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The Conversation

Hawaii Public Radio

Whether you live in our state or far from our shores, you’ll know what’s happening in Hawaiʻi with HPR"s daily hour of locally focused discussions of public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Guests from across the islands and around the world provide perspectives on life in Hawaiʻi — and issues that have not yet reached Hawaiʻi. Hosted by HPR"s Catherine Cruz. Have something to say? Send a comment to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or call our talkback line at 808-792-8217.

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14:21

The Conversation: Lt. Gov. Luke on $35K payment...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/11

HPR's Ashley Mizuo talked with Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke on details of a January 2022 meeting where she received two checks amid a current investigation on an "influential lawmaker" accused of accepting $35,000; New York Times journalist Jodi Kantor on her career and what she learned along the way

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53:31

The Conversation: Lawmaker $35K payment allegation;...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/10

Honolulu Civil Beat's Christina Jedra reports on how Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says she may be the lawmaker mentioned in the $35,000 payment allegation; Ed Noh, executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission, talks about the benefits and challenges of charter schools

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52:12

The Conversation: Weather updates; Hawaiian Rent-All...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/10

Hawaiian Electric spokesperson Darren Pai shares the latest on power outages and preparedness during heavy winds; Hawaiian Rent-All co-owner Scott Jung talks about the company’s history of poking fun at current events via its sign overlooking Beretania Street

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53:47

The Conversation: Bad Bunny; Kalaupapa faces big change

The Conversation ·

2026/02/06

Professor Rudy Guevarra Jr., author of "Aloha Compadre: Latinx in Hawaiʻi," discusses the response to a hit new song by singer Bad Bunny about Hawaiʻi's history of colonization; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on how Kalaupapa on Moloka’i's north shore is facing a big change

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53:47

The Conversation: Driver's license renewal; The art...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/05

Honolulu's Department of Customer Services is ramping up efforts to renew expiring licenses for more than 110,000 motorists; Retired cartographer Tom Patterson discusses the artistry that goes into map-making

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53:51

The Conversation: History of measles in Hawaiʻi;...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/04

The Friends of ʻIolani Palace historians offer a historical perspective on measles as modern U.S. cases rise; A Kaimukī High School special education teacher is helping students design and sell t-shirts to raise money for their program

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53:42

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Republican Party; Freedom...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/03

Politician Shirlene Ostrov returns to head the Hawaiʻi Republican Party; Investigative journalist Lois Parshley looks into claims of censorship from one of the country's largest owners of local newspapers, including several Hawaiʻi publications

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51:13

The Conversation: Honolulu marathon; Hawaiʻi bird...

The Conversation ·

2026/02/02

Honolulu Marathon President Dr. Jim Barahal shares the economic impact of the most recent race; Researchers Kawika Winter and Kristen Harmon discuss whether Native Hawaiians caused the extinctions of birds like the flightless ibis or moa-nalo

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51:48

The Conversation: A hana hou on how to deal with...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/30

Today, we're spotlight people and organizations who are coming up with innovative ways to deal with marine debris.

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53:49

The Conversation: FEMA extends housing assistance;...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/29

The state has reached an agreement with FEMA to extend temporary housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors; Palolo Boxing Club coach Joel Kim talks about the impact his job has had on the community

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53:40

The Conversation: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; HMSA-HPH merger

The Conversation ·

2026/01/28

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke talks about a federally funded effort to boost internet connectivity across the islands; Queen's Health Systems CEO Jason Chang shares his concerns about the proposed merger between HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health

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53:25

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Senate leadership; Programs...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/27

Hawaiʻi Senate President Ron Kouchi reacts to Gov. Josh Green's State of the State address; Dean Minakami, executive director of the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation, shares details on state programs to help first-time homeowners get into the housing market

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53:40

The Conversation: State of the State; Oʻahu residents...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/26

Gov. Josh Green delivers his State of the State address; Oʻahu residents gathered to protest over the weekend in response to the second killing of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minnesota

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56:58

The Conversation: ACLU; Nami Kaze chef's next venture

The Conversation ·

2026/01/23

ACLU President Deborah Archer discusses how the work of the organization has changed under the second Trump administration; Chef Jason Peel discusses his decision to close Nami Kaze at Pier 38 and his next culinary venture

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53:56

The Conversation: Legislative session starts; Robert...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/22

HPR's Ashley Mizuo says affordability ranks among lawmakers' top priorities heading into the new legislative session; Musician and kumu hula Robert Cazimero discusses the new exhibition "Ke Kilo Lani," which highlights his work as a steward of Hawaiian cultural heritage

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53:54

The Conversation: State Legislature; AI regulations

The Conversation ·

2026/01/21

HPR heads to the state Capitol for opening day of the 2026 legislative session; State lawmakers plan to put forward measures regulating AI use among kids

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53:43

The Conversation: SCOTUS considers HI gun law; State...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/20

The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a case challenging a 2023 Hawaiʻi law that bans firearms by default on private property; The state Legislature convenes a new session tomorrow

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51:52

The Conversation: Hana hou stories about Kahoʻolawe

The Conversation ·

2026/01/16

On today's program, we're revisiting stories about Kahoʻolawe.

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54:31

The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Noise Cabinet at...

The Conversation ·

2026/01/15

Gov. Josh Green talks about immigration and rising health care premiums; Musician Clara Kim kicks off the new music series "Noise Cabinet" at Capitol Modern

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52:22

The Conversation: A call-in on ICE in Hawaiʻi

The Conversation ·

2026/01/14

A panel of immigration experts will be taking your calls on immigration in the islands. Have a question or comment for our guests? Send a note to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or leave a voicemail at 808-792-8217.

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