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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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52:02

The Aloha Friday Conversation: Chinatown, Past and...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/28

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we check in on Chinatown with Honolulu City Prosecutor Steven Alm, Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, and poet Wing Tek Lum Planning a weekend in? We've got the perfect detective novel for you to curl up with from local writer Scott Kikkawa. And Chef Brian Hirata makes all of our mouths water with his foraged fine dining.

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52:40

The Conversation: Mayors on Hotel Room Tax...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/25

Hawaiʻi mayors express their thoughts on the state collecting hotel room tax for their counties; Civil Beat Reality Check discusses another side effect of the pandemic impacting students - a school bus driver shortage; Hawaiʻi County's health district officer talks potential additional restrictions and the approval of the Pfizer vaccine; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi gives a debrief on increasing COVID cases on Hawaiʻi Island; Maui County health district head Dr. Lorrin Pang discusses the Delta

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52:03

The Conversation: Reaction to Gov. Ige's Message to...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/24

The head of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association shares his thoughts on Gov. David Ige's message to visitors to stay away; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter discusses the City Prosecutor's decision not to pursue a case against officers accused of shooting a minor; the Hawaii Department of Human Services talks about the boost in SNAP benefits families should see this month; a retired Army Colonel and the head of the Pohakuloa Training Area share their perspective on the Army's proposal to retain

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52:58

The Conversation: New Semester Kicks Off at UH Mānoa...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/23

It's the first day of classes at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa — what does the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine mean for students and staff? And while people return to in-person classes, the State's unemployment office has decided to stay remote for the time being — we look at the remaining options for claimants.

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51:24

The Conversation: COVID Q&A with Dr. Kathy Kozak

The Conversation ·

2021/08/20

The Body Show's Dr. Kathy Kozak joins The Conversation to answer listener questions about vaccines, the Delta variant, and all things COVID.

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51:32

The Conversation: Maui Mayor on Where Things Stand;...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/20

Maui's Mayor shares his thoughts on the latest COVID cases; COVID cases at Hawaii Public Charter Schools are now included in the DOH's weekly counts; Honolulu Civil Beat's Christina Jedra explains why the court won't proceed with prosecuting three police officers accused of murder; the Hawaii VA shares what its doing to help veterans having suicidal thoughts or coping with PTSD; and a new effort to turn garlic into a commercial crop in the islands.

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51:11

The Conversation: Hawaii County Mayor Gives COVID...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/19

Hawaii County's Mayor talks about the latest COVID case count and the restrictions he's weighing; Contributing editor Neal Milner discusses "The Truth" on The Long View; Honolulu Civil Beat's Kevin Dayton discusses an emerging plan to use hotel room tax to fund rail; the team leader for the newest telescope on Haleakala shares his hopes for the projects' opening; HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi gives us an update on what's next for the Thirty Meter Telescope planned for Maunakea.

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52:08

The Conversation: Oʻahu's Emergency Medical Personnel...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/17

Honolulu's Director of Emergency Medical Services shares why Oʻahu is at a crisis point; Kauaʻi County's Mayor updates us on the impact of COVID cases on The Garden Isle; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Stewart Yerton looks at the business landscape for mandatory vaccines; Hawaiʻi economist Paul Brewbaker details what he thinks is happening in the housing market and the state's economy; founder of Wastewater Alternatives and Innovation talks about an upcoming conference focused on new solutions to the

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52:00

The Conversation: The View From Honolulu With Mayor...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/16

Today on The Conversation, we're visiting two Oʻahu neighborhoods: Chinatown with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Waikīkī with Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority President John De Fries.

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51:50

The Aloha Friday Conversation: Stories from Waikīkī

The Conversation ·

2021/08/14

Today on the Aloha Friday Conversation, we're joined by surf historian John Clark and acclaimed local musician Robert Cazimero for stories about the special magic of Waikīkī.

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52:10

The Conversation: COVID Impacts on Pregnant Women;...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/13

The Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at University Health Partners of Hawaii, details COVID's effects when contracted by pregnant women; Honolulu Civil Beat on tech problems leading to an undercount of Hawaii coronavirus cases; the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii on an uptick of tourists being targets of crime; the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Association talks about community response and recovery efforts due to the Mana Road fire; and HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi reviews Governor Ige's recent nominee to

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51:32

The Conversation: Congressman Ed Case Talks COVID-19...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/11

U.S. Rep. Ed Case joins us to discuss the recently passed $1 trillion infrastructure bill, how Hawai'i should handle the latest surge of the coronavirus, and the U.S. Army’s proposal to renew leases on state land.

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52:07

The Conversation: COVID-19 Case Surge Strains...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/11

The head of the Hawaii Nurses Association and the Chief Nursing Officer for Queen's Medical Center give a snapshot on the nursing shortage; the interim Deputy Director of the Hawaii State Public Charter School Commission talks COVID protocols for students; and representatives from the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaiʻi share details on two competitive grant programs to reduce the risk of wildfire.

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52:22

The Conversation: UH Diabetes Researcher Receives...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/09

A new $2.5 million grant boosts research on diabetes among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders; The University of Hawaiʻi football program has a new home field on campus; And we’ll take a turn in the rodeo ring with a national women’s bronc-riding champion from Waimānalo.

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52:54

The Conversation: Big Island Hospital 'Critically...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/06

Hawaiʻi County has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the state — how are Big Island health officials handling this latest surge? Hawaiʻi's golden girl Carissa Moore gets the spotlight in a new surfing exhibit. And amidst the clamor to tear down the Haʻikū Stairs, we learn more about the local architect behind the controversial construction.

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52:06

The Conversation: Monitoring the Spread of the Delta...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/05

East-West Center Senior Fellow Tim Brown shares what you need to know about the Delta variant; University of California at San Diego researcher Omar Akbari talks laying the groundwork to one day reduce mosquito populations in Hawaiʻi; University of Hawaiʻi Marine Option Program Director Cynthia Hunter looks back on 50 years of the MOP; and John Flannigan, one of the early organizers of the Friends of Haiku Stairs, talks keeping the unique trail open.

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52:24

The Conversation: Gov. David Ige on COVID-19 Strategy...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/05

Gov. David Ige shares plans moving forward with a pending announcement about mandatory vaccines for state workers; The Long View looks at impacts of evictions; Examining Mayor Rick Blangiardi's campaign war chest; Water rights recognized for Molokaʻi Hawaiian Homesteads; The Coast Guard turns 231

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52:23

The Conversation: Mandating Vaccinations for Medical...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/04

Hospitals mandate medical worker vaccinations; The Bus looks at the public transportation landscape; Assisting the disabled community attain vaccine access; and a Waimea designer scores a prestigious invite to New York Fashion Week.

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48:21

The Conversation: Big Island Fire Continues; COVID-19...

The Conversation ·

2021/08/03

Officials fight back a record-breaking brush fire while the coronavirus continues to rage on the Big Island, and how are businesses and schools handling the latest wave of infections as we head into the fall?

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52:05

The Aloha Friday Conversation: Fresh Sounds From the...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/30

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we're exploring the influence of the Peter Moon Band in the '70s and '80s. And we're looking at how another idea from that era, business cooperatives, can meet our 21st century needs.

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