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The Conversation
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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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The Conversation: A hana hou show on civic engagement
2d ago00:52:02Tap to summarizeOn the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu; Voters react to Tommy Waters’ disqualification
3d ago00:52:05Tap to summarizeBishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific; HPR speaks with District 4 voters and Tommy Waters about his ousting from the election.
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The Conversation: JERA Vice President; Fingerboards and kendama
4d ago00:52:04Tap to summarizeJERA Vice President of Development Erik Montague answers questions about liquefied natural gas; fingerboard and kendama enthusiasts share where their passions have taken them.
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The Conversation: Rep. Jill Tokuda; AI-powered permit applications
5d ago00:53:48Tap to summarizeU.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent in Maui three years after the Lahaina fires; Honolulu Department of Planning & Permitting director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, is required for residential permit applicants.
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The Conversation: Prescription pilot program; Reality TV stars
6d ago00:49:16Tap to summarizeClinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage; HPR speaks with Hele Rolls food truck owners and America's Got Talent duo Nyjah Rhythm and Zyah Rhythm.
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The Conversation: Sylvia Luke pleads not guilty; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflect on the Peace Corps
1w ago00:53:57Tap to summarizeHPR's Mark Ladao reports on the latest developments in the bribery case involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflects on his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar.
Transcribe →The Conversation: A call-in on a cell phone ban in Hawaiʻi public schools
2w ago00:53:59Tap to summarizeToday, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week.
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The Conversation: TheBus budget; Swimming science
2w ago00:54:07Tap to summarizeIncreased fuel prices from the Iran war place a burden on TheBus budget; Former UH head swim coach Jans Prins breaks down the biomechanics of swimming in his new book, "Freestyle Biomechanics."
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The Conversation: Tommy Waters ineligible; Truck bed-riding restrictions
2w ago00:53:57Tap to summarizeHonolulu Civil Beat’s Ben Angarone and UH political science professor Colin Moore discuss City Councilmember Tommy Waters’ ineligibility to run for office; Hawai’i residents react to the new restrictions on truck bed-riding.
Transcribe →The Conversation: RIMPAC draws to a close; Cyclosporiasis grows
2w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeInternational military officials share their thoughts as RIMPAC 2026 concludes; Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan explains the recent national outbreak Cyclosporiasis
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