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.
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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Hawaiʻi's top democrats celebrate reelection and focus on moving forward from the results of the blue wave; students speak about safety drills and the fun of field trips on Homeroom Hawaiʻi. -
UH political scientist Colin Moore debriefs the results of the 2026 midterm election; chairs of the Hawaiʻi Republican and Democratic parties reflect on the losses and victories of election night. -
Honolulu Elections Administrator Rex Quidilla and HPR's Bill Dorman discuss Election Day voting and upcoming results; HPR listeners share their thoughts on legalized gambling in Hawaiʻi. -
HPR's Bill Dorman discusses voter turnout and ballot initiatives on the eve of Election Day; scam prevention educator Carol Gonsales shares a free online tool to check for AI scams. -
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.
