HPR: Talk Shows https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/talk-shows Hawaii Public Radio's local talk shows en-US 2006 Hawaii Public Radio Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:26 GMT nohonolulu,hawaii,public,radio,business,reef,think,tech,town,square,arts,al,adams,jay,fidell,beth,ann,kozlovich,bob,sandlaThis is the official podcast of Hawaii Public Radio's locally produced talk shows featuring Busniess Beyond the Reef, Think Tech Hawaii, Town Square, and The Business of the Arts.This is the official podcast of Hawaii Public Radio's locally produced talk shows featuring Busniess Beyond the Reef, Think Tech Hawaii, Town Square, and The Business of the Arts.Hawaii Public Radiojtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.orgHawaii Public Radio The Conversation: AI-generated commercial concerns; New Punahou learning commons https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-12/the-conversation-ai-generated-commercial-concerns-new-punahou-learning-commons HPR speaks with state Sen. Karl Rhoads about concerns around a possibly AI-generated campaign commercial; Punahou School President Mike Latham discusses the new Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons.
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]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:26 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-12/the-conversation-ai-generated-commercial-concerns-new-punahou-learning-commons jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) Bytemarks Cafe - August 7: Meta Layer https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-08-07/bytemarks-cafe-august-7-meta-layer Today we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when it will be impemented.
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Today we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when it will be impemented.

]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:16:00 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-08-07/bytemarks-cafe-august-7-meta-layer jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: A hana hou show on civic engagement https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-07/the-conversation-a-hana-hou-show-on-civic-engagement On the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process. The public access room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
The public access room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.(Hawaiʻi State Capitol)

On the eve of Hawaiʻi’s 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process.

  • Local journalists Sophie Cocke and Janis Gin discuss the state of Hawaiʻi's media | Full Story
  • Attorney Mark Davis and Punahou School teacher Pam Sakamoto discuss their work to find a better way to teach democracy in action | Full Story
  • Andy Langhurst, head of the Public Access Room at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, sheds light on the legislative process | Full Story
  • Devin Thomas, of Hawaiʻi Appleseed, talks about its free online tool to help track the progress of the state budget | Track the budget | Full Story
]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:36:17 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-07/the-conversation-a-hana-hou-show-on-civic-engagement jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu; Voters react to Tommy Waters’ disqualification https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-06/the-conversation-bishop-of-the-diocese-of-honolulu-voters-react-to-tommy-waters-disqualification Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific; HPR speaks with District 4 voters and Tommy Waters about his ousting from the election. Bishop Castori gave his final remarks and acknowledgments at the conclusion of Mass. (July 30, 2026)
Bishop Castori gave his final remarks and acknowledgments at the conclusion of Mass. (July 30, 2026)(Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald )
  • Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, the newly ordained bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu, speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific | Full Story
  • Hawaii Business Magazine’s Ken Wills shares their list of the top 250 companies and nonprofits across the state
  • HPR’s Audrey McAvoy reports on the primary election race for the state senate seat in ʻEwa Beach | Full Story
  • With Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run, HPR hears reactions from District 4 voters and Waters himself | Full Story
  • HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on community gatherings marking Maui’s ongoing recovery three years after the Lahaina wildfire | Full Story
]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:46:43 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-06/the-conversation-bishop-of-the-diocese-of-honolulu-voters-react-to-tommy-waters-disqualification jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: JERA Vice President; Fingerboards and kendama https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-05/the-conversation-jera-vice-president-fingerboards-and-kendama JERA Vice President of Development Erik Montague answers questions about liquefied natural gas; fingerboard and kendama enthusiasts share where their passions have taken them. Luke Kurtz is the owner of Tiny Grindz Hawaii, a small business dedicated to handcrafting miniature skateboards, or "fingerboards."
Luke Kurtz is the owner of Tiny Grindz Hawaii, a small business dedicated to handcrafting miniature skateboards, or "fingerboards."( Tiny Grindz Hawaii)
  • JERA Vice President of Development Erik Montague answers questions about the possibility of powering Hawaiʻi with liquefied natural gas | Full Story 
  • The UH Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology tags its first oceanic whitetip shark | Full Story
  • Local skater Luke Grindz shares how his store, Tiny Grindz Hawaii, puts the fun of skateboarding in the palm of your hands | Full Story 
  • Kendama amateurs and professionals alike share why they love the classic toy at the Aloha Kendama Tournament | Full Story
]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:38:33 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-05/the-conversation-jera-vice-president-fingerboards-and-kendama jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Rep. Jill Tokuda; AI-powered permit applications https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-04/the-conversation-rep-jill-tokuda-ai-powered-permit-applications U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent in Maui three years after the Lahaina fires; Honolulu Department of Planning & Permitting director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, is required for residential permit applicants. HPR's Catherine Cruz, left, with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, right. (August 4, 2026)
HPR's Catherine Cruz, left, with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, right. (August 4, 2026) (HPR )

Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1.

  • U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent in Maui as the community marks three years since the devastating Lahaina fires | Full Story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat’s Blaze Lovell reports on Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz’s involvement in the state’s ongoing bribery case | Full Story
  • Honolulu Director at Department of Planning & Permitting Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, is required for residential permit applicants | Full Story
  • State Librarian Stacey Aldrich unveils the new location of the Friends of the Library bookstore | Full Story
]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:36 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-04/the-conversation-rep-jill-tokuda-ai-powered-permit-applications jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Prescription pilot program; Reality TV stars https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-03/the-conversation-prescription-pilot-program-reality-tv-stars Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage; HPR speaks with Hele Rolls food truck owners and America's Got Talent duo Nyjah Rhythm and Zyah Rhythm. Hele Rolls Candid, L-R: Jasmine Milam, Mari Willis, as seen on The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19.
Hele Rolls Candid, L-R: Jasmine Milam, Mari Willis, as seen on The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19.
  • The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Victoria Budiono reports on residents and businesses recovering in Lahaina as we mark three years since deadly wildfires devastated Maui | Full Story
  • Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage | Full Story
  • Hele Rolls co-owners Jasmine Milam and Kawai Lopez talk about their time competing on the Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race” | Full Story
  • Teen vocalist duo Nyjah Music and Zyah Rhythm from Oʻahu’s North Shore talk with HPR ahead of their performance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”| Full Story
]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:43:03 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-03/the-conversation-prescription-pilot-program-reality-tv-stars jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) Bytemarks Cafe - July 31: Innovations in Music https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-07-31/bytemarks-cafe-july-31-innovations-in-music Today we'll hear about innovations in music. We'll learn first hand about crafting the message behind hip-hop from Illnomadic.
(Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/vilkasss-35420724/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=9151050">Vilius Kukanauskas</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=9151050">Pixabay</a>)

Today we'll hear about innovations in music. We'll learn first hand about crafting the message behind hip-hop from Illnomadic.

]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:38:00 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-07-31/bytemarks-cafe-july-31-innovations-in-music jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Sylvia Luke pleads not guilty; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflect on the Peace Corps https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-07-31/the-conversation-sylvia-luke-pleads-not-guilty-podcaster-kamaka-dias-reflect-on-the-peace-corps HPR's Mark Ladao reports on the latest developments in the bribery case involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflects on his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar. Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, second from right, with attorney Richard Sing, right, Ford Fuchigami, left, with attorney Eric Seitz, second from left, appear for arraignment in the Circuit Courtroom of Judge Ronald Johnson on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Honolulu. Pool photo by Jamm Aquino
Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, second from right, with attorney Richard Sing, right, Ford Fuchigami, left, with attorney Eric Seitz, second from left, appear for arraignment in the Circuit Courtroom of Judge Ronald Johnson on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Honolulu. Pool photo by Jamm Aquino(Jamm Aquino / Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
  • HPR’s Mark Ladao reports on the latest developments in the bribery case involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who has been pressured to resign | Full Story
  • Retired federal public defender Ali Silvert explains why lawmakers are pushing to convene a special session in light of the bribery case | Full Story
  • After losing their business to the blazes, Lahaina boat captain couple wins $1.1 million on NBC’s “The Wall” | Full Story
  • University of Hawai’i medical student researchers Heather Zimmerman and Krystal Xie share a new study around Hawaiʻi’s melanoma rates | Full Story
  • As the Peace Corps marks its 65th anniversary, Keep It Aloha podcast host Kamaka Dias reflects on his time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar | Full Story
]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:02:55 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-07-31/the-conversation-sylvia-luke-pleads-not-guilty-podcaster-kamaka-dias-reflect-on-the-peace-corps jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: A call-in on a cell phone ban in Hawaiʻi public schools https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-07-30/the-conversation-a-call-in-on-a-cell-phone-ban-in-hawaii-public-schools Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week. An empty classroom in a Hawaiʻi school.
An empty classroom in a Hawaiʻi school.(Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association)

Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week. Our guests are:

  • School board Chair Roy Takumi
  • Waipahu High School Principal Zachary Sheets

What are your thoughts on the cell phone ban in Hawaiʻi's public schools? Share your thoughts with our guests during the live show by calling 808-941-3689.

Before and after the show, send a note to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or leave a voicemail on our talkback line at 808-792-8217.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:25:59 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-07-30/the-conversation-a-call-in-on-a-cell-phone-ban-in-hawaii-public-schools jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio)