VIDEO: Counting the cost of rail
“From my perspective, what’s gone on is a form of fraud,” said Randy Roth, UH law professor.
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The Problem with the “Emergency” Approach to Homelessness
Are the Governor’s emergency proclamations really the solution to homelessness?
E Hana Kakou: The Jones Act, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii, with Andy Blom
Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed Anderson Blom, executive director of Hawaii Grassroot Action, as part of E Hana Kakou, a TV Show on the Think Tech Hawaii Broadcasting Network. Anderson shared his insight on Puerto Rico’s recent bankruptcy, the Jones Act, and...
Challenges to Opening a New Business in Hawaii
Hideo Simon, co-owner of Square Barrels restaurant spoke with Joe Kent on E Hana Kakou, a TV Show on the Think Tech Hawaii Broadcasting Network. Mr. Simon explained the challenges to opening a business. Hideo Simon said that the time it takes to get a permit through...
E Hana Kakou: Farming Entrepreneurs
Hawaii used to be an agricultural hub, but in recent years, the state has seen a steep decline in farming. “Global competition, [caused the decline in farming] primarily. If you think about the past 30 years, we had pineapple and sugar as our main crops. Coffee...
Hawaii’s Christian Heritage – Leon Siu
Just as the United States drew upon Judeo-Christian principles for its founding philosophy, so too did the Hawaiian Kingdom. Hawaiian community leader Leon Siu discusses with Dr. Keli’i Akina the historic relationship between Christianity and Hawaiian...
E Hana Kakou: Solving the Housing Crisis Through Land Use Reform
In this week’s episode, Dr. Keli’i Akina and Joe Kent interviewed Randal O’Toole, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and Grassroot Institute scholar, about the current housing crisis in Hawaii. “I’ve been looking at housing all over the...
E Hana Kakou: Politics in Hawaii with Colin Moore
In the most recent episode of E Hana Kakou, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed Dr. Colin Moore–Director of University of Hawaii Public Policy Center, and Professor of Political Science–on the current political climate. The interview covered a wide range of...
E Hana Kakou – Meet the Candidates: Alan Yim and Anthony Higa
This week, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed two candidates representing the Libertarian Party. Alan Yim, an ex-marine, is running for the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii in the United States Congress. Anthony Higa, a nurse, is running for State House District...
E Hana Kakou – A Public Intellectual of Hawaii: Panos Prevedouros
In this episode of E Hana Kakou, Dr. Keli’i Akina discusses traffic congestion, Kapolei development, and the rail with Panos Prevedouros. “Honolulu has worse statistics than Los Angeles,” Panos began, referring to traffic in Hawaii, “In Honolulu, our...