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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: ‘Time, place and manner’ at UH; Ewa Makai Middle School
2w ago00:53:44Tap to summarizeUniversity of Hawaiʻi staff and students discuss the impact of “time, place and manner” policies on campus free speech; Ewa Makai Middle School students discuss their love for learning about drone piloting.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Sinlaku recovery with Army Corps; Oldest-living Hawaiian Air pilot
2w ago00:53:29Tap to summarizeThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue recovery efforts in Saipan. At 98 years old, Gil Hicks is the oldest-living Hawaiian Airlines pilot.
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The Conversation: Unexploded ordnance; Maui wetlands
2w ago00:53:37Tap to summarizeHonolulu Star-Advertiser Reporter Kevin Knodell talks unexploded ordnance in Hawaiʻi. Scott Fisher of the Hawaiʻi Land Trust talks about stewardship of the Waiheʻe Refuge on Maui.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Trump’s China visit, UH Mānoa eSports
2w ago00:53:54Tap to summarizeHPR’s Bill Dorman reports on the historic summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping; UH Mānoa's eSports team discusses their recent championship win.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Tax credit cuts, Community-created murals
3w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeHPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on the state’s decision to cut tax credits for renewable energy; muralist Todd “Estria” Johnson shares more about his murals help enrich keiki and the community.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Hurricane prep, Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response
3w ago00:51:56Tap to summarizeErnie Lau, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, discusses hurricane preparedness; Hawai’i Marine Animal Response speaks on the recent viral news of a man throwing a rock at a monk seal and what to do when you see animals in danger.
Transcribe →The Conversation: "Dark money" ban, Jack Johnson film
3w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeTom Moore, from the Center for American Progress, explains a bill that passed to limit corporate influence in elections; singer-songwriter Jack Johnson teases the debut of his new documentary film.
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The Conversation: Super Typhoon Sinlaku; AI airport music
3w ago00:53:37Tap to summarizeHPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the status of Chuuk's Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery efforts; local record shop and label owner Roger Bong responds to the use of AI-generated music at Honolulu International Airport.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Hana hou show on Vietnam and Operation Babylift
3w ago00:51:03Tap to summarizeToday on the Conversation, we're looking back on stories we've shared about the Vietnam War and Operation Babylift.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Rising electric bills; Green Fee
4w ago00:54:04Tap to summarizeJim Kelly, Hawaiian Electric Company, on rising electric bills; HPRʻs Ashley Mizuo reports on how it's the first year lawmakers had to decide how to spend revenue from The Green Fee
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