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.
The Conversation is hosted by Catherine Cruz and produced by Russell Subiono, Lillian Tsang, and Maddie Bender — with support from Savannah Harriman-Pote and Sophia McCullough.
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Gov. Josh Green on the latest Point-in-Time Count, which shows a rise in the number of homeless individuals in Hawaiʻi; Author Henry Grabar on what parking can tell us about how the world works -
Community concerns over contamination in the Navy's drinking water system; Should comedians stop making jokes about Trump?; A new variety show will celebrate "all things Asian-American and Pacific Islander" -
Some advocates have concerns about recently-passed tax cuts; What does the reality of regenerative tourism look like? -
The threat to native species posed by feral cat colonies; Longtime cemetery historian earns national recognition; The need for foster families on Hawaiʻi Island -
Mother-daughter restaurateur duo behind Istanbul Hawaii on how they started cooking together; Hawaiian pop vocal trio Na Leo Pilimehana celebrate 40 years of friendship and song -
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke on the Ready Keiki initiative to expand the number of preschools across the islands; Experts share the latest on Myanmar's civil war
