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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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53:53

The Conversation: Honolulu rail service limited;...

The Conversation ·

2025/01/08

Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services explains why rail service will shut down for the next two weekends; a Hawai’i Island artist talks about her process of creating dyes from native plants

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53:55

The Conversation: NYE blast update; The artistry of...

The Conversation ·

2025/01/07

HPR shares the latest on the six patients who were transported to an Arizona facility for treatment after the New Year's Eve firework blast; A new exhibit showcases the artistry of Swiss posters

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53:53

The Conversation: A panel discussion on the deadly...

The Conversation ·

2025/01/06

Today, the Conversation gets insights from first responders into the deadly explosion of fireworks on New Years Eve. Share a question or comment during the live show by calling 808-941-3689 from O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 from the neighbor islands.

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51:42

The Conversation: Lawmakers respond to fireworks...

The Conversation ·

2025/01/03

State lawmakers discuss strategies to deter the use of illegal fireworks; Rob York of Pacific Forum shares the latest political developments in South Korea

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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; Stranded sea...

The Conversation ·

2025/01/02

State Rep. Della Au Belatti discusses what more lawmakers can do to stop the flow of illegal fireworks into Hawaiʻi; A researcher breaks down four decades of data on sea turtle strandings

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53:42

The Conversation: 2024 in review

The Conversation ·

2024/12/31

As we wrap up the year, The Conversation is revisiting some of its top stories from 2024, including Red Hill developments, ambitious conservation efforts, and insights from acclaimed local artists.

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53:55

The Conversation: Kīlauea activity; Coconut...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/30

Hear the latest updates on Kīlauea's volcanic activity; How do widespread coconut plantations on Pacific atolls affect native vegetation?

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54:08

The Conversation: Maui recovery; Native Hawaiian...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/27

Maui County has released a long-term recovery plan; Native Hawaiian filmmaker Bryson Chun talks about his experience working on "Moana 2"

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53:52

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi artists receive Gish Prize,...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/26

Today on The Conversation, we're sharing interviews with talented creatives in Hawai’i who have picked up some big awards in recognition of the work they do.

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53:43

The Conversation: Revitalizing downtown Honolulu;...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/24

Avalon Group President and CEO Christine Camp discusses plans for the revitalization of downtown Honolulu; A new project encourages students to solve each other's problems using AI

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53:46

The Conversation: Avian flu surveillance; Filipino...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/23

National Wildlife Disease Program coordinator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on recent avian flu surveillance; Report about Filipino community members following the Maui wildfire; Students and a teacher from Ka’ū High School about their trip to New York City; and a slack key master shares his new Christmas album.

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53:54

The Conversation: Live from Kula; Remembering José...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/20

Today, The Conversation of broadcasts live from Kula, Maui and takes a look at how small businesses are faring since the August 2023 fires

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green's first state...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/19

Gov. Josh Green on his proposed budget; Filmmaker shares impact a Maui wildfire film has had outside of Hawaiʻi; and Maui-based writer discusses new book about community members who helped following the Maui wildfires

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The Conversation: Honolulu climate change office;...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/18

A new team takes the lead at Honolulu's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency; a new exhibit of Hawaiian cultural artifacts opens in England; a recent study looks at the effect of plastic on Maui's wedge-tailed shearwaters; and a luthier in Kula shares the song he wrote weeks after the 2023 Maui wildfires

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53:41

The Conversation: Peace activist barred from South...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/17

Hawaiʻi resident and peace activist Christine Ahn talks about finding out that she has been banned from entering South Korea; A research epidemiologist discusses the findings of a CDC study on the community's recovery in the year following the Red Hill fuel spill

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53:45

The Conversation: Health care reforms; The legacy of...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/16

What health care reforms could lawmakers pursue in 2025?; The grandson of Henrietta Lacks discusses her legacy and the role of consent in medicine

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36:13

The Conversation: The manhunt for Luigi Mangione;...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/13

A former FBI agent Arnold Laanui reacts to the intense manhunt that took place to find Luigi Mangione; The director of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services responds to concerns the chosen site for Oʻahu's new landfill may be prime agricultural land

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34:00

The Conversation: Avian flu in marine mammals;...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/12

Michelle Barbieri with NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program talks about the risks avian flu poses to marine mammals; The executive editor of The Atlantic pens a piece on Hawaiian sovereignty

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The Conversation: Avian flu; DMV allows online...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/11

A wildlife biologist discusses the spread of avian flu in the islands; Honolulu DMV rolls out a new online system for written tests

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31:51

The Conversation: Wastewater rate hike; Avian flu in...

The Conversation ·

2024/12/10

Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services is proposing to raise wastewater fees by 115% over the next decade. Susan Wilkinson, founder of Susie's Duck Sanctuary, shares the first symptoms of avian flu that showed up in her flock of rescued ducks

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