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Thanks to permission given by Madison Broadcasting, which owns the 808 State Update radio show in Honolulu. SuperflyOz (Stan Fichtman) is able to present an encore presentation of my interview with the president of the Hawaii Jaycees. Nhut Pham, 76th President of the venerable organization was interviewed by me, Stan Fichtman (as you know him now SuperflyOz) on the Monday 808 State Update show he hosts on Mondays. This interview was done on March 18, 2019. Find out from President Nhut what this civic building organization is doing in communities across Hawaii. Find out also how to become part of this organization through this 30-minute interview. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

Starting with a insightful commentary on the Jussie Smollett case, SuperflyOz this week welcomes back to the studio Hawaii Democratic Party member Bixby Ho. Being the former Chair of the Oahu Democratic Party, Bixby gives the listeners an update on what is going on in Hawaii Politics from his last interview in August. From talking about Governor to the Legislature to the campaign of Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, Bixby gives us insight and perspective of what is happening across all spans of the political spectrum - including in the Hawaii Democratic Party. Find out what is "really" the mana'o of Hawaii politics from this trustworthy insder. You will be surprised by some of this insight, and an announcement by Bixby himself - exclusive to the SuperflyOz podcast! The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

With the bells of Big Ben counting down to the end of the year, SuperflyOz Episode No. 78 looks into the new year and new opportunities for residents in Honolulu to become more involved in their government. SuperflyOz interviews Shawn Hamamoto, Executive Director the Honolulu Neighborhood Commission Office of the City and County of Honolulu, informing anyone who is a resident of Honolulu about the opportunity to run and become a member of a Honolulu neighborhood board. With over 400 seats to fill, Shawn will inform listeners how simple it is to become a registered candidate right from your smart phone and a text message. Furthermore, with involvement comes the ability to make real change in your community, which Shawn provides great examples of throughout the interview. The Podcast will start featuring more of the Neighborhood Board efforts to recruit candidates as it will now feature PSA's from the Office, encouraging you to become a candidate. Hear those starting at the beginning of the year. And Happy New Year to all of the listeners of the SuperflyOz podcast, broadcast most times on Saturday's from the McCully district of Downtown Honolulu. Be sure to provide feedback by email at sjfhawaii@gmail.com. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

Social Justice Warriors are being called out on SuperflyOz podcast No. 75. These "warriros" - individuals and small groups that constitently attack or addresses anyting they find inappropriate or triggering in their minds. They choose to repatedly bash in a fast and furious way of an issue with the intent to obliterate the offensive item, and then jump on their train and roll onto the next issue that these warriors want to take on. SuperflyOz calls out Social Justice Warriors, telling them that real social change in our nation and around the world takes more than a 15 minute yell-fest and tweeting out their outrage, and having it repeated, on Twitter. SuperflyOz shows this off with a parallel to a real social movement that did everlasting and positive change in the world. SuperflyOz highlights the 40-year effort by those around the world to change the rule of South Africa from minority white rule to majority black rule. The effort to make that happen took decades with generations of activists taking up the call to see that the final goal - a South Africa ruled by the majority - took place. This type of effort, SuperflyOz then shows, is not anywhere close to the dedication of these Warriors who are now making noise over whatever the offended item of the day is. Show intro and outro music is: Intro: South African Anthem to 1994; Outro: South African Anthem, 1994 to present. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz is honored to have in the studio for this week's show Mr. Francisco Figueriedo, a comic book trader and seller. "Chico" is someone that has expertise in having people "buy back their childhood" through the world of comics. However, comics and their impact is much more influential in the larger swath of the culture of the United States and the world. Chico and SuperflyOz talks about this impact and gives insight on the overall effect comics have in discussing heavy sociological issues that transcend race, nationality and creed. SuperflyOz and Chico also speak about the impact of the recent passing of legendary comic book artist and storyteller Stan Lee. For those in the local Hawaii comic book market, listen in and find out more about how the shows have grown and how fellow collectors and potential investors are looking at comics as a element in their investment portfolios - and those collectors include a number from Hollywood - named here on the SuperflyOz podcast. Prior to the interview, SuperflyOz gives insight and perspectives on the legacy of the 41st President of the United States, George HW Bush. WIth his passing on November 30, find out what his impact was miles outside of the United States was seen by SuperflyOz when he lived in China and Asia in the 1990's The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz #62 is once again looking behind the curtain to find you the best political analysis on the Hawaii Primary Election 2018. While others may have pundits, we have former Hawaii Democratic Party Oahu County Chair Bixby Ho coming to the studio and providing his insight and perspective of the primary election and its outcomes. This is great insight on what is really happening and how it all went down on August 11 that you will not hear anywhere else! Bixby will share with the listener, also, some insight on select upcoming races in the General - the Val Okimoto/Marilyn Lee match up and what his thoughts are on the Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor. This is analysis you cannot get anywhere else but the SuperflyOz podcast! The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

While the pundits still are looking over the numbers from the Primary Election in Hawaii, SuperflyOz takes another angle at looking at what happened through the perspective of a roving reporter. Find out the perspectives of what was happening on that day from SuperflyOz, from the polling booth to the actions on the street to what happened at two candidate parties SuperflyOz attended. You will hear the noise of the day and find out why SuperflyOz is praising election officials at his poling booth when he discovered an error when he went into the booth. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

This week's show focuses both on how one legislator in Hawaii is asking other legislators to be right in their critique of the Governor, and another person how they plan to spread kindness on their little yellow Vespa Scooter across the United States. We first read a letter from Sen. Laura Thielen of the Hawaii State Senate, calling out other woman leaders in Hawaii for their criticism of Gov. David Ige's recent commercial stating to Colleen Hanabusa "Criticism isn't Leadership" and saying that his attack is sexist. She points out that these leaders whom are pointing a finger at the Governor are also at the same time pointing three fingers back at themselves for their hypocracy. Thank you to Sen. Thielen for allowing SuperflyOz to read that letter on air. We then shift focus to a gentlemen who, next week, will embark on a cross country tour in a yellow Vespa called "Bee Kind" and spread a philosophy of kindness and help to places across the US. Jeff Lenhart will be getting out of his comfort bubble in working at the Dubuque St. Mission in Dubuque, Iowa, and going from the East to the West coast in a Vespa spreading kindness. SuperflyOz asks if your interested in helping Jeff to seek out his Facebook page and see if he could come to Hawaii. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

In late June, 2018, seven candidates - FOR HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL Tommy Waters Natalie Iwasa Trevor Ozawa FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 17 Alan Yim Gene Ward FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 18 Mark Hashem and Ola Souza Who are running for various city and state offices to represent the East Honolulu area were at a forum at the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board. One question that came up - what is their visions for infrastructure (roads, sewers, etc) was asked. You will find that the answers were varied, and in some cases, candidates used it to talk about non-infrastructure related issues and try to tie it back. One candidate out of the seven was one that SuperflyOz points out as being the only one that really answers the question intelligently. This is an important issue as road, sewer and water infrastructure is a key item that needs leadership in order for it to continue a certain quality of life in Hawaii. This is a issue you will want to hear what the candidates say! The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz was pleased to sit down with former Hawaii State Senator Will Espero back in March for a wide ranging interview. One of the topics that he was passionate about was the idea of enhancing the tourism trade in Hawaii by emphasizing and growing the sports, culture and arts factors for Hawaii to become a culture and arts hub and a destination for sports programs from throughout. The Senator elaborates on ideas that he has presented for a while in both forums as well as in debates - ideas which SuperflyOz thinks are more thought-out ideas for the development of Hawaii's No. 1 (or 2 depending on how you define it) economic driver in Hawaii - Tourism. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz is honored to present his interview with Brandon Dela Cruz, a Filipino community leader in Hawaii, and now-former president of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. In a wide-ranging interview, hear what Brandon has to say about his year of service, what he has learned about himself and the community, and where we might see this young community leader come up next as a leader here in Hawaii. You will not want to miss this interview as Brandon, at the end, asks a question of SuperflyOz, an answer you will not want to miss. And if you are interested in being interviewed on the SuperflyOz Podcast, please email me at sjfhawaii@gmail.com, and lets make arrangements to bring my microphone to your place and ask you a few questions that the listeners will want to hear! The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz got a chance to sit down with up and coming community leader Tyler Dos Santos Tam. Tyler is currently the Executive Director of the Construction Alliance in Hawaii and is a candidate for the City Council District 6 seat. SuperflyOz and Tyler discuss a wide ranging list of issues as well as questions that let you get to know this young leader a little bit more. This is a show you don't want to miss as SuperflyOz really helps the listener get to know Tyler Dos Santos Tam. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

The SuperflyOz Podcast puts out a special mid-week edition of the show, featuring part 2 of an interview SuperflyOz had with Hawaii Senator Will Espero. In this episode SuperflyOz asks questions of the Senator relating to the promise of Kapolei/Ewa Plain & the issue of whether land use laws in Hawaii need to be modified or updated from the definition of using lands for the "highest and best use". SuperflyOz then hears from the Senator whether Hawaii is primed to move on many of the ideas that were presented in the interview, and whether there are real leaders in Hawaii that can champion some of those causes. All of the answers show a candid side to a legislator that you will not want to miss. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.

SuperflyOz takes a very close look at what happened on the morning of January 13, 2018 when a false alarm warning went out across Hawaii, telling people that there was a ballistic missile headed toward the state. SuperflyOz takes the entire issue and provides analysis through the Junior Chamber of Commerce's "Active Citizen Framework" which provides where the root cause of what happened that morning should be looked at by lawmakers, pundits and the citizenry of Hawaii. SuperflyOz also lets you know that there is a cheap way to refresh your iPhone6S for about $30 bucks. Make sure you listen to the first part of the show for that. The SuperflyOz podcast is owned, produced and directed by Stan Fichtman.