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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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53:37

The Conversation: Displaced Maui union worker shares...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/28

A Maui workers' union member discusses how the wildfire recovery process is impacting his housing situation; an Oʻahu STEM student shares her love for math and inspiring more girls to get into the STEM field; and local musician Nicholas Lum talks about his new approach to mele that blends innovation and tradition

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53:40

The Conversation: Salvaging items after the Maui...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/28

The head of the Hawaiʻi Housing and Finance Development Corporation discusses one of the various efforts to get more long-term housing available for survivors of the Maui fires; experts weigh in on the possible belongings and artifacts that could have survived the fires — and how to restore them; HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol looks into the proposed fire debris site at Olowalu and the pushback it's getting from residents; and some “striking findings” in surveys by the Pew Research Center on The Long

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52:56

The Conversation: Hawaiian Music Renaissance Hana Hou

The Conversation ·

2023/12/27

We jump into the HPR time-machine and revisit long-time HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa's interview with musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall who reflect on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; and musician Robert Cazimero about the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī

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53:33

The Conversation: Understanding health risks after...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/23

Experts share how those in Hawaiʻi may find harmony both internally and with their community as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues; public health studies professors with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa discuss the environmental studies on Maui and the health risks they can pose; a father-son duo talks about working together in the film, being in the industry as people of color and a new movie they worked on together.

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51:55

The Conversation: Gov. Green talks Maui recovery,...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/21

Gov. Josh Green discusses his priorities for Maui's recovery and building more housing for the homeless; UH highlights its effort to measure the impact of Maui wildfires on coastal water quality; and muralist Vaimoana Niumeitolu shares her experience painting murals in the West Bank

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53:45

The Conversation: Ongoing water testing following...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/21

HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol checks in with the survivors of the Maui fires who continue to look for housing; a University of Hawaiʻi hydrologist discusses an ongoing program that offers free water testing five months after the Maui fires; a Jewish community on Kauaʻi makes and delivers jewelry to Israeli refugees impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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53:15

The Conversation: UH to update state agricultural...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/20

A UH professor shares his efforts to update outdated agricultural maps using satellites and AI; Keck Observatory's new director talks about balancing science and culture; a Maui filmmaker discusses his new streaming series, "Moku Moku"; and local musician Stephen Inglis shares why he's reviving an iconic Grateful Dead concert here in the islands

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53:53

The Conversation: UH sail drones survey Maui...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/19

UH researchers discuss using sail drones to collect information from nearshore waters off Lahaina; Project Dana shares its connection with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter; we explore dual citizenship for Micronesians; and ʻElepaio Social Services discusses efforts to improve the health of Waiʻanae residents

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52:56

The Conversation: Cinema Hana Hou

The Conversation ·

2023/12/15

We are going to the movies for today's hana hou! We shine the spotlight on Ryan Kawamoto, whose documentary highlights the overlooked history of Japanese Americans who were removed by force from their homes and businesses during World War II; Filmmaker Jean Shim talks about what went into making her feature film that screened at the 43rd Hawaiʻi International Film Festival; local resident Henk Rogers, who secured worldwide distribution rights to the Tetris game, shares the backstory as depicted in

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53:58

The Conversation: Airline executives on...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/15

Airline officials discuss what the Hawaiian-Alaska Airlines merger means for the companies and their customers; a food systems professor details the policies and efforts needed in food security and local agriculture; HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on a Makahiki ceremony on Kahoʻolawe and its connection to the healing of the island.

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32:33

The Conversation: Guarding against holiday scams;...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/14

The State Consumer Protector shares ways to stay protected against holiday scams; we discuss an emerging mental health crisis among boys and men; and we share the call of the java sparrow in today's Manu Minute

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33:50

The Conversation: Army updates Ala Wai flood plan;...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/13

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discusses updates to the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project and why public input is needed; ʻukulele master Jake Shimabukuro shares why music can be healing and a song off his new album; and the first bodyboarding world champion reflects on winning 40 years ago

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34:38

The Conversation: HLTA provides updates on Maui;...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/12

The Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association shares its thoughts on tourist safety and the hold on promoting tourism on Maui; the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reflects on the impacts of its first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge; and an architect and a neuroscientist discuss a new, innovative design for permanent housing in Maui

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35:29

The Conversation: FEMA seeks housing for fire...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/09

FEMA shares its efforts to convince property owners to convert short-term rentals to long-term housing for Maui fire victims, Maui's "Uncle George" Kahumoku talks about his perspective on Lahaina's recovery, and legendary Maori actress Rena Owen discusses helping grow Hawaiʻi's film industry

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34:32

The Conversation: Diary reveals life before 1941...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/08

The nephew of a Pearl Harbor attack veteran shares the contents of his uncle's diary; the head of the Honolulu Marathon provides an update on participation from runners from Asia; and a UH architecture professor discusses Lahaina's architectural history

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33:24

The Conversation: State housing assistance for...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/07

A state Department of Human Services program to housing families who have been displaced by the Maui fires but don’t qualify for federal assistance; a Filipino family searching for a home yet again after Lahaina fire; and the declining population and song of the Hawaiian honeycreeper ʻAkiapōlāʻau.

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53:52

The Conversation: Grants for agroforestry, climate...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/06

Two nonprofits discuss the grants available for building agroforestry in Hawaiʻi, the U.S. Interior Department shares info on climate change adaptation grants available to Native Hawaiian organizations; and the mother of a slain child shares the story behind the nonprofit Pierce's Pledge

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52:55

The Conversation: Alaska Air acquires Hawaiian...

The Conversation ·

2023/12/05

Hawaiian Airlines acquired by Alaska Airlines; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on safety for kūpuna with dementia; Missing Child Center Hawai'i's origins; Mākua Valley to heal from military use

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52:47

The Conversation: Little Fire Ants Hana Hou

The Conversation ·

2023/12/01

Today we're replaying our recent series on the status of the little fire ant across our state, as lawmakers push for a rapid response to the infestation of the invasive pest spreading throughout our islands.

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53:27

The Conversation: Public trust affects vaccination...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/30

Families opting out of vaccines against common childhood illnesses; Civil Rights Commission outreach to the deaf community; National Book Award for Craig Santos Perez; Holiday memories with Shaka Santa

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