The current Hawaii State Senator has had a meteoric rise in his political career of under 5 years.  And the young US Representative-Elect already could fill his resume with outstanding achievements even before his late father asked him to fill his State Senate seat.  A military and commercial pilot, former college athlete, husband and father are the hats he will always wear.  But there is more headgear to come. 

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US Representative-Elect from Hawaii KAI KAHELE

State Senator Jarrett Keohokalole was raised in the community he represents, the windward side of Oahu.  As a member of the Hawaii State Senate Special Committee on Covid-19, the Senator has been even more busy these days during the off session portion of the Legislative Calendar.  He talks about this life growing up, living in Brooklyn, sports, and the pandemic.

S1 E 17:Hawaii State Senator JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE

Dave and CHAD BLAIR discuss the results and reactions of the 2020 Hawaii Primary Election, the impacts of the pandemic and new all mail-in voting, and strategies for the candidates moving toward the General Election.

Honolulu Civil Beat Politics/Opinion Editor CHAD BLAIR

Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann is looking to return to his old office in Honolulu Hale.  He chats with Dave about his youth in Kalihi, why music is a big part of his life, and why a second stint as Mayor is his next goal. 

Mufi Hannemann

Dave talks with new KITV News anchor Mika Miyashima about the changes professionally as the new anchor, the pandemic news, and operating a newscast under new circumstances.

KITV News Anchor Mika Miyashima

Dave talks with actress Kimee Balmilero about her roles in Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I, Broadway, and her start in drama back in Kaneohe at Castle High School.  She also has many projects for local performing artists as well as for people like you and me.

Hawaii 5-0 & Magnum P.I Star Kimee Balmilero

Dave chats with the former University of Hawaii baseball pitcher who has become the weekend news anchor at KHON News.  They talk about the impact that college baseball players must now go through, keeping news about COVID-19 fresh, and what he would do once this is all over.

KHON Weekend News Anchor Sam Spangler

Are we ready to handle a pandemic?  Can I catch the coronavirus if a droplet touches my skin?  Virus testing.   Vaccine.  Hope for the future.  I go ALL IN with Interim Chief Quality Officer at The Queen's Health Systems, Dr. Julius Pham.

Dr. Julius Pham from The Queen's Health Systems

Dave chats with legendary Hawaii broadacster Don Robbs.  We reflect on his 50 year career in Hawaii  media with radioand TV news, and inclusive of his 40 years as the radio voice of University of Hawaii Baseball.  Specifically we talk about previous eras in which our country endured a crisis and how sports played a role.  And we will hear Don's all-time University of Hawaii Baseball Team.

Don Robbs: Looking at history of US in crisis, sports, and Hawaii Baseball

Dave talks with Neil Rose, President and Chief Investment Officer for Cadinha & Co, about the financial impact of the coronavirus.

President/CIO-Cadinha & Co, former Harvard QB Neil Rose

Dave talks about getting comfortable in this pandemic, and the Olympic Games

Let's Get Comfortable

Let's go ALL IN with a man excited for new challenges such as running for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Mr. Keith Amemiya

Former Business Executive, Leader of Hawaii High School Sports, & Current Candidate for Mayor of Honolulu, Keith Amemiya

Join Dave in an ALL IN conversation with former University of Hawaii football star, former KHON TV Sports Anchor, current TV show host and ESPN Radio Footb.all analyst John Veneri

TV/Radio Personality, Former Hawaii Football Star John Veneri

Dave chats with LA Dodger and NL MVP Cody Bellinger before his stop in Hawaii for the Kado Baseball Camp.

MLB All-Star/'19 NL MVP Cody Bellinger

Derrick Low is arguably the best basketball player to come out of Hawaii.  A 3-time State Player of the Year from Iolani School, All-Pac-10 Player at Washington St, Team USA Pan Am Games, 10-year pro career overseas.  Now he is back home and sharing his passion with the next generation.

The Best Basketball Player From Hawaii: Derrick Low

Let's get to know some of the people in Hawaii in sports, entertainment, and popular culture. They are all connected as are the people we get to know. So let's go ALL IN!

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