Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, we talked to Ron Chand, a senior from Fiji about his role as president of Affirmation Hawaii, an LGBTQ organization aimed at helping members of the LGBTQ community who are also members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We also talked about, Ron's letter to President Tanner to address the coronavirus situation.

Aloha! This week we had on Carly Coombs from the Ke Alaka'i, Carley is a journalist for us and we talked about her journey to journalism and the importance of journalism these days!

On this episode we go over some coronavirus-Podcast updates, and then recapped our trip to New York!

Taking a break from the coronavirus pandemic to join us as we talk to Rahel Meyer about her life and her work with refugees in Germany!

Today we talked to the inspirational Errol Qaqa! We talked about his journey to BYU–Hawaii, his life growing up and representing Fiji in track and field in international competitions. 

On our Friday show we went back to the well and talked some more about the impact of Disney and Pixar on our lives and pop culture

This week we had on Ashley Willis, and we talked about her project "Certain Women" which aims to highlight the importance of women in the church and in the scriptures

This week we talked some more about pop culture, more specifically some films that have had large cultural impacts, and some of our favorites!

On this the first-ever Friday episode of the podcast we bring in our producer Bruno for a chat about movies, and Disney memories

On this episode, we talk to Megan DeJong! We talked about her future career in special education and why it's important to be passionate about what you do. Join us as we jump into the mind of Megan DeJong

On this episode of the podcast, we interview Brad Carbine, one of the graphic designers on the Ke Alaka'i team! Tune in to hear about what it's like to tell stories through graphics and how to navigate life to make it the best it can be. Join us as we dive into the mind of Brad Carbine

Aloha! On this episode of Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast we talked with Aaron Densley, the director of BYU–Hawaii's production of West Side Story. We talked about the musical, the themes in it, which include racism, and conflict, and how to solve those issues. Join us as we jump into the mind of Aaron Densley

In this episode we interview Malissa Fifita, a senior from Tonga majoring in political science. We talked about her plans and goals post-graduation, advice for younger students, and what it's like being a student at BYU–Hawaii. Join us as we dive into the mind of Malissa Fifita. 

In this episode of Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast, our producer, Bruno Maynez fills in for Olivia, as we talk with Mason Allred a communications professor. We cover films and movies, what makes them important in culture, and what movies professor Allred has been watching recently. Join us as we dive into the mind of Mason Allred

In this episode of Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast we sat down with professor Joseph Plicka. We talked about the Kula Manu, BYU–Hawaii's literary journal, poetry, rap, and hip hop. Join us as we dive into the mind of Joseph Plicka.

In this episode of Ke Alaka'i: The Podcast, hosts Oliva Hixson and Michael Kraft introduce themselves, covering topics from their jobs as multimedia journalists, Disney, travel and the aloha spirit. Join us as we talk to members of the community and explore Laie, Hawaii!