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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.

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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.

    The Conversation: Navy solar project comes online; Ukuleles for Lahaina fundraiser

    The Conversation: Navy solar project comes online; Ukuleles for Lahaina fundraiser

    The Navy gives an update on a recent solar project that went online; a local realtor and podcaster talk about barriers to owning a home; we discuss Maui High School's project with NASA; and the organizer of a new ukulele festival shares how it will benefit fire survivors

    • 51 min
    The Conversation: COVID cases at FestPAC; DHHL projects

    The Conversation: COVID cases at FestPAC; DHHL projects

    Health officials are working to keep the COVID count down at FestPAC; The director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands gives an update on key housing projects

    • 55 min
    The Conversation: Hawaiʻi journalism; New Maui solar project is online

    The Conversation: Hawaiʻi journalism; New Maui solar project is online

    Veteran journalist weighs in on the state of local journalism; The largest solar project to date comes online in Central Maui

    • 53 min
    The Conversation: Falls of Clyde; Emergency preparedness

    The Conversation: Falls of Clyde; Emergency preparedness

    The final environmental assessment is complete on the iron-hulled ship Falls of Clyde; Few Oʻahu families are prepared for an emergency; Local artist Irie Love has a new single

    • 53 min
    The Conversation: Summer reads hana hou

    The Conversation: Summer reads hana hou

    Last year proved to be a breakthrough year for Hawaiʻi writers. Several garnered global recognition for their work, and the Honolulu Magazine further spotlighted local talent in the inaugural HONOLULU Book Awards. Today, we're revisiting our interviews with some of those award-winning authors.

    • 53 min
    The Conversation: COVID spike; FestPAC officially begins

    The Conversation: COVID spike; FestPAC officially begins

    A recent COVID spike is affecting health care workers; FestPAC 2024 holds its opening ceremony; A groundbreaking play series by Alani Apio will be staged in its entirety for the first time this month

    • 53 min

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