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: Panel discusses the future of AI
Today on the Conversation, we'll have a panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence.
00:53:06 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Biden drops out of the race; Keauhou Bay plans
Local lawmakers' react to Biden's announcement that he's dropping out of the presidential race; Kamehameha Schools lays out its plans for Keauhou Bay
00:51:34 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
The Conservation: A creepy-crawly hana hou
On today's Conversation, we're reairing some of our recent interviews about invasive bugs.
00:52:59 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Panel discusses the effects of smartphones on kids
Today on the Conversation, we're holding a panel discussion on how smartphones affect kids.
00:52:57 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Panel discusses the state of Hawaiʻi's economy
We're devoting this hour of The Conversation to a discussion on the state of Hawaiʻi's economy. Have questions or comments to share? Call us at 808-941-3689 from O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 from the neig…
00:53:04 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Navy 3D printer; New research on how to repair genes
The Navy is trying out an experimental 3D printer to make spare parts during RIMPAC; A UH researcher has new insights on how to repair faulty genes
00:54:00 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Firearm safety in film; Global reach of the ʻukulele
Local experts discuss firearm safety procedures in Hawaiʻi's film industry; The Hawaiʻi State Archives celebrate the global reach of the ukulele
00:53:48 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Medical Aid in Dying program; Nonprofit funds cataract surgery
The Department of Health has a new report showing the number of patients participating in the Medical Aid in Dying program; A teen-led nonprofit helps to fund surgery for cataract patients
00:54:46 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
The Conversation: New UH med school dean; Anti-cancer effects of kava
Gov. Josh Green vetos seven bills; The new dean of UH JABSOM lays out his short- and long-term priorities; Researchers investigate the possible anti-cancer properties of kava
00:53:42 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Maunakea telescope removed; New doc features surfing icon
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory decommissioning process; A new film about a legendary surfboard designer Dick Brewer
00:53:34 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Aloha Stadium; Culinary Institute of the Pacific
What's next for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District?; Hawaiʻi bans deep-sea mining; Culinary Institute of the Pacific will offer scholarships
00:53:59 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Presidential immunity ruling; RIMPAC 2024 kicks off
A local law historian gives his thoughts on the presidential immunity Supreme Court ruling; The PUC chair discusses a potential solution to keeping the power on during future electrical outages; We t…
00:51:44 |
Mon 08 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Year of the Forest Bird Hana Hou
It's the Year of the Forest Bird, so today on The Conversation, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations about native manu.
00:53:20 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; 'Broken Trust' audiobook
The state Department of Law Enforcement comments on recent illegal firework busts; Author Randy Roth talks about the legacy of his book "Broken Trust," now available as an audiobook
00:54:06 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Public corruption; How to ID avocados
A retired federal public defender discusses what a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling means for local public corruption laws; New research breaks down how to identify Sharwil avocados
00:52:03 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
The Conversation: Skyline rail system; Miss Hawaiʻi 2023
Top Honolulu transportation officials talk about the progress of Skyline so far and the work ahead as the rail marks its first year in operation; Miss Hawaiʻi 2023 reflects on the pressures of being …
00:51:13 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
The Conversation: State sheriff arrests; Honolulu power outage investigation
State Director of the Department of Law Enforcement Jordan Lowe addresses the arrests of four state sheriffs in two separate investigations; HECO executive Jim Kelly on the suspected cause of the rec…
00:54:07 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
The Conversation: COVID summer surge; New season of 'Breaking Bread with Alexander'
Health experts break down what you need to know about the COVID summer surge; Finding common ground with top politicians and officials over their favorite foods
00:51:51 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
The Conversation: The job market; The rare art of hula kiʻi
Should we be optimistic about the economy?; How hurricanes imperil rare native birds; Keeping the rare art of hula kiʻi alive
00:56:05 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
The Conversation: Falls of Clyde; Kauaʻi mayor attends national conference
Efforts to save the historic Falls of Clyde from being dismantled; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami attends the National Conference of Mayors; Architectural plans for Lahaina's recovery
00:54:04 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
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