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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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49:48

The Conversation: Local Businesses Born Out of the...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/30

Holoholo owner and CEO Cecil Morton on what prompted him to create the Hawai'i ride-sharing business; tutor and parent Karen Gibson on her journey to publishing a book titled, "One Hundred Parenting Tips Inspired by the Pandemic"; Sage Creamery owners Zach Villanueva and Courtney Ro on starting a local business during COVID times; and PIDGINMOJI owner Ka'ohele Carlos on expanding the availability of the PIDGINMOJI Fortune Cookie in our islands.

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52:28

The Conversation: Lessons Learned From COVID-19;...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/28

University of Hawai'i Urban and Regional Planning Professor and the Executive Director of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Karl Kim on lessons learned from COVID-19 and planning for the next pandemic; the director of the Department of Planning and Permitting Dean Uchida on the first violations against rental car companies operating in neighborhoods; and reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on the judicial appointment of Ethics Commission Director Daniel Gluck.

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51:09

The Conversation: The Kōloa Plantation and the Early...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/28

In 1835, the Kōloa Plantation on Kauaʻi became Hawaiʻi's first commercial sugar plantation to open for business. Reflecting on Hawaiʻi's plantation history, The Conversation hosted a call-in show with Ada Koane, who is working on a book about the Kōloa Plantation, and Melissa McFerrin, the coordinator of the Kōloa Plantation Days, an annual festival held every summer.

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52:32

The Conversation: Mandating Vaccines in Hawaiʻi...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/26

Head of ʻIolani School Tim Cottrell on the decision to require COVID-19 vaccines for staff and students; spokesperson for the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Jai Cunningham on preparing for the expected back-to-school traffic jam; and host of HPR's "Latin Beat" Ray Cruz says goodbye to the show after 30 years on the air.

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51:54

The Conversation: The 'Tides' That Bind — A Look at...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/23

We round out the week on The Conversation with a look at our relationship to the ocean. A plan to modernize the Honolulu Harbor could make us more resilient against natural disasters while citizen science organizations are partnering with the state to collect better data on our water quality. And what really happened to our native monk seal Mele?

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52:31

The Conversation: New COVID-19 Guidance Amid Delta...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/23

Hawaiʻi State Department of Health School Advisory Council member Philip Bossert on new COVID-19 guidance as cases among the unvaccinated increase; Hui Manu-o-Kū volunteer Matt Saunter and founder Rich Downs on how to survey the nests of manu-o-Kū (White Terns); former state senator and surfing world champion Fred Hemmings on surfing's journey to the Olympics; and Lāʻie Elementary School sixth grader Keilani Tinkham on her Bon Dance project that won the top prize in a history competition.

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52:10

The Conversation: Lt. Governor on Stopping the...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/22

Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai'i Josh Green on limiting the spread of COVID-19 as schools prepare for the academic school year; Doug Harris of the Harris Agency and Food Gurus Hawaii on a new restaurant index tracking trends across our islands; retired political science professor Neal Milner on police issues in our state; and Sarah Styan of the Kauai Community Science Center and Ellen McCallie of the National Science Foundation on how to get involved with citizen science.

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51:43

The Conversation: Maui Mayor on Raising Hotel Room...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/20

Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino on hopes of raising hotel room tax rates; head of the State Health Department's Food Safety Branch Peter Oshiro on the difficulties of regulating restaurants as pandemic restrictions are relaxed; the Executive Director of the Mediation Center of the Pacific Tracey Wiltgen on how Act 57 changes state eviction procedures; and PIDGINMOJI owner Ka'ohele Carlos on expanding his business from local emojis to a lifestyle brand and fortune cookies.

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52:30

The Conversation: Fuel Leaks at Pearl Harbor;...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/20

Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Hawai'i, Marti Townsend, on two fuel leaks at Pearl Harbor coming to light; incoming chair of the Hawai'i Restaurant Association, Sarah Nguyen, on the challenges local restaurants are facing as the state continues to reopen; and Maui chef Sheldon Simeon on his new cookbook and celebrating culture through cuisine.

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51:57

The Aloha Friday Conversation: Hawai'i Island —...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/16

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we turn our attention to the real estate inventory on the Big Island. Lower home prices are attracting more buyers, both in and out-of-state. That's good for business, but what might be the unintended consequences?

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52:27

The Conversation: Blood Bank of Hawaii CEO on...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/15

The CEO of the Blood Bank of Hawaii Kim-Anh Nguyen on ensuring good science is driving patient decisions; marine biologist Mary Hagedorn from the University of Hawai'i Marine Biology Institute on the cryopreservation of coral; and local fashion icon Anne Namba on her journey from clothing designer to competitive athlete.

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52:27

The Conversation: Water Shortage in Upcountry Maui,...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/14

Maui County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura and Haleakala Ranch Vice President and Land Manager Jordan Jokiel on the drought conditions in the Upcountry area of the Valley Isle; archivist Cha Smith on an upcoming art exhibit at the Downtown Art Center focused on hula; and Afro-Brazilian musician Dendê Macêdo on making music out of unwanted materials.

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50:56

The Conversation: In-Person Learning and the Return...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/13

The new academic year for the majority of Hawai'i schools begins in August. With certain pandemic restrictions being lifted around the state, The Conversation was joined by outgoing Department of Education School Superintendent Christina Kishimoto to examine how prepared we are for the return of students and staff to the classrooms in our islands.

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51:50

The Conversation: House and Senate Leadership Push...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/12

Senate President Ron Kouchi and House Speaker Scott Saiki on why they pushed back on Gov. David Ige's vetoes; local sports psychology consultant Darryl Oshiro and former NFL player Jesse Sapolu on how professional athletes can handle the pressure of being under the spotlight; and acting manager of the Plant Quarantine Branch Jonathan Ho on the contents of amnesty bins at airport exits.

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51:28

The Conversation: The Past, Present and Future of the...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/09

The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was passed 100 years ago Friday. To mark the anniversary, The Conversation hosted a call-in show with the director of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands William Aila, chairwoman of the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Robin Danner, and Honolulu attorney Tom Grande, who successfully sued the state over mismanagement of Hawaiian lands.

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51:40

The Conversation: Kaua'i First to Enter Tier 5; New...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/09

The Conversation talks to Kaua'i Managing Director Mike Dahilig about relaxed restrictions in the county; Public Relations and Marketing Director of the Maui Visitors Bureau Leanne Pletcher about a new shuttle program offering service to popular resorts; President of the California Surf Museum Jim Kempton about the details of his upcoming book "Women on Waves"; and creator Mike White and actress Jolene Purdy of HBO's "The White Lotus" about filming during the pandemic.

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51:18

The Conversation: Relaxed Restrictions for Vaccinated...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/07

The Conversation speaks with Sheri Kajiwara from the state Department of Transportation about what travelers can expect with relaxed pandemic restrictions under the Safe Travels program starting Thursday; Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble about updated COVID-19 statistics and the Delta variant in Hawai'i; and political analyst Neal Milner about what exactly causes people to laugh.

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52:27

The Conversation: HTA Tracks Visitor and Resident...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/06

Jennifer Chun of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority's talks collecting geolocation data from cell phones; HPR reporter Casey Harlow discusses building new affordable housing inventory; University of Hawai'i political science professor Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua on the influence of the late Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement leader Haunani-Kay Trask; Bill and Rabel McNutt share their effort to drum up support to hold a state funeral for the last World War II Medal of Honor awardee; and Megan Laut of the U.S

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52:58

The Aloha Friday Conversation: How Do We Build a Life...

The Conversation ·

2021/07/02

Join us for a new Aloha Friday Conversation with Noe Tanigawa. This week we look at island life through the lens of a real estate broker, an artist, a couple of writers, and a multi-instrumentalist musician.

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52:27

The Conversation: Political Tensions in East Asia;...

The Conversation ·

2021/06/30

The Conversation hears from the East-West Center President Richard Vuylsteke on the unfolding political situations in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and film directors Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith about their upcoming New Zealand movie "Cousins" and the importance of family in Maori culture.

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