The Conversation: 2022 Maunaloa eruption research; Surviving a shipwreck
Researchers may have found the key to predicting volcanic eruptions; A Honolulu resident recounts his harrowing experience surviving a shipwreck
Nov 26, 2024•53 min
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The Conversation: A panel discussion on food sustainability
Today on The Conversation, our panel of guests digs into the future of food sustainability of Hawaiʻi. Have a comment or question? Call in at 808-941-3689 from O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 from the neighbor islands during the live show.
Nov 25, 2024•53 min
The Conversation: Impactful teachers hana hou
Today on the Conversation, we're re-airing interviews with Hawaiʻi teachers that have a had a big impact on their students — including some of the folks who work at HPR.
Nov 22, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Gov. Green on Trump's cabinet picks; National Adoption Month
Gov. Josh Green reacts to President-elect Trump's picks for top positions in his next administration; Adoption advocates collaborate on a song for National Adoption Month
Nov 21, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Invasive corals; The secret to Hawaiian checkers
Efforts continute to eradicate an invasive coral species found growing at the mouth of Pearl Harbor; A kōnane master shares the deeper meaning behind the game of "Hawaiian checkers"
Nov 20, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Avian flu; Saving Hawaiʻi's smallest honeycreeper
The state veterinarian shares the latest on Hawaiʻi's first outbreak of avian flu; The Honolulu Zoo is now home to Hawaiʻi's smallest native honeycreeper
Nov 19, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Red Hill reports; Indigenous crisis resilience
Major takeaways from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General's reports on the Red Hill underground fuel facility; UH professor organizes conference on Indigenous resilience in the wake of disasters
Nov 18, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Live from Kauaʻi; Mayor reacts to the election
The Conversation broadcasts live today from Līhuʻe; Mayor Derek Kawakami talks about what local election results mean for Kauaʻi; Hob Osterlund, founder of the Kauaʻi Albatross Network, shares concerns over the Navy's proposal to increase its training exercises on the tiny island of Ka’ula
Nov 15, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Historic sail of the SS Kaimiloa; Kalākaua's 150th Jubilee
Today on the show, historians share the stories about the voyage of the SS Kaimiloa from San Francisco to Tahiti 100 years ago and King David Kalākaua's last visit to San Diego
Nov 14, 2024•51 min
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi economic action plan; Archeology on Kauaʻi
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi has released a new economic action plan; An upcoming webinar shares the rich archeological history of Kōloa
Nov 13, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Disparities in cancer care; Giant clam genetics
The head of the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center talks about how his own battles with cancer have shaped how he views health care; New research offers important clues into the genetics of giant clams
Nov 12, 2024•52 min
The Conversation: Lahaina wildfire settlement; McKinley art exhibit
What to know about the latest developments with the Lahaina wildfire settlement; Artist and McKinley graduate Imaikalani Kalahele discusses the role his alma mater played in shaping contemporary art in Hawaiʻi
Nov 08, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: A panel discussion on how to manage stress as a parent
Today on The Conversation, our panel of guests discusses the high levels of stress reported among American parents. Have a question or comment to share? Call in to the live show from 11am-12pm on HPR-1. The numbers to reach us are 808-941-3689 on Oʻahu or 1-877-941-3689 on the neighbor islands.
Nov 07, 2024•53 min
The Conversation: A panel discussion on what the election results mean for Hawaiʻi
Today on The Conversation, our panel of guests will be discussing what the election results mean for Hawaiʻi. You can share your comments by calling 808-941-3689 on O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 on the neighbor islands during the live show.
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr
The Conversation: Election Day; Hawaiʻi sees growth in salon industry
Hawaiʻi Dems are canvassing in swing states; An attorney breaks down what this election means for immigration policy; Local hair care professionals look to capitalize on global growth of the salon industry
Nov 05, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: A panel discussion on Hawaiʻi's health care worker shortage
What can be done to tackle Hawaiʻi's healthcare worker shortage? We discuss this topic with our panel of guests.
Nov 04, 2024•53 min
The Conversation: World War II history hana hou
Today on the Conversation, we're re-airing a selection of interviews that focus on World War II.
Nov 01, 2024•53 min
The Conversation: Invasive plant diseases; Hawaiʻi's haunted places
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for invasive plant diseases with a new survey; A master storyteller talks story about Hawaiʻi hauntings
Oct 31, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: State Archives flood protections; Longest-serving city worker
State archivist Adam Jansen discusses safeguarding historic documents and artifacts from future floods; HPR speaks with the longest-serving city worker in Honolulu
Oct 30, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Flood resilience; Kauaʻi resident on 'The Voice'
Hawaiʻi State Comptroller Keith Regan discusses efforts to protect basement offices and critical services during floods; A Kauaʻi resident competes for her chance at stardom on "The Voice"
Oct 29, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Mānoa Valley flood 20th anniversary; Hawaiʻi Island mayoral candidates
University of Hawaiʻi's president remembers the aftermath of the flood that devastated the school in 2004; Hawaiʻi County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda and current mayor Mitch Roth discuss the race; and we take a closer look at the OHA races for Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau
Oct 28, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Local surgeon provides aid in Gaza; DOH project removes lead from schools
A Honolulu surgeon describes his experience providing medical aid in Gaza; the Department of Health talks about making sure public school drinking water is lead-free; ʻAlalā conservation manager talks prepping birds for first-time release on Maui
Oct 26, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Waikīkī hotel strike; Local lab works to grow mini-organs
A local union leader shares the view from the picket lines as the Hilton Hawaiian Village strike heads into its second month; Oceanit has received $4 million to continue its research on growing mini-organs for disease treatment
Oct 24, 2024•52 min
The Conversation: Dyslexia Awareness Month; Music as medicine
A UH volleyball coach talks about his journey with dyslexia; Two researchers explore whether the sounds of the shakuhachi, a Japanese bamboo flute, may have healing properties
Oct 23, 2024•51 min
The Conversation: State security efforts; Voter engagement
Gov. Josh Green discusses security measures after a suspicious package of white powder was sent to state offices; Honolulu City Clerk Glen Takahashi shares plans to engage the next generation of voters
Oct 22, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: PFAS traces in Navy water samples; Climate at the Legislature
The EPA says the Navy's water system is out of compliance after two shut-down wells test positive for traces of forever chemicals; The Climate Advisory Team discusses priorities for the 2025 legislative session
Oct 21, 2024•52 min
The Conversation: ʻOhana hana hou show
This episode of The Conversation focuses on our favorite family-oriented interviews. We'll take a virtual field trip to look native birds, hear from a mother-daughter chef duo, and more!
Oct 18, 2024•53 min
The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Honolulu Pride celebrations
Gov. Josh Green returns from a trip to Las Vegas with ideas on how Hawaiʻi might boost its status as a sports destination; Honolulu gears up for its annual Pride celebrations
Oct 17, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Wally 'Famous' Amos; New opera follows man trapped in elevator
The public is invited to attend a celebration for "Famous Amos" cookie creator, Wally Amos; A new opera featuring a man trapped in an elevator premieres in Hawaiʻi
Oct 16, 2024•54 min
The Conversation: Elections Commission; New plant species found on Kauaʻi
Tensions are high at Hawaiʻi's Elections Commission as mail-in ballots go out to voters; Conservationists have discovered a brand new plant species on Kauaʻi's cliffs using drones
Oct 15, 2024•54 min
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