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The Conversation is hosted by Catherine Cruz and produced by Jacob Aloi, Lillian Tsang, Kevin Allen and Addis Belay — with support from Tori DeJournett and Jinwook Lee.
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Grab your hurricane popcorn and settle into your seats as The Conversation looks back on some of our best stories highlighting films made here in Hawaiʻi. -
HPR discusses the possibility of legalized gambling with economist Bo Bernhard and Sen. Glenn Wakai; Kaʻau Crater Boys last surviving member, Troy Fernandez, brings their legendary music back to the stage. -
HPR's Audrey McAvoy reports on the race to represent Hawaiʻi's 2nd district; UH Mānoa's student newspaper Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi announces the search for an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi editor. -
Groundwork Collaborative reports on the rising costs of Halloween candy; Sacred Hearts students share "Ghosting Aloha," their collaborative fiction work about friendship and fear. -
University of Nevada economist Bo Bernhard talks about the "fun economy" and its impact on Hawaiʻi; a 2026 HIFF documentary celebrates the art of dance shared by indigenous communities across North America. -
Leaders of the Ukrainian Cultural Center Pacific share how Hawaiʻi's Ukrainian refugee community is faring amidst ongoing warfare; Maui disaster response organization Roots Reborn prepare its Day of the Dead celebration.
