The Conversation
Hawaii Public Radio
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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- 65 episodes
- daily
- Avg 50 min
- English
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- Thursday · 52 min
November 5 · 51 minThe Conversation: Democrats celebrate reelection; Homeroom Hawaiʻi


November 2 · 51 minThe Conversation: Election Day Eve; AI scam checker
October 29 · 51 minThe Conversation: Legalizing gambling; Kaʻau Crater Boys comeback
- October 28 · 53 min
The Conversation: The race for rural Oʻahu; News in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
October 27 · 53 minThe Conversation: Halloween candy costs; 'Ghosting Aloha'
October 26 · 53 minThe Conversation: Hawaiʻi's 'fun economy'; Documentary on dance
October 22 · 51 minThe Conversation: Rebuilding reefs; Homeroom Hawaiʻi
October 21 · 51 minThe Conversation: Bugs, Ballots and the Bishop Museum's new submarine
October 20 · 54 minThe Conversation: Property development pushback; Pisces V submarine
October 19 · 52 minThe Conversation: Voting rights rally; Princess Kaʻiulani’s ball gown
October 16 · 51 minThe Conversation: A hana hou show on AI
- October 15 · 53 min
The Conversation: Aloha Tower’s Grand Reopening; Homeroom Hawaiʻi
October 14 · 54 minThe Conversation: Early voting; Strings that sing
October 13 · 53 minThe Conversation: Fostering farming careers; Hawaiʻi’s housing shortage
October 9 · 52 minThe Conversation: Guam goes to court; Punahou podcasters
October 8 · 51 minThe Conversation: Hawaiʻi’s visitor forecast; Homeroom Hawaiʻi