Carroll's guest is Kevin Annett, calling in from Canada.    They discuss the state of Indian affairs in Canada and, in particular,  rape, abuse and genocide in the church-run  Indian boarding schools.   It is estimated that, since  the 1870's, up to 250,000 children were forced into the schools, and half of them may have died.  The school's intent and purpose is the destruction of native culture and languages.  Real education is discouraged by a policy to keep Indians from taking jobs from other Canadians.  In addition,  the churches are forcing Indians off their land, then selling it to logging companies.  

The practice of forcing children into boarding schools was stopped in the 1980's. but the schools are still active.  Since then groups and individuals have been trying to investigate the abuse, mass graves, and other issues.  

The second hour Carroll discusses the state of government in the State of Hawaii and City of Honolulu.   More furloughs are being considered for state workers.  Carroll has not received documents he requested regarding education, nepotism, and EMS emergency services - just excuses.   Apparently, refuse pickup has been canceled on Mondays after the Christmas and New Year holidays, so no pickup for three weeks in some areas. This  will be a big problem but the city is not responding to complaints. Also, refuse trucks are still broken and some routes are late or not completely picked up.  The city chose Ansaldo to handle the trains, but it is failing and the people in charge do not want to consider alternatives.

The first hour Carroll continues his discussion about nepotism and ethics in government, and the unequal treatment of complaints and punishment based on who is involved.

Recently  Carroll received a detailed complaint regarding EMS Services.  He is investigating the allegations, but starts the discussion here.  One of those involved is Dr. James Ireland,  head of Emergency Medical Services.  Apparently he is  running his own practice at the same time he heads the EMS - while on city time.  The complaint also notes he farmed out work to American Medical Response, his former employe

The second hour Carroll's guest is Terri Morgan, author of Playing the Genetic Lottery, a fictional memoir of growing up with two parents with schizophrenia.  She provides an insight into what schizophrenia really is.  She also talks about how you can  e-publish your own book to download and read on Kindle, Nook, etc.

Carroll's first guest is Barbara Woodland, author of  The Blond Vegetarian.  They discuss  Operation Christmas Child -  Samaritan's Purse, and how to fill up a shoe box with fun and useful items appropriate for a child in need.

  

Carroll talks about ethics and  nepotism in city and state government, and Governor Abercrombie's image and status in the State of Hawaii.

Have you seen the paintball facility at the end of the airport viaduct at Dillingham and Nimitz Highway?  Not only is it an eyesore, the person who leases the property, former Governor Ben Cayatano's son Brandon Cayatano,  has been delinquent in his lease payments for many years.  In 2007 he even wrote his excuses to the state on letterhead from Washington Place!  Brandon pays late,  bounces checks, gives excuses, and begs for forgiveness over and over again.   He is still allowed to lease state property even though other leases have been threatened for much less.    Is he getting special treatment?

Carroll gives several other examples of how nepotism and friendship works, including:   

Lt. Governor Brian Shatz's brother, Stephen, was appointed to head up  the Office of Strategic Reform and the "Race to the Top" program. The position was not competively filled, so, how do we know we have the right person?   Even though it received one of a few federal grants, so far the program is not working.   For example, it has not been redesigned to fit acceptable criteria including teacher evaluations based on student's progress. 

State Representative John Mizuno's wife was hired to run his state office.  Although the  state senate has laws against nepotism in its offices, our state representatives have proposed, but not passed similar ethics laws.   So, Mizuno is not doing anything wrong, but it sure appears to be unethical to the public.  

Calvin Say, Chairman of  our state representives and one of those responsible for the lack of ethic laws,  has filed an ammendment to his financial disclosure statement. 

Other examples are also provided.  Since our legislators can't seem to regulate themselves, Let's talk to them about passing laws they can follow.

  

Carroll and his guests, Marti Townsend, Alice Greenwood and Lucy Gay, discuss the Waianae Sustainable Community Plan.  The plan has changed drastically since its inception and no longer reflects the community's vision.  Developers have had a lot of say in the final plan, including an industrial park that will add more trucks to the already intolerable traffic situation.  They also discuss last minute changes to add a regional park across from the PVT landfill, an unacceptable location for such a park,  proposed under strong political influence without any forethought.  

Much of the Waianae Coast area is farmland, growing food for Hawaii.   Carroll's guests ask that we "keep the country country".

Carroll talks about the recent resignation of a number of Abercrombie's staff and what may be behind the situation.     

The attached work plan, put together by Environet, Inc., relates to the Army Corp of Engineers removal of munitions but makes no reference to an emergency.  The document was created under a contract dated 11/30/10 and published 9/2/11.

Environet, Inc. is involved with the munitions removal being done by the Army Corp of Engineers under Governor Abercrombie's emergency proclamation. Documents show Joseph Pickard of Environet,  and other Pickards associated with his business SeaHawaii, or sharing the same address, made major contributions to Abercrombie's campaign.    

Carroll also discusses the Molokai Big Wind Project and the Occupy Wall Street protests on Oahu with various callers.