Lillian Tsang
Senior Producer, The ConversationLillian Tsang is the senior producer of <i>The Conversation</i>. She has been part of the talk show team since it first aired on Feb. 14, 2011.
Born and raised in Honolulu, she received her BFA from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Her art career melded with radio after her glass-blowing partner, Anthony Borgioli, introduced her to the college radio station, KTUH. Bitten by the broadcasting bug, she went on to produce and host her own show, “Planet of Sound,” for almost a decade. It was a fellow KTUH DJ who told her about a job opening at Hawaiʻi Public Radio as an overnight/weekend board operator. She's since transitioned to a full-time day job and is happily part of the HPR ʻohana. Contact her at ltsang@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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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! -
The story of an undocumented Chinese immigrant trapped in an elevator for 81 hours is the premise of Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre’s season opener, "Stuck Elevator." The Conversation talked to John Hoomes about directing the show. -
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 -
To celebrate World Teachers' Day on Saturday, The Conversation is sharing stories of educators who have left a lasting impression. The Conversation talked to Darren Serra about his mom, Mrs. Fely Serra, and her teaching influence. -
The DOE deputy superintendent discusses workforce development and raising attendance levels in schools; A labor organizer offers a glimpse of the migrant workforce that responds to disasters across the country -
Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre will showcase its performance Dancing for Peace to mark World Peace Day. Two shows will be held daily on Sept. 20 and 21. -
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health leadership responds to the union nurses' rally, contract negotiation stalemate; A new report discusses ramping up Hawaiʻi's construction workforce -
With Labor Day right around the corner, we're re-airing interviews with people who have unique and interesting jobs. -
Who ever said August was too early to plan Halloween? Tony Meredith of the Aloha Ballroom Company is already working on a spooky treat. The champion dancer and choreographer is planning a flash mob on Oʻahu to the tune of Michael Jackson’s iconic hit "Thriller." -
In the weeks following the catastrophic Lahaina fire in August 2023, retired paramedic instructor Mark Kunimune went to Maui to support those saving lives. He spoke with The Conversation about facilitating mental health resources for first responders.
