Thinktech Hawaii

  Post-congress: future plans if any. Following up on how the Party finances candidates for Office. Opinion re all the candidates for the Presidency. What Now The host for this episode is Martha Randolph. The guest for this episode is Colleen Hanabusa.

  Only on Adventures in Small Business. We will discuss Kimberly Bradley and her business, Titanium Automotive Solutions.  The host for this episode is Cathy Wiltse. The guest for this episode is Kimberly Bradley.

How Sustainable is the US Petroleum Production Platform and do we still have to worry about OPEC. Congress thinks OPEC is still a problem and has a legislative fix — is this a good idea?  The host for this episode is Jay Fidell.  The guest for this episode is Lucian Pugliaresi.

Describe the Coastal Zone Management Program and the issues involve with sea level rise, the erosion of the coast, and what we can do about it.  The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan.  The guest for this episode is Justine Nihipali.  The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan.  The guests for this episode are Justine Nihipali and Sandy Ma.

The value of Sisters Empowering Hawaii and the women’s empowerment movement taking place across the state.    The host for this episode is Kecia King.  The guest for this episode is Sharon Yarbrough.

  On Community Matters. With Purim coming to a close, Jay and Rabbi Itchel Krasnjansky will discuss the holiday.

  A Real Treasure of Hawaii. We will show parts of the two shows we filmed with Sister Joan on Navigating the journey The host for this episode is Marsha Joyner.

Yale University scholar Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins will discuss Religious Liberty, the Neoconservative Movement, and the Rise and Fall of Secularism in the Twentieth Century.  The hosts for this episode are Jon Davidann and Jay Fidell.  The guest for this episode is Daniel Steinmetz Jenkins.

The Waikiki Parc Hotel is one of modernist architect Edward Killingsworth’s final hotel projects on the island of Oahu. It’s remodeling into the Halekulani’s Halepuna raises the question of Waikiki’s future as its facing significantly different challenges than during its boom hey days half a century ago.  The host for this episode is Martin Despang.  The guest for this episode is Desoto Brown.

 Who are the COFA students in Hawaii public schools and what are their experience in learning and engaging with others at the schools? How to empower these students to be able to represent their cultures and share their experience with others at the schools? How do the students feel about their place in the school system?  The host for this episode is Ethan Allen.  The guest for this episode is Josie Howard.

  After the Crossover. Jay Fidell and Tom Yamachika talk about what tax bills are still standing after the crossover The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Tom Yamachika.

The Joys Of Sharing Aloha to the World The host for this episode is Emmie Ortega-Anderson. The guest for this episode is Iwalani Walsh Tseu.

  Can Hawaii store its way to 100% clean energy?. Hawaii leads the nation in committing to 100% clean energy by 2045. Storing photovoltaic-produced energy is a key key. The host for this episode is Howard Wiig. The guest for this episode is Nick Dizon.

 Interactions with the economy. Economics is not only the study of financial behavior, it is a key factor in individual liberty. Economist Ken Schoolland and host Keli'i Akina discuss how economics and liberty interact as they explore a variety of public policy issues that impact our lives. The host for this episode is Keli'i Akina. The guest for this episode is Ken Schoolland.

  Ann Wright’s Journey for Peace. We will discuss Ann Wright’s personal background and history, her evolution to become a peace/anti-war activist, her involvement in anti-war activities, and her views of the United States’ international activities and relationships. The host for this episode is Mark Shklov. The guest for this episode is Ann Wright.

  Women Coaching and Writing. Today's guests share how they got their start in business, where they are now and where they desire to go from here. Their answers reveal the deep motivators and personal qualities that drove them to make their dreams a reality and how others can too The host for this episode is Kecia King. The guests for this episode are Ti'juana Gholson and Laura Lund.

  for Entrepreneurial Success. The growth and success of Pop-a-Lock in Hawaii. Background of owners and business, choice of business entity, pros and cons of franchising. Challenges and how to overcome. SBA Emerging program and beyond.  The host for this episode is Jane Sawyer. The guest for this episode is Catherine Walker.

  Exporting Aloha, one cookie at a time. A review of Diamond Bakery's success in exporting from Hawaii. Lessons learned from years of exporting, primarily to Japan.  The host for this episode is Rob Haak. The guest for this episode is Maggie Li.

  Business in Hawaii. Waikiki is the economic engine of Hawaii, contributing to the State GDP in tourist spending, especially in retail and hotel stays. What are the differentiating factors for the unique high-end Waikiki retail market? Is it changing due to different tourist demographics? Andrew Starn is a Waikiki retail expert who can shed light on this very dynamic and high-spending market. The host for this episode is Ray Tsuchiyama. The guest for this episode is Andrew Starn.

  Travel in China teaches you so much. Jay Fidell and Shackley Raffetto will discuss Shackley's trip to Kunming, China, and the story of the Flying Tigers. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Shackley Raffetto.