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Peter Sagal, host of NPR's quiz show, "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about returning to Hawaiʻi for two shows at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Today, the Conversation is sharing interviews with the host and panelists of the popular NPR news quiz show 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' ahead of their Honolulu live event.

Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl is the playwright behind “Mai Poina: The Overthrow.” Kneubuhl and performers Alaka‘i Cunningham and John Wat spoke to The Conversation's DW Gibson about the play and what their involvement means to them.

Musician Ash Bu spoke to HPR's Maddie Bender about her feature on the nationally syndicated classic radio program "From the Top."

Misha is a 29-year-old woman who has been alienated by her family and friends for lacking ambition. She finds solace in an 18-year-old who thinks she's also a high school student.

Anthony and Keʻalohi Lucero, a husband-wife creative team behind the independent film “The Paper Bag Plan,” spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about their passion project that rolls out in theaters in Hawaiʻi and across the country on Sept. 18.

The Conversation spoke with Steve Wood, president of the ʻAiea Neighborhood Board — the community that will host the proposed 98-acre stadium and business district. He shared what he has heard from his community since the project was first discussed, nearly eight years ago.

We're hosting a call-in about the redevelopment process for Aloha Stadium, which is now set to open in 2029. Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show starts on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217.

Today on the program, we're revisiting interviews with local authors to help you find your next favorite read.

Kumu Kahua Theatre's first production of the season kicks off with a play titled “Smother.” HPR talked to playwright Sara Ward about the process of writing her first play.