Podcasts about coronavirus pandemic

Tropical Storm Lala has left a devastating mark from Hilo to Hanalei, leaving thousands of residents scrambling to salvage what they can from flooded homes. With schools shut down and over a hundred thousand Hawaiian Electric customers still in the dark, the islands are facing a massive uphill battle. And, as emergency crews work around the clock to reopen roads, we dive into the stories of survival and what the road to recovery actually looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency management leaders are tracking the active storms as local officials are urging everyone to prepare for the potentially hazardous weather. Election results are in for the two recounts that went into late last night. Plus, an Oahu grand jury indicts two defendants in the Waianae torture case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a major storm churns toward the islands, Hawaii County is ramping up emergency preparations to brace for the first impacts. On Maui, the police chief is promising a full audit of his specialized crime unit after his top lieutenant was hit with federal corruption charges. Plus, an Oahu grand jury has officially indicted a Maili couple accused of torturing their 13-year-old son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency announces road closures as Big Island firefighters battle a pair of wildfires in South Kohala. A federal judge denies bail for the Maui police lieutenant accused of taking bribes. Plus, candidates are on edge at the State Capitol during the latest recount of two GOP races with razor-thin margins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the latest on efforts to contain a pair of Big Island brush fires that closed down a portion of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. Emergency management leaders are also sharing an urgent warning as we track a possible tropical cyclone heading our way. Plus, a federal judge denies bail for a Maui police leader accused of corruption as his family shows their support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As two murder suspects appear in court on Maui, we hear from the grieving family of the 71-year-old grandfather beaten to death in Kahului. Meanwhile, a man and woman accused of brutally torturing a young boy in their Maili home face a judge. And in a primary election cliffhanger, we look at which candidate is ahead by just a single vote—and how the race will be resolved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother and stepfather accused of brutally torturing a child in their Maili home appear in court. A judge denies bail for the two suspects in a deadly assault on Maui. And the primary election may be over, but razor-thin margins trigger an automatic recount in two state races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at key races and candidate reactions from primary election night as vote counting continues. Plus, the Lahaina community gathers to mark three years since the devastating wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawaii News Now team covered Primary Election night statewide, providing numbers and getting reactions from electoral candidates as results continued to rush in. Hear from candidates like Lt. Governor Derek Kawakami, Gov. Josh Green, U.S. Rep. Ed Case, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, we honor the 102 lives lost. Plus, Dr. Christopher Knightsbridge shares how the UH Maui Wildfire Exposure Study is tracking survivors' long-term health. Then, a look at the Democratic primary as Governor Josh Green faces three challengers in his bid for reelection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The manhunt continues in Kalihi for an inmate who escaped from OCCC. Meanwhile, Maui police say one of their own has been arrested by federal authorities. Plus, a federal investigation is underway after a commercial jet flew dangerously close to President Trump's helicopter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui police arrest a nude suspect in the beating death of a Lahaina resident in Kahana. Several Walmart customers in Hawaii say they're not receiving their deliveries. details of the new scam. A high-ranking Maui police officer has been arrested by federal agents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director Dr. Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer questions in his appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), invoking the Fifth Amendment more than a hundred times. During the Coronavirus Pandemic the media failed to do its job, instead becoming a handmaiden of government power and promoting a narrative that was not supported by science. This led to significant consequences, including the lockdowns and restrictions that affected many aspects of society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic on our society; the devastating effects of lockdowns on children, including anxiety, depression, and delayed language development. Today is primary election day in several states across the nation! The conversation shifts to the topic of the Democratic Party's shift towards Marxist-Islamist ideology, with Seth discussing the rise of candidates like Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed, who has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. We’re joined by Don Spini from Sun Valley Wealth. We’re not modeling healthy behavior. A man was arrested at President Trump’s Rancho Palos Verdes golf club with weapons and ammunition in his possession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks three years since the Maui wildfires disaster, and as the anniversary of the deadly inferno approaches, we chronicle the long, expensive rebuild still facing property owners. On Hawaii Island, we dive into a major police crackdown that led to nearly 300 traffic citations on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway in just three days. Plus, the Trump administration says progress is being made toward a new deal with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in Mountain View, leading to one arrest. We also have the latest on a critical HPD investigation after a Honolulu police car struck a pedestrian in Waikiki. Plus, officers issue nearly 300 citations as traffic enforcement ramps up along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demolition is underway on Dillingham Boulevard as the city prepares the site for a new affordable housing community near a future Skyline station. Meanwhile, a political action committee backed by the Carpenters Union is defending its strategy of pouring millions into local campaigns. Plus, President Trump says his threats of a World War II-level attack have forced Iran back to the bargaining table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small business owner on Kauai is asking for the public's help in identifying taggers who vandalized his shop. With the primary election quickly approaching, we take a closer look at the local races being heavily funded by an influential political action committee. Plus, we highlight the red flags to look out for so you don't fall victim to the latest gift card text message scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth highlights the alarming rate at which people are being systematically misinformed, with at least half the population receiving false information. This has led to a situation where people are living in different realities, making it challenging to have a national conversation about critical issues. The speaker emphasizes the need for institutions like the media and courts to maintain their independence and serve as guardrails to protect an open society. We should always be watching out for the next Dr. Fauci, to prevent the abuse of trust that happened during the Coronavirus Pandemic with the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The WNBA suspended the co-owner of The Seattle Storm after a public exchange with two teenage girls holding signs in favor of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports at a recent matchup between the two teams. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes, President of CMI Gold & Silver. Emma Camp’s piece “Gen Z Isn’t Screwed” at The Wall Street Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss the “cult of personality” that developed around former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci during the Coronavirus Pandemic, his personal diary entries which were recently made public, and his recent article at Hot Air, “Talarico: Everything I Needed to Know About Christianity I Learned From ...”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth plays audio from the examinations of Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) of former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci during his appearance today in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. From his initial recommendation against wearing masks to his later justification of lockdowns, they demonstrate a lack of transparency and accountability in the government's response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We’re joined by Don Spini and Logan Marcus, Esq. from Sun Valley Wealth. Is Dr. Fauci’s presidential pardon legitimate? Seth reads from President Eisenhower’s 1961 Farewell Address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi's controversial new landfill plan. Plus, a 22-year-old is fighting for his life after a gruesome, early morning crash on Oahu's North Shore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested three teens in connection with a large brawl at a Kaanapali resort. On Oahu, ocean safety officials are monitoring high surf along east-facing shores from weakening Fausto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fausto is passing north—bringing gusty winds and warning-level surf across the island chain. In Japan, the search is on for survivors after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Plus, the fallout after a judge ruled against Tommy Waters in his bid for another City Council term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police arrest a suspect in an attempted murder at a McDonald’s in Wahiawa. Current and former government officials charged in the bribery scandal are set to appear in court. Plus, a mother calls for justice after a canoe regatta on Maui takes a violent turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge has ruled the chair of the City Council is not eligible to run for re-election. Court dates are now set for Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and the public officials indicted in a bribery scandal. Plus, a Hawaii vendor captures the terrifying moment gunshots rang out at a Seattle food festival where three people were killed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details emerge in Hawaii's growing corruption case after a late-night fire sends dozens of firefighters to Downtown Honolulu. And Honolulu police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian in Kapahulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic frontrunners in the lieutenant governor’s race face off in their only televised forum before the primary. No charges will be filed against two Honolulu police officers in last year’s fatal Makaha shooting. Plus, encouraging signs in Mayor Blangiardi’s effort to redevelop the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island police have identified the woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last night. A loose metal grate on the H-1 is being blamed for flat tires and major backups during the pau hana commute. Plus, how the Skyline project could reshape an industrial-heavy area of Honolulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists protesting hiking tours to Kalaupapa got a surprise when they learned the tours were put on hold. Honolulu police busted an illegal cockfighting event in Kahaluu early yesterday morning. Plus, a UH Manoa researcher landed a $660,000 NSF grant to study how fuel contamination can threaten drinking water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HFD crews remain on scene this morning mopping up and working to increase containment of the South Kohala fire. In Pearl City, emergency crews rescued a driver trapped in a crash early today. Plus, hundreds of Native Hawaiian families could be one step closer to homeownership on Hawaii Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New developments in the probe into Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s campaign spending. A teenager is in custody after police say he carjacked an elderly woman at knifepoint. Plus, embattled Marine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of the U.S. Senate race after a rape allegation prompted backers to withdraw support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green signs new laws cracking down on human trafficking and e-cigarettes, while boosting protections for domestic violence survivors. Kauai police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy injured in a horse-related incident. And the search continues for suspects who hit a used car lot in Mapunapuna, with a new update in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deepening divide at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as trustees clash over a lawsuit filed by its ousted CEO. New regulations aim to curb e-cigarette sales to Hawaii’s youth. Plus, all eyes are on a New York high-rise on the brink of collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu prosecutors charge a teen accused of selling child pornography on a social media app. Police recover 17 gaming machines and more than $6,000 after shutting down an illegal game room in Waipahu. Plus, new national attention on Hawaii’s congressional race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge win for Hawai‘i’s film industry as Gov. Green signs a new law boosting production incentives in the islands. Honolulu police are investigating after a Mapunapuna dealership was ransacked. And Super Typhoon Bavi slams the Northern Marianas, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Independence Day crash turned deadly on the H-1 in Nuuanu, killing a 28-year-old woman. Maui police need help finding a missing 22-year-old man from Kipahulu. Plus, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Jarrett Middle School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lazar lays out his top priorities for HPD a day before officially taking over as Honolulu’s next police chief. An 18-year-old died in a Kapolei motorcycle crash, marking Oahu’s 21st traffic fatality of 2026. Plus, newly released body-camera video shows the moment officers confronted the death-defying duo who scaled the Empire State Building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out why a Hawaii County police officer accused of an unlawful search won’t serve prison time. A passenger tries to get through security at Honolulu airport with a weapon. And ahead of an anticipated dry wildfire season, a message of safety and preparation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City and state officials unite with a message of safety and preparation ahead of an anticipated dry wildfire season. A longtime Waimanalo kauhale looks to expand services for the homeless community. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on birthright citizenship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search is on for the driver in a Moiliili hit-and-run that left a teenage e-motorcyclist in critical condition. Hawaii’s driver’s license and state ID are getting a new look after 17 years. Plus, a new labeling law is about to take effect for stores that sell raw ahi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii’s driver’s license and state ID are getting their first major update in 17 years. A former city employee accused of scamming the Hawaii Foodbank pleads not guilty. Plus, inside the desperate search for survivors in Venezuela as the death toll from two massive earthquakes continues to rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witnesses say a confrontation over a parking stall led to a stabbing that left several people injured. Police are still searching for two men accused of trying to rob someone at gunpoint in Mokulēʻia. Plus, the controversial project that sparked fierce debate on Oʻahu’s North Shore—and why the governor says it’s no longer moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have arrested a suspect in the Kalihi stabbing that left a 24-year-old man critically injured. After four days of searching by air and sea, crews have suspended the search for a South Korean father and son who disappeared near Hanauma Bay. Plus, emergency crews rush a 41-year-old to the hospital in serious condition after a T-bone crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search continues for a father and son missing near Hanauma Bay. The federal government approves $17 million in Red Hill water crisis settlements. Plus, OHA revives a controversial proposal to explore buying a Hawaii TV station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on day two of the search near Hanauma Bay for a missing father and son visiting from Korea. The Justice Department has paid about $17 million so far in Red Hill fuel-spill settlements. Plus, a Hawaii man faces federal charges for allegedly trying to lure a 15-year-old into sex on the Big Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former city employee was arrested for a fraud scheme and the alleged victim is the Hawaii Foodbank. More residents are calling the state for help to remove an invasive stinging caterpillar. And, millions in new funding for the restoration of Kauai's iconic Coco Palms resort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stinging caterpillar is popping up in more communities across the islands, prompting residents to ask the state for help. Concerns are mounting over pollution near Waiawa Stream as nearby residents say it’s becoming a health hazard. Plus, plans to redevelop Kauai’s iconic Coco Palms resort get a major financing boost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadline to clear the homeless encampment at Waianae Boat Harbor has been pushed back again. One of Hawaii’s longest-serving state senators is stepping away from public office. The family of the 16-year-old killed in the Pali Highway crash is speaking out for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.