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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: Navigating the electric vehicle...

The Conversation ·

2022/06/01

Supporters of the Marcos family hold a victory rally; State senator supports green energy options; A grassroots initiative promotes environmental stewardship; Local company invests in Hawaiʻi's economy; Filipino Lola makes a splash in the Marvel Universe

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52:59

The Conversation: Mental Health Awareness Hana Hou Show

The Conversation ·

2022/05/27

In honor of May being National Mental Health Awareness month, we re-air past stories touching on mental health issues, and one new interview with popular local band Kolohe Kai about their anti-bullying song, I Think You're Beautiful.

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50:55

The Conversation: Hospitals consider tighter COVID...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/27

Hawaiʻi hospitals are considering tighter visitor policies as COVID cases continue to climb throughout the state; Volcanologists prepare for future eruptions; John Cruz celebrates 25th anniversary of his album "Acoustic Soul"

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51:00

The Conversation: The future of firm renewables;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/26

Leadership at the Big Island biomass plant Honua Ola is regrouping after the Public Utilities Commission denied their power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric; Local composer nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

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53:00

The Conversation: Honua Ola on PUC decision; Reality...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/24

Honua Ola's president discusses what the energy company's options are now that the Public Utilities Commission denied approval of a power purchasing agreement; A state Senator talks about a recent visit to the Navy's Red Hill well to get an update on the system flushing and water conservation efforts; A local photographer shares more about his latest book on photography; The captain of the crew featured in "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" chats about lessons learned while fishing off Hawaiʻi Island

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52:55

The Conversation: Point-in-time count; Is it time to...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/23

Data from the latest Point-In-Time count; the case to overhaul the Jones Act; efforts to restore Kahoʻolawe's topsoil through biochar

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52:03

The Conversation: Hawaiʻi is riding another COVID wave

The Conversation ·

2022/05/20

Double-digit positivity rates and climbing case counts across the islands and we're seeing a COVID surge on the scale of delta and omicron. Should it be business as usual or back to masks? What precautions are you taking? Dr. Kathleen Kozak of HPR's The Body Show shared her thoughts during a live call-in show.

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52:59

The Conversation: Covid surge impact on restaurants;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/19

The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association talks about the latest Covid surge and its impact on the food industry; A legendary survivalist and the U.S. Coast Guard share tips for surviving rescue situations in Hawaiʻi; The show curator and one of the featured artists discuss the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Legendary comedian and frequent NPR guest Paula Poundstone shares what she would do if she could do it all again.

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52:59

The Conversation: Covid update from Health...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/18

The state health director discusses the increase in Covid cases and how to help get case counts down; An avian disease specialist shares how to spot and report wild birds who may be infected with avian flu; Kamehameha Schools talks where they are with converting cesspools to wastewater systems; A local mom shares her experience dealing with her son's mental health challenges

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53:00

The Conversation: Beware new avian flu hitches ride...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/17

A veterinarian explains worrying news of increased avian influenza cases; A retired professor and community voices react to landslide win of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; And a paramedic clinical coordinator shares the healing powers of a Windward lo'i, taro patch

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52:52

The Conversation: Concerns over possible Roe v. Wade...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/17

Abortion rights supporters and a couple of physicians talk about the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade; Members of the Filipino community and an attorney who sued the Marcos family share reactions to the Philippine elections; And an accomplished author shares his latest novel written after moving to Maui

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52:00

The Conversation: Remembering 'Goodtimes Together'...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/13

In today's Aloha Friday hana hou show, we showcase long-time HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa's interviews with noted island musicians.

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52:56

The Conversation: Abortion's history in Hawaiʻi;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/12

A Hawaiʻi civil rights attorney discusses the implications for abortion rights across the country and here in the islands; The creator of a new website highlighting ocean access and protecting important cultural sites talks about why she launched the site; A long-time activist for Native Hawaiian rights discusses the role of wahine, past and present, in efforts to protect cultural sites; A celebrated ocean photographer dishes on his career and new book

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50:57

The Conversation: Another order to defuel Red Hill;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/11

State health officials respond to the governor's emergency order on Red Hill; public concern over the proposed Pololū land sale; Has social media made us stupid?

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51:09

The Conversation: A Kaiser doctor returns from...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/10

A local doctor details the scene at a refugee camp on the Polish-Ukrainian border; latest ridership numbers for the Honolulu Authority Rapid Transit rail project; living laboratory in Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island

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52:01

The Conversation: A call-in with U.S. Rep. Ed Case

The Conversation ·

2022/05/09

Congressman Ed Case joins us in the studio before heading back to D.C. He addresses Rep. Kai Kahele's run for governor, efforts to get federal protections for Hawaiʻi's forests, and the U.S. Supreme Court's leaked opinion on Roe v. Wade. And he takes your questions!

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51:53

The Conversation: Grading the 2022 legislative...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/07

Public policy expert reviews 2022 legislative session; Waipahu lawmakers weigh in on proposed housing project; Daughter pens book about mom, the first woman of color in Congress; A private practice nurse shares realities of the profession

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52:01

The Conversation: Tensions in the South Pacific;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/05

Tough talk between the prime ministers of Australia and the Solomon Islands; An affordable housing project in Waipahu turns heads; A local comedian brings a touch of Hawaiʻi to sketch comedy in Chicago

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52:57

The Conversation: Falls of Clyde faces murky future;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/05

Efforts stall to rescue a National Historic Landmark; Transit Oriented Development spurs affordable housing talks; A look at Ukrainian history during plantation days; and poetry gets a legislative boost

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52:24

The Conversation: Is crime on the rise in Waikīkī?;...

The Conversation ·

2022/05/04

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm responds to reports of increased violent crime; Ukrainians find community in Hawaiʻi while trying to support those on the front lines of the conflict; A local business that makes Aloha shirts pivots to survive the pandemic

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