Triple F Podcast
Faith & Family First is a lively, thought-provoking podcast where faith meets the issues shaping our families, communities, and the future of Hawai‘i. Hosted by Eva Andrade and former State Representative Marcus Oshiro, each episode brings thoughtful conversation, respectful dialogue, and clear insight into today’s most important cultural and public policy topics—from religious freedom and parental rights to education, life, and the well-being of our communities. With a spirit of aloha and a commitment to truth, Faith & Family First equips listeners to stay informed, think deeply, and engage confidently in the conversations that matter most for our families and our islands.
Triple F Podcast
Legislative Update: Key Bills Advance—and Why Reading the Bill Matters
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In this episode of Faith & Family First, Eva Andrade and former State Representative Marcus Oshiro break down the latest developments from the Hawaiʻi State Capitol as several major bills advance through third reading and move to the opposite chamber. They discuss the controversial SHIELD law expansion (HB1875), a proposed healthcare facility buffer zone bill (HB1961), a bipartisan effort to close the loophole on online “prediction market” gambling (HB2198), and concerns surrounding proposed changes to Hawaiʻi’s advance healthcare directive laws (SB3077).
Eva and Marcus also tackle a separate bill generating significant grassroots opposition—SB2151—explaining why many critics may be misunderstanding what the legislation actually does and how it could strengthen legislative oversight of emergency powers. Throughout the conversation, they encourage listeners to read the bills carefully, stay engaged in the legislative process, and sign up for alerts to ensure their voices are heard as these measures move through the Senate and House committees in the coming weeks.
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