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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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53:51

The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green highlights water...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/29

Gov. Josh Green on water and housing; Suicide prevention efforts on Molokaʻi; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on a transportation nonprofit; The Long View's Neal Milner on holidays and free speech

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53:54

The Conversation: Slow growth of Hawaiʻi's...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/29

A look at the past, present and future of the state Exceptional Tree Program that was established nearly 50 years ago; Lahaina surf instructor Robert “Bully” Kotter's surfing camps and their impact on homeless children in the area are the focus of the “Uncle Bully's Surf Skool” documentary

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51:33

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi needs a circular economy;...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/27

Hawaiʻi needs a circular economy; Filipino textiles and design; Kīlauea update and Maunaloa reflection; Hana hou hiking Maunaloa

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52:59

The Conversation: Hana Hou Stories from Mauka to Makai

The Conversation ·

2023/11/22

We’re going outdoors for a hana hou show highlighting recent interviews from mountain to the sea: a Leilani Estates resident reflects on the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea eruption; forest therapy guides highlight health benefits of forest bathing on mental health; the U.S. Forest Service and USGS discuss the recovery of an ʻōhiʻa forest on the Big Island; and a scientist explains the spawning cycles of Jellyfish

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53:52

The Conversation: State effort to collect old...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/22

The state Department of Agriculture is collecting old pesticides to ensure they're disposed of safely; insight on caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease in Hawaiʻi; and a new documentary on the ʻakikiki, or Kauaʻi honeycreeper.

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53:48

The Conversation: Philippines President Marcos stops...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/21

A local protester and a local attorney express their opposition to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; we discuss the recovery experience for Lahaina's immigrant community following the wildfires; a local arborist talks about his work to save a cultural site in Micronesia; and beloved fashion company ʻIolani returns with a new children's line

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53:52

The Conversation: Nearly all fuel removed from Red...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/18

Nearly all the jet fuel has been removed from the Red Hill storage tanks; the Israel-Hamas war has led to reports of antisemitism and tension in classrooms at the University of Hawaiʻi; the Trust for Public Land celebrates 50 years of working with local communities; and how kōnane, or "Hawaiian checkers," provides insight into Hawaiian culture and philosophies.

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53:57

The Conversation: Climate change impacts on Pacific...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/17

A new report on how climate change is affecting islands in the Pacific; details on why immigrants affected by the Maui wildfires struggle to get aid; A show following the life of the late Willie K.; new documentary captures the life Big Island kūpuna

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53:53

The Conversation: Students using Skyline rail to get...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/16

Honolulu's Deputy Transportation Director Jon Nouchi provides an update on the Skyline's ridership; health concerns rise as cleanup begins in Kula; thespian Craig Howes becomes the 19th century physician William Hildebrand to discuss his passion for medicine and botany

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53:48

The Conversation: UH student discusses family in West...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/15

University of Hawaiʻi student Mariah Abdelfattah talks about her family in West Bank; Oʻahu resident Kevin Kuroda's family received a long-lost memento that belonged to his Medal of Honor recipient uncle; the 106th anniversary of Queen Liliʻuokalani's passing is celebrated at her former home.

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53:29

The Conversation: Protest to end bombing in Gaza; Red...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/14

Protest to end bombing in Gaza; Red Cross volunteer on Maui wildfires; SAG-AFTRA strike settlement and local productions; Author Innocenta Sound-Kikku on her Chuukese children's book and poetry collection illustrated by Lissette Yamase

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52:54

The Conversation: Music Hana Hou

The Conversation ·

2023/11/10

French schoolchildren's song of thanks to WW2's 442nd regiment; Fundraiser featuring pianist Alpin Hong; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane on how music heals; Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artist Keilana

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54:01

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi child and maternal health;...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/10

Hawaiʻi's Health of Women and Children Report; bottled water and reclaiming the tap; forest bathing for mental health; Cirque du Soleil prepares for Hawaiʻi permanent show

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53:50

The Conversation: FEMA assistance for those impacted...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/08

FEMA updates for Maui fires recovery; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol on the Made in Maui County Festival supporting small businesses; Ai-jen Poo on the care economy; Manu Minute and a cackling African game bird

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53:52

The Conversation: Temporary jobs for displaced Maui...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/08

The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has temporary job openings for displaced Maui residents; experts explain the dry-docking process at Honolulu Harbor; and a new Palauan exhibit opens at East-West Center in Mānoa.

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53:55

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi high schooler returns from...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/06

High school student studying in Israel returns home to Hawaiʻi; Maui art gallery recovers bronze sculptures after wildfires; "Hidden Brain" tackles healing in a new podcast; New Zealand author Gina Cole shares her passion for science fiction

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51:49

The Conversation: End of The Hawaiʻi Herald; Title IX...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/04

The Hawaiʻi Herald shuts down next month; American Civil Liberties Union and DOE settle class-action lawsuit over equal opportunities for female athletes; Protect & Preserve Hawaiʻi restores Pia Valley

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53:53

The Conversation: Army updates the Mililani Mauka...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/03

The Army shares the status of the wildfire burning in Mililani Mauka; Oʻahu's Chief Resilience Officer discusses the new Climate Adaptation Strategy plan; a Maui student shares how her family was impacted by the wildfires; and we learn more about the new OHA CEO

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50:13

The Conversation: Maui fire ant fight successful;...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/02

We discuss the lawsuit filed against Facebook and Instagram over their alleged effect on the mental health of young people; Maui Invasive Species Committee gives an update on efforts to eradicate the little fire ant; we focus on the ‘Alala in today's Manu Minute; and we talk about the deeper meaning behind the Moloka‘i short film, Kala.

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53:55

The Conversation: Humanitarian worker stuck in Gaza;...

The Conversation ·

2023/11/01

The latest on Ramona Okumura, a former Hawaiʻi resident and humanitarian worker stuck in Gaza; Resident safety amid a fire in a remote area of Mililani; A U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to spread non-native seeds on the burned landscapes on Maui; The benefits of freight farming; Today's edition of "StoryCorps: The Military Voices Initiative"

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