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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 Hawaiian literature
3w ago00:52:38Tap to summarizeThe Conversation takes a look through the archives to curate a list of local literature to add to your library.
Transcribe →Sen. Karl Rhoads reflects on 20 years; Preserving coconut palms
3w ago00:54:05Tap to summarizeSen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Remembering Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur; The new face of Anna O’Brien’s
3w ago00:54:39Tap to summarizeNainoa Thomspon, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Chamorro navigator Ron Acfalle pay tribute to the late Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur; musical artist Tavana becomes the new owner of beloved bar and music venue Anna O’Brien’s.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Guam Red Cross; Kauaʻi’s native birds
3w ago00:51:59Tap to summarizeKen Quintanilla, executive director of the Guam Red Cross, delivers recovery updates after Super Typhoon Bavi; animal researchers Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton and Justin Hite raise awareness about the decline of Kauaʻi's native birds.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Ethics Commission gets new director; Irish pub gets new owner
3w ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeSandy Ma discusses her new title as Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Honolulu Ethics Commission; Business owner Bill Comerford makes his Irish exit as he sells beloved live-music bar Anna O'Brien's.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Gov. Green and the National Guard; Hawaiʻi ranks last in business
4w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeGov. Josh Green explains why members of Hawaiʻi’s National Guard are deployed in the nation’s capital; Sherry Menor, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, reacts to the state scoring last on CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking.
Transcribe →The Conversation: A call-in on Hawaiʻi's media landscape
4w ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeHave a question or comment on Hawaiʻi's media landscape? Send a note to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or leave a voicemail at 808-792-8217.
Transcribe →The Conversation: Makaha Mangoes; A look at Liquefied Natural Gas
4w ago00:54:00Tap to summarizeMark Suiso, of Makaha Mangoes, shares tips on mango farming and explains why mango season is late this year; HPR and Canary Media team up to report on the debate around Liquefied Natural Gas.
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The Conversation: Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago; Record-breaking solo row
4w ago00:53:55Tap to summarizeHawaiʻi Chief Election Officer Scott Nago discusses preparations for the primary elections; rower and social media sensation Kelsey Pfendler celebrates her record-breaking solo rowing voyage from California.
Transcribe →The Conversation: A hana hou show on planes, trains, and automobiles
Jul 1000:53:58Tap to summarizeThe Conversation takes a trip back to past broadcasts on the world of travel and transportation.
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