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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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53:39

The Conversation: Marc Benioff; Water access for Camp...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/24

Community reaction to an NPR reporter's revelations about billionaire Marc Benioff's land acquisitions in Waimea; The scramble to keep water access for the popular Camp Erdman through the summer

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50:55

The Conversation: Estate tax break; Hawaiian spiders

The Conversation ·

2024/04/23

Is an estate tax break critical for local family businesses or a loophole for the rich?; Lawmakers weigh the creation of a wildfire fund; Learn how a Hawaiian spider species communicates

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51:25

The Conversation: Earth Day; Queer histories in Hawaiʻi

The Conversation ·

2024/04/22

University of Hawaiʻi professors release new paper detailing the ties between imperialism and climate change; Two filmmakers receive close to $1 million to document queer histories in Hawaiʻi

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35:54

The Conversation: Kauaʻi principal takes top award;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/19

Kapa’a High School Principal Tommy Cox takes top award; Maui-born musician Lily Meola honors Lahaina with new single; Local artist repairs Mahatma Gandhi statue

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The Conversation: Gov. Green on wildfire report,...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/18

Gov. Josh Green on the timeline laid out in the attorney general's report of the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire and lawmakers' efforts to stave off an insurance crisis; Photographer Arifin Graham on his new exhibit featuring people and places in Lahaina before the wildfires

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32:46

The Conversation: HECO liability; Self-driving...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/17

Experts discuss HECO's liability for the Maui wildfires; The state gets new self-driving vehicles and a Tesla fleet; Teen perspectives on the hazards of drunk-driving

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31:27

The Conversation: Wildfire costs; How to increase...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/16

What happens to electric bills when utilities use ratepayer-backed bonds to cover wildfire costs; Opportunities to give back to the community amid declining rates of volunteerism

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34:46

The Conversation: Billionaire buys land in Waimea;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/15

NPR tech reporter Dara Kerr on billionaire Marc Benioff's behind-the-scenes land acquisitions in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island; Journalist and author Joanne Lipman shares lessons on switching careers

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31:03

The Conversation: Freedom Flotilla to sail to Gaza;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/12

Two Hawaiʻi residents will be aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Gaza; Students from France learn about their town's Hawaiʻi ties; Cirque du Soleil offers a preview of the upcoming Hawaiʻi show

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32:52

The Conversation: New PFAS rules; How to train your dog

The Conversation ·

2024/04/11

The EPA has released new drinking water standard to combat PFAS pollution; The Haʻikū Stairs are scheduled for removal; The best way to train your dog

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32:50

The Conversation: Whooping cough on Hawaiʻi Island;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/10

Health officials are investigating two confirmed cases — and eight probable cases — of whooping cough on Hawaiʻi Island; The 1898 Project holds a summit on American imperialism

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52:58

The Conversation: Lūʻau run afoul of zoning laws; How...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/09

New lūʻau have run afoul of Honolulu's zoning laws; Slow-going efforts to clear misdemeanor arrest records; Narrow window for Oʻahu firefighter applications opens April 14; ThinkTech Hawaii web series to end in May

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53:35

The Conversation: Red Hill; Rescuing unsold fish to...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/08

Resources for Red Hill families who may have been exposed to fuel or additives in their drinking water; A nonprofit's search for a fishmonger to help process unsold fish to give to food insecure families

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53:37

The Conversation: Maui residents rally for housing;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/05

Residents react to Gov. Josh Green backing off a short-term rental ban; Photography exhibit shows Lahaina before the fires; Virtual field trip to see Hawaiʻi's birds

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53:52

The Conversation: Navy monitors drinking water; Young...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/05

The Navy's Swarm Team explains its approach to wrapping up the Red Hill fuel storage facility closure; we discuss highlights of this weekend's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival; the Jaycees shares its thoughts on the state of youth leaders today; and HIFF details its new young filmmakers festival, ʻŌpio Fest

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51:52

The Conversation: Red Hill fraud complaint dropped;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/03

The Department of Justice has decided not to pursue a fraud complaint filed against defense contractors working at the Red Hill fuel facility; Local efforts to boost wages for child care providers

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51:50

The Conversation: Total solar eclipse; Novel about...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/03

A UH astronomy professor details her work to prepare to study the upcoming solar eclipse; the need for furniture grows as Maui fire survivors move into longer-term housing; a Big Island author talks about using his work experience on Maunakea in his new novel set on the mountain; and a UH Hilo biology professor reflects on being featured in a popular PBS children's show

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50:31

The Conversation: Invasive grass into fertilizer;...

The Conversation ·

2024/04/02

We discuss a new effort to turn invasive grass into fertilizer; ʻĀina Momona details what was covered in a recent call with the White House; a retired Honolulu firefighter shares how he's seen his battle with gout improve; and local TikTok star Brevenchy M talks about how he would be impacted if the U.S. banned the social media app

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52:39

The Conversation: Women's History Month

The Conversation ·

2024/03/29

Women's History Month is coming to a close, so we're revisiting interviews with or about notable women in Hawaiʻi's history.

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51:51

The Conversation: Green holds off on short-term...

The Conversation ·

2024/03/28

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen reacts to Gov. Josh Green's decision not to institute a short-term rental moratorium; Updated guidance for COVID-19

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