The Conversation

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The Conversation

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.

  1. 3H AGO

    The Conversation: Public media funding eliminated; Gov. Josh Green

    HPR News Director Bill Dorman shares what the elimination of federal funding for public media means for HPR; Gov. Josh Green talks about what's next for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and the possible impact of low vaccination rates among students

    54 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The Conversation: Public media funding; National Education Association

    HPR News Director Bill Dorman shares the latest on the Trump administration's move to claw back federal funding for public media; Castle High School English teacher Jamie Stidger pushes the National Education Association to recognize that all students have a right to an education, regardless of their immigration status, in their national platform

    54 min

  3. 2D AGO

    The Conversation: Federal spending cuts; Eating our roots

    The Conversation talks with experts about what federal spending cuts mean for education and health care; Chef Ippy Aiona talks about getting comfortable in front of the camera for his award-winning docuseries "Eating Our Roots"

    54 min

  4. 3D AGO

    The Conversation: Army to expand arsenal in Hawaiʻi; Comedian Sheng Wang

    Major General Marcus Evans discusses the U.S. Army's plan to add long-range missiles to its arsenal in Hawaiʻi; Comedian Sheng Wang talks about how he got his start in comedy

    52 min

  5. 4D AGO

    The Conversation: Falls of Clyde; Navy leases on Kauaʻi

    Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation director Ed Sniffen discusses plans to scuttle Falls of Clyde; The Navy has released a draft environmental impact statement for the continued use of over 8,000 acres of state land near Barking Sands

    54 min

  6. JUL 11

    The Conversation: A hana hou show on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

    On today's program, we revisit the recent changes at the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the agency that has long overseen Hawaiʻi's largest industry.

    52 min

  7. JUL 10

    The Conversation: Filipino survivors of the Lahaina wildfire; Hawaiʻi's airports

    The author of report on Filipino survivors of the Lahaina wildfire push back on a characterization of its findings by the Department of Homeland Security; HDOT director Ed Sniffen talks about efforts to modernize Hawaiʻi's airports

    54 min

  8. JUL 9

    The Conversation: U.S. Rep. Ed Case on immigration; Office of Hawaiian Affairs budget

    U.S. Rep. Ed Case shares his thoughts on immigration policy and the recently passed GOP-led spending bill; Office of Hawaiian Affairs chair Kai Kahele breaks down the agency's budget

    52 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Hawaiʻi Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Conversation

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