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!
Host Kanoa Leahey interviews Wes Lo, President & CEO of Ohana Pacific Health, about rethinking Maui's healthcare system through housing access and job training improvements.
27 Aug 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 8: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
Host Kanoa Leahey interviews U.S. Senator Brian Schatz about Hawaiʻi's future challenges and opportunities, including housing and sustainability.
23 Jul 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 7: Stefan Pellegrini: A New Vision for Housing Affordability on Maui
Stefan Pellegrini, Principal at Opticos Design, discusses the Missing Middle Housing Scan Analysis for Maui, explaining how this approach addresses housing challenges and regulatory barriers in an interview.
18 Jun 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 6: Sterling Higa
Sterling Higa, Executive Director of Housing Hawai'i's Future, discusses strategies to address workforce housing shortages in Hawaii and shares insights on policy, education, and community leadership in this interview.
16 May 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 5: Roots Reborn: Uplifting Maui’s Immigrant Community Through Resilience and Partnership
Roots Reborn is a community-led nonprofit born from shared immigrant experiences and a deep commitment to serving Maui’s migrant and immigrant families impacted by the fires. With support from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, Roots Reborn has expanded its services, launched vital recovery programs, and empowered those often overlooked. In this video, the team shares their journey, the real-life impact of this partnership, and how they’re building long-term resilience for g...
24 Apr 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 4: UHERO: Understanding the Economic Recovery
In this episode of the Ka Pewa Podcast, we sit down with Trey Gordner, Policy Researcher and Data Scientist at UHERO, to explore the economic impacts of the Maui wildfires and what it will take for the community to recover and rebuild. Trey shares key findings from UHERO’s Maui Recovery Report, including insights on housing vulnerabilities, job displacement, and the deeper systemic challenges that existed before the disaster. Together, we talk about the policies, investments, and data-driven ...
23 Apr 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 4: Understanding the Economic Recovery with UHERO
In this episode of the Ka Pewa Podcast, we sit down with Trey Gordner, Policy Researcher and Data Scientist at UHERO, to explore the economic impacts of the Maui wildfires and what it will take for the community to recover and rebuild. Trey shares key findings from UHERO’s Maui Recovery Report, including insights on housing vulnerabilities, job displacement, and the deeper systemic challenges that existed before the disaster. Together, we talk about the policies, investments, and data-driven ...
3 Apr 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 3: Rooted in Love: Kaibigan Ng Lahaina's Journey of Healing and Hope
"Kaibigan" means more than just "friend" — rooted in the Tagalog word ibig (love), it speaks to a deep and enduring affection. Kaibigan ng Lahaina embodies that spirit of love and friendship through their unwavering commitment to West Maui’s Filipino and immigrant communities, especially in the wake of the devastating Lahaina fires. In this episode, we explore the powerful mission and history behind Kaibigan ng Lahaina and how the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund has helped ac...
12 Mar 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 2: Keanu Lau Hee: Rebuilding Maui: Shaping a Resilient Future
In this episode of Ka Pewa by Hawaii Community Foundation, host Kanoa Leahey continues the critical discussion on Maui’s housing crisis, exploring both long-standing challenges and the urgent needs amplified by the devastating Lahaina wildfires of 2023. Joining the conversation is Keanu Lau Hee, Senior Director at the Hawaii Community Foundation, who provides strategic guidance for the House Maui Initiative. Together, they dive into the complexities of housing recovery, policy reform, and inf...
12 Feb 2025
Ka Pewa Episode 1: Micah Kāne: House Maui & the Fight for Affordability
In the debut episode of Ka Pewa, Hawai‘i Community Foundation President & CEO Micah Kāne joins host Kanoa Leahey to discuss House Maui, HCF’s bold initiative to address Mauiʻs housing crisis. With deep personal ties to the issue, Kāne shares their philosophy and approach to this issue, the urgency of building more homes, and why it’s time to accelerate and take a stand for affordability. Tune in for an honest conversation about solutions, commitment, and the future of housing in Hawai‘i. ...
Who has been a guest on Ka Pewa by Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
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Wes Lo
US Senator Brian Schatz
Stefan Pellegrini
Sterling Higa
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YouTube views
885
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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Quality
8
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
32
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