ThnkRLab: Recent Episodes
Doc & Kapa
ThnkRlab is a non-profit dedicated to furthering our consciousness, identifying our challenges, addressing our societal needs and advancing humanity.Host's Dr. Stefan Carl "Doc" Harmeling and Kapalena "Kapa" Harris discuss topics of exploration, discovery, innovation and creation between themselves and invited guests.
Kapa & Doc discuss their concerns about the risk of political violence leading up to and after the US Presidential Election.
Kapa & Doc discussed the recent US Presidential Debate on 9/10/24 in Philadelphia between Vice President - Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump.
Doc & Kapa discussed US President Biden's cognitive concerns after his disastrous presidential debate in June 2024.
Doc & Kapa discuss the history of voting for the US President and the electoral college system that determines the US President and not the popular vote.
Doc & Kapa discuss the New Hampshire Republican Primary, the candidates and democracy in 2024.
Doc & Kapa discuss the 4th GOP presidential debate from December 8th, 2023 and their takes on "the good, the bad and the ugly".
Doc & Kapa discuss the latest GOP debate from September 27th, 2023 and their takes on the candidates
Doc & Kapa discuss the history of Black History month and their views on it's continued place within our United States society today.
Doc & Kapa discuss the killing of 29 yr old Tyre Nichols by the Memphis Police Department (MPD) SCORPION unit on January 7th, 2023 video taped for the world to witness another senseless murder.
Doc & Kapa discuss the all to common active shooter events that are now a part of living within the United States.
Kapa & Doc interview Mr. Al Hiapo Braun a new and rising professional athlete belonging to the WATL (World Axe Throwing League) https://worldaxethrowingleague.com/
Doc & Kapa discuss dyslexia and Doc's own challenges and educational "hacks" in school (K - medical school) with learning because schools did not always recognize or support learning differences.
- Doc and Kapa discuss new theme music more in tune with ThnkRlab
- Doc & Kapa readdress the recent reversal of Roe v Wade which declared the constitutional right to an abortion.
- Doc & Kapa introduce themselves to a wider listener audience
- Doc & Kapa discuss the recent United States Supreme Court ruling reversing Roe V Wade on June 24th, 2022
- Doc & Kapa explain their own personal concepts for ThnkRlab
- Doc & Kapa discuss gun violence in the wake of the recent Uvalde School mass shooting on May 24th, 2022
- Doc & Kapa discuss their favorite sayings that inspire & enlighten and reminisce about those who first said them.
- Doc & Kapa interview Mr. Jomo James who is currently a Philosophy student at UH - Hilo on his past experiences, present "goings on" and future plans.
- Doc & Kapa discuss the regular, uncensored use of the "N" word in musical playlists during the very popular Peloton interactive fitness hip hop rides which are heard and viewed by millions of subscribers across the globe.
- Doc & Kapa discuss the varied reactions to the Queen of England's death, her legacy of female leadership & colonialism, and how will (King) Charles now lead the royal family and its legacy moving forward.
- Doc & Kapa discuss how colonialism and systemic racism have contributed to poor health and increased chronic disease, particularly within the US mainland African-American and the State of Hawaii's native Hawaiian communities.
- Doc & Kapa introduce new theme music for ThnkRlab podcast
- Doc & Kapa discuss the "Business of Medicine" and need for current as well as future physicians to understand their own worth, invest in healthcare technology and work outside of the health insurance market place.