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The Conversation

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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53:51

The Conversation: Hotel worker labor talks; New surf...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/12

Two local unions talk about the state of labor negotiations between hotels and workers; The Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project shares its idea for using a natural extract to stop rodent population; author Zoe Schlanger discusses whether plants could be considered intelligent; and the director of a new surf film reveals the high-tech gadgets he used to capture his stunning images

53:56

The Conversation: Civil discourse; Sweat science

The Conversation ·

2024/09/10

How do we bridge the political divide?; What your sweat can reveal about you

53:00

The Conversation: Tracking dengue in Hawaiʻi;...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/09

The state Health Department discusses how it's tracking dengue cases in Hawaiʻi; a local undefeated boxer shares his hopes and dreams after winning his latest fight; and Hawaiian music legend Marlene Sai talks about her passion for creating educational opportunities for young people

53:54

The Conversation: Nurses plan a walkout; Maui fire...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/06

A former Hawaiʻi labor leader discusses the changing labor landscape and the Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association's planned walkout; HPR continues its investigation of data gaps on how many people have left since the Maui fires

The Conversation: Maui fire data gaps; How to improve...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/05

HPR explores the gaps in data about how many people have left Maui since the Aug. 8 fires; An academic coach shares her formula for helping kids improve their math skills

53:58

The Conversation: State economic data; Get rid of...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/04

Hawaiʻi's chief economist shares the stories behind the numbers of 60 years of state economic data; A local physical therapist has tips on how to eliminate lower back pain

51:05

The Conversation: Labor strikes; Vanuatu's legal...

The Conversation ·

2024/09/03

HPR speaks to workers on the picket lines of the hotel strikes; Attorney Julian Aguon lays out Vanuatu's climate change case before the International Court of Justice

52:56

The Conversation: Labor Day hana hou

The Conversation ·

2024/08/30

With Labor Day right around the corner, we're re-airing interviews with people who have unique and interesting jobs.

54:08

The Conversation: Scouting America update; Local...

The Conversation ·

2024/08/29

Scouting America, Aloha Council CEO Blake Parsons shares an update on the state of scouting in Hawaiʻi; University of Hawaiʻi professors Jeff Weldon and Boris Murmann share plans to manufacture semiconductors in Hawaiʻi

The Conversation: Union contract disputes; Red Hill...

The Conversation ·

2024/08/28

Local union leadership discuss contract disputes at hotels and airports; The EPA responds to the latest concerns over testing of the Red Hill water system