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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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53:10

The Conversation: Vaccine Town Hall for Kupuna

The Conversation ·

2021/01/28

Our Care, Our Choice Act program progress; Managing deer populations across Maui County; Reality Check: Faster delivery of vaccine doses by federal government would help the state meet demand; AARP Hosts vaccine town hall for kupuna

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52:52

The Conversation: American Samoans Trying to Go Home...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/27

Samoan repatriation; Reality Check: Fixing Hawaii's Food System; Moloka'i deer die-off; The state of Hawaii's private schools; UH Manoa's College of Education prospective teacher's event.

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52:15

The Conversation: Revisiting Waialua Through Oral...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/26

Today we spotlight the history of the Oahu North Shore town of Waialua. The first sugarcane plantation started there in 1865, but it wasn’t a success until decades later. Castle and Cooke bought the plantation in 1898 and built a new mill, a railway system, water storage and irrigation. By 1991, the Waialua Sugar Mill produced 8% of the sugar in Hawaii.

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52:25

The Conversation: Reactions to the State of the State...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/25

Reactions to the State of the State Address; DOH to vaccinate Kalaupapa community; East-West Medical Institute discusses vaccine trial findings; Reality Check: Lack of tourism revenue hits Kauai healthcare facility; How to combat overtourism

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52:07

The Conversation: Community Resources for Artists

The Conversation ·

2021/01/22

Samples from local sound artist Kit Ebersbach; Jane Goodsill discusses new book, Voices of Hawai'i; Corporate support for hula and arts; Island Insurance Foundation on supporting arts and education; Kauai muralist on his work and travels; New Blue Clay Studio opens at fishcake gallery

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52:18

The Conversation: The Challenges of Public Access in...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/21

Remote testimony at the State Legislature; State mismanagement of Native Hawaiian burial grounds; Reality Check: American Samoans can return home after quarantine in Hawaii; Maui County planning 5,000 affordable housing units in five years; The Rent and Relief Housing Assistance Program.

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52:20

The Conversation: This Year's Legislative Opening...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/21

Legislature convenes with increased security measures; Reality Check: Panel will evaluate State Auditor's performance; The Long View with Neal Milner: Building national unity; Hawaii's strategy to combat sex trafficking evaluated; Realities of the digital divide; Manu Minute

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51:16

The Conversation: Marking the Anniversary of the...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/20

Economic recovery ahead of the inauguration; Reality Check with Civil Beat: State owes feds $700 million for unemployment benefits; Marking the anniversary of the Hibiscus Drive Shooting

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49:26

The Conversation: Lawmakers' Priorities at the Hawaii...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/15

Improved public access at the state Legislature; Priorities from the Hawaii Senate; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Audit slams Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corp.; Hawaii Island doctor shortage worsens

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51:15

The Conversation: State Labor Director on Extention...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/14

State Labor Director; House Finance Outlook; Reality Check: Remote Learning Initiative; Outrigger Hotels

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51:22

The Conversation: Strengthening Local Food Distribution

The Conversation ·

2021/01/12

Today we put agriculture in the spotlight. The pandemic has underscored the need to become more resilient when it comes to our food supply. The state has lofty goals for the islands to increase our sustainability. One way to do that is to encourage new farmers.

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51:20

The Conversation: DOH Director Plans Vaccine Rollout

The Conversation ·

2021/01/09

DOH Vaccine Update; Legislature's Handling of Hawaiian Affairs; Reality Check: State Tax Revenue; Massie Case Anniversary

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51:12

The Conversation: Hawaii Lawmakers React to Capitol...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/07

Washington D.C. Lockdown Reaction; Reality Check: D.C. Reporter Gives Firsthand Account of Chaos; Washington Lockdown in Context; Hawaii Vaccine Update; National Guard General

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50:17

The Conversation: How the Latest Federal Relief Funds...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/06

Breaking down the latest federal relief funding for small businesses; Hawaii Island photographer on latest volcanic eruption; Reality Check with Civil Beat: State sent out ineffective masks during mad dash for PPE; Nonprofit thanks ride sharing company for helping kupuna; Jim "Kimo" West's album up for a Grammy

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48:09

The Conversation: Hawaii Employees' Retirement System...

The Conversation ·

2021/01/05

Facing possible furloughs and layoffs, public employees opt to retire; Using the harp for healing; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Rail's terrible 2020; Native Hawaiians make notable firsts at Sundance Film Festival; Farrington High's T-Shirt Theatre documentary can now be streamed worldwide

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50:21

The Conversation: Aloha to 2020 and a Look Ahead to 2021

The Conversation ·

2021/01/01

UHERO's 2021 economic forecast; Aloha to Sherry Bracken, retiring from radio; Reality Check with Civil Beat: $1.7B in federal relief funds on the way to Hawaii; Thoughts on the year ahead

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52:44

The Conversation: National and Local Perspectives on...

The Conversation ·

2020/12/30

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services on vaccine rollout; Dr. Kozak of The Body Show talks COVID vaccine; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Marketing campaign to battle vaccine skeptics; Update on COVID at Hawaii's prisons; The Long View with Neal Milner: Lessons learned from a long bike journey

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51:25

The Conversation: UH Administration Talks Labor...

The Conversation ·

2020/12/29

The federal relief bill signed into law this weekend includes what’s described as a lifeline for higher education. But how will the nearly 3 billion dollars set aside for Universities trickle down to us here in the islands?

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51:32

The Conversation: Discussion with the 2020 Nobel...

The Conversation ·

2020/12/28

125 years ago, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize for contributions in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine and Peace that have made the greatest benefit to humankind. Today, we replay a broadcast with two women scientists with ties to Hawaii who received the prestigious award.

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51:39

The Conversation: Matson's Historic Hawaii Ties

The Conversation ·

2020/12/25

For today’s show we look back into our archives and explore the stories behind the Matson name. The influential shipping line has a long and storied history in the islands. We explore those ties, and look as the navigational company moves to modernize its operation.

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