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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. 4H AGO

    The Conversation Hana Hou: Ocean stories caught on film

    Today on The Conversation, we're replaying interviews with filmmakers who focus on stories of the ocean.

    52 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The Conversation: State legislature; Hawaiʻi History Day competition

    Lawmakers rush to pass bills before the end of the legislative session; HPR hears from the winners of the Hawaiʻi History Day competition

    54 min

  3. 2D AGO

    The Conversation: Tariffs affect flowers and fashion; Kingfishers

    Tariffs are impacting the local floral industry and popular Hawaiʻi fashion brands; A flock of endangered kingfishers has been introduced to Palmyra Atoll

    52 min

  4. 3D AGO

    The Conversation: Fed cuts hit UH; Trump's commercial fishing order

    HPR's Maddie Bender reports on how federal funding cuts are impacting the University of Hawaiʻi; Kitty Simonds, executive director of the Western Pacific Fishery Council, responds to environmentalists' concerns about a Trump order allowing commercial fishing within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

    54 min

  5. 4D AGO

    The Conversation: Fishing in marine national monument; Merrie Monarch

    Maxx Phillips of the Center for Biological Diversity discusses President Donald Trump's executive order allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument; Matthew Loke, administrator of the state Agricultural Development Division, on increasing egg prices and significant price changes at the grocery store as tariffs take effect

    54 min

  6. APR 18

    The Conversation: A call-in show on Social Security concerns

    Today, The Conversation hosts a call-in show with guests from AARP to discuss Social Security concerns. Call in live, or leave a voicemail at 808-792-8217. You can also email The Conversation at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

    54 min

  7. APR 16

    The Conversation: Disaster recovery; Lt. Gov. Luke talks ag priorities

    Anthony Giancatarino, strategic partner for the nonprofit Taproot Earth, discusses empowering under-served communities in the wake of disaster; Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke meets with USDA officials to discuss Hawaiʻi's agricultural priorities

    54 min

  8. APR 15

    The Conversation: Tariffs' role in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi's overthrow; Sea level rise

    Historian Ronald Williams Jr. takes a look at the role tariffs played in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi; Researcher Richelle Moskvichev shares evidence that sea levels in Hawaiʻi are rising faster than expected

    54 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
      258
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025
    • Show Website
      The Conversation

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