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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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53:47

The Conversation: Marine debris recycling; Stem cell...

The Conversation ·

2025/09/05

Mafalda de Freitas, megaplastics program director at the Center for Marine Debris Research at Hawaiʻi Pacific University, talks about Hawaiʻi's only marine debris recycling center; Donor Mariel Tadena, stem cell recipient Nicole Fabela, and Erika Sevilla, spokesperson for the National Marrow Donor Program, share their stem cell story

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53:51

The Conversation: Honolulu Marathon; Kauaʻi election...

The Conversation ·

2025/09/04

HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on how the Office of Elections is pushing back after being accused of overcounting hundreds of ballots received in Kauaʻi County during the 2024 election; Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal shares that there's been an increase in runner signups in all categories

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53:49

The Conversation: Aloha Stadium; Hawaiʻi landowners

The Conversation ·

2025/09/03

Steve Wood, president of the Aiea Community Board, discusses concerns he's heard from the community about the development of the new Aloha Stadium; Freelance investigative reporter Guthrie Scrimgeour reports on the Robinson family's ownership of 100,000 acres of Hawaiʻi land, including the island of Niʻihau

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49:49

The Conversation call-in: What's next for Aloha Stadium?

The Conversation ·

2025/09/02

We're hosting a call-in about the redevelopment process for Aloha Stadium, which is now set to open in 2029. Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show starts on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217.

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49:38

The Conversation hana hou: Summer reads

The Conversation ·

2025/08/29

Today on the program, we're revisiting interviews with local authors to help you find your next favorite read.

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53:44

The Conversation: New state economist; Cannabis...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/28

Seth Colby steps into the role of Hawaiʻi's chief economist; The Hawaiʻi Department of Health addresses concerns over a rise in national cases of cannabis poisoning among children

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The Conversation: UH AI research tool; Student club...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/27

University of Hawaiʻi climate scientist Matthew Widlansky develops a new AI tool to help researchers explore complex data; Kaimuki High School teacher Chu Hong shares what her students are cultivating in WORMS club

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53:44

The Conversation: Coconut rhinoceros beetle; Land...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/26

Residents of Molokaʻi are pushing for new agricultural regulations in an effort to keep out invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles; Sara Kehaulani Goo charts the history of land ownership in Hawaiʻi through the lens of her own lineage in her new book "Kuleana"

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53:50

The Conversation: U.S.-South Korea alliance; 'Chief...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/25

Jean Lee, presidential chair at the East-West Center, discusses President Donald Trump's first meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung; Listen to HPR's "Chief of War" companion podcast

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50:47

The Conversation hana hou: The rule of law

The Conversation ·

2025/08/22

Today, The Conversation reairs recent interview with Hawaiʻi leaders and experts on the rule of law.

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53:43

The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; East-West Center...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/21

Gov. Josh Green discusses the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's new board and the latest on military leases; East-West Center President Celeste Connors talks about the Center's budget uncertainty

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52:23

The Conversation: Sen. Brian Schatz; Myths about...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/20

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz shares what he's hearing from his constituents across the islands; Historian Alan Rosenfeld discusses myths about WWII-era internment in Hawaiʻi to mark 10 years since Honouliuli Interment Camp was named a national historic site

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53:52

The Conversation: State elections; Organ transplants...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/19

Hawaiʻi Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago responds to President Donald Trump's calls to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines; New research investigates the low number of solid organ transplants in the U.S. Pacific territories

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53:38

The Conversation: Waikīkī flooding; Longtime driver...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/18

Researchers brief officials on the increasing risk of flooding in Waikīkī due to sea level rise; Uilani Souza shares her experience driving for TheBus for over 40 years

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The Conversation Hana Hou: Athletic feats

The Conversation ·

2025/08/15

On today's program, we're revisiting a few of our favorite interviews with athletes on the move.

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54:17

The Conversation: Whooping cough cases on the rise;...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/14

Ron Balajadia with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health shares what parents need to know about the uptick in whooping cough cases across the state; Adaptations Dance Theater on Maui cultivates homegrown talent through a new summer residency

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53:56

The Conversation: Commercial fishing; Divorce law in...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/13

A judge has ruled against allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument; A free seminar helps couples navigate divorce

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53:48

The Conversation: Pacific power; Vacant office space...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/12

A new policy paper says the Trump administration's actions may be weakening the country's position in the Pacific; Colliers has the latest findings on Honolulu's empty office space

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53:48

The Conversation: Live from Fort Street Mall;...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/11

Today on The Conversation, we broadcast live from Fort Street Mall and explore plans to revitalize downtown Honolulu through the creation of a business improvement district.

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53:53

The Conversation: Lahaina; Health of Maui residents...

The Conversation ·

2025/08/08

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol speaks with Maui residents as they commemorate two years since the Maui fires; Dr. Alika Maunakea shares insights on the mental and physical health of people exposed to the Maui fires

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