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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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54:07

The Conversation: TheBus budget; Swimming science

The Conversation ·

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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52:04

The Conversation: Bringing golf back to Hawaiʻi;...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/08

A new pro golf tournament, Play Hawaiʻi Golf, is being organized to replace The Sentry tournament by the PGA Tour; Maui philanthropist Ed Freedman talks about funding investment accounts for Hawaiʻi foster youth.

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54:02

The Conversation: New UH Chancellor; Street psychiatry

The Conversation ·

2026/07/07

Vassilis Syrmos, the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, speaks with HPR about his new role; Honolulu street psychiatrist Chad Koyanagi shares his story helping those suffering on the streets.

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51:59

The Conversation: Super Typhoon Bavi; Supreme Court...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/06

HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports on a super typhoon passing through Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; Common Cause Hawaii director Camron Hurt discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s final rulings for 2026.

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53:56

The Conversation: Hawaiian history on display; Top...

The Conversation ·

2026/07/02

HPR contributor Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton shares Kānaka opinions on Hawaiian artifacts kept in museums; Hawai’i Island Chef Rhoda Magbitang celebrates her recent “Top Chef” season 23 win.

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51:17

The Conversation: Kalaupapa tours; Hawaiian quilting

The Conversation ·

2026/07/01

The National Park Service announces new tours of Kalaupapa; the Smithsonian hosts a 'Quilt Along' event featuring a Hawaiian quilt artist.

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54:05

The Conversation: Birthright citizenship ruling; Maya...

The Conversation ·

2026/06/30

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Legal Director Wookie Kim speaks on the U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes; Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister to Barack Obama, reflects on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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