Podcasts about lahaina

In this episode of The You Gotta Laugh Podcast, Edgar is joined by special guest Noize to examine the catastrophic Maui wildfires that devastated the historic town of Lahaina, exploring the tragedy, its lasting impact, and the questions that remain.

When a team of WAHN University students entered the 2026 Bank of America Affordable Housing Challenge, they weren't just designing housing—they were reimagining community recovery. In this episode of WAHNcast, host Angie Truitt is joined by student team members Emily Jessup and Mia Spero, developer partners Leslie Weiss and Monte Heaton of Highridge Costa, and faculty advisor Mark Shelburne to discuss the award-winning proposal that earned WAHN U first place in the competition. Tasked with redeveloping the Front Street Apartments lost in the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires, the team created a vision for Lahaina that balanced affordability, cultural preservation, resiliency, and long-term community rebuilding. The conversation explores affordable housing as a career path, the realities of post-disaster redevelopment, the value of mentorship, and the lessons learned from tackling a real-world development challenge. Along the way, Emily and Mia share what it was like to compete on a national stage, work alongside industry professionals, and discover just how many people and disciplines come together to make affordable housing possible. Whether you're a student exploring the industry or a seasoned professional passionate about housing solutions, this episode offers an inspiring look at the next generation of affordable housing leaders.

In this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt speaks with Dr. Nadine Ortega, co-founder of Tagnawa Hawai’i, about grassroots mutual aid disaster recovery. Dr. Ortega breaks down the socio-economic and historical conditions that have led to the recent Kona Low flooding on O’ahu and the 2023 Lahaina, Maui fires, which have disproportionately affected Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and other immigrant communities. She shares stories about the importance of cross-class and interethnic organizing when state-run disaster response fails. Visit Tagnawa.org for more information. The post When State Disaster Response Fails w/ Dr. Nadine Ortega appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

While the Red Cross is known primarily for blood drives and disaster relief, some of its most important work keeps people out of the hospital. The Home Fires Campaign has installed more than 3 million smoke alarms in homes across the country, saving thousands of lives. Emergency and disaster preparedness campaigns help communities ready themselves for weather related disasters. And CPR and First Aid training are critical to providing care at the moment people in crisis need it.rnrnMike Parks has been leading the Northern Ohio Region since 2015, after he retired as Rear Admiral from the U.S Coast Guard. In his role, Parks oversees five American Red Cross Chapters covering 31 Northern Ohio counties, serving 5.3 million people. In addition, he is frequently called on to lead disaster relief efforts, deploying for weeks to Maui to respond to the Lahaina fires, and to North Carolina after the flash floods from Hurricane Helene.rnrnJoin us for the next forum in the City Club's Local Heroes series, as we hear about the organization keeping blood in the blood banks, and our communities and neighbors safe from disaster.

A manhunt is underway on Hawaii Island, where police are searching for a suspect connected to three homicides in the Puna area. The man seen throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina entered a not guilty plea in federal court today. And an FAA preliminary report says gusty winds were likely a factor when a small plane crashed off Kalaupapa, Molokai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss his gripping new book TORCHED: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild. Jonathan takes us inside the catastrophic Los Angeles fires, sharing firsthand accounts of survival, devastating loss, political failures, emergency response breakdowns, and the controversial rush to rebuild before the 2028 Olympics. Drawing from years of covering disasters including Paradise, California and Lahaina, Hawaii, Jonathan explains how unchecked development, negligence, and short-sighted leadership continue to put communities at risk. This conversation is eye-opening, emotional, and deeply relevant as cities across America face increasing climate-related disasters. Topics Discussed: • The untold stories behind the Los Angeles fires • Political mismanagement and emergency response failures • The emotional toll on survivors and reporters • Climate disasters and America's preparedness crisis • The pressure to rebuild before the 2028 Olympics • Accountability, resilience, and lessons for the future Connect with Jonathan Vigliotti: X: @JonVigliotti Get the book: TORCHED: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild

CEO Glow Show Hosted by Sheila Bella, Founder of Pretty Rich Bosses What would you do if you had to rebuild your beauty business from scratch… in a brand new city? In this powerful live coaching session from LashCon, Sheila Bella sits down with a lash artist who lost everything in the Lahaina fire and had to start over from zero on a new island. From struggling to find consistent clients to trying ads that didn't work, this episode breaks down exactly what's missing—and how to fix it fast. Sheila identifies the real issue in under 20 minutes and gives a clear, actionable roadmap to go from inconsistent bookings to hitting $10K months again. This isn't about working harder. It's about fixing the right problem. If you feel stuck, underbooked, or unsure what's actually holding you back… this episode will give you clarity.

Maui County's mayor speaks out after a visitor threw a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina. Honolulu Skyline riders are avoiding traffic but face a shortage of parking spaces near a rail station. With Mother's Day coming soon, local florists prepare for the rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More support for Oahu flood victims. We'll take you to a community event that saw people lining up for hours for help. Plus, new housing units for teachers in Lahaina. More on the challenges officials are hoping to tackle with the development. The Hawaii Pet Expo is returning this weekend! We'll tell you what attendees can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Leeward Coast residents impacted by last month's Kona low flooding turned out for help at a community assistance center. Plus, on Maui, a new housing initiative is helping Lahaina teachers stay rooted in the community, as storm recovery continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if surfboard waste could actually become the construction blocks of the homes we live in?David Sellers didn't always believe climate change would be something he'd feel in his own lifetime.As an architect in Hawaii, he'd spent years thinking about sustainability as a future problem… Until one moment changed everything.Standing in the ashes of Lahaina after the fires - David realized something that most architects never fully confront… That they're not just designing individual homes… they're shaping entire communities, entire systems… and ultimately, the future.That moment forced him to rethink his role as an architect and led to the creation of Hawaii Off Grid - a company designing fully self-sufficient homes powered by renewable energy, built to operate independently from traditional systems.But what makes David's work different is how far he's willing to go - turning surfboard waste and construction trash into construction blocks, creating a circular system where one house quite literally becomes the next.Because for him, this isn't just about sustainability. It's about redesigning how we live - from the ground up.To explore more about David Sellers and his work, you can follow him on Linkedin, Instagram @hawaiioffgrid, or visit his website hawaiioffgrid.com. You can also watch his movie Journey Beyond the Grid and read Dezeen's article on how his team is turning surfboard waste into sustainable construction materials in Hawaii.Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials!Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time.Contact: Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠buildinggreenshow.comProduced by: ⁠⁠marketyourarchitecture.com⁠

Three people are dead and two others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Kauai Thursday. Meanwhile, the flooding disaster has delivered a painful new setback for at least one Lahaina family still recovering from the 2023 wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temporary housing is a major issue across Maui, especially for residents trying to rebuild after the Lahaina fires.  Maui County has expanded how it handles building permits for temporary dwellings, and created a new way to calculate water usage. Starting January 1, 2026, anyone applying for a building permit or new or additional water service must use a new water-use calculation method that estimates daily demand instead of just counting plumbing fixtures, which will change how meter sizes and impact fees are determined. There's a third tool that Maui agricultural landowners can use the agricultural exemption under HRS 46-88 for qualifying non-dwelling farm buildings, with required details, to avoid a full building permit. Today's episode explains the trifecta:  temporary building permits, the new water usage form, and agriculture exemptions. 

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King opens with a scenario every emergency manager recognizes: an evacuation order goes out, every protocol is followed, every system is activated, and people don't move.What it reveals: trust is invisible infrastructure, and it fails the same way physical systems do.From Winter Storm URI in Texas to the Lahaina wildfire in Hawaii to Berlin's longest blackout since 1945, the pattern repeats. Policy trades resilience for efficiency, warnings go unheeded, systems fail, and public confidence collapses at every level of government. The gap between what institutions promise and what communities receive has become a structural vulnerability.This episode isn't a call for better messaging. It's a call to treat trust like what it is: critical infrastructure that requires assessment, maintenance, and investment. Tune in to hear why the next evacuation order's success or failure is being determined right now.Show Highlights[00:00] The evacuation order nobody followed[01:00] Why warnings fail when trust has already been spent[02:00] Trust as infrastructure: the social network behind every physical system[03:00] Winter Storm URI and the 2011 warnings Texas ignored[04:00] Berlin's blackout: efficiency purchased with redundancy[05:00] Spain's train collision and the pattern of unheard warnings[05:30] Hawaii's false missile alert and the Lahaina sirens that stayed silent[06:30] The Spain-Portugal cascading power failure[07:00] FEMA's workforce: 29,000 to 23,000 and falling[07:30] The complexity-response gap: crises at system speed, institutions at human speed[08:30] Four steps municipal leaders can take now[09:00] Mapping your trust landscape before the next crisis[09:30] Closing the warning-to-action gap through policy, not heroics[10:00] Ukraine's model: honest capacity communication under compounding stress[11:00] Trust is infrastructure. Start treating it accordingly.Go Deeper: Crisis Lab ToolkitsListening is one thing. Applying it is another. Every Crisis Lab article comes with a companion toolkit: frameworks, checklists, and operational tools built for practitioners who need to act, not just stay informed.Free for all Crisis Lab subscribers.

"Danyelle Cedar's memoir, Dear Thomas, is about her journey of what it was like to be in love with a drug addict. She takes us down the journey of the endless cycle of relapse and recovery, holding desperately onto hope. She has their entire life planned out, until she is completely blindsided. As she wrote Dear Thomas, she recognized her own addictions she battled with: her addiction to being needed, her addiction to success, her addiction to prove others wrong, and her addiction to love.    Danyelle is currently working on the sequel to Dear Thomas, which she eventually shares details of what it was like to survive the horrific 2023 Lahaina wildfire. She currently resides on the island of Oahu where she manages a bikini store, as she patiently waits for her Maui family home to be rebuilt."   Danyelle Cedar Author, Dear Thomas dearthomasthebook@gmail.com  

Paying with cash nowadays may cost you slightly more at the store, or a little less, because of the ongoing penny shortage. Plus, it was an unusually rainy weekend in Lahaina, but that didn’t stop the Lady Lunas from gathering to celebrate Coach Todd Rickard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the challenges facing business owners in Lahaina; Kapena Baptista talks about his win at the Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament, held earlier this month

Send me a messageWhat if the biggest mistake in climate action is that we're still designing buildings for a climate that no longer exists?In this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I'm joined by David Sellers, principal architect at Hawaii Offgrid Architecture & Engineering. David designs net-zero and off-grid buildings on Maui, not as an experiment, but because the climate he's designing for is already shifting. Faster than most regulations, models, or assumptions can keep up.Buildings account for a huge share of global emissions, energy demand, and climate risk. Get the design wrong today, and we lock in higher emissions, higher costs, and lower resilience for decades. This conversation is about how to stop doing that.We dig into why designing with historical climate data is quietly undermining net zero goals, and why buildings completed today will spend most of their lives in a climate no human has experienced before. David explains how shifting wind patterns, rising temperatures, water scarcity, and fire risk are already breaking “best practice” design rules.You'll hear why off-grid no longer means uncomfortable or compromised, and how advances in solar, batteries, heat pumps, and building envelopes have changed the economics completely. We also talk about fire-resistant construction after the Lahaina fires, reusing waste surfboard foam to create ultra-insulated building blocks, and why resilience that only the wealthy can afford isn't resilience at all.This is a grounded, experience-driven look at climate tech, decarbonisation, and the energy transition, without the fantasy timelines or glossy nonsense.

A live report from Lahaina as Maui County bears the brunt of this weekend's winter storm. New calls for action after Hawaii's lieutenant governor revealed she may be the mystery elected official connected to an FBI operation. Authorities release chilling surveillance images in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This recording is part of Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina, our 2025–2026 gathering of richly detailed talk-story recordings created to inform future public artwork, support collective healing, and provide trusted, community-informed guidance for the Lahaina Memorial Project. Here, public art administrator Kelly McHugh-White sits down with Lahaina native Rae Kahaialiʻi to reflect on the vision and responsibility of memorializing the devastating Maui wildfires. Grounded in an initial consultation with Nā Kūpuna o Lahaina, who have emphasized that the Memorial must be a place of remembering and not recreation, and must be led by the land and informed by direct engagement with families, the dialogue explores how a memorial can honor those who perished while acknowledging the unrecorded grief carried by the wider community. Together, they consider how a memorial might move beyond monumentality to become a space of humility, inclusion, and shared healing that resists division and supports Lahaina's collective identity as the community shapes the next chapter of its history with care for future generations.

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Mark shares his incredible journey from international business and Wall Street fundraising into the hidden world of "primary water" — water created within the earth and rising from deep rock, not just recycled rain. They unpack the history of primary water pioneers like Stephen Reese and Paul Power, how political and corporate interests shaped the "water scarcity" narrative, and why so much of our water law is built to control, not liberate, this resource.The episode weaves together geology, health, sovereignty, and an abundance mindset that challenges everything you've been told about drought and "running out" of water.   Highlights: "The Earth creates water. It's there in abundance. If that's true, it has enormous implications."   "You and I can't wake up and say, 'I don't like my water, I'll go to the Verizon of water.' You have your monopoly, and they'll charge you 12% more every year."    "Scarcity is one of the most viral belief systems destroying humanity and nature. Primary water is a literal wellspring of abundance under our feet."    "Ninety percent of the time we're getting water out of the ground, and 80% of that you can drink without filtration."    Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:20 – "The Earth Creates Water" 05:56 – Who Was Stephen Reese? 09:15 – California Water Wars & Control 13:57 – Lahaina, Fires, and Water Politics 17:06 – How They Actually Find Primary Water 24:12 – Drilling Stanton's Well 31:38 – Contaminated Layers vs. Deep Sources 38:22 – Structured Water, Charge & Health 50:28 – From Scarcity Psy‑Op to Abundance   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom  Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/    Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc      Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/    Links:    https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co   About Mark Burr Mark Burr is an international development and water exploration leader with a global career spanning diplomacy, business, and applied science. 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THIS IS NOW: A murder suicide is under investigation in Waikiki. A Honolulu man is now pleading guilty to charges that he filed false claims after the Lahaina and LA fires. Police want help finding a man accused in a violent attempted robbery at a Kalakaua restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes for visitor access in Lahaina. What boat tour companies will now have to do to operate. We hear from fire officials on how to handle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, including those in your smartphone, to keep your family safe. Census data shows that more Native Hawaiians now live outside Hawaii than on the islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Dep. Fire Chief Jason Samala shares a safety message ahead of the holidays; The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation awards $1.6 million award to assist members of Lahaina's Filipino community affected by wildfires

The Lahaina Small Boat Harbor has officially reopened for commercial operations; A new report says small businesses are struggling to fill job openings

No jail time for a mainland attorney who illegally sought Maui wildfire victims. Plus, some companies chased away by the wildfires are now preparing to start back up in Lahaina. The businesses that are set to reopen. Winter break for schools is fast approaching. Advice from experts this morning on why you shouldn't just park them in front of a screen over the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtenay Turner & Dr. Lee Merritt Decode the Anomalies No One Wants You to Notice Last night's no-guest livestream of Dangerous Dames was pure, unfiltered speculation — the kind of show where the Dames just sit down with a stack of weird headlines and start connecting dots until the picture gets very uncomfortable. Here's what we unpacked (and why none of it feels like coincidence): Bear Attacks Are Suddenly Everywhere Japan just recorded its deadliest year ever for bear fatalities. North America is seeing grizzlies and black bears wandering into cities and attacking in places they never used to. Official explanation? “Climate change made them hungry.” Dr. Merritt: “Bears don't read climate reports. Something is driving them out of their normal patterns — and it's happening at the same time we're seeing…” Puncture Wounds That Don't Match Any Known Animal Otter bites, “human” bites, and bizarre puncture patterns showing up in ERs across the U.S. — including the same photo of the same two men used in stories from Omaha and Pennsylvania. The Dames pointed to the Idaho student murders (unexplained puncture wounds on the bodies) and the growing number of “chewed-up” corpses found in Houston reservoirs. Theory on the table: something predatory, non-human, and very old is being disturbed — or released. Sinkholes Swallowing Cities Overnight Seoul, Florida, the UK — massive, perfectly round sinkholes opening with no warning. Some so deep rescue teams can't reach the bottom. The official line is “erratic weather.” The Dames aren't buying it. When sinkholes start appearing near particle accelerators and 5G/6G test zones, it's time to ask what's vibrating under our feet. Fires That Burn the Wrong Things Houses torched to ash while trees ten feet away are untouched. Blue roofs spared. Metal rims melted, plastic toys intact. Same pattern we saw in Lahaina and Paradise. Directed-energy weapons? Frequency resonance? Whatever it is, it's selective — and it's spreading. Predictive Programming in Children's Books Courtney shared her childhood favorite, Wacky Wednesday (1974), where everything is upside down and backwards — and everyone insists it's normal. Sound familiar? Then we went down the rabbit hole of A Wrinkle in Time, The Forgotten Door, and the tesseract symbolism showing up everywhere from CERN to children's literature. Message: They've been telling us for decades that reality is about to flip. The Darwin Fraud That Won't Die Dr. Merritt dropped a bombshell: Darwin's famous “Tree of Life” notebook — the only one that mattered — went missing for 20 years and came back with drawings that match modern genetics… which didn't exist in 1835. The entire theory of evolution may be the longest-running scientific psyop in history. The Real War Is Metaphysical From subterranean creatures to time-distortion anomalies to the push for transhuman “upgrades,” the Dames concluded: “They want you terrified of nature, addicted to pharma, and begging for AI to save you — because the moment you remember you're made in God's image, their game is over.” The full episode is too hot for YouTube (of course). Watch the replay and all archives at TheDangerousDames.com Support the show — use code “DANGEROUS” at our affiliates:Medical Rebel Shop ⋅ RNC Store ⋅ Defy the Grid ⋅ MyRedLight.com We're not saying the sky is falling.We're saying something is waking up — and it's not happy. Stay vigilant. Stay dangerous. — Courtenay Turner & Dr. Lee MerrittDangerous Dames ------------------------------------- ▶Follow & Connect with Dr. Merritt ▶Follow & Connect with Courtenay(Secure your copy of her book “The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroys America”, a #1 Amazon Best Seller, also available at Technocracy.news ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ʻAulani Wilhelm, CEO of Nia Tero, has been named an influential climate leader by TIME Magazine; Humpback whales have changed their behavior since their return to Lahaina

Community news for December 2025! After headlines, we feature interviews with two Maui Aloha grantees organizing in Lāhaina: First, De Andre Makakoa from Lāhaina Strong shares about community organizing after the 2023 wildfire as well as the 2025 documentary Lāhaina Rising, which won the Made in Hawaiʻi award at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. Second, Carolyn Auweloa from the Lāhaina Community Land Trust speaks about the community land trust as a structure to ensure that land remains permanently accessible to Lāhaina residents and to give the Lahaina community a say in how its land is used — whether for affordable housing, open space, or commercial properties. Founded after the fire in 2023, LCLT is on track to have secured 17 properties by the end of 2025. Tags: Hawaiʻi, Hawai'i, Hawaii  

In Episode 443 of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox Podcast, Maui immigration attorney Kevin Block takes us inside one of the country's most unique immigration landscapes—where Pacific Islander, Latin American, and COFA communities intersect, and where a small but fiercely collaborative bar steps up during crises like the Lahaina fire. Kevin shares his unconventional journey into the field, the realities of running a high-volume practice on an island, and what detention, enforcement, and community organizing look like under the current administration. From cultural insights to practice-building wisdom, this conversation is packed with stories, strategy, and heart—an inspiring listen for any immigration lawyer looking to sharpen their practice and understand a corner of the immigration world few ever get to see. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Episode Intro 02:27 – How Kevin Entered Immigration Law 04:27 – Immigration Case Types in Hawaii 07:14 – Understanding the COFA Agreement 08:08 – Maui's Immigration Landscape & Client Demographics 09:13 – Running a Small Practice: Multitasking vs. Deep Work 10:59 – ICE Enforcement in Hawaii & Mass Arrests 12:19 – Mid-Episode Community Announcement 12:59 – Speaking at the AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall Conference 15:12 – Filing Habeas & Advocacy in Hawaii 16:44 – How to Organize Immigration Non-Profits & Community Response 21:12 – How to Contact Kevin Block, Esq.22:46 – Closing Show Notes: (1) AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall Conference (2) Kevin Block's LinkedIn Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Check out eimmigration by Cerenade webinar [Keys to Building Resilience in Immigration Law for 2026]  Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

Despite Israel's war with Hamas and Iran, its economy grew, if modestly, due mostly to its strong tech sector. But calls to boycott Israel over the conduct of its war in Gaza appear to have hit some exports. Will that rage subside if the ceasefire holds? Also: today's stories, including how, after the deadliest fire in 100 years of U.S. history, people of Lahaina are trying to rebuild their buildings and culture; how girls marrying before age 18 was prohibited in Bolivia this year, but the cultural norms and attitudes that drive the practice remain; and how President Donald Trump is pressuring cities and states to end cashless bail. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

One of the deadliest wildfires in US history decimated the town of Lahaina, Hawaii, in August 2023, killing ninety-nine people and destroying more than two thousand buildings. Still reeling from the devastation, residents experienced additional trauma when some looters pillaged buildings and greedy realtors attempted to gobble up land. The corrupt desire to take advantage of tragic circumstances is the backdrop of a strong message from God to the nation of Edom. The prophet Obadiah warned the Edomites, Israel’s enemies for generations (Ezekiel 35:5), of God’s coming justice because the Edomites used their geographic advantage (Obadiah 1:3), acquired wealth (v. 6), alliances with other nations (v. 7), wisdom (v. 8) and military strength (v. 9) to exploit the weak. Obadiah also rebuked the way Edom gloated as Israel was sent into captivity. Instead of compassion, Edom looted Israelite homes and marched through defeated cities in victory (vv. 12-13). Although Lahaina residents saw despicable actions, they also experienced kindness when churches on the island became hospitality centers offering shelter, hot meals, and emergency supplies. When someone is suffering, we face a similar choice. We can try to benefit from their loss. Or we can respond in the way God desires, like the churches in Lahaina, with kindness and generosity.

Send us a message!When everything you've built disappears overnight, how do you begin again?In this episode, we sit down with Angela “Angie” Leone, founder of Coconut Condos in Maui, to share a story of loss, faith, and rebirth after the devastating Lahaina wildfires.Just days after finding a buyer for her thriving vacation rental company, Angie's world changed forever. The wildfires destroyed her office, her vehicles, and 45 of the 50 homes she managed — a lifetime of work gone in an instant.But what followed wasn't the end of her story.Through faith, family, and community, Angie found a way forward, creating new meaning, new strength, and a renewed sense of purpose in the ashes.She opens up about:1️⃣ The day Lahaina burned  and how her family faced unimaginable loss together2️⃣ The “5 Fs” that became her foundation for resilience: Faith, Family, Fitness, Friends, and Focus3️⃣ The healing power of cold plunges, saunas, and daily routines4️⃣ Building the Lahaina Dreamers Cohort:  a community helping women rediscover purpose after tragedy5️⃣The power of faith, perseverance, and post-traumatic growthConnect with Angie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-leone-549295a4/ Website: https://www.coconutcondos.com/ Exclusive Offers for Alex & Annie Listeners:Get 20% off any yearly or bi-yearly Lodgify plan, plus free personalized onboarding (a $3,000 value).

In 2023, multiple wildfires broke out in Hawaii, devastating the island of Maui. The town of Lahaina was destroyed, with more than 2000 buildings burned, and over a hundred deaths. The wildfires shocked the country, but there were people on the ground in Hawaii who had been raising the alarm for years. Elizabeth Pickett, the Co-Director of the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, joins us to discuss her efforts to raise awareness about the growing wildfire vulnerabilities in Hawaii over the last two decades. Now she’s helping the state lead the charge in wildfire prevention, making sure its communities continue to stand strong. This episode is presented by America Wins With Water. From the pipes, plants, and pools to the streams, lakes, and rivers that connect our 50 states, protecting and investing in water is all about protecting and investing in America. Learn more at americawinswithwater.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lahaina Rising producers & videographers share tales of the community's poignant response to the deadly August, 2023 firestorm that devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui and the community-based organization Lahaina Strong

What does a career path look like when it's guided by necessity, unconventional experiences, and a deep respect for place? This week, we're joined by David Sellers, founder of Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering and Surf Block, whose journey embodies designing within limits to create smarter, self-sustaining systems.David shares his non-traditional path, from working as a mechanic and on Alaskan fishing boats to studying architecture in the Netherlands. These experiences fueled a fascination with self-sufficient systems, inspired by observing the integrated mechanics of boats. This led him to Hawaii, where high energy costs and resource constraints created the perfect environment to build a multidisciplinary practice focused on net-zero and off-grid projects. His firm, Hawaii Off-Grid, now mandates that all new buildings be at least net-zero, driven by both environmental values and a compelling economic proposition for clients.The conversation also dives into Surf Block, a startup born from observing the sheer volume of surfboard foam waste filling local landfills. Inspired by insulated composite concrete forms (ICCFs), David saw an opportunity to turn this waste into a high-performance, resilient building material - resistant to hurricanes, mold, mildew, and termites - perfectly suited for Hawaii's climate and challenges. Now, Surf Block is playing a crucial role in the rebuilding efforts in Lahaina. David's hope is that his work inspires others to find similar opportunities in their own backyards. “Necessity - that's been the story of my life ever since. And I think that part of our architecture practice is rooted in necessity. There's a necessity for us to have climate responsive design, because we're seeing a shift in vernacular architecture.” - David SellersThis episode concludes with a powerful reminder that innovation often stems from constraints and necessity. David's story showcases how diverse experiences outside traditional architecture can enrich design thinking and lead to ventures with profound environmental and community impact. He demonstrates that architects' next frontier may lie not in grand scale, but in developing intelligent, self-sufficient systems that respond directly to the unique challenges of their place, ultimately inspiring others to find and create value in unexpected ways.GuestDavid Sellers is the founder of Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering and the co-founder of Surf Block. With an unconventional background that includes working as a mechanic, on fishing boats, and studying architecture internationally, David brings a unique systems-thinking approach to sustainable design. His practice in Hawaii focuses on net-zero, off-grid, and climate-responsive projects driven by the unique environmental and economic necessities of the islands. Through Surf Block, he is pioneering the use of recycled surfboard foam waste to create innovative, resilient building materials for communities like Lahaina.Is This Episode for You?This episode is for you if:✅ You are interested in off-grid, net-zero, and sustainable design practices. ✅ You believe necessity and constraints can be powerful drivers of innovation.✅ You are inspired by unconventional career paths within and beyond architecture. ✅ You want to learn about innovative approaches to waste stream utilization and sustainable materials. ✅ You are looking for examples of architecture practices with a strong quadruple bottom line focus (community, environment, global impact, career progress).

Laurel Tamayo, Producer of Lahaina Rising documentary about the Lahaina fire shares personal insights about the fire and film.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we invite in a tattoo shop, founded in Lahaina after the wildfires. See how their shared resilience shows up in their creative work. Plus, see how you can help the Humane Society this weekend even if you don’t have room in your family to adopt!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thacker, a leader whose passion for people supercharges everything from freight and shipping to family and faith. Chase recounts the rapid “Mission to Maui” response after the August 2023 Lahaina fires, mobilizing containers of water, generators, Starlinks, and medical supplies, showing what servant leadership looks like when the stakes are high. He traces his unexpected path into logistics, the customer-service roots that drive his work, and a bold family move to Houston to seize a new sales opportunity. Along the way, Chase unpacks building teams through love and loyalty, navigating acquisitions, and the simple mandate on his desk: leaders make leaders.We also go deep on the man behind the metrics: habit stacking and morning activations on Camelback, a dramatic health reset through fasting, thoughtful guardrails around alcohol in a high-pressure industry, and a “travel-ready” fitness routine that needs zero equipment. Through the lens of Fathered by God (boy, cowboy, warrior, lover, king, sage), Chase identifies himself in the warrior season, pursuing excellence at work while protecting and serving at home. He shares practical fatherhood lessons, nurturing a strong will in his daughter and emotional intelligence in his son, and how presence in the small moments adds up to a legacy. Common men with uncommon passions: protect, serve, defend, preserve. This episode shows you how.For more about Luke Kayyem and his key note speaking and life altering immersive experiences go to...LukeKayyem.com https://lukekayyem.com lukekayyem.comInstagram https://instagram.com/lukekayyem Apple PodcastsYouTube https://youtube.com/@lukekayyem Apple Podcasts+1X  https://twitter.com/lukekayyem Apple PodcastsFacebook https://facebook.com/lukekayyem Apple PodcastsLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/lukekayyem

In this interview, co-hosts Melissa Chimera, Clay Trauernicht and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa art professor Dr. Jaimey Faris explore how their respective fields in art and science critically examine the social and political paradigms that separate humans from each other and the world around us. They trade perspectives on what a sustainable and a thriving future might look like for all living beings—as manifested in the present day struggles for indigenous sovereignty and liberation from Lahaina to Papua New Guinea and Palestine. Clay and Jaimey talk about their respective upbringings in California and New York amidst economic and social class disparities and how that led them to engage with the underrepresented from all over the world—from kanaka maoli in Hawaiʻi striving for access to water to Mexican women manufacturing goods—via their respective fields of fire science and art.

The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel offers a different way of thinking that challenges conventional news and headlines, which Lionel states he does not believe. The show delivers stories and questions "you ain't going to hear anybody talk about" by exploring the psychology of news and mind control, examining persuasion techniques (citing Amway and motivational speakers), and dissecting topics where mainstream narratives are questioned: these include controversial social issues like conversion therapy for minors and the nature of sexual identity, legal and political critiques (such as the James Comey perjury charges and the erratic behavior of figures like Katie Porter and Kamala Harris), the psychological control exerted in predatory relationships where men like Bill Bellichick and Alec Baldwin are "whipped", and deep-dive analysis into suspicious events such as the Palisades and Lahaina wildfires, including theories involving directed energy weapons (DEW) and sabotage efforts by Russian and Chinese forces. By fostering suspicion and a fertile imagination (fecundity), Lionel provides the context needed so you "never have to wonder what the heck is going on here" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the FREE guide to the best local food spots on Maui!Did you know most visitors miss Maui's best food because they stick to resort restaurants?Locals know the real gems are tucked in Wailuku, Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina, and they're worth finding.If you've ever wondered where locals actually eat on Maui, this episode is for you. You'll get real, firsthand tips from longtime Maui resident Liza Pierce on how to eat well, support local businesses, and skip the tourist traps.In this episode of Hawaii's Best, we share the ultimate Maui food guide, featuring everything from iconic spots like Mama's Fish House to hidden food truck finds and plate-lunch favorites.

Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

On this Alfacast we take you deeper into the orchestrated "land grab" by those who conquer populations through displacement.  This centuries-old method of conquest by either overt force or stealth has not spared any racial group or geographical coordinate. For the predator class, it's nothing personal, just business. In the modern era of U.S. INC, land was deceptively stolen via the issuing of 'warranty deeds' to transfer alloidial title as recognized through original land grants and patents to absolute State control.  If any doubt lingers about this blatant theft just stop paying your property tax, and see what happens. The corporatized State has now integrated acts of mass violence to outrun the 'great awakening' that is quickly narrowing the window of opportunity for full spectrum dominance.  The purposeful degradation of financial systems, arson, weather modification and biological false flags are the favored weaponry, while lending a measure of plausible deniability.  Look at Santa Rosa, Paradise, North Carolina and Maui for just a sampling of the more obvious "natural disasters". Maui resident and freedom activist , Michelle Melendez, joins us to continue the 'land grab' discussion thread initiated in a prior Alfacast interview featuring Tracy Derwin & Shane Buell. Michelle started her freedom activist journey April 2020 when the narrative on mainstream media was not sharing the truth when it came to 'invisible terrorists'. During the "pandemic" debacle she hosted a health summit, refused donning facial diapers, sent petitions to police stations and lodged formal complains against the Hawaii police chief who subsequently retired 3 months later! Michelle was one of the first to speak out against the mainstream media in the aftermath of the Lahaina fire, while interviewing experts sharing the truth that this was NOT a “wildfire”, but something much more nefarious! Michelle wrote the book, “Great Maui Land Grab: What caused the Maui fire and is your home next?” It is up for many book awards and may even get book of the year!  Michelle is a firm believer that this is a spiritual game/war that is being played at human expense and it's up to each living soul to make a choice! Will you ignore the evil in the world and comply, or will you stand up for God and good and do your part, no matter how small?  One thing for certain, Michele is our kind of Gal, so please help us share her knowledge far & wide. Show links: https://blossominnerwellness.com/ Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Follow our new YT channel: / @offgridelegance Start healing yourself and loved ones with ozone! https://alfavedic.com/ozone Protect yourself & your teens from media manipulation & groupthink w/ Dani Katz's Pop Propaganda Course! http://alfavedic.com/poppropaganda Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! Use code 'alfavedic' for 10% off! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Join Qortal for free, the truly decentralized internet. https://qortal.dev/downloads Learn how to express your law and uphold your rights as one of mankind. https://alfavedic.com/lawformankind Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

TAKEAWAYSMichelle contends that there are too many details about the Maui fires that don't line upMedia wasn't allowed in for 30 days, homeowners weren't allowed back for 90 days, no fly zone, 5 mile long dust screen was addedBodies burn from the outside-in during a natural fire, not the inside-out as in Maui, which would lead to a possible DEW involvementBlue objects in Lahaina and LA didn't burn - another indicator DEWs were used and people were threatened with arrest if they took photos

TAKEAWAYSFederal land grabs are usually done under the guise of “national security”There has never been a final accounting of how many people actually died in the Maui firesThere are anomalous factors in both Lahaina and Los Angeles that suggest there could have been a pre-planned element to the disastersThe Constitution does not victimize anyone - people ignoring the Constitution are responsible for that

Interview begins at 33:32Author, truth speaker, YouTuber, and activist, Michelle Melendez is my guest. Michelle wrote the book "The Great Maui Land Grab" It's been 2 years since the Lahaina inferno, and the official story hasn't aged well. It's actually made the lies surrounding the event more glaringly obvious. We do a step by step analysis of the story and its many anomalies. Please check out the video on Rumble for the more visual experience this episode deserves. If you are on the fence with what happened in Lahaina, the evidence put forth, should get your wheels turning. Check out Michelle with her YouTube channel and check out her book : https://blossominnerwellness.comDiscount code: ChantShow website:⁠https://www.chantitdownradio.com/⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTlBzFViiv58N4_K9On0UQ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chantitdown/⁠Telegram:⁠https://t.me/chantitdown⁠Odysee: ⁠https://odysee.com/@chantitdownradio:c⁠Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/user/Chantitdownradio⁠Please help support the show. Subscribe, leave reviews, help algorithms find the show. Support the show if possible.Support Luemas in his new documentary join Patreon and get the extra show: Afterthoughts : ⁠https://www.patreon.com/Luemas⁠⁠https://www.chantitdownradio.com/store.html⁠Chant it down t-shirts: https://chant-it-down-store.creator-spring.com/listing/chant-it-down-logo

A parole board rejected Erik Menendez's request for release, saying he has not shown proper remorse for killing his parents 36 years ago. His brother, Lyle Menendez, faces his own hearing today. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that could give Democrats an advantage in California's congressional races, saying it is meant to balance a similar measure in Texas that helps Republicans win extra seats. Two years after wildfires destroyed Lahaina and King Kamehameha III Elementary, teachers Janeen Tempo and Darice Garcia are helping students find stability at a temporary school built in less than 90 days. Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens. Ron Howard joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Eden," his new movie based on the real story of European settlers in the Galapagos Islands after World War I. In a conversation with Anthony Mason, Riz Ahmed reflects on starring in the new action thriller "Relay," his beginnings in London theater, his breakout roles in "Nightcrawler" and "The Night Of," and how family life has reshaped his artistry. Registered dietician Megan McNamee, co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Feeding Littles Lunches," joins "CBS Mornings" with stress-free, protein-rich lunch ideas for kids heading back to school. Beloved "Sesame Street" star Sonia Manzano, known for her role as Maria, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new bilingual children's book "Alma's Great Idea," which encourages imagination and independence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thursday, August 8th 2024The Georgia Election Board gives local officials new powers to investigate election results; the Trump judge in Alaska that resigned over sexual assault allegations is impacting at least 21 cases; despite new criticism; Trump told Walz in 2020 he was 'very happy' with his handling of George Floyd protests; we will fact check Vance's attack on Tim Walz's military record; how Lahaina's 150 year old banyan tree is coming back to life; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestBen FoldsBen Folds 2025 TourStoriesGeorgia Republicans Just Threw a Wrench in How the State Certifies Elections (NOTUS)Federal judge in Alaska resigned after sexual misconduct probe, panel says (Reuters)Vance reopens line of attack into Walz's military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president (CNN)How Lahaina's more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire (AP News)Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFrom The Good NewsKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBluehttps://lucaskunce.comThe Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson (goodreads)humanesociety.orgdaysforgirls.org  Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts