The Conversation: Total solar eclipse; Novel about Maunakea

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono, Maddie Bender

Published April 2, 2024 at 2:32 PM HST

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University of Hawaiʻi astronomer Shadia Habbal

University of Hawaiʻi astronomer Shadia Habbal details her work and journey to prepare to study an upcoming solar eclipse | Full Story
HPR reporter Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the growing need for furniture and other household items as Maui fire survivors move into longer-term housing | Full Story
Big Island author Tom Peek talks about using his work experience on Maunakea in his new novel set on the mountain, "Mauna Kea: A Novel of Hawaiʻi" | Full Story
UH Hilo biology professor Adam Pack reflects on sharing his humpback whale research on a recent episode of the PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Maddie Bender

Maddie Bender is the executive producer of The Conversation. She also provided production assistance on HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact her at mbender@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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