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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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54:03

The Conversation: Upcoming weather disturbances;...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/26

John Bravender, of the National Weather Service, shares news of a third weather disturbance forming after Tropical Storm Moke; Capitol Modern combines several art festival events into one day: "Super Saturday."

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51:59

The Conversation: Hurricane insurance; Fighting the...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/25

HPR reports on hurricane insurance and how much home insurance policies actually protect; Army Sgt. Clara Davis fights her discharge from the military following President Trump’s transgender military ban.

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52:01

The Conversation: Measuring Moke’s impact; HPD Chief...

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2026/08/24

Recovery efforts continue on Hawaiʻi Island after Lala while Moke makes its way across Molokaʻi; recently appointed Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar talks public safety after Lala took out power on Oʻahu.

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53:48

The Conversation: A call-in show on questions about...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/21

Today, we are discussing how communities can access information on how to rebuild following the destruction caused by Hurricane Lala. Lala left many without power and damaged homes across the islands.

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54:03

The Conversation: Preparing for potential storms;...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/20

Gov. Josh Green shares information about another potential tropical storm, and why hurricane season isn’t over; HPR presents Homeroom Hawaiʻi, a segment that shares the stories of students and staff across Hawaiʻi’s schools.

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53:53

The Conversation: Restoring power after Lala; How to...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/19

HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on HECO’s progress restoring power to the islands; Peter Oshiro, head of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health’s Food Safety ranch, advises on how to prepare food for a hurricane.

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53:58

The Conversation: Hurricane recovery across the islands

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2026/08/18

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how the Garden Isle fared during Hurricane Lala; business owners and residents from O'ahu and Hawai'i Island share how they're rebuilding amid storm damage and continued power outages.

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53:32

The Conversation: Recovering after Lala

The Conversation ·

2026/08/17

City and state officials deliver the latest updates on Hawaiʻi's recovery after Hurricane Lala; residents share their experience in the aftermath.

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51:56

The Conversation: Tracking Tropical Storm Lala; Trask...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/14

HPR’s Bill Dorman reports with the latest developments on Tropical Storm Lala; Mililani Trask, sister of Haunani Kay-Trask, responds to a possibly AI-generated use of her late sister's likeness.

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The Conversation: Hoʻola Na Pua CEO; Lunar calendars...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/13

Hoʻola Na Pua, an organization committed to preventing sex trafficking, appoints a new CEO; University of Murcia archaeologist Miguel Valério studies different lunar calendars from across the Pacific Islands.

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54:05

The Conversation: AI-generated commercial concerns;...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/12

HPR speaks with state Sen. Karl Rhoads about concerns around a possibly AI-generated campaign commercial; Punahou School President Mike Latham discusses the new Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons.

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54:03

The Conversation: OHA election outcome;...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/11

HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports on the results for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs races; Mokulele Airlines begins test flights with BETA Technologies' fully-electric Alia aircrafts.

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54:03

The Conversation: Election results; Capturing the...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/10

HPR reviews the results of the 2026 primary election; national Solar Observatory scientists capture the highest-resolution images of the surface of the sun ever taken.

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52:02

The Conversation: A hana hou show on civic engagement

The Conversation ·

2026/08/07

On the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process.

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52:05

The Conversation: Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu;...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/06

Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific; HPR speaks with District 4 voters and Tommy Waters about his ousting from the election.

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52:04

The Conversation: JERA Vice President; Fingerboards...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/05

JERA Vice President of Development Erik Montague answers questions about liquefied natural gas; fingerboard and kendama enthusiasts share where their passions have taken them.

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53:48

The Conversation: Rep. Jill Tokuda; AI-powered permit...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/04

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent in Maui three years after the Lahaina fires; Honolulu Department of Planning & Permitting director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, is required for residential permit applicants.

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49:16

The Conversation: Prescription pilot program; Reality...

The Conversation ·

2026/08/03

Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage; HPR speaks with Hele Rolls food truck owners and America's Got Talent duo Nyjah Rhythm and Zyah Rhythm.

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53:57

The Conversation: Sylvia Luke pleads not guilty;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/31

HPR's Mark Ladao reports on the latest developments in the bribery case involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflects on his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar.

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53:59

The Conversation: A call-in on a cell phone ban in...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/30

Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week.

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