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.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 310
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Honolulu Pride celebrations
Gov. Josh Green returns from a trip to Las Vegas with ideas on how Hawaiʻi might boost its status as a sports destination; Honolulu gears up for its annual Pride celebrations
00:53:43 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Wally 'Famous' Amos; New opera follows man trapped in elevator
The public is invited to attend a celebration for "Famous Amos" cookie creator, Wally Amos; A new opera featuring a man trapped in an elevator premieres in Hawaiʻi
00:54:14 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Elections Commission; New plant species found on Kauaʻi
Tensions are high at Hawaiʻi's Elections Commission as mail-in ballots go out to voters; Conservationists have discovered a brand new plant species on Kauaʻi's cliffs using drones
00:53:38 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Two finalists for UH leader; Beekeeping in Kona
HPR speaks with the two finalists in the selection process to become the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi; A local historian shares the storied history of Big Island beekeeping
00:53:40 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
The Conversation: New leadership at HPU; New doc on hit TV show 'Lost'
Former U.S. Attorney Kenji Price talks plans as he returns home as the senior vice president and general counsel of Hawaiʻi Pacific University; Director Taylor Morden and producer Emily Claire Morden…
00:53:40 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Harbor disaster prep; Hawaiʻi's child care crisis
Work continues to modernize Oʻahu's harbors and make them more disaster resilient; How to address the state's child care crisis
00:53:54 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Cybersecurity tips; 'Venice of the Pacific'
How are state officials responding to large-scale cyberattacks?; Researchers link Nan Madol's demise to climate change
00:53:42 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Charter amendment questions; José Fajardo fundraiser
Breaking down charter amendments on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island; Fundraiser planned for former HPR president and general manager
00:53:44 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Hamas attack on Israel 1 year later; Remembering Michael Titterton
A Palestinian man at a Honolulu peace march and the rabbi of Chabad of Hawaii share their thoughts on the Hamas-Israel war one year later; the Aloha Stadium manager talks about generating revenue wit…
00:52:00 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi civic clubs hana hou
As we come out of Hawaiian History Month, The Conversation showcases interviews with leaders of civic clubs about the stories and culture of the people of Hawaiʻi.
00:53:51 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Lahaina fire origin and cause; Timeshares
HPR reporters break down the findings of the Lahaina fire cause and origin report and get the community's reaction; Young buyers are embracing the timeshare model
00:49:29 |
Thu 03 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Education workforce; Disaster response
The DOE deputy superintendent discusses workforce development and raising attendance levels in schools; A labor organizer offers a glimpse of the migrant workforce that responds to disasters across t…
00:52:17 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Tourism forecast; New website for disaster survivors
A tourism exec and a top official from Guam discuss the forecast of the Pacific visitor industry; A new website launches to offer resources to disaster survivors across the state
00:50:44 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Tourism Conference; World Teachers' Day
The state's main tourism conference kicks off amid the ongoing hotel workers' strike; Former FBI agent and Damien Memorial School president remembers the nun who inspired him to go into law enforceme…
00:53:39 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Hilton hotel worker strike; Disease in feral pigs
Oʻahu visitors discuss how the hotel worker strike is affecting their stay; New research shows that feral pigs may be carrying a nasty disease
00:33:04 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Coqui frogs on Oʻahu; Small business fair in Pearl City
DNLR is trying to eradicate coqui frogs in Kuliʻouʻou Valley with drones; Pearl City will host a small business fair this Saturday
00:32:02 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Using AI to track forest birds; The unusual sex life of Hawaiʻi crickets
A UH Hilo biology professor discusses his use of artificial intelligence to track forest bird abundance and trends; Minnesota biologists share their research on the unusual sex life of some Hawaiʻi c…
00:30:22 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Hotel workers' strike; Kauaʻi cesspools
Hospitality workers go on strike at Hawaiʻi's largest hotel property; A deadline approaches for Kauaʻi homeowners to apply for funding for cesspool conversions
00:35:02 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Hawaiian-Alaska merger; Arrests during nurses' protest
New Hawaiian Airlines CEO discusses what's next since the major airlines' merger; Lawmakers are reportedly among those arrested in a protest at Kapiʻolani Medical Center over the ongoing lockout
00:32:53 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
The Conversation: Native Hawaiians priced out of paradise; Wave energy
Technology consultant Matt Jachowski breaks down how Native Hawaiians are getting priced out of paradise; Patrick Cross with the Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute on the prospect of harnessing wave en…
00:34:51 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
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