The Conversation: Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica; NY resolutions

By Catherine Cruz,

Maddie Bender

Published December 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM HST

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A child reads names etched on the wall at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, ahead of Memorial Day in Washington, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

HPR's Cassie Ordonio speaks to neighbors in Āliamanu on Oʻahu, where a deadly fireworks explosion occurred last New Years Eve
Ed Freeman and Susan Bauer discuss their work to bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall to Oʻahu
Therapist Ami Kunimura shares tips on setting intentions for the new year
HPR catches up with the cast and crew of the Return of Kapaemahu hula show in Waikīkī

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Catherine Cruz

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