Kauai Podcast

Today we are going to give a quick update on what’s been going on in my life since the last episode and talk about why this is very likely going to be the last episode of Kauai Podcast. Then we are going to bring on Wayde Fishman to talk about his “Living the Aloha Life” podcast, the current state of Hawaii, many other things regarding the islands, and setting up an “off grid” community on Big Island.

As discussed in the show:
Wayde’s “Living the Aloha Life” podcast
My “Exploring Tampa Florida and Beyond” podcast

Island Update with J.R.
In April of 2018, Kauai was battered with torrential rains that caused a ton of damage and closed the road to the north shore past Hanalei. Last month that road was re-opened to the general public for the first time, but with that re-opening came some access limits to Ke’e Beach and the Kalalau Trail, for visitors. I felt it was important to update this shows listeners with this new information, as well as discuss other changes on Kauai, and J.R is the perfect guest to bring on the show to do so.
J.R. just returned from a recent vacation to Kauai with his family, and in this episode we discuss his vacation, his love for the island, and the many changes on Kauai over the past couple years.

My Ten Day Escape to Hawaii Island

It’s been a while, and I should start by saying that the show is still on a hiatus. However, I just came back from an incredible ten day escape to Hawaii’s Big Island and felt there was a ton of information as well as cool experiences to share. In this “special episode”, I will take you on a journey all around the Big Island, discuss where to stay, give you my honest thoughts as a first time visitor about Hawaii Island as a vacation destination, share some exciting stories, and compare Hawaii Island with both Kauai and Maui.

As discussed in the show, this link will take you to the VRBO page for the home we stayed at while on the Hilo side of Hawaii Island.

The Show is Back on Hiatus

After last months show, I have had many people ask me if I was still planning on moving to Kauai and still planning on doing the podcast. The answer to whether or not I still plan on moving to Kauai is a resounding “YES!”. As for the show, it will be put on hold for a while due to issues completely unrelated to anything covered in last months show. It this episode today, we talk about my reasons for putting the show on hiatus.

The Battle With GMO Companies on Kauai

This episode is a deviation from the fun, vacation style of show I normally like to bring you, because we need to tackle a very serious subject. This month we tackle the problem of GMO companies, which are using Kauai as a testing ground for new products and spraying tons of very dangerous chemicals on the island. I always preach the importance of respecting Hawaii, yet these companies are disrespecting both the people of Kauai and the land of Kauai on a massive scale. They poison them both without concern, all the while hiding smugly behind data which they control and laws which they help mold. Today we will swan dive into this issue with no holding back!

In this episode we are are going to discuss:
The problem and legal battle between the GMO companies and the people of Kauai.

The corruption of GMO company money in politics, and our university system.

The attempts of GMO companies to block information regarding the harmful effects of their chemicals.

My investigation into the companies, which makes a solid case that one of them may very well own a major portion of the responsibility for the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The following links either relate to the podcast, or are great resources for more information:
Joint Fact Finding Study Group, Final Report
US Right to Know
Gary Hooser’s Facebook Page
Report: Public Research, Private Gain