Episode 59 (11 October 2025): Today’s Freedom Hour – Shutdown or Showdown? What It Means for Hawai‘i and the Future of Fiscal Integrity. This episode examines the federal government shutdown and what it reveals about fiscal responsibility and leadership. As Washington stalls, the effects reach Hawai‘i through delayed funding and economic strain. The discussion compares national overspending to Hawai‘i’s own budget pressures and explores how pono stewardship can guide a better path forward — restoring fiscal integrity through accountability, transparency, and the values that sustain our islands.
