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; Climate change in California
Gov. Josh Green discusses the change of leadership at the Department of Law Enforcement, vaccines, and his upcoming State of the State address; What can Hawaiʻi learn from how California is contendin…
00:52:46 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Legislative session starts; Exhibit shows Hawaiian monarchy
HPR reports from the state Capitol on the opening day of the legislative session; Artist and filmmaker Etienne Aurelius talks about the new exhibit "Aliʻi Atlas" that uses tech to present the Hawaiia…
00:53:41 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; ʻUlu's ties to Brazil's slave trade
Gov. Josh Green lays out the plan to deal with illegal fireworks; Neal Uno and Julia Ávila with the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Breadfruit Institute share tips on cultivating ʻulu and its ti…
00:51:50 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Office of Hawaiian Affairs; How to name a quasi-moon
Office of Hawaiian Affairs board chair Kai Kahele discusses the agency's legislative priorities; Castle High School teacher Maya Sullivan and student Hali’a Tom-Jardine share their experience on a st…
00:52:31 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
The Conversation: EPA under Trump; Pro wrestler fights for Hawaiʻi's ecosystems
Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Administrator Martha Guzman discusses Hawaiʻi projects and Trump's return to the White House; Pro wrestler "The Naturalist" brings the fight to save Hawaiʻi's…
00:53:41 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
The Conversation: A panel discussion on enforcing illegal fireworks laws
The Conversation, state and county law enforcement officers discuss illegal fireworks. Share your comments during the live show by calling 808-941-3689 (O’ahu) or 1-877-941-3689 (neighbor islands).
00:53:50 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Honolulu rail service limited; Turning native plants into dyes
Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services explains why rail service will shut down for the next two weekends; a Hawai’i Island artist talks about her process of creating dyes from native plant…
00:53:53 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
The Conversation: NYE blast update; The artistry of Swiss posters
HPR shares the latest on the six patients who were transported to an Arizona facility for treatment after the New Year's Eve firework blast; A new exhibit showcases the artistry of Swiss posters
00:53:55 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
The Conversation: A panel discussion on the deadly NYE fireworks blast
Today, The Conversation gets insights from first responders into the deadly explosion of fireworks on New Year's Eve. Share a question or comment during the live show by calling 808-941-3689 from O’a…
00:53:53 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Lawmakers respond to fireworks explosion; South Korea
State lawmakers discuss strategies to deter the use of illegal fireworks; Rob York of Pacific Forum shares the latest political developments in South Korea
00:51:42 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; Stranded sea turtles
State Rep. Della Au Belatti discusses what more lawmakers can do to stop the flow of illegal fireworks into Hawaiʻi; A researcher breaks down four decades of data on sea turtle strandings
00:50:29 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
The Conversation: 2024 in review
As we wrap up the year, The Conversation is revisiting some of its top stories from 2024, including Red Hill developments, ambitious conservation efforts, and insights from acclaimed local artists.
00:53:42 |
Tue 31 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Kīlauea activity; Coconut plantations on Pacific atolls
Hear the latest updates on Kīlauea's volcanic activity; How do widespread coconut plantations on Pacific atolls affect native vegetation?
00:53:55 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Maui recovery; Native Hawaiian filmmaker makes his mark on 'Moana 2'
Maui County has released a long-term recovery plan; Native Hawaiian filmmaker Bryson Chun talks about his experience working on "Moana 2"
00:54:08 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi artists receive Gish Prize, 'genius grant' and more
Today on The Conversation, we're sharing interviews with talented creatives in Hawai’i who have picked up some big awards in recognition of the work they do.
00:53:52 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Revitalizing downtown Honolulu; Students help each other with AI
Avalon Group President and CEO Christine Camp discusses plans for the revitalization of downtown Honolulu; A new project encourages students to solve each other's problems using AI
00:53:43 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Avian flu surveillance; Filipino community after Lahaina fire
National Wildlife Disease Program coordinator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on recent avian flu surveillance; Report about Filipino community members following the Maui wildfire; Students an…
00:53:46 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Live from Kula; Remembering José Fajardo
Today, The Conversation of broadcasts live from Kula, Maui and takes a look at how small businesses are faring since the August 2023 fires
00:53:54 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green's first state budget; Maui wildfire stories
Gov. Josh Green on his proposed budget; Filmmaker shares impact a Maui wildfire film has had outside of Hawaiʻi; and Maui-based writer discusses new book about community members who helped following …
00:52:03 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
The Conversation: Honolulu climate change office; Effects of plastic on Hawaiʻi seabirds
A new team takes the lead at Honolulu's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency; a new exhibit of Hawaiian cultural artifacts opens in England; a recent study looks at the effect of p…
00:53:47 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
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