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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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52:59

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi's health care worker...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/20

A former HPR producer now living in London shares the mood of the city as mourning for Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close; the Healthcare Association of Hawaii addresses the shutdown of an air ambulance company and Hawaiʻi's healthcare worker shortage; HPR reporter Casey Harlow talks to Honolulu's new DPP director; and Seabury Hall's creative arts center turns 10

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53:00

The Conversation: Let's go beach!

The Conversation ·

2022/09/17

For today's Conversation, we're taking a beach day and revisiting a few of our favorite stories that take place on the ocean.

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53:00

The Conversation: HPR's José Fajardo talks ALS;...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/16

HPR's President and General Manager Jose Fajardo shares an update on his condition and discusses current ALS research; UH Foundation President talks about his organization's record-setting fundraising year; Head of the Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition shares his thoughts on climate change policy; Comedian and Honolulu Councilmember Augie Tulba discusses balancing serving the people and making them laugh

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53:05

The Conversation: Role of firm renewables; Former...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/14

The role of firm renewable generation in the future of our power grid; Nominees for the new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Former Hawaiʻi first lady recalls hosting Queen Elizabeth II — with only four days' notice

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52:05

The Conversation: Kona coffee crop, lawsuit update;...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/14

The head of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association provides an update on the 2022 crop and lawsuit settlement; Kauaʻi Police Department shares its thoughts on concealed and open carry firearms in Hawaiʻi; a retired nonprofit executive shares her story about living life with polio; Three photographers featured in a new exhibit share the origins of their pieces and passion for photography.

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52:57

The Conversation: Update on Japanese visitors, Oʻahu...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/13

A hospitality industry consultant discusses whether Japanese visitor numbers will improve; Oʻahu's Destination Manager gives an update on the rollout of the plan to better manage visitor numbers; HPR reporter Casey Harlow discusses how Honolulu will move forward with permitting; and the daughter of a man who survived Hurricane Iniki at sea shares her father's story

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52:16

The Conversation: Kolea return; Can traditional music...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/09

Early numbers on returning kolea amid concerns of avian flu; The inspiration behind a new and expansive floral exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art; Ethnomusicologists investigate the role Hawaiian music plays in mental well-being of students on Moloka‘i

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52:38

The Conversation: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II;...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/09

HPR's Ian Capps reflects on his memories of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II; Local broadcaster Emme Tomimbang shares the life of polio survivor and former Hawaiʻi First Lady Beatrice Burns; NOAA discusses the risk of Hawaiʻi marine life contracting avian flu; and the leaders of a Polynesian agroforestry pilot project on the Big Island talk about akamai agriculture

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52:54

The Conversation: Local taxi industry in crisis;...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/08

Taxi drivers look for relief as the city considers meter rate hikes; Documentary director takes another look at the 2013 catfishing scandal involving former professional football player Manti Te'o; Getting up close and personal with great white sharks

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52:05

The Conversation: Tensions over Taiwan more than just...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/06

A retired Air Force general and former assistant secretary of state says tensions over Taiwan are more than a U.S.-China issue; Steps to protect yourself in the case of catastrophic flooding; How to make bicycling accessible

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52:05

The Conversation: Jobs we wish we had (and you will too)

The Conversation ·

2022/09/02

Ahead of Labor Day, we're revisiting a few of our favorite conversations with folks who have some pretty cool jobs.

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49:04

The Conversation: Free rides pay off for TheBus;...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/02

TheBus shares data from its free ride campaign last week; Immunization official concerned over dropping polio vaccination rates; Marking the end of coal with a look at its history; Improv Hawaii celebrates 10 years of creating comedy in the moment

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52:53

The Conversation: Addressing local environmental...

The Conversation ·

2022/09/01

Environmental Protection Agency official discusses Hawaiʻi's environmental issues; Enduring legacy of polio research and vaccines; Downtown Honolulu going along with the ebb and flow of change

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50:57

The Conversation: Red Hill lawsuit adds plaintiffs;...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/30

A citizen group's lawsuit against the Navy over Red Hill adds new plaintiffs; Hawaiʻi's long history as a youth baseball powerhouse; Local musicians come together to honor the late radio host Harry B. Soria

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52:33

The Conversation: Living with polio; Long-term...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/29

A former councilmember and polio survivor reflects on the life-long disease as the polio virus rebounds in the U.S.; Military families are concerned about the long-term health consequences of contaminated water; How to be a stunt performer

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51:21

The Conversation: Survey shows kamaʻāina feelings on...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/26

New survey data from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority shows kamaʻāina feelings on high visitor count; Ironman returns to Kona after hiatus; We find out what happens at the Honolulu Zoo after the sun goes down

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53:01

The Conversation: 50 years of the Honolulu Marathon;...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/25

Japan's relaxed travel restrictions bring hope to the Honolulu Marathon; The Small Business Administration meets up with small business owners on Maui; A deep dive into the nights of an insomniac; Selling more land from the Liliʻuokalani Trust

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53:01

The Conversation: Agriculture grants for home...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/24

What to know about applying for a grant for your home garden; Two new charter schools kick off the new school year; The impact of sleep deprivation on shift workers; An art exhibit goes beyond generational divides

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53:04

The Conversation: HMSA cuts back office footprint;...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/23

Hawaiʻi's largest health insurer changes its strategy coming out of the pandemic; Hele-On provides resources to troubled youth on the Big Island; Learning about the impact of sleep on the immune system; New movie about surfer Joey Cabell debuts

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52:56

The Conversation: New East-West Center president on...

The Conversation ·

2022/08/22

The new president of the East-West Center steps up amidst heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific; Assessing sleep deprivation in college students as the school year starts; Talking with the world's oldest surfing dog; A hukilau educates hundreds about Hawaiian culture

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