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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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51:55

The Conversation: Immigration; Students' thoughts on AI

The Conversation ·

2026/03/31

HPR's Maddie Bender shares the story of a Hawaiʻi Island couple caught up in the immigration crackdown; Kalani High senior Anson Li, ʻIolani senior Jackson Brewer and University of Hawaiʻi freshman Mahealani Jackson talk about how AI is affecting their education

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51:53

The Conversation: 'No Kings' protests; Wahiawā Dam

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2026/03/30

HPR speaks with participants in the latest "No Kings" rally in Honolulu, one of the more than 3,000 protests held across the country last Saturday; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the steps the state is taking to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawā Dam

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53:50

The Conversation: Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund; Floodwater...

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2026/03/27

Terry George, CEO of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, discusses a new fund to support Hawaiʻi's resilience; Arleen Velasco, co-coordinator of the Surfrider Foundation's Blue Water Task Force, shares results from the latest testing on water contaminants after the floods

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51:53

The Conversation: Oʻahu storm damage reports; OHA...

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2026/03/26

Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management asks Oʻahu residents to complete storm damage reports by today; The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is making $4 mil available to beneficiaries impacted by recent storms and the government shutdown

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51:47

The Conversation: HECO power restoration; Jones Act...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/25

HECO executive Jim Kelly discusses the hurdles utility crews faced as they tried to restore power in areas impacted by the Kona lows; Grassroot Institute of Hawaii's Keliʻi Akina discusses whether a temporary waiver of the Jones Act should be permanent

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53:07

The Conversation: Mānoa Valley flooding; UH Mānoa...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/24

John Bravender with National Weather Service says forecasters were caught off-guard by the degree of flooding in Mānoa; University of Hawaiʻi spokesperson Moanikeʻala Nabarro shares efforts to keep students and faculty safe amid flooding near the Mānoa campus

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53:40

The Conversation: Oʻahu storm damage; Kamehameha Hwy...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/23

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi shares the latest on Oʻahu's storm recovery effort; The Dept. of Transportation is working on road repairs after a landslide near Waimea Bay

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51:59

The Conversation: Hana hou on masters of their craft

The Conversation ·

2026/03/20

Today, we're bringing you a show highlighting talented professionals who have spent years mastering their craft.

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54:07

The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Military leases

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2026/03/19

Gov. Josh Green discusses the aftermath of the storm and whether liquefied natural gas should power Oʻahu's grid; Noelani Kalipi with the U.S. Department of Defense's Hawaii Coordination Cell walks through the process of how military leases are being renegotiated

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The Conversation: A call-in on cell phone use in schools

The Conversation ·

2026/03/18

Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy is set to restrict student cell phone use beginning next school year.

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53:32

The Conversation: Kona low impacts; Compost pilot...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/17

Community members from around the islands share their experiences of the weekend's storm; The Honolulu Department of Environmental Services is rolling out a compost pilot program meant to cut residential food waste

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53:04

The Conversation: A call-in show on public corruption

The Conversation ·

2026/03/16

Hawai'i has been roiled by allegations that a prominent lawmaker accepted $35,000 in a paper bag in 2022. The Conversation's panel will discuss what comes next to restore trust in our public officials.

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51:43

The Conversation: Hana hou show about local music

The Conversation ·

2026/03/13

On today's program, we're rebroadcasting a few of our favorite interviews with local musicians.

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54:02

The Conversation: U.S. Rep. Ed Case; Kauaʻi State of...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/12

U.S. Rep. Ed Case shares his thoughts on the Iran war and the top concerns of his constituents; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami delivers his final State of the County address

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53:52

The Conversation: Buddhism conference; Comedian...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/11

UH religions professor Michel Mohr shares details about an upcoming conference on the universal appeal of Buddhism; Hawaiʻi comedian Charlene Kaye returns home for a set at the Blue Note

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53:44

The Conversation: Maui water; Marsupial species...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/10

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen discusses the future of Maui's water resources; Bishop Museum CEO Kristofer Helgen describes two recently rediscovered marsupial species thought to have been extinct for thousands of years

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53:39

The Conversation: U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda; Immigration

The Conversation ·

2026/03/09

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda discusses the war in Iran and efforts to provide relief to U.S. farmers impacted by tariffs; Immigration attorney Kevin Block provides a snapshot of immigration enforcement actions on Maui

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53:38

The Conversation: Kolekole Pass; Hawaiʻi State Poet...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/06

Maj. Gen. Lance A. Okamura discusses the military's partnership with Oʻahu officials to ensure Kolekole Pass can serve as an evacuation route; Hawaiʻi's new state poet laureate Lee Tonouchi says he plans to use his role to uplift marginalized voices

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53:47

The Conversation: Lānaʻi affordable housing; Kauaʻi...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/05

Maui County Councilmember Gabe Johnson, who represents Lānaʻi, discusses the first affordable housing project to be built on the island in over 35 years; Kauaʻi County Councilmember Fern Holland provides an update on immigration raids that took place on Kauaʻi in November

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53:41

The Conversation: International adoptees; Prisoners...

The Conversation ·

2026/03/04

Kristine Altwies, former head of Hawaiʻi's lead international adoption agency, shares concerns about protections for adoptees without U.S. citizenship; Maj. Gen. Kelly K. McKeague discusses efforts to retrieve a sunken Japanese ship that carried hundreds of American prisoners of war

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