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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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53:52

The Conversation: Former Lt. Gov. Doug Chin; Flood...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/24

Former Lt. Gov. Doug Chin speaks on the latest developments after Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces leave of absence; state insurance commissioner Scott Saiki speaks on the state of the insurance industry after the Kona low storms.

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53:49

The Conversation: Target letter to Lt. Gov. Sylvia...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/23

HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on a target letter sent by the State Attorney General to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke as part of their investigation; Santana bassist Benny Rietveld presents a new stage production about a Hawaiʻi jazz saxophonist from The Cavalier, an old Honolulu jazz hotspot.

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51:45

The Conversation: Wildfire risk after the rain;...

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2026/04/22

HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on increased wildfire risks caused by the recent rains; grassroots organization Kupaʻa Kuilima files a lawsuit against a proposed second resort on Turtle Bay.

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53:51

The Conversation: Uptick in immigration cases;...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/21

ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Attorney Leilani Stacy explains why Hawaiʻi judges are taking on California immigration cases; conflicting feelings from residents and experts arise around Wahiawā dam.

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54:09

The Conversation: Gov. Ariyoshi dies at 100; CRB on...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/20

Former Hawaiʻi Governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100; HPR reports on the current status of CRB on Molokaʻi.

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50:24

The Conversation: A hana hou show on local tech

The Conversation ·

2026/04/17

Today on the Conversation, we're revisiting a few of our favorite interviews with entrepreneurs in the local tech space.

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38:17

The Conversation: Federal disaster aid; Historic home...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/16

Gov. Josh Green explains Trump's federal disaster declaration for Hawaiʻi; a foundation seeks new students to continue preserving historic Hawaiian architecture

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The Conversation: Red Cross recovery efforts, Hawaiʻi...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/15

Red Cross interim communications director Mimi Teller shares updates about Super Typhoon Sinlaku and the ongoing recovery efforts of the American Red Cross on Oʻahu; Alice Christophe, lead curator of the British Museum exhibit "Hawaiʻi: a Kingdom Crossing Oceans," discusses the kuleana she brought to the exhibit

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39:11

The Conversation: Planet Money Book; Balinese shadow...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/14

NPR's Kenny Malone and Alex Mayyasi discuss the new "Planet Money Book"; A new Balinese shadow puppetry show is set to open this at UH

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33:15

The Conversation: Inside the Honolulu Federal...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/13

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda shares what she has seen inside the Honolulu Federal Detention Center; Wildlife photographer Bryan Shirota captures rare sightings of Hawaiʻi's native birds

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37:47

The Conversation: Storm impacts on Kauaʻi; Hawaiʻi Opera

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2026/04/10

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami says the Garden Isle has likely gotten through the worst of the storm; Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre is preparing a new opera about the story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, the lifelong friend of King Kamehameha III

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35:44

The Conversation: Storm updates; Impact to farmers

The Conversation ·

2026/04/09

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros shares how emergency officials are preparing for possible storm impacts; Christian Zuckerman, vice president of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation, discusses the needs of farmers in the wake of recent storms

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33:33

The Conversation: Storm outlook; Water conservation

The Conversation ·

2026/04/08

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi shares the latest storm outlook; Ernie Lau, with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply urges customers to store water ahead of possible power outages

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51:55

The Conversation: Rainfall outlook; Leptospirosis risk

The Conversation ·

2026/04/07

University of Hawaiʻi climatologist Tom Giambelluca discusses the impact of heavy rainfall across the state; State Dept. of Health veterinarian Dr. Ariella Barry warns of the risk of leptospira in standing water and muds after the floods

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53:33

The Conversation: The Army's use of AI; Rep. Elle...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/06

Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Kevin Knodell reports on how the Iran war may impact the Pacific and the Army's use of AI; State Rep. Elle Cochran explains why she switched her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican

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Da Conversation: A hana hou show about Pidgin

The Conversation ·

2026/04/03

Today, we're revisiting a few of our favorite interviews centered the use of Pidgin.

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The Conversation: Conveyance tax hike; Operation...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/02

HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on what a proposed conveyance tax hike could fund; Sister Mary Nelle Gage recalls her work assisting with the adoption of thousands of Vietnamese children as part of Operation Babylift

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51:00

The Conversation: Maui flooding drove surveys; German...

The Conversation ·

2026/04/01

Kalani Fronda with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands discusses drone surveys of flood impacts across Maui County; The Honolulu Museum of Art hosts Oʻahu's third annual German film festival

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51:55

The Conversation: Immigration; Students' thoughts on AI

The Conversation ·

2026/03/31

HPR's Maddie Bender shares the story of a Hawaiʻi Island couple caught up in the immigration crackdown; Kalani High senior Anson Li, ʻIolani senior Jackson Brewer and University of Hawaiʻi freshman Mahealani Jackson talk about how AI is affecting their education

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51:53

The Conversation: 'No Kings' protests; Wahiawā Dam

The Conversation ·

2026/03/30

HPR speaks with participants in the latest "No Kings" rally in Honolulu, one of the more than 3,000 protests held across the country last Saturday; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the steps the state is taking to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawā Dam

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