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The Conversation
Hosted by Hawaii Public Radio · EN
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 planes, trains, and automobiles
3d ago00:53:58Tap to summarizeThe Conversation takes a trip back to past broadcasts on the world of travel and transportation.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Super Typhoon Bavi strikes Rota; New Driver’s License
4d ago00:54:07Tap to summarizeNorthern Mariana Islands journalist Thomas Mangloña II shares his firsthand account of the destruction left by Super Typhoon Bavi; Hawaiʻi locals and city officials share their thoughts on the Driver’s License redesign.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Bringing golf back to Hawaiʻi; Funding foster youth
5d ago00:52:04Tap to summarizeA new pro golf tournament, Play Hawaiʻi Golf, is being organized to replace The Sentry tournament by the PGA Tour; Maui philanthropist Ed Freedman talks about funding investment accounts for Hawaiʻi foster youth.
Transcribe →The Conversation: New UH Chancellor; Street psychiatry
6d ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeVassilis Syrmos, the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, speaks with HPR about his new role; Honolulu street psychiatrist Chad Koyanagi shares his story helping those suffering on the streets.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Super Typhoon Bavi; Supreme Court ruling reflections
1w ago00:51:59Tap to summarizeHPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports on a super typhoon passing through Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands; Common Cause Hawaii director Camron Hurt discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s final rulings for 2026.
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The Conversation: Hawaiian history on display; Top Chef winner
2w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeHPR contributor Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton shares Kānaka opinions on Hawaiian artifacts kept in museums; Hawai’i Island Chef Rhoda Magbitang celebrates her recent “Top Chef” season 23 win.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Kalaupapa tours; Hawaiian quilting
2w ago00:51:17Tap to summarizeThe National Park Service announces new tours of Kalaupapa; the Smithsonian hosts a 'Quilt Along' event featuring a Hawaiian quilt artist.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Birthright citizenship ruling; Maya Soetoro-Ng
2w ago00:54:05Tap to summarizeACLU of Hawaiʻi Legal Director Wookie Kim speaks on the U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes; Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister to Barack Obama, reflects on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Transcribe →The Conversation: RIMPAC 2026, Surf Film Festival
2w ago00:52:03Tap to summarizeAnn Wright, retired United States Army colonel and peace activist, speaks out against RIMPAC 2026; Filmmakers Anna Trent Moore and Ronald Moore share their film about legendary big wave surfer Buzzy Trent.
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The Conversation: a Hana Hou show on Title IX
2w ago00:51:55Tap to summarizeThe Conversation marks the 54th anniversary of Title IX by highlighting past guests who championed the landmark legislation for academic gender equality.
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