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The EPIC Ministry PodcastYoung Catholic Leaders Series | Annalisa Burgos on The Higher Purpose of JournalismIn this inspiring episode of the Young Catholic Leaders series, we sit down with Annalisa Burgos, a news anchor and reporter for Hawaii News Now, who brings a wealth of experience covering stories worldwide. From interviewing tech icons like Mark Zuckerberg to reporting on politics in Asia, Annalisa shares her journey of faith and journalism. Discover how her early faith shaped her career, how she navigates the fast-paced world of news, and why she believes journalism is a calling with a higher purpose.
The path that led Annalisa to journalism
The role of faith in her professional life
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Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Inflation: Episode 10TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the cost of living in Hawaii and misconceptions some visitors have.2022-09-2912 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Hawaii Elections: Ep 9TV journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about upcoming elections in Hawaii.2022-08-1212 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the End of Summer: Ep 8TV journalist Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what’s happening in Hawaii as the summer comes to an end.2022-07-3107 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Memorial Day Weekend: Ep 7TV journalist Annalisa Burgos gives an update on life in Hawai’i as we head into Memorial Day weekend.2022-05-2911 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Reporting Hawaii News: Ep 6TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the latest news in Hawaii and her new job at Hawaii News Now.2022-04-2912 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha, Masks and Hawaii Travel: Ep 5TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the end to Hawaii’s indoor mask requirement, travel quarantine mandate and Safe Travels Program.2022-03-2312 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions: Ep 4TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on loosening restrictions in Hawaii, the return of in-person events and a sense of normalcy.2022-03-1012 min
ThinkTech HawaiiA Life in TV Journalism (Community Matters)A Special View of the World. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Annalisa Burgos. Annalisa Burgos has more than 20 years of experience as a news anchor/reporter/producer in nearly a dozen cities across the United States and Asia, most recently Manila. Annalisa loves telling stories about people making an impact in business, politics and lifestyle. She shares her career and her stories with us on this talk story discussion of her career and experiences.The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mAjb...2022-02-2438 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Desire for Normalcy: Ep 3TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about Hawaii residents’ desire for normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic and what one scientist says we should expect for the future.2022-02-1912 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Lunar New Year Reflections: Ep 2TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about changing attitudes toward the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes for the lunar new year.2022-02-0313 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and a New Year: Ep 1TV journalist Annalisa Burgos reflects on how Hawaii is doing so far in a new year with a different COVID-19 variant and the same pandemic.2022-01-2412 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Traveling to Manila: Ep 21TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos shares her experience travelling internationally for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic and what it’s like to quarantine in a Manila hotel.2021-11-2908 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Great Resignation: Ep 20TV news anchor and journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about being part of the Great Resignation or Big Quit, where workers are reassessing their life goals and leaving their full-time jobs during the pandemic.2021-11-0210 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and COVID Fatigue: Ep 19TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about ongoing COVID restrictions in Hawaii and fighting burnout during the pandemic.2021-10-0206 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Vaccine Passport for Honolulu: Ep 18TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID19 restrictions in Hawaii and an upcoming vaccine passport program for bars, restaurants, gyms and indoor businesses on Oahu.2021-08-2909 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Delta Variant: Ep 17Hawaii TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos explains the growing COVID-19 crisis in Hawaii and why the state is asking tourists not to visit right now.2021-08-2511 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Not Moving to Hawaii: Ep 16TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about more people moving to Hawaii and how the mass influx affects locals who resent unequal treatment.2021-08-0413 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Dealing with Bad Tourists: Ep 15TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about tourists who arrive unprepared, feel entitled and disrespect local laws and wildlife.2021-07-1318 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Tourism Troubles: Ep 14TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about growing resentment among Hawai’i residents about overtourism, overcrowding and lack of respect of visitors to Hawai’i.2021-07-0211 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Lifting COVID Restrictions in Hawaii: Ep 13TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID-19 restrictions in Hawaii, as Las Vegas and other cities in the United States reopens.2021-06-0407 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Hawaii’s Mask Mandate: Ep 12TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about visitors trying to flout Hawaii’s mask mandate and confrontations between entitled tourists and frustrated locals.2021-05-2507 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Interisland Vaccine Passport: Ep 11TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on the launch of Hawaii’s interisland vaccine passport and the upcoming summer travel season.2021-05-1210 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Mother’s Day: Ep 10TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on the Covid19 pandemic in Hawaii amid Mother’s Day crowds.2021-05-1010 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha, Normalcy and Vaccine Passports: Ep 9TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about Hawaii’s return to normalcy and the launch of interisland vaccine passports on May 11.2021-04-2920 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Hawaii Real Estate: Ep 8TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about buying a single family home on Oahu in a crazy real estate market where median home prices hit a record high of $950,000 in March 2021.2021-04-0811 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Rising COVID Cases: Ep 7TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about rising coronavirus cases in Hawaii as tourism picks up for Spring Break, restrictions are lifted and young people attend illegal parties.2021-03-3009 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Spring Break: Ep 6TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about nightlife in Honolulu with bars back open until midnight and more tourists coming for spring break.2021-03-2010 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Reopening Travel: Ep 5TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on plans to lift COVID19 restrictions in Hawaii, nearly a year since the pandemic hit the state.2021-03-1807 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Vaccine Equity: Ep 4TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about getting the Covid19 vaccine and how priority is determined when distributing the vaccine.2021-02-2411 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Vaccine Rollout: Ep 3TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos shares an update on the vaccine rollout in Hawaii, case numbers and the economy,2021-02-1011 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Inauguration Day: Ep 2TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about reaction in Hawaii to President Joe Biden’s inauguration and expectations of his administration.2021-01-2312 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Kicking Off 2021 on Maui: Ep 1TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about visiting Maui during the COVID-19 pandemic along with other holiday travelers.2021-01-0910 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and a COVID Christmas: Ep 30TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on celebrating Christmas during the pandemic in Hawaii.2020-12-3110 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Ep 29TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the coronavirus vaccine arriving in Hawaii and what it means for restrictions.2020-12-1513 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Thanksgiving Weekend: Ep 28TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the mood in Hawaii with visitors arriving during Thanksgiving weekend.2020-11-3010 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Kauai Travel Restrictions: Ep 27TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the Kauai Mayor’s proposed travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge on the mainland and more people travel to Hawaii.2020-11-1909 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Fighting COVID Fatigue: Ep 26TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about fighting complacency, depression and fatigue with the coronavirus and ongoing restrictions.2020-11-1212 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Election Night in Hawaii: Ep 25TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii after a very long election night. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).2020-11-0610 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Getting Back to Normal: Ep 24TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii as the state welcomes back tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).2020-10-2921 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the COVID-19 outbreak on Lanai: Ep 23TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos breaks down the latest Hawaii news headlines, including a growing outbreak on Lanai island in Maui County and more tourists arriving.2020-10-2510 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Traveling to the Continent: Ep 22TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos heads to Los Angeles to try out Hawaii’s pretravel testing program that starts Oct 15.2020-10-1412 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Race for Honolulu Mayor: Ep 21TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos moderates a forum with the candidates for Honolulu Mayor -- Keith Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi. They discuss a range of issues including COVID-19 restrictions, economic recovery, rail, taxation and affordable housing. 2020-10-081h 24Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Reopening Honolulu: Ep 20TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID-19 restrictions in Honolulu and opening up small businesses and tourism.2020-09-2709 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha, Schools and the Census: Ep 19Hawaii TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos moderates a discussion among four Oahu educators and a representative for the U.S. Census about the challenges of reopening schools during the pandemic, virtual teaching and distance learning, and working with parents and the government to ensure the safety of communities. This is part of the Tsismisan Census Talk Story series: https://bit.ly/filipino-census-tsismisan 2020-09-171h 00Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and a Second Shutdown: Ep 18Hawaii news anchor Annalisa Burgos recaps two months of dramatic change in Hawaii’s COVID19 situation- from zero and single digit case numbers to triple digits and more deaths.2020-09-0622 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Saving Hawaii Farmers: Ep 17Hawaii imports about 90 percent of its food and the COVID-19 pandemic showed how vulnerable the state’s food supply is and the need to build resiliency should imports be disrupted.
TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos spoke to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation’s Brian Miyamoto and state Representative Richard Onishi from the Big Island about ways to support local farmers and build a more resilient agriculture industry.2020-07-0207 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and George Floyd: Ep 16TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos compares protests in Hawaii to those on the mainland and what they could mean for the fight against COVID19.2020-06-0315 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Reopening Hawaii: Ep. 15TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about how churches, restaurants and salons in Hawaii are gearing up to welcome people in June.2020-05-2308 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Hawaii's Tourism Economy: Ep 14TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks to small business owners who depend on tourism spending and how COVID-19 restrictions are affecting their livelihoods. They say federal Paycheck Protection Program loans are not enough to sustain them through the state shutdown.2020-05-1617 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Bailing Out Hawaii's Small Businesses: Ep 13TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos co-hosts Good Morning Hawaii Weekends. She recently spoke to business consultant Ryan Tanaka who also owns Giovanni Pastrami in Honolulu about proposed legislation to set aside $100 million of Hawaii's $1.25 billion in CARES Act money to pay landlords when their tenants cannot.2020-05-1205 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Hawaii’s Bars: Ep 12TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about covering small businesses trying to survive during the state shutdown. She spoke to the owner of four popular Irish bars in Honolulu who may have to close them for good, if the state doesn't lift COVID-19 restrictions or at least offer help to companies.2020-05-0708 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Staying Home in Hawaii: Ep 11TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on Hawaii’s efforts to flatten the curve and the debate over who should be tested for coronavirus.2020-04-1810 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Coronavirus in Hawaii: Ep 10TV news anchor/journalist Annalisa Burgos shares her experience covering the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii.2020-04-0512 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Coronavirus in Waikiki: Ep 9Hawaii is under a “Stay at Home” order meaning residents and visitors are only allowed outside for essential activities like medical care and groceries. Everyone coming in are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.2020-03-2607 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Coronavirus: Ep 8TV news anchor and reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about how coronavirus concerns are impacting Hawaii.2020-03-0515 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha on Hawaii Island aka the Big Island: Ep 7TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about experiencing Hawaiian culture and aloha on Hawaii’s Big Island, including stargazing at Mauna Kea and hiking in the Volcanoes Park.2020-02-2412 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha, Affordability and the Asian Hustle: Ep 6TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the hustle in Hawaii and what lawmakers are doing to make urban home ownership more affordable.2020-02-1209 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha after the Diamond Head shooting and fire: Ep 5Honolulu mourned the death of two police officers killed when responding to an assault near Waikiki. Journalist Annalisa Burgos asks if the local culture of silence may have contributed to the tragedy.2020-01-3111 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and Public vs Private Education: Ep 4Honolulu-based TV journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about plantation mentality and the mindset of public schools vs private schools in Hawaii.2020-01-2212 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha in Hawaii Politics & Civil Society: Ep 3Some residents say Hawaii’s government is more concerned about big money interests, not the middle class. Honolulu-based TV anchor Annalisa Burgos is covering the state legislature, where one bill aims to fight the affordable housing shortage using Singapore’s public housing model.2020-01-1610 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosAloha and the Civil Rights Movement in Hawaii: Ep 2Honolulu TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos discovers Hawaii’s special connection to Dr Martin Luther King Jr.2020-01-0808 min
Finding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosFinding Aloha with Annalisa Burgos: Ep 1Honolulu TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos just moved to the Aloha State after living across Asia and the US. To kick off the new decade, she’s documenting her journey of adjustment.2020-01-0113 minFinding Aloha with Annalisa BurgosFinding Aloha with Annalisa Burgos: What It’s Like to Live in HonoluluTV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos reflects on life as a transplant and international journalist in Hawaii.2019-12-3100 min