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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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52:01

The Conversation: Masks still required at airports;...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/24

Masks will still be required at airports once the mandate lifts on March 25; attorney Katherine Vessels comes to the University of Hawaiʻi Richardson School of Law to teach the "laws of war" in international conflict; Kaʻōhao School principal says the school had no trouble changing its name from Lanikai Elementary

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52:59

The Conversation: Mauna Kea Hui opposes new measure...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/23

Kealoha Pisciotta, spokesperson for the Mauna Kea Hui, outlines the group's concerns over a new House bill that would restructure management of the mauna; Diane Peters-Nguyen, the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Pacific Islands Region Red Cross, reflects on the founding mission of the Red Cross and its role in the history of Hawaiʻi; and former Hale Kula Elementary principal Jan Iwase talks about the impulse behind initiative to rename the school after Sen. Daniel K. Inouye

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52:48

The Conversation: Astronomer discusses Maunakea...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/22

Science community members share concerns that management changes will negatively affect Maunakea's master lease; Resetting tourism marketing by appealing to the slow-paced visitor; Diving through the ins and outs of changing the name of a school; and the first competitor from Hawaiʻi on the professional bass fishing circuit shares his passion for the sport

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51:59

The Conversation: Exploring Aloha

The Conversation ·

2022/03/18

Four local voices help us explore the word Aloha and what it means to our community: the director of the upcoming film, Shaka, The Power of Aloha, an O'ahu based artist who says it's the secret ingredient in her work, a local poet who challenges our notions about the word, and a send-off with the writer of the classic Aloha Friday song.

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52:04

The Conversation: How do we keep ourselves safe in...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/17

We've got a call-in show looking at how we can practice good cyber-hygiene, how private and government partnerships can shore up our vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks, and how to cultivate local talent in the cybersecurity field.

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52:10

The Conversation: Reactions to Honolulu Mayor's rail...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/17

The City's Transportation Services Director discusses the proposed plan to end rail at Civic Center and its impact on riders and transit-oriented development; HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi talks about the strained relationship between the U.S. military and the Native Hawaiian community; and a taro farmer shares the important role traditional kalo cultivation has in helping our state work toward self-sustainability.

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52:52

The Conversation: Remembering the Fukushima...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/15

A UH researcher reviews Japan's planned release of radiated water 11 years after the massive earthquake in Fukushima; Maui Nui Venison's owner discusses its plan for growth that could contribute to reducing axis deer populations; State Farm shares data on catalytic converter thefts in the islands; and HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa bids farewell

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52:54

The Conversation: Property owners urged to comply...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/15

Crackdown on violators of federal cesspool law is back in full force; Hawaii residents fail to adequately save for retirement; public libraries ramp up services as pandemic restrictions relax; and a local band garners coveted invite to the SXSW music festival in Texas

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52:00

The Conversation: Elevated levels of chloride in...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/11

Higher levels of chloride in Honolulu's water may be the result of a lack of rainfall coupled with reduced draw from the city's aquifer; The National Guard says it's better prepared to respond to the next pandemic; Health care workers say we've come a long way since the first COVID-19 cases, but long COVID lingers overhead

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53:13

The Conversation: Gov. Ige reflects on the pandemic;...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/11

As Gov. David Ige winds down his time in office, he reflects on the hardest decision he had to make during the pandemic; Oʻahu conducts its annual Point In Time count today; enrollment is up at Catholic schools statewide for the first time in over a decade; and [arents and students at Kamehameha Schools Keaʻau on Hawaiʻi Island say that the cafeteria food is unsafe and inedible

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52:01

The Conversation: Residents react to the Red Hill...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/10

Environmental activist and Big Island resident Lynn Boerner Nakkim reacts to news that Red Hill will be permanently shut down, decades after her father was commissioned to build it; lawmakers are trying to tackle traffic in Puna, one of the fastest growing communities on Hawaiʻi Island; Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine Awakuni seeks to teach residents how to protect themselves from scams in their week-long Consumer Education Fair

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52:00

The Conversation: Sen. Brian Schatz on Red Hill...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/08

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz talks about the Navy's decision to permanently shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility; the Defense Department's press secretary discusses what will happen with Red Hill going forward; the great-granddaughter of the first Chinese woman to practice Western medicine in Hawaiʻi shares her legacy; and we talk to some of those who recently worked on a new mural that went up on the Wo Fat building

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52:58

The Conversation: Pentagon to shut down Red Hill...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/07

We follow the Pentagon's decision to shut down Red Hill; check in on local programs doing wastewater surveillance; track legislation aimed to fix aging dams and reservoirs across the state; and hear about a young artist who’s making waves on the digital art platform OpenSea.

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52:15

The Conversation: The origins of the Red Hill fuel...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/05

We revisit the construction and early days of the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility through the stories of the two men who drafted the application to designate it as an engineering marvel and National Historic landmark.

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52:50

The Conversation: Raising awareness of cybersecurity;...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/04

A cybersecurity expert says users face a trade-off between increased connectivity and increased vulnerability; an EPA specialist clarifies Red Hill water test results; a food index compiles data tracking daily transactions at eateries across the state; and a local planner awarded the American Institute of Architects Hawaii Medal of Honor.

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51:53

The Conversation: Peace Corps volunteer reflects on...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/02

Returned Peace Corps volunteer Caroline Mackenzie reflects on her time in Ukraine on the heels of the 61st anniversary of the Peace Corps Act; the Long View looks at what's in store for Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate confirmation hearings; and a new study by researcher Jan Hoeltge seeks to document Native Hawaiian resilience.

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47:30

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi residents stand with...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/01

Hawaiʻi's Ukrainian community and supporters stage a series of rallies condemning Russia's invasion; Local company Oceanit has received emergency use approval for its rapid COVID test from the Federal Drug Administration, says the company's President and CEO Patrick Sullivan. But what role does testing have to play in this new phase of the pandemic?; and as lawmakers debate minimum way increases, ClimbHI President and Executive Director Julie Morikawa says we shut put more emphasis on connecting

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51:29

The Conversation: Hilo resident from Ukraine shares...

The Conversation ·

2022/03/01

A Ukrainian man living in Hilo shares how he and his family are coping with the Russian invasion; we continue coverage of the Red Hill water crisis with thoughts from a military spouse and comments from the EPA; we shine a light on the first Native Hawaiian to play college football; and an Oʻahu pastry chef shares her experience on a Food Network baking show.

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49:56

The Aloha Friday Conversation: Reliving the Hawaiian...

The Conversation ·

2022/02/25

A new exhibition by photographer Franco Salmoiraghi showcases the land struggles over Kahoʻolawe; Kumu Hula Cody Pueo Pata talks about building infrastructure for hula in the islands; Multi-instrumentalist Kirk Thompson of Kalapana talks about local musicians' fight for recognition in the 70s music scene

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52:52

The Conversation: Long journey home for iwi kūpuna;...

The Conversation ·

2022/02/25

We hear about bills dealing with Native Hawaiian issues; the long journey home for iwi kūpuna; disabled community advocates helping raise public awareness; and planting native hardwoods in Wahiawā’s Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument.

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