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. Have something to say? Send a comment to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or call our talkback line at 808-792-8217.
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Welcome to Hot Off The Press, a podcast that provides knowledge and emotional support for new and aspiring printers. Your hosts, Jillian of Studio Soprano and Moriah of Moriah Creates, are two letterpress printers who believe in sharing their knowledge and learning together. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between this antique printing method and modern design. We've poured through the forums, asked the experts, and learned some things first hand. We'll be sharing all of our tips and tric ...
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The Conversation: Kula fire fallout; Hawaiʻi-born sprinter in Olympics
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Maui residents on road damage from fire cleanup efforts; The state and a maritime archeologist weigh in on the fate of the Falls of Clyde; A beloved local artist discusses his work in a new joke book; Guam's Olympic flagbearer prepares for track-and-field events in ParisBy Catherine Cruz, Lillian Tsang, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Military leases; Community investments in Waiʻanae
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Community pushback on the renewal of military land leases on Oʻahu; Local nonprofit works to expand child care and financial resources in WaiʻanaeBy Catherine Cruz, Alyssa Salcedo, Russell Subiono, Lillian Tsang
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The Conversation: Presidential race; RIMPAC climate impacts
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What's next for the Democratic Party after Biden's announcement that he would not seek reelection?; Data on greenhouse gas emissions from RIMPACBy Catherine Cruz
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The Conversation: Panel discusses the future of AI
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Today on the Conversation, we'll have a panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence.By Hawaii Public Radio
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The Conversation: Biden drops out of the race; Keauhou Bay plans
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Local lawmakers' react to Biden's announcement that he's dropping out of the presidential race; Kamehameha Schools lays out its plans for Keauhou BayBy Russell Subiono
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The Conservation: A creepy-crawly hana hou
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On today's Conversation, we're reairing some of our recent interviews about invasive bugs.By Russell Subiono, Lillian Tsang, Maddie Bender, Catherine Cruz
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The Conversation: Panel discusses the effects of smartphones on kids
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Today on the Conversation, we're holding a panel discussion on how smartphones affect kids.By Hawaii Public Radio
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The Conversation: Panel discusses the state of Hawaiʻi's economy
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We're devoting this hour of The Conversation to a discussion on the state of Hawaiʻi's economy. Have questions or comments to share? Call us at 808-941-3689 from O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 from the neighbor islands.By Hawaii Public Radio
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The Conversation: Navy 3D printer; New research on how to repair genes
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The Navy is trying out an experimental 3D printer to make spare parts during RIMPAC; A UH researcher has new insights on how to repair faulty genesBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender
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The Conversation: Firearm safety in film; Global reach of the ʻukulele
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Local experts discuss firearm safety procedures in Hawaiʻi's film industry; The Hawaiʻi State Archives celebrate the global reach of the ukuleleBy Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Medical Aid in Dying program; Nonprofit funds cataract surgery
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The Department of Health has a new report showing the number of patients participating in the Medical Aid in Dying program; A teen-led nonprofit helps to fund surgery for cataract patientsBy Catherine Cruz, Lillian Tsang, Russell Subiono, Maddie Bender
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The Conversation: New UH med school dean; Anti-cancer effects of kava
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Gov. Josh Green vetos seven bills; The new dean of UH JABSOM lays out his short- and long-term priorities; Researchers investigate the possible anti-cancer properties of kavaBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Maunakea telescope removed; New doc features surfing icon
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The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory decommissioning process; A new film about a legendary surfboard designer Dick BrewerBy Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Aloha Stadium; Culinary Institute of the Pacific
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What's next for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District?; Hawaiʻi bans deep-sea mining; Culinary Institute of the Pacific will offer scholarshipsBy Catherine Cruz
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The Conversation: Presidential immunity ruling; RIMPAC 2024 kicks off
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A local law historian gives his thoughts on the presidential immunity Supreme Court ruling; The PUC chair discusses a potential solution to keeping the power on during future electrical outages; We take a tour of RIMPAC, the largest international maritime war exercise; The story behind Chamorro tattoos…
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The Conversation: Year of the Forest Bird Hana Hou
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It's the Year of the Forest Bird, so today on The Conversation, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations about native manu.By Catherine Cruz, Lillian Tsang, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; 'Broken Trust' audiobook
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The state Department of Law Enforcement comments on recent illegal firework busts; Author Randy Roth talks about the legacy of his book "Broken Trust," now available as an audiobookBy Catherine Cruz
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The Conversation: Public corruption; How to ID avocados
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A retired federal public defender discusses what a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling means for local public corruption laws; New research breaks down how to identify Sharwil avocadosBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, Lillian Tsang
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The Conversation: Skyline rail system; Miss Hawaiʻi 2023
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Top Honolulu transportation officials talk about the progress of Skyline so far and the work ahead as the rail marks its first year in operation; Miss Hawaiʻi 2023 reflects on the pressures of being in the public eyeBy Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: State sheriff arrests; Honolulu power outage investigation
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State Director of the Department of Law Enforcement Jordan Lowe addresses the arrests of four state sheriffs in two separate investigations; HECO executive Jim Kelly on the suspected cause of the recent power outages in Downtown HonoluluBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender
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The Conversation: COVID summer surge; New season of 'Breaking Bread with Alexander'
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Health experts break down what you need to know about the COVID summer surge; Finding common ground with top politicians and officials over their favorite foodsBy Catherine Cruz
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The Conversation: The job market; The rare art of hula kiʻi
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Should we be optimistic about the economy?; How hurricanes imperil rare native birds; Keeping the rare art of hula kiʻi aliveBy Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Falls of Clyde; Kauaʻi mayor attends national conference
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Efforts to save the historic Falls of Clyde from being dismantled; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami attends the National Conference of Mayors; Architectural plans for Lahaina's recoveryBy Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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The Conversation: Historic property insurance; Saving Kauaʻi's birds
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What historical property owners need to know about the current insurance landscape; Mosquito control efforts to save Kauaʻi's birds; What's next for gifted artifacts from FestPACBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, Lillian Tsang
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Summer's here, so we're spotting a few of our favorite reads on The Conversation's bookshelf!By Catherine Cruz, Russell Subiono
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