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01/03/2022

The Conversation's page is retiring as the focus shifts to our main Hawaiʻi Public Radio page. We hope you will join us there if you have not already. Mahalo for your support and continued engagement!

HPR's The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1. Tune in on the radio, stream on your smart speaker, or listen on-demand on our website or on the HPR mobile app.

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Whether you live in our state or far from our shores, you’ll know what’s happening in Hawaii with a daily hour of locally focused discussions of public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Guests from around the block and around the world provide perspectives on life in the islands and issues t...

07/12/2021

Outgoing Hawaii public schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto will be joining us live tomorrow! Share your thoughts and questions by leaving a message on our Talkback Line, 808-792-8217, or send them via email to [email protected].

PC: Office of Governor David Ige

06/29/2021

Will you be going to a concert or a theater production this year? We discuss the state of live events in Hawaii on today's call-in show. Ask our live guests a question or share your comment by calling 941-3689 or 1-877-941-3689, or send an email to [email protected], or record a voice message at 808-792-8217.

PC: Dorothy Chen

06/24/2021

The Summer Olympics start soon and we got the chance to talk to Matt Reynolds, the father of local boy Heimana Reynolds, one of the skateboarders on Team USA.

This Father’s Day fell on the eve of a big Olympic announcement: the naming of the first U.S. Olympic skateboarding team. At the top of that list was 22-year-old Heimana Reynolds.

06/21/2021

Do you have thoughts on how the missionaries impacted Hawaii? Share them during our live call-in show at 11am today. Call 941-3689 or 1-877-941-3689 on the neighbor islands to join our show live on the air. Or leave us a message on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217 or email us at [email protected]. Or leave a comment below.

06/15/2021

Ever been hassled by nearby property owners or tourists when trying to access a public beach or park? We're talking public access issues during tomorrow's live call-in show. Join the conversation at 11am by calling 941-3689 or 1-877-941-3689 on the neighbor islands. Or leave a message on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217 or shoot an email over to [email protected].

06/04/2021

Filming is back in business in Hawaii! So what do you want to know about our movie and TV industry? We'll have the State Film Commissioner, a network TV producer, and a union rep for local film crews ready to take your questions tomorrow starting at 11am. You can join the discussion by calling us at 941-3689 or 1-877-941-3689 from neighbor islands, or send an email to [email protected].

05/21/2021

Should we still be wearing masks? When will you be comfortable resuming daily life without one?

Dr. Kathy Kozak joins us live in-studio at 11am today to talk about masks. Share your comment live on the air by calling 1-877-941-3689 or leave a comment below.

You can also send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail on our talkback line: 808-792-8217.

05/20/2021

Author Ashley Bugge will be a guest on our show today! She'll be marking the 3rd anniversary of the death of her late husband, Brian Bugge, who donated his body organs and tissue to help others live life to the fullest. The memorial dive will be streamed live here:

https://www.facebook.com/ashley.p.phillips.1

https://legacyoflifehawaii.org/

05/06/2021

Teacher Appreciation Week concludes tomorrow. Here's a photo of one of our producers with his high school Marine Biology teacher and high school track coach. Who's been the teacher that's impacted you the most? Send us your shout out and we'll send it out over the air on our show tomorrow. [email protected] or 808-792-8217 or just comment below!

04/30/2021

Today's Aloha Friday Conversation is a special Lei Day edition to learn more about lei because, since 1928 when poet Don Blanding came up with the idea, May Day is Lei Day in Hawai’i.

The Conversation airs live at 11 a.m. on HPR-1 and streams at hawaiipublicradio.org

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04/23/2021

Today on The Conversation:
- Addressing sexual violence at the University of Hawaii
- Two art educators leave their mark on the art scene in Hawaii
- DaShop.hnl marks its third anniversary and celebrates Independent Bookstore Day
- Laugh with The Tumua Tuinei! It's National Humor Month

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