"That's It, That's All!" with Shawn Gumataotao

In this special episode-random thoughts on Guam politics, the meaning of life and small business insight on service excellence. Just my two cents. Take a listen.

In this Bonus Episode-Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Johnny C. Gogo discusses his 48-Star American Flag Signing Project. The interview touches on his motivations to start this important effort, the lessons learned from the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the impacts of those acts today and into the future in Guam and the rest of American society. Enjoy!

In this episode, the podcast takes another look at the attempts to return to play in Guam and the US Territories. With the global pandemic in the rear view mirror to some that are vaccinated, for others the ongoing public health emergency is pushing more and more people to find ways to stay healthy with sports at the center of the effort. Sports Matter. Take a listen!

It is just about one year before Americans take to the polls to elect new leaders of their respective states and territories. This episode looks at the current spin up of the 2022 Election Cycle from a unique perspective and its impacts on island elections for governor in Hawaii, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Let the political side show begin!

With the anticipated easing of travel restrictions into the United States, Guam and the rest of America is preparing for the return of tourists after a 20-month stoppage for the COVID Pandemic. Actions are underway- but will it be enough for the US to rebuild the once powerful industry and cultural activity? The podcast examines the US Territory’s efforts to build back the number one industry in t...

The Government of Guam Fiscal Year 2022 Budget has been passed. The podcast looks at the recent actions leading up to the passage-a twist that many never saw coming. The episode goes into the short and long term impacts of the budget law for the US Territory and an assessment of the political process now and into the next year. Listen now!

In this episode, another interesting reflection of the “Attacks on America” from a Guam perspective. The podcast looks at the impacts of September 11, 2001 on the Country and in particular one of the five US Territories over the past two decades with a single message-Never Forget. 

This episode looks at the recent roll out of the American Rescue Plan Act-funded All Rise Program of the Government of Guam. With another surge in COVID cases in the US Territory, resources brought to bear on this executive action are being criticized for its lack of organization and empathy for island residents. The podcast analyzes the opening days of the program and the impacts of the program o...

In this episode-a look at two important values in public messaging: realism and reassurance. This podcast grabs a Micronesian communicator’s perspective from criticism taken from today’s newspaper opinion pages and broadcast headlines from all across the US Territories. Take a listen.

Busy times in Guam and the Western Pacific and many of you have questions-all from the different platforms where you find the podcast. The podcast host makes the attempt to answer them in a way that we hope is entertaining and educational. Enjoy!

In this Bonus Episode-the Sixth Governor of Guam Felix P. Camacho shares his thoughts on the state of affairs in Guam in 2021. The rare interview touches on faith and the complexity of issues facing the US Territory today-a contrast of the issues when he led Guam’s executive branch from 2003-2010. Enjoy!

This episode looks at the impacts of July 21, 1944 on the people of the US Territory-the only American community to be occupied by a foreign force during World War II. The podcast shares personal stories from family members and Manåmko' of one of the darkest of times in Guam’s history and commentary on the past 77 years and what the future holds for this society in Micronesia.  

In this Bonus Episode-Special Assistant to the Governor of Guam Vera Topasna gives us an update on the Guam Military Buildup and the ongoing policy concerns facing the most significant and important of US Department of Defense programs in over 60 years. Enjoy!

This episode offers a unique perspective on one of the most polarizing of policy proposals to be introduced in Guam in over a decade. The podcast looks at efforts by the Guam Legislature to modernize the Territory’s 30-year-old medical liability law and the rhetoric that is hanging the fate of the isolated American community’s healthcare system in the balance. Take a listen.

In this special episode-online teaching from the perspective of an college adjunct instructor. The podcast features random thoughts on the book Advanced Teaching Online by William Draves, how generations learn and nuggets of information from advocates and critics alike. What does it all mean? Take a listen.

The State of California re-opened on June 15, 2020. This podcaster was in the Golden State just ahead of the planned easing of COVID-19 restrictions there. While not a unique perspective, as a former resident and now current resident of Guam, this episode provides his observations from different places traveled to north and south and how his home in the US Territory can take some lessons in the le...

In this Bonus Episode-Shawn Gumataotao talks up commentator Michael Savage, NASCAR and current events in the US Territory of Guam with the man who inspired the podcast, his father. Eulogio Gumataotao is a Vietnam Veteran, retired cable television engineer and informed resident of San Leandro, California. Enjoy!

The US Supreme Court issued a ruling this week on one of the most important of cases to face the US Territory since joining the American Family. The podcast looks at the recent ruling on Guam v. United States. The episode will explore the long term impacts of the opinion for Guam and all of the States relative to the implementation of the federal “Superfund” Law. Listen now!

In this episode-high school and college graduations are in full swing across America. The podcast takes a closer look at the long-standing tradition that has been adversely impacted by todays’ world events-specifically COVID-19. A special message to the hundreds of students of the US Territories, with a focus on Guam, that are starting a new chapter in their young lives.

In this episode-Statehouses across America are debating on how to spend $1.9 Trillion under the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act. Priority or politics? For Guam, this has become a $661 Million question that many in the US Territory feel that they can answer. But only one person will execute this “once-in-a generation” federal program-the Governor of Guam. The podcast explores probable pat...

In this episode-May is Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month in the United States. The podcast takes a unique look at this annual celebration through the eyes of a proud Chamorro Man and proud US Citizen who offers up his take on the contributions of this special part of the American Family.

Stakeholders across the entire United States travel and tourism industry are preparing for the measured re-opening of America to the rest of the world following a year of widespread closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. The smaller tourist-reliant markets of the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, CNMI and Guam are in lock step with their American counterparts in the 50 States to do their part to...

In this episode, news on the questionable actions from different levels of our local, state, territorial and federal government continues to challenge Americans' collective view of the entities entrusted to provide critical services. The podcast examines why Americans have far less trust in government than they did decades ago and an interesting twist on this perspective from an American Citiz...

This episode offers a unique perspective on the impacts of the Jones Act to Alaska, Hawaii and the US Territories in 2021. The podcast explores the applicability of the 100 year old federal law and if it is really meeting the economic needs of the isolated American communities it was intended to support. 

In this episode-policy makers and bureaucrats pivot to normalcy and re-start interscholastic sports around America. The podcast looks at efforts to get high school sports up and running in Guam and why delays could could have long term ramifications as the COVID-19 pandemic is moving quickly from response to recovery.