Listen Up! Hawai‘i Podcasts You Need to Hear
These community-minded podcasts can help cut through the confusion of our state’s most pressing concerns.
Via Midjourney
Ka Pewa
The first three episodes of this new podcast hosted by Kanoa Leahey tackle ongoing efforts to address Maui’s housing crisis—identifying gaps where aid is needed and the initiatives to fill them.
The One O‘ahu Podcast
Host Brandi Higa talks with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and other city officials about everything from our new mass alert system to a new hub for lifeguards to the latest developments on rail.
Seeds of Well-Being
University of Hawai‘i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Hear about the complex geological, economic and political challenges of getting locally produced food to your plate, including battling invasive species, labor shortages and climate change.
Voice of Business Podcast
Business leaders track the ever-shifting terrain of doing business in the Islands. Some recent episodes revolve around workplace mentorship, cybersecurity and Hawai‘i’s economic future.
The Thirty Percent Project
How long would it take for Hawai‘i to run out of food if shipping lanes and docks were closed? A month, weeks or days? Daniels tracks the state’s progress toward being 30% food sustainable by the year 2030.
Sit Down Hawai‘i
Host Joshua Duhaylonsod chats with influential local leaders about such pressing concerns as homelessness, emergency readiness and rail development. Spoiler alert: There are no easy fixes, but the candid conversations provide insight into the complexity of the issues.
