who instruct in academic settings from preschool to grad school. These teachers are generally with a person six to seven hours a day, five days a week, nine months a year, for 12 to 20 years. Their aggregate impact on the individual is substantial. This impact can range from very negative to very positive for both the student and the teacher.
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May 30, 202332:06
USA National Debt Ceiling Ready to Collapse (American Issues Take One)

USA National Debt Ceiling Ready to Collapse (American Issues Take One)

GOP, Maga GOP, Biden's Big Gamble. The hosts for this show are Tim Apicella and Jay Fidell. The guest is Chuck Crumpton.
When the world is watching whether or not the USA could default on its past bills and debt obligations, that's serious. The strength and power of the USA has been and still is its ability to honor and pay its debt, yet each day the media reports the GOP and Biden Administration are deadlocked over negotiations of what and how much to cut from President Biden's budget. Those discussions should be miles apart from whether or not they agree to pay for the nation's past bills. Unbelievably, they're not.
This game of power control may well have devastating consequences of our county's reputation as safe and having a strong leading economy. The panel discusses this issue.
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May 30, 202329:53
Hydrogen: Myths Vs Facts (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)

Hydrogen: Myths Vs Facts (Hawaii: State Of Clean Energy)

Moving Beyond Hydrogen Fairytales. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Matt Moran.
On the topic of hydrogen, there is a great deal of misinformation being circulated. Liquid hydrogen systems in particular are sometimes characterized as being a far-off vision that will require many years to deploy. The truth is there are no true technology gaps preventing the widespread application of hydrogen systems. The answer to many questions about hydrogen can be summed up as 'it has already been done'.
Unfortunately, inaccuracies have even made their way into key reports from authoritative government and international sources. These publications frequently contain errors and omissions, especially on the topic of liquid hydrogen. It is critically important to resolve this issue since public policy, regulations, funding priorities, and private sector investments are heavily influenced by these types of publications.
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May 30, 202331:36
What's Wrong with Pakistan's Economy (Islamabad Today)

What's Wrong with Pakistan's Economy (Islamabad Today)

Default, IMF, Inflation, Pakistan, Crisis. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Haroon Sharif.
Pakistan is on the verge of default with foreign exchange reserves tanking to just $4.3 billion. Furthermore, there is widespread political instability and further unrest is expected as the country faces an imminent meltdown.
This episode brings me into conversation with Mr. Haroon Rashid, the former Chairman of the Board of Investment under the previous Imran Khan government, and he sheds light on what should be done, what policies must be adopted and who is to be held responsible for the chaos.
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May 30, 202334:38
Independent Mechanism to Advance Justice (Cooper UNion)

Independent Mechanism to Advance Justice (Cooper UNion)

UDHR Article 6 New Process for Rights. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Kerry McLean.
Families of victims of police violence in the United States and civil society organizations from more than 40 countries call on the UN High Commissioner and the Africa Group to ensure the HRC’s role in effective accountability to HRC Resolution 43/1
creating a new mechanism 'to further transformative change for racial justice and equality in the context of law enforcement globally, especially where relating to the legacies of colonialism and the Transatlantic slave trade in enslaved Africans'. It is also tasked with investigating 'governments’ responses to peaceful anti-racism protests and all violations of international human rights law and to contribute to accountability and redress for victims'.
On December 16, 2021, The Human Rights Council President announces the appointment of the three experts to serve on the international independent expert mechanism. They are Juan E. Méndez (Argentina), Yvonne Mokgoro (South Africa), and Tracie L. Keesee (United States of America).
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May 30, 202328:57
Federal Judge Mark Wolf Speaks Out (Life In The Law)

Federal Judge Mark Wolf Speaks Out (Life In The Law)

Testifies Against Clarence Thomas in Congress. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Avi Soifer.
Avi Soifer, Constitutional Lawyer, helps us understand federal judge Mark Wolf's testimony in Congress last week against Clarence Thomas, detailing complaints against Thomas from and after 2011. This is national news and demonstrates outrageous corruption and inaction at various levels of the federal judiciary.
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May 30, 202323:41
Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Review (The Prince Of Investment)

Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Review (The Prince Of Investment)

Financial Education with the Prince. The host for this show is Prince Dykes.
Prince's experience at this year's Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting.
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May 30, 202327:57
'Dictionary of Ecological Economics' (Books! Books! Books!)

'Dictionary of Ecological Economics' (Books! Books! Books!)

Interview with Barry Solomon, Co-author. The host for this show is Mihaela Stoops. The guest is Barry Solomon.
Our language evolves with us and with the complexity of our life. The 'Dictionary of Ecological Economics' thoroughly explains over 1100 terms for the new millennium. We briefly discuss what ecological economics means and its difference with conventional economics. We discuss where ecology and economics meet and how it applies to Hawai'i. Although the dictionary was edited by Brent M Haddad and Barry Solomon, numerous distinguished scholars contributed to writing the definitions. We review what type of research one has to do to be able to compile a dictionary, particularly in a new area of expertise. Last, but not least, we question how artificial intelligence will impact the process of generating new terms and their definitions.
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May 30, 202327:17
Imagine Crossing Paths with a Peacenik (Figments: The Power of Imagination)

Imagine Crossing Paths with a Peacenik (Figments: The Power of Imagination)

Attacking the Problem from Different Angles. The host for this show is Dan 'Fig' Leaf. The guest is Christine Ahn.
Host Dan Leaf talks peace with North Korea with activist Christine Ahn. Christine is the Founder and Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ, a global movement of women mobilizing to end the Korean War and ensure women’s leadership in peace building. In 2015, she led 30 international women peacemakers across the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) from North Korea to South Korea. They walked with 10,000 Korean women on both sides of the DMZ and held women’s peace symposia in Pyongyang and Seoul.
Can she, and her fellow activists, really make a difference?
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May 30, 202332:15
Neuro-Architect, Building+Brains=Happiness (The Creative Life)

Neuro-Architect, Building+Brains=Happiness (The Creative Life)

Think Outside the Building. The host for this show is Darlene Boyd. The guest is Richard Fleming.
Neuro-Architect Richard Fleming discusses the intersection of neuroscience and architecture in helping build better brains and unlock happiness. Fleming studies the connection between the built environment and the brain related to brain cognitive function, mood and well-being. Designing spaces with the brain in mind enhances our mental health and improves our quality of life. The power of place significantly impacts emotional and cognitive states. This is where neuroscience architecture comes in.
Fleming delves deep into the science of neuro-architecture while also exploring the role of of technology in shaping our built environment.
This discussion aims to promote awareness about the importance of building better brains and the role of neuro-architecture in unlocking happiness and boosting cognitive function. Fleming inspires people of all ages, thinkers and feelers, businesses, thought leaders and policymakers to seek spaces that support optimal mental health and happiness for all.
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May 30, 202328:18
‘Empty Homes’ and the Housing Crisis (Hawaii Together)

‘Empty Homes’ and the Housing Crisis (Hawaii Together)

A Vacancy Tax Would Not Fix the Problem. The host for this show is Keli'i Akina. The guest is Jensen Ahokovi.
Some state and county lawmakers in Hawai'i have proposed taxing so-called empty homes as a way to address Hawaii’s housing crisis.
However, a new study from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii found no meaningful relationship between home vacancy rates and high home prices — in Hawai'i or anywhere else in the U.S. — which means that the 'empty homes' theory is just another time-wasting distraction from addressing the real cause of Hawaii’s housing shortage, which is too many regulations that hinder new homebuilding.
The Institute’s new policy brief is titled The ‘empty homes’ theory of Hawaii’s housing crisis,' and was written by Institute staffers Jensen Ahokovi and Mark Coleman.
On today’s episode of 'Hawaii Together,' host Keli'i Akina speaks with Ahokovi about the report — and why an empty homes tax would be unlikely to lower Hawai'i home prices or increase housing supply.
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May 30, 202328:22
Legendary NCAA Champion Jakob Thelle (Beyond the Lines)

Legendary NCAA Champion Jakob Thelle (Beyond the Lines)

Beyond National Championships. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Jakob Thelle.
We talk with Jakob about the reasons why his team won two NCAA National Volleyball Championships, the importance of mindset, striving for greatness, and building a superior culture of excellence.
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May 30, 202332:39
The Exercise of Fundamental Freedoms (Transitional Justice)

The Exercise of Fundamental Freedoms (Transitional Justice)

Flashback on the French Demonstrations. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Louis Rase.
The pension's reform ordered by the French government will have been the trigger of an umpteenth fever within the French people. Between the calls of the Unions to strike, the pilling up of garbage in Paris's street, the spontaneous gatherings in the streets, the clashes with the police. These events highlight the conditions for fundamental freedoms to be exercised, and sometimes to be scorned. If these rights are inherent to the individual because of their nature of limit between savagery and humanity; they are not granted but due. Those rights become a duty for the States, a duty to guarantee and protect.
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May 30, 202335:04
Discovering Armenia in Hawai'i (Law Across The Sea)

Discovering Armenia in Hawai'i (Law Across The Sea)

With Arsen Tavadyan. The host for this show is Mark Shklov. The guest is Arsen Tavadyan.
We discuss the history, culture, society, government, and legal system of Armenia and their interactions with recent events in the World.
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May 30, 202330:49
Reviewing the Movie 'A Man Called Otto' (Movies We Can Learn From)

Reviewing the Movie 'A Man Called Otto' (Movies We Can Learn From)

Tom Hanks' Latest Great Movie. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is George Casen.
George Casen helps us review A Man Called Otto, Tom Hanks latest great movie. Tom Hanks plays Otto, an elderly unforgettable curmudgeon who loses his wife and attempts suicide in a variety of ways. This movie covers a variety of powerful issues, and is at the same time honest, funny and endearing.
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May 30, 202331:45
Ransomware Attacks Are Still Going on (ThinkTech Tech Talks)

Ransomware Attacks Are Still Going on (ThinkTech Tech Talks)

What Are we Doing About it. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Attila Seress.
Attila Seress of Cypac helps us understand the current status and affects of ransomware attacks. With today's attention to cyber threats an all-time high and crackdowns by law enforcement on cyber gangs, you would think that ransomware attacks would be at an all-time low. But according to a new report published by Tenable, 35.5% of breaches in 2022 were the result of a ransomware attack, only down a negligible 2.5% from the year before. Cybercriminals are not making as much money they used to.. or are they?
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May 30, 202338:59
The 2023 Legislative Session (Condo Insider)

The 2023 Legislative Session (Condo Insider)

Condo Bills: What Passed or Didn't Pass. The host for this show is Jane Sugimura. The guest is Sharon Moriwaki.
What condo bills were considered by the 2023 Legislature and what bills passed and why.
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May 30, 202333:07
Attacks on Open Inclusive Education (It's Time for Responsible Change)

Attacks on Open Inclusive Education (It's Time for Responsible Change)

Open Learning and Critical Thinking Threats. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Benjamin Davis, David Larson and Tina Patterson.
GOP MAGA attacks on and threats to open learning and education and critical thinking, and whether and how to survive them.
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May 30, 202331:39
Fresh Perspective on State Legislature (Politics and Land in Hawaii)

Fresh Perspective on State Legislature (Politics and Land in Hawaii)

Seen Through Eyes of Kaua'i Rep Evslin. The host for this show is Ricky Cassiday. The guest is Luke Evslin.
Luke Evslin, just appointed to fill Rep Tokioka's seat in the House, shares what things look at the state level.
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May 30, 202329:18
Rings of Kindness-The Antidote for Today (History is Here to Help)

Rings of Kindness-The Antidote for Today (History is Here to Help)

Matt Goldberg Writes About Kind People. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Carl Ackerman. The guest is Matthew Goldberg.
We discover how Matt Goldberg discovered the many acts of kindness and how he managed to offer them in a delightful monograph.
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May 30, 202339:39
Nationalism, Isolationism and Immigration (Keeping the World Company)

Nationalism, Isolationism and Immigration (Keeping the World Company)

Comparing our Southern Border with Europe. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Stephanie Dalton and Jeff Portnoy.
Our panel takes a look at the remarkable events in Latin America and on the border with Mexico, and how our politics, foreign policy and national policy on immigration and immigration reform reflects the current nationalism and isolationism in the US. Our panel will also compare these events and factors with what has been happening with respect to the migrants coming into Europe from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and other parts of the Global South.
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May 30, 202338:08
Another Rainy Day Slush Fund (Talking Tax)

Another Rainy Day Slush Fund (Talking Tax)

Hawai'i Hurricane Relief. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika.
Many of us in Hawai'i are aware that we have an Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund, enshrined in chapter 328L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to save money for a 'rainy day'--that is to say, an emergency. In the most recent legislative session, the state budget bill provides for an additional one billion dollars to be socked away into that fund, $500 million a year.
But, as it turns out, that’s not the only 'reserve fund' we have.
As the Department of Budget and Finance kindly explains on its website, we have the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF). This fund was set up in 1993 to provide hurricane insurance coverage for property owners here in Hawai'i Nei in case the private insurance market proved unreliable. This was thought to be a good idea when Hurricane Iniki whacked us in 1992.
In the years since Iniki, however, private insurers returned to the market. The HHRF shut down in 2002. But we still, to this day, have $186.7 million in the fund.
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May 30, 202330:35
The G-7 Summit in HIroshima, Japan (Global Connections)

The G-7 Summit in HIroshima, Japan (Global Connections)

What will Happen There. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Russell Honma.
Russell Honma of APEC Master Plan Author, APEC Organization, helps us understand who helps us understand the organization, participants, issues and implications of the G-7 Summit meeting taking place in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 18-21 and the US Economic Framework Trade Policy for the Indo-Pacific Region.
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May 30, 202334:25
Kūpa'a Consulting Services (Connecting Hawaii Business)

Kūpa'a Consulting Services (Connecting Hawaii Business)

Helping Hawai'i Repair Credit Scores. The host for this show is Kathleen Lee. The guest is Rhonda Alexander-Monkres.
Rhonda Alexander-Monkres is the owner of Kūpa'a Consulting Services. She serves Hawai'i residents as a credit coach, helping them repair and improve their credit scores. She is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their goals to get a rental, buy a home, a car, get a personal loan, or help young adults to build their credit profile.
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May 29, 202327:04
The Indian Economy, Part Two (Global Connections)

The Indian Economy, Part Two (Global Connections)

What Are its Strengths and Challenges. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Roopmati Khandekar.
Roopmati Khandekar helps us understand the Indian Economy in s second followup show on the subject. What are the fastest growing sectors, and where are they. What are the slowest growing sectors, and where are they. What government policies have been successful and what policies have failed. What are India's greatest economic challenges going forward.
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May 29, 202332:24
Insuring Esports Events and Production (The Wide World of Esports)

Insuring Esports Events and Production (The Wide World of Esports)

Strategies for Risk Management. The host for this show is Katharine Nohr. The guest is Ron Hess.
We discuss how Momentous Insurance Brokerage procures insurance for large esports events to provide coverage specifically tailored to esports production and more. We explore the vital role of insurance coverage in supporting events and production and the range of insurance products that esports event organizers should have to protect them from risks to participants, spectators, and stakeholders.
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May 29, 202328:01
Trump's CNN Interview - Same Old Trump (American Issues Take One)

Trump's CNN Interview - Same Old Trump (American Issues Take One)

Trump Responses Worse than 2016, 2020. The hosts for this show are Tim Apicella and Jay Fidell. The guest is Chuck Crumpton.
Trump's town hall meeting sponsored by CNN confirmed what we've come to know about him: he's stuck on his personal grievances, and victimhood. He launched into his belief that VP Pence should have overturned the 2020 Electoral College results. Also, Trump made it clear he would grant pardons to the majority of the convicted Jan 6 insurrectionists. Not to leave the topic, he felt the Georgia Secretary of State 'owed' him 11,780 votes, therefore he did not violate any election laws. He was unable to commit if he wanted Ukraine to prevail over Russia in the war, and strongly implied that he would reinstate the horrific zero-tolerance policy, taking children away from their parents at the southern border. What was evident from the interview: Trump hasn't evolved much from the 2016, 2020 elections. Given his responses, he's worse. Should CNN have given Trump his own platform to pontificate his warped view of past elections and the bleak future he wants America to live in?
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May 29, 202332:07
The History of Highrise Honolulu (Docomomo Hawaii)

The History of Highrise Honolulu (Docomomo Hawaii)

How we Became a Highrise City. The host for this show is DeSoto Brown.
DeSoto Brown, the Bishop Museum Historian, shows through historic photos the story of Honolulu's gradual, then sudden growth into a city of hundreds of highrise buildings.
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May 29, 202331:12
Hawaii Condo Fees and Special Assessments (Inside Hawaii Real Estate)

Hawaii Condo Fees and Special Assessments (Inside Hawaii Real Estate)

Why Your Condo Maintenance Fees Increased. The hosts for this show are Will Tanaka and Leonie Lam. The guest is Jane Sugimura.
Hosts Will Tanaka and Leonie Kimura Lam welcome special guest, Jane Sugimura, Esq., real estate and condo law attorney with Clay Iwamura Pulice & Nervell. In this episode, Jane shares her expertise on condo maintenance fees, special assessments, role of condo board members and the importance of condo insurance.
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May 29, 202331:22
Having the Heart to Help (Taking Your Health Back)

Having the Heart to Help (Taking Your Health Back)

CHD, No. 1 Cause of Death for Children. The host for this show is Wendy Loh. The guest is Christopher K.M. Hui.
Sea Star’s story starts with a little girl named Tong Tong. At just a few months, Tong Tong was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)--at the time, the number #1 cause of death for children under the age of 5. She had difficulty breathing, and her lips and fingers were turning blue due to the lack of oxygen. Her parents were unable to afford the prohibitively high cost of surgery and did not know how to navigate applying to non-profits for help. A few friends heard about their plight, and joined forces to raise funds and help Tong Tong’s family through the application process of various charities. Tong Tong received the surgery she needed with the kindness of everyone involved. These friends realized that there are so many other children with CHD who still needed their help. And gathered more like-minded friends to form Sea Star Children’s Foundation in March 2012.
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May 29, 202328:01
How will a US Default Effect Canada (View from the North)

How will a US Default Effect Canada (View from the North)

How Strong or Weak is the Linkage. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Ken Rogers.
Ken Rogers, a Retired Businessman, helps us understand How a US default will affect Canada. How strong or weak is the linkage between the US and Canadian economies. What should Canada be concerned about. Does it have options by which it could moderate the effects of a US default and any resultant inflation or unemployment Likewise, what would happen in other places, and what are their options.
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May 29, 202332:09
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd - HRA Endowment Fund (Restaurants of Hawaii)

Y. Hata & Co., Ltd - HRA Endowment Fund (Restaurants of Hawaii)

Y. Hata Supports HI’s Foodservice Industry. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Chris Lee and Andy Huang.
The Y. Hata & Co., Limited - Hawaii Restaurant Association Endowment Fund has been established to support the foodservice industry in Hawai'i. Programs will be created to assist local restaurateurs who are faced with operational challenges. Coordination of resources which will help restaurants in need of assistance will be available, and restaurant owners may be able to apply for funding to offset costs of continuing culinary education, the perpetuation of Hawaii’s culture through culinary arts, and/or business relief. The continued partnership between Y. Hata Co., Limited will be a resource to help Hawaii’s restaurants, should they ever need assistance.
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May 29, 202327:53
Can You Ditch Your Epi Pen (Holistic Wellness Revealed)

Can You Ditch Your Epi Pen (Holistic Wellness Revealed)

Holistic Approaches to Allergies. The host for this show is Leticia Sharp. The guest is Jason Pape.
Join as Leticia and Dr. Jason Pape discuss possible origins and causes of some of the most limiting allergies. How much do fear, experiences, emotional attachment and environmental circumstances play a part? Are there ways to break the shackles of allergy limitations?
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May 29, 202328:35
College Athletics Marketing (The Sports Playbook)

College Athletics Marketing (The Sports Playbook)

Preparation Before Promotion. The host for this show is Angela Hayslett. The guest is Jacob Nicely.
We discuss how Vanderbilt Athletic Department marketing contracts and other considerations influence the promotion of college athletics.
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May 29, 202329:37
India's Democratic Backsliding Under Modi (Islamabad Today)

India's Democratic Backsliding Under Modi (Islamabad Today)

Hindutva, Modi, Secularism, Manipur 2023. The host for this show is Hamzah Rifaat Hussain. The guest is Karan Thapar.
The discussion is with President of ITV India and Television Presenter, Mr. Karan Thapar, on India's democratic backsliding, what it means for journalists, the Manipur Violence of 2023 and international indicators. Mr. Thapar presents valuable insights on what India has become under the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and what needs to be done to prevent it from becoming authoritarian.
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May 29, 202330:24
Travel to Thailand (Money Talks)

Travel to Thailand (Money Talks)

Gen Z Inspiring Lives of Liberties. The host for this show is Shayna Park. The guest is Sylvia Tran.
Shayna Park and Sylvia Tran discuss experiencing a unique and invaluable life through travel.
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May 29, 202328:50
A New and Important Film - Blurring the Color Line (Community Matters)

A New and Important Film - Blurring the Color Line (Community Matters)

It will be Shown on the WORLD Channel. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Crystal Kwok.
Crystal Kwok helps us understand Growing up Chinese in Georgia. She has just taken a doctorate in Performance Studies at UH Manoa and has also just completed an award winning film called Blurring the Color Line. It will be shown on the America Reframed series on the World Channel. The film covers how it was growing up Chinese in Augusta, Georgia. It was inspired by Crystal's grandmother’s story about the family’s grocery store in Augusta. Her family grew up in a Black neighborhood. The film shares and features stories about their personal experiences that expose the problematic, racialized system.
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May 29, 202325:49
The Role of the Appraiser in Buying a Home (Finding Your Piece of the Rock)

The Role of the Appraiser in Buying a Home (Finding Your Piece of the Rock)

What is the Appraisal Process. The host for this show is Abe Lee. The guest is Dustin Suekawa.
Dustin Suekawa goes through the appraisal process when a buyer needs a loan to purchase the home. Dustin explains the details that are required when he does an appraisal, and the licensing requirements to be an appraiser.
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May 29, 202329:17
J and M and the C-n-B Energy Scene (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)

J and M and the C-n-B Energy Scene (Energy 808: The Cutting Edge)

Jennie and Marco and Hawai'i Energy Matters. The host for this show is Marco Mangelsdorf. The guest is Jennie Potter.
No shortage, as always, of interesting and timely energy matter to discuss with current Stratagen Director and former PUC Commissioner Jennie Potter.
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May 29, 202333:40
Sex Trafficking Survivor Kalei Grant (Beyond the Lines)

Sex Trafficking Survivor Kalei Grant (Beyond the Lines)

Beyond Crime Prevention. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Kalei Grant.
We talk with Kalei about being a survivor of sex trafficking, her meaningful work as Assistant Coordinator for the Missing Child Center in Hawai'i, and the impact she’s making to prevent crimes.
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May 29, 202330:45
Luosi Chen: Let's Talk to Lawyers (A Nation of Immigrants)

Luosi Chen: Let's Talk to Lawyers (A Nation of Immigrants)

Conversation is Priceless. The host for this show is Chang Wang. The guest is Luosi 'Rose' Chen.
Luosi 'Rose' Chen is a highly skilled and experienced real estate attorney licensed in New York State. She specializes in commercial and residential real properties purchase and sale, commercial leasing, and construction loans throughout the New York metropolitan area, with extensive knowledge of all types of real properties in New York City. She hosts Fireside Chats with Chinese American Attorneys, a bi-weekly interview-based live show brought by Chinese American Lawyers Forum in her spare time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rose founded a startup in New Jersey manufacturing special-sized disposable face masks for toddlers, preschoolers, teenagers and petite women. Rose started her legal career in immigration law more than a decade ago, mostly defending immigrants with criminal convictions in removal proceedings. In this episode of A Nation of Immigrants, Luosi shares her life stories, career paths, and the Fireside Chats with Chinese American Attorneys.
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May 29, 202330:33
Promote Well-Being in Hawai'i and our World (Aloha SustAINAbility in Hawai'i)

Promote Well-Being in Hawai'i and our World (Aloha SustAINAbility in Hawai'i)

SDG 3: Ensure Healthy Lives with Aloha. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guest is Leon Siu.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide 17 Global Goals to accomplish and actualize the 2030 Agenda around the world. UN SDG 3 focuses on ensuring healthy lives centered around Aloha and Ola. Global Goal 3 ensures healthy lives focusing on liberation of the human spirit beginning with decolonizing one’s spirit and mind. Ola illustrates a perspective of one’s kuleana with own culture and well-being of the collective on our island earth beginning in one’s ahupuaa. Global Goal 3 for worldwide Good Health promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone. SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. Good health for individuals and well-being for Indigenous peoples begins with decolonizing the mind and reimagine own culture perspective of land.
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May 29, 202331:00