Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Podcast Description
Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, hosted by Kanoa Leahey, is a monthly podcast tackling some of Hawaiʻiʻs toughest issues - housing, water, public safety & more. It fosters respectful debate, fact-based insights & community-driven solutions. Tune in!
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The podcast dives into critical topics such as housing, water, and public safety, providing fact-based insights and fostering community-driven solutions, with episodes like the inaugural discussion featuring Micah Kāne focusing on Maui's housing crisis and affordability.

Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, hosted by Kanoa Leahey, is a monthly podcast tackling some of Hawaiʻiʻs toughest issues – housing, water, public safety & more. It fosters respectful debate, fact-based insights & community-driven solutions. Tune in!
In this episode of Ka Pewa Podcast, host Kanoa Leahey sits down with Wes Lo, President & CEO of Ohana Pacific Health, to discuss the topic of rethinking our healthcare delivery system — exploring how housing access improvements and job training can reshape the way care is provided, especially here on Maui.
Together, they explore how investing in people and place can help create a healthier, more connected Maui — one built on care, opportunity, and resilience.
Guest: Wes Lo, President & CEO of Hale Makua Rehab & Nursing, Ohana Pacific Health
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Credits
Brought to you by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hosted by: Kanoa Leahey
Produced by: Karey Kapoi, Karey Kapoi, LLC
Video Producer: Ivy Lagodlagod, HI Style Media
Audio & Mix Producer: Shawn Pimental
Production Assistants: Hāloa Dudoit & Teilana Akre, Karey Kapoi, LLC

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