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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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33:42

The Conversation: U.S. Dept. of Education cuts;...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/08

Civil rights attorney Eric Seitz discusses how students with disabilities may be affected if the U.S. Department of Education is eliminated; Photographer Daniel Sullivan documents the first humpback whales to return to Lahaina after the 2023 wildfires

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33:57

The Conversation: Protesters rally against Trump;...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/07

Thousands rallied at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration; Legal scholar Avi Soifer signs an amicus brief in support of a law firm targeted by Trump

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33:39

The Conversation: Distracted Driving Awareness Month;...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/04

McKinley driver education coordinator Leilani Okuda discusses the perils of distracted driving; Author and DJ Morgan Nixon documents the history of the Jamaican reggae music label Studio One

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green on Trump tariffs;...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/03

Gov. Josh Green reacts to President Trump's sweeping tariff proposal; HPR contributor Neal Milner takes the Long View on the benefits of marriage

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The Conversation: Library funding in question; Local...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/02

State librarian Stacey Aldrich discusses how federal funding cuts and layoffs could impact local libraries; A. Kam Napier, editor-in-chief of the new Hawaiʻi publication Aloha State Daily, on what he hopes the new online outlet can add to local news

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50:26

The Conversation: Trump and Musk Protest; Protecting...

The Conversation ·

2025/04/01

Lisa Gibson, organizer of Indivisible Hawaiʻi, shares details on an upcoming statewide protest against the actions of the Trump administration; the state Office of Consumer Protection advises listeners on how to safeguard their genetic data

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51:51

The Conversation: Myanmar earthquake; Fatalities...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/31

Hawaiʻi's Burmese responds to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar; The Hawaiʻi Bicycling League calls attention to a rise in fatalities among pedestrians and bike riders

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53:42

The Conversation: Live from Hawaiʻi Island; Parker...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/28

Today, the Conversation broadcasts lives from the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden on Hawaiʻi Island with stories on the history of Parker Ranch and biodiversity.

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53:50

The Conversation: Disaster prep for kūpuna; Lāhainā...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/27

Kūpuna with mobility issues face unique challenges during a disaster; The Lāhainā Film Festival comes to Oʻahu

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54:15

The Conversation: EPA head tours Red Hill, Maui...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/26

EPA head Lee Zeldin tours Red Hill and Maui burn-zone; The state is looking for feedback on where it should plant new coral to support reef health

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53:44

The Conversation: Indo-Pacific national security;...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/25

Glen Fukushima with the Center for American Progress discusses the transformation of national security in the Indo-Pacific; UHERO data scientist Trey Gordner examines how construction liability litigation is hampering Hawaiʻi's housing market

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54:13

The Conversation: Federal funding cuts could affect...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/24

Dean Uchida with the state Department of Education discusses how USDA funding cuts may impact Hawaiʻi's school lunch program; Biologist Simon Scarpetta offers a theory on how iguanas got from North America to Fiji

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51:49

The Conversation Hana Hou: Hawaiʻi takes home top prizes

The Conversation ·

2025/03/21

Today on The Conversation, we're spotlighting our talented kama’aina who have received national recognition.

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53:44

The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; DHHL looks for new...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/20

Gov. Josh Green discusses how Hawaiʻi is responding to federal uncertainty; DHHL head Kali Watson explores new ways to get Native Hawaiians off the wait list for homesteads

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53:40

The Conversation: Trump's moves against the U.S....

The Conversation ·

2025/03/19

Political scientist Colin Moore reacts to the Trump administration's efforts to shutter the U.S. Institute of Peace; A measure is moving through the state Legislature that would impose longer prison sentences and larger fines for those who violate temporary restraining orders

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53:46

The Conversation: Startup news outlet highlights...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/18

Noelle Fujii-Oride, founder of Overstory, shares the mission of the new digital journalism outlet; HPR staff reflect on their time as members of the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony

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53:54

The Conversation: Snapshot of the retail industry;...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/18

Tina Yamaki, president of the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi, provides a snapshot of the retail industry amid growing economic uncertainty; Voice actors Sally Amaki and Kana Ichinose arrive in Honolulu for a fan meet-and-greet event

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53:58

The Conversation: A panel discussion on the state of...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/14

Today on The Conversation, experts discuss the current state of the economy amid market dips and federal funding uncertainties. Share your comments during the live show by calling 808-941-3689 (O’ahu) or 1-877-941-3689 (neighbor islands).

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The Conversation: 5 years of COVID-19; Red Hill update

The Conversation ·

2025/03/13

Former East-West Center epidemiologist Tim Brown discusses five years of the coronavirus pandemic and the various variants; Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau and Director of Public Affairs for the Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Scott Malcolm give a snapshot of the progress made to shut down the Red Hill Storage Facility

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53:43

The Conversation: Limiting vaccine exemptions for...

The Conversation ·

2025/03/12

Hye-ryeon Lee, who is the chair of the School of Communication and Information and studies health communication at UH Mānoa, on vaccine hesitancy; East-West Center's new inaugural Presidential Chair, Jean Lee, discusses the latest on the uncertainty around South Korean politics

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