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The Conversation Hawaiʻi Public Radio
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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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The Conversation: Ala Wai flooding risks; Oʻahu housing policy
Honolulu Managing Director Michael Formby on flooding risks of the Ala Wai Canal; HPR reporter Ashley Mizuo on the impacts of the state's new short-term rental law
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The Conversation: Rebuilding Maui infrastructure; Big Island gun permits
EPA Region 9 head Martha Guzman on rebuilding critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Lahaina; Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz on why law enforcement on the Big Island is denying more gun permits than any other county
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The Conversation: Young voices hana hou
Today, we're sharing a hana hou show featuring voices and perspectives from Hawaiʻi's young people.
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The Conversation: Gov. Green on homelessness; How parking affects society
Gov. Josh Green on the latest Point-in-Time Count, which shows a rise in the number of homeless individuals in Hawaiʻi; Author Henry Grabar on what parking can tell us about how the world works
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The Conversation: Red Hill water; AAPI AF comedy show
Community concerns over contamination in the Navy's drinking water system; Should comedians stop making jokes about Trump?; A new variety show will celebrate "all things Asian-American and Pacific Islander"
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The Conversation: Tax cuts; Regenerative tourism
Some advocates have concerns about recently-passed tax cuts; What does the reality of regenerative tourism look like?