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The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 1110 AM 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot I…

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    • Aug 30, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 114 EPISODES


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    Show 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2016 53:38


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina, we talk with: - Senate Candidate John Carroll - Jared Meyer, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute - Andrew Walden, publisher of Hawaii Free Press - Grassroot researcher Aaron Lief - Alan Yim, Uber driver The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui’s premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui’s only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli’i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2016 55:38


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina, we talk with: - Caleb McMahan, former fishery observer - Colin Moore, Political Science professor at UH - Andrew Walden, publisher of Hawaii Free Press - Joe Kent, VP of Research and Development - Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui’s premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui’s only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli’i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2016 57:52


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina, we talk with: - Joe Kent, Grassroot's Vice President of Research and Development, shares what he's learned about Maui's water meter list and bus system - Grassroot researcher Aaron Lief talks about Education Savings Accounts - Andrew Walden, publisher of Hawaii Free Press, joins Dr. Akina for a weekly update - Grassroot researcher Andy Slaven brings us the latest on Hawaii's catch limits - Tom Yamachika explains the dangers of an illegal law passed by Hawaii's legislature - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist, brings us another chapter from his book "Jonathan Gullible" The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli’i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui’s premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui’s only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli’i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2016 58:29


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Joe Kent, Grassroot's Vice President of Research and Development, shares what he's learned about Maui's water meter list and bus system - Grassroot researcher Aaron Lief talks about Education Savings Accounts - Andrew Walden, publisher of Hawaii Free Press, joins Dr. Akina for a weekly update - Senate candidate Makani Christensen chats with Dr. Akina - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist, brings us another chapter from his book "Jonathan Gullible" The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 66:20


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Grassroot researcher Andy Slaven discusses catch limits - Andrew Walden, publisher of Hawaii Free Press, joins Dr. Akina for a weekly update - Grassroot researcher Hirem Ruiz talks about Hawaii's budget - Joe Kent, Grassroot's Vice President of Research and Development, brings us both sides of the ride sharing debate - Grassroot researcher Andy Slaven talks about budget discrepencies on Maui - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist, brings us another chapter from his book "Jonathan Gullible" The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Andrew Walden Segment Maui Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 6:43


    Andrew Walden discusses problems with a recent $60 million giveaway at the legislature.

    Show 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 58:21


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Joe Kent and Dr. Akina discuss the privatization of Maui's Hospital - Mililani Trask, Attorney - Grassroot analysts Aaron Lief and Matthew Reade on "Cool the Schools" - Neil Mellen, researcher - Oliver Porter, founder of town Sandy Springs - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Education Savings Accounts in Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 6:58


    Joe Kent interviews Grassroot analyst Aaron Lief about this exciting new school choice program

    Maui Reaches Solar Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 3:14


    Hajime Alabanza, Executive Assistant of Hawaii Solar Energy Association, spoke with Grassroot analyst Andy Slaven about Hawaii's current solar energy climate.

    Show 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 56:17


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Joe Kent and Dr. Akina discuss Maui Hospital - Grassroot Analyst Aaron Lief on Education Savings Accounts - Andrew Walden, publisher of the Hawaii Free Press - Grassroot analysts Aaron Lief and Matthew Reade on "Cool the Schools" - Hajime Alabanza, executive assistant of Hawaii Solar Energy Association - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 58:00


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Tom Yamachika, president of the Tax Foundation - Dr. Phil Eskew, founder of DPC Frontier - Sen. Maile Shimabakura, - Thomas Rubin, mass transit consultant - Andrew Walden, publisher of the Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Direct Primary Care, a New Alternative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 9:11


    Grassroot analyst Andy Slaven interviews Dr. Phil Eskew about Direct Primary Care

    Hawaii Gun Owners Placed on Federal Watchlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 6:30


    Hawaii Gun Owners Placed on Federal Watchlist by Keli'i Akina

    Do We Need to Subsidize the Film Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 9:52


    Marc Kilmer, analyst with the Advance Arkansas Institute, discusses film tax credits with Grassroot analyst Aaron Lief.

    Reflecting on the Rail with Thomas Rubin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 12:15


    Reflecting on the Rail with Thomas Rubin by Keli'i Akina

    Show 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 58:27


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Harvey Gerwig, president of Hawaii Rifle Association - Dr. Phil Eskew, founder of DPC Frontier - Marc Kilmer, analyst at Advance Arkansas Institute - Thomas Rubin, mass transit consultant - Andrew Walden, publisher of the Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government. mauioahufreemarketbusinessuberlyftcabhawaiiride-sharing

    Ride Sharing and Regulation with David Jung

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 12:39


    David Jung, owner of Ecocab, speaks with Grassroot Institute analyst Hirem Ruiz about the effects of ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft on the taxi market of Hawaii.

    Eminent Domain Expert Condemns Potential Taking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 8:56


    Jim Nielsen, founder of the California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights, joins Grassrroot Institute analyst Matthew Reade to discuss the potential use of eminent domain on HC&S farmland.

    Show 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 57:10


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Jose Torra, head of Movimiento Libertario de Mexico - Brian Hughes, General Manager of Uber - David Jung, owner of Ecocab - Jim Nielson, founder of the California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights - Andrew Walden, publisher of the Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Education Savings Accounts with Karen Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 7:21


    Karen Gray, Citizen Outreach Director at the Nevada Policy Research Institute, talks with us about Education Savings Accounts and how they work.

    Show 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 57:08


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Candidate Keith Regan - Candidate Joe Blackburn - Karen Gray from the Nevada Policy Research Institute - Jared Meyer from the Manhattan Institute - Andrew Walden, publisher of the Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Jason Hirose Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 7:43


    Grassroot Institute researcher Jason Hirose shares his findings on overtime abuse within the Maui County police force.

    Mobile Homes in Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 6:29


    Mobile Homes in Hawaii by Keli'i Akina

    Tom Yamachika Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 5:08


    Tom Yamachika fills us in on what's new with Maui's hospital privatization.

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    Show 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 57:50


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Tom Yamachika, Tax Foundation - Baylen Linnekin, Attorney - Maile Shimabukuro, Senator - Jason Hirose, Grassroot researcher - Andrew Walden of Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Thomas Ruben Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 9:04


    Thomas Ruben Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Candidate Interview: Deidre Tegarden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 8:49


    Candidate Interview: Deidre Tegarden by Keli'i Akina

    Simon Russell Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 8:15


    Simon Russell Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Show 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 57:30


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Simon Russell, Maui agriculture representative - Deidre Tegarden, candidate - Thomas Ruben, mass transit consultant - Robert Graham, AZ GOP chairman - Andrew Walden of Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Candidate Interview: Keith Regan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 8:25


    Candidate Interview: Keith Regan by Keli'i Akina

    Alex Haller Candidate Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 7:43


    Alex Haller Candidate Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Joe Blackburn Candidate Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 8:13


    Joe Blackburn Candidate Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Bitcoin and Business Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 9:05


    Kaloa Robinson and Chay Chioi talk to Joe Kent about how Hawaii's business regulations prevented them from opening Bitcoin ATMs.

    Show 33

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 58:25


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Keith Regan, candidate - Joe Blackburn, candidate - Alex Haller, candidate - Steve Petranik, Hawaii Business Magazine - Kaloa Robinson and Chay Shioi, local entrepreneurs - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Danny Pekus Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 8:47


    Danny Pekus Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Simon Russell Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 8:23


    Simon Russell Interview by Keli'i Akina

    Show 32

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 63:14


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Simon Russell, small farmer - Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press - Danny Pekus, candidate - Steve Petranik, Hawaii Business Magazine - Malia Blom, Grassroot Institute policy expert - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 31

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2016 61:45


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Liang Shi, Engineer - Jonathon Williams, Rich State Poor State Report - Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press - Steve Petranik, Hawaii Business Magazine - Steven Chiang, GoFarm Hawaii - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Baylen Linnekin On The Food Safety M

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 12:56


    Baylen Linnekin On The Food Safety M by Keli'i Akina

    Kathryn Henski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 6:49


    Kathryn Henski by Keli'i Akina

    Maria Pauley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 6:53


    Maria Pauley by Keli'i Akina

    Steve Petranik

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 6:21


    Steve Petranik by Keli'i Akina

    Baylen Linnekin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2016 13:01


    Baylen Linnekin is a leading Food Law & Policy author, attorney, and scholar. He was interviewed on the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, a radio show on KAOI 1110AM and KKNE 940AM.

    Keep Laie Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 8:23


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    David Blair Leadership Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 3:26


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    Chun James Firehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 6:17


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    Brian Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 7:07


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    Show 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 63:12


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Hideo Simon, owner of Square Barrels - Keep Laie Cool - Brian Hughes, General Manager of Uber - Chun James, whistleblower - David Blair of the Leadership Institute - Andrew Walden of the Hawaii Free Press - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Show 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 58:22


    This episode of the Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina, we talk with: - Chun James, a private citizen who's land is being seized - Mayor Alan Arakawa and Councilwoman Elle Cochran on the Future of Farming on Maui - Andrew Walden of the Hawaii Free Press - Colin Moore, Director of Political Science at UH, and Neil Milner a columnist at Civil Beat, - Ken Schoolland, author and Economist The Grassroot Institute with Dr. Keli'i Akina is a radio show on Maui 96.7 FM KAOI, Maui's premiere talk radio station. The show is Maui's only free market radio talk show, hosted locally by the President of the Grassroot Institute, Dr. Keli'i Akina, and produced by Joe Kent. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501c3 non-profit independent think tank working to advance individual liberty, the free market, and limited, accountable government.

    Young Americans For Liberty segment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016 5:58


    Young Americans For Liberty segment by Keli'i Akina

    Robert Baumann Probowl segment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016 6:18


    Robert Baumann Probowl segment by Keli'i Akina

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