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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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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...

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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;...

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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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54:07

The Conversation: TheBus budget; Swimming science

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2026/07/29

Increased fuel prices from the Iran war place a burden on TheBus budget; Former UH head swim coach Jans Prins breaks down the biomechanics of swimming in his new book, "Freestyle Biomechanics."

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53:57

The Conversation: Tommy Waters ineligible; Truck...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/28

Honolulu Civil Beat’s Ben Angarone and UH political science professor Colin Moore discuss City Councilmember Tommy Waters’ ineligibility to run for office; Hawai’i residents react to the new restrictions on truck bed-riding.

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53:56

The Conversation: RIMPAC draws to a close;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/27

International military officials share their thoughts as RIMPAC 2026 concludes; Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan explains the recent national outbreak Cyclosporiasis

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52:38

The Conversation: A hana hou show on Hawaiian literature

The Conversation ·

2026/07/24

The Conversation takes a look through the archives to curate a list of local literature to add to your library.

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54:05

Sen. Karl Rhoads reflects on 20 years; Preserving...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/23

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

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54:39

The Conversation: Remembering Master Navigator...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/22

Nainoa Thomspon, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Chamorro navigator Ron Acfalle pay tribute to the late Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur; musical artist Tavana becomes the new owner of beloved bar and music venue Anna O’Brien’s.

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51:59

The Conversation: Guam Red Cross; Kauaʻi’s native birds

The Conversation ·

2026/07/21

Ken Quintanilla, executive director of the Guam Red Cross, delivers recovery updates after Super Typhoon Bavi; animal researchers Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton and Justin Hite raise awareness about the decline of Kauaʻi's native birds.

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54:03

The Conversation: Ethics Commission gets new...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/20

Sandy Ma discusses her new title as Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Honolulu Ethics Commission; Business owner Bill Comerford makes his Irish exit as he sells beloved live-music bar Anna O'Brien's.

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53:56

The Conversation: Gov. Green and the National Guard;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/16

Gov. Josh Green explains why members of Hawaiʻi’s National Guard are deployed in the nation’s capital; Sherry Menor, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, reacts to the state scoring last on CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking.

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54:03

The Conversation: A call-in on Hawaiʻi's media landscape

The Conversation ·

2026/07/15

Have a question or comment on Hawaiʻi's media landscape? Send a note to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or leave a voicemail at 808-792-8217.

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54:00

The Conversation: Makaha Mangoes; A look at Liquefied...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/14

Mark Suiso, of Makaha Mangoes, shares tips on mango farming and explains why mango season is late this year; HPR and Canary Media team up to report on the debate around Liquefied Natural Gas.

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53:55

The Conversation: Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/13

Hawaiʻi Chief Election Officer Scott Nago discusses preparations for the primary elections; rower and social media sensation Kelsey Pfendler celebrates her record-breaking solo rowing voyage from California.

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53:58

The Conversation: A hana hou show on planes, trains,...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/10

The Conversation takes a trip back to past broadcasts on the world of travel and transportation.

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54:07

The Conversation: Super Typhoon Bavi strikes Rota;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/09

Northern Mariana Islands journalist Thomas Mangloña II shares his firsthand account of the destruction left by Super Typhoon Bavi; Hawaiʻi locals and city officials share their thoughts on the Driver’s License redesign.

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