Ep. 99 - The Maui Wildfires and the History of Hawai'i

Think Progressively

TRIGGER WARNING: We will be talking about the devastating wildfires in Maui. We’ll also provide a link in the show notes to the American Red Cross Maui Wildfires Relief Fund. If you have the ability, we strongly encourage all of you to give something to help out. Your support will go a long way. Thank you.
On this episode, we discuss the recent devastating wildfires in Maui, what happened as far as we know, and how this history of Hawaii plays a role in it. We also talk about Trump's latest indictment, Kenosha police arresting the wrong person, and Republicans using the Bible to justify harming immigrants. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review! Useful links from the episode:

• Donald Trump's Fourth Indictment
• LegalEagle’s Video on RICO
• Grand Jury members were doxxed on right-wing websites
• Kenosha police arrested a Black man at Applebee’s. The actual suspects were in the bathroom
• Arkansas education department nixes AP African American Studies course at last minute
• GOP lawmakers cited Noah's Ark to justify harming refugees with circular saw blades
• Sen. Ron Johnson amplifies conspiracy theory that Covid was ‘pre-planned’ by ‘elite’ in anti-vaccine rant on Fox
• Maui wildfire one of deadliest in U.S. history
• Lahaina man captures video of suspected cause of devastating wildfires
• All-Hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System
• Maui Emergency Chief Defends Decision Not To Activate Warning Sirens
• As Inferno Grew, Lahaina’s Water System Collapsed
• NY Times Daily Podcast: How a Paradise Became a Death Trap
• The Illegal Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom Government
• How Invasive Plants Caused the Maui Fires to Rage
• Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action website
• Queen Lili'uokalani - Aloha'Oe