HPR: Talk Shows https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/talk-shows Hawaii Public Radio's local talk shows en-US 2006 Hawaii Public Radio Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:34:14 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: Bringing power back to Kauaʻi; Homeroom Hawaiʻi https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-10/the-conversation-bringing-power-back-to-kauai-homeroom-hawaii Hawaiian Electric Company VP of Communications Jim Kelly shares the latest on Kauaʻi’s recovery efforts; HPR returns with the latest installment of Homeroom Hawaiʻi. Police officers speak with residents amid standing water, debris and damaged homes along Hoona Road in Poiʻpū on the island of Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell. The hurricane brought damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread power outages to the island overnight.
Police officers speak with residents amid standing water, debris and damaged homes along Hoona Road in Poiʻpū on the island of Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell. The hurricane brought damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread power outages to the island overnight. (Cliff Endsley / @cend_it)
  • David Uchiyama, chief administrative officer of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, shares how Kauaʻi is handling the flow of visitors after Hurricane Lowell | Full Story
  • HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares how hurricane harbor closures impact communities on Lanaʻi | Full Story
  • Hawaiian Electric Company VP of Communications Jim Kelly shares the latest on Kauaʻi’s recovery efforts | Full Story
  • HPR returns with the latest installment of Homeroom Hawaiʻi | Full Story
  • The Carnival of Nearly Extinct Animals, a live music and dance show raising awareness for endangered species, comes to town | Full Story
]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:34:14 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-10/the-conversation-bringing-power-back-to-kauai-homeroom-hawaii jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: KIUC works to restore power on Kauaʻi; Punahou president remembers 9/11 https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-09/the-conversation-kiuc-works-to-restore-power-on-kauaʻi-punahou-president-remembers-9-11 Kauaʻi's electric utility works to restore power across the island; Punahou president Mike Latham remembers alumni who died; Filmmaker talks LNG documentary A downed power line on Kauaʻi after Hurricane Lowell, Sept. 8, 2026
A downed power line on Kauaʻi after Hurricane Lowell, Sept. 8, 2026(KIUC)
  • Beth Amaro of the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative on extended outages following Hurricane Lowell | Full story
  • Punahou School President Mike Latham remembers alumni killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and his experience as a professor at Fordham University in the Bronx | Full story
  • Katie Camosy, director of the documentary "Gaslit," takes a critical look at the liquefied natural gas industry
  • Manu Minute: Zebra dove | Full story
  • HPR's Cassie Ordonio explores the complicated legacy of the late Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:27:01 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-09/the-conversation-kiuc-works-to-restore-power-on-kauaʻi-punahou-president-remembers-9-11 jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Kauaʻi mayor assesses Hurricane Lowell damage; Updates on Oʻahu storm impacts https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-08/the-conversation-kauai-mayor-assesses-hurricane-lowell-damage-updates-on-oʻahu-storm-impacts Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami addresses Hurricane Lowell impacts; HPR's Mark Ladao has more on Lowell on Oʻahu; UH researcher talks pilot whale study Boulders seen blocking Kaumualiʻi Highway on Kekaha, Kauaʻi. (Sept. 8, 2026)
Boulders seen blocking Kaumualiʻi Highway on Kekaha, Kauaʻi. (Sept. 8, 2026) (<i>Hawaiʻi Department of Transportatio</i>)
  • Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami talks about Hurricane Lowell's impact on the Garden Isle | Full story
  • HPR's Mark Ladao on storm updates
  • Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Kevin Knodell talks about fire departments' expanded disaster training | Full story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat's Stewart Yerton on the state's beleaguered business registration system | Full story
  • Kristi West, a lead researcher from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Health and Standing Lab, looked at stranded short-finned pilot whales | Full story
]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:46:58 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-08/the-conversation-kauai-mayor-assesses-hurricane-lowell-damage-updates-on-oʻahu-storm-impacts jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) Bytemarks Cafe - September 4: Digital Equity Ecosystems https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-09-04/bytemarks-cafe-september-4-digital-equity-ecosystems Today we'll talk with Colin Rhinesmith who literally wrote the book on Digital Equity Ecosystems. We'll learn how geographically diverse communities formed coalitions to help close the digital divide.
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Today we'll talk with Colin Rhinesmith who literally wrote the book on Digital Equity Ecosystems. We'll learn how geographically diverse communities formed coalitions to help close the digital divide.

]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:21:00 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-09-04/bytemarks-cafe-september-4-digital-equity-ecosystems jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Disaster fatigue; Climate fund https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-04/the-conversation-disaster-fatigue-climate-fund Handling the constant storms and disasters; Honolulu takes part in Youth Climate Action Fund; Volcano Minute; Lahaina resident's mail woes; Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks Maui film lab Gov. Josh Green talks to a resident while looking at a damage ambulance in Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi Island, on Aug. 16, 2026.
Gov. Josh Green talks to a resident while looking at a damage ambulance in Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi Island, on Aug. 16, 2026.(Hawaiʻi Office of the Governor)
  • As Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaiʻi, HPR's Emma Caires talks about heightened disaster fatigue | Full story
  • Kealoha Fox, the executive director of the City and County of Honolulu's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, talks about the global effort, Youth Climate Action Fund | Full story
  • USGS Geologist Katie Mulliken talks about preparing for disasters in the latest Volcano Minute
  • HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on Lahaina resident concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's plans for mail in West Maui | Full story
  • Maui-born Destin Daniel Cretton, director "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," gives back to the community with the Hisako Film Lab, a summer program for keiki | Full story
]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:16:23 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-04/the-conversation-disaster-fatigue-climate-fund jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Most profitable companies; Costly disasters https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-03/the-conversation-most-profitable-company-costly-disasters Hawaii Business magazine's list of most profitable companies; Database tracks billion-dollar disasters; AI and the backbone of the American economy FILE - Shipping containers in Honolulu Harbor with downtown high-rises in the background.
FILE - Shipping containers in Honolulu Harbor with downtown high-rises in the background.(Sophia McCullough / HPR )
  • Ken Wills, managing editor of Hawaii Business magazine, on the state's most profitable companies
  • HPR reporter Savannah Harriman-Pote on Climate Central and billion-dollar disasters | Full story
  • Evan Patek, co-owner of Tailored Leadership Solutions, talks about using AI for small businesses, the backbone of the U.S. economy | Full story
  • HPR's DW Gibson talks with students about the impacts of Hurricane Lala on school life in the latest edition of Homeroom Hawaiʻi | Full story
]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:05:25 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-03/the-conversation-most-profitable-company-costly-disasters jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Skyline stretches towards the city; Hawaiʻi documentary https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-02/the-conversation-skyline-stretches-towards-the-city-hawaii-documentary HART CEO Lori Kahikina talks about the timeline on the latest leg of the Skyline into Honolulu’s urban core; Filmmaker Stephan Boeker shares his award-winning short film documenting the work of a Maui architect. Bus outside Honolulu Rail Skyline.
Bus outside Honolulu Rail Skyline.( City and County of Honolulu)

The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1.

  • Brian Glazer, CEO of Hohonu, develops low-cost sensors that help Oʻahu monitor its flash flood threat levels | Full Story
  • HART CEO Lori Kahikina talks about the timeline on the latest leg of the Skyline into Honolulu’s urban core | Full Story
  • To celebrate Tech Week, local tech entrepreneurs Rich Matsui and Brent Akamine share how they’re giving back | Full Story
  • Filmmaker Stephan Boeker shares his award-winning short film documenting the work of a Maui architect against natural disaster | Full Story
]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:16:38 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-02/the-conversation-skyline-stretches-towards-the-city-hawaii-documentary jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Monitoring ICE on the islands; Public transit plans https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-01/the-conversation-monitoring-ice-on-the-islands-public-transit-plans Gaye Chan, of the Oʻahu Rapid Response Coalition, shares their mission to monitor ICE activity on Oʻahu; Honolulu Director of Transit Jon Nouchi shares how the city’s public transportation plans are progressing. A protester in Honolulu holds a sign reading, "Due process for all," on Jan. 25, 2026.
A protester in Honolulu holds a sign reading, "Due process for all," on Jan. 25, 2026.(Ashley Mizuo / HPR)

The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1.

  • Gaye Chan, of the Oʻahu Rapid Response Coalition, explains how their organization monitors and responds to ICE activity on Oʻahu | Full Story
  • Members of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation talk about Stronger Hawaiʻi, their campaign to help communities recover from disaster | Full Story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat’s Ben Angarone reports on the quest to bring pandas from China to Hawaiʻi | Full Story
  • Honolulu Director of Transit Jon Nouchi shares how the city’s public transportation plans are chugging along | Full Story
]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:29:43 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-09-01/the-conversation-monitoring-ice-on-the-islands-public-transit-plans jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Conversation: Tommy Waters speaks; Connecting through cards https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-31/the-conversation-tommy-waters-speaks-connecting-through-cards City Council candidates speak after the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Tommy Waters ineligible to run in the general election; Maui-based motivational speaker Eric Saperston shares his new card game creation, "Three Things." Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, left, with Councilmember Scott Nishimoto at a budget committee hearing (Nov. 18, 2025).
Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, left, with Councilmember Scott Nishimoto at a budget committee hearing (Nov. 18, 2025). ( Honolulu City Council )

The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1.

  • City Council candidates speak after the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Tommy Waters ineligible to run in the general election | Full Story
  • The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Nina Wu reports on a HMSA policy changes | Full Story
  • HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports on the Trump administration’s plans to arm ICE agents with shock gloves | Full Story
  • Maui-based motivational speaker Eric Saperston shares his card game, Three Things, that “turns strangers into friends and friends into family” | Full Story
]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:36:30 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/show/the-conversation/2026-08-31/the-conversation-tommy-waters-speaks-connecting-through-cards jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio) The Role of HAM Radio in an Internet World https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-08-27/the-role-of-ham-radio-in-an-internet-world With the predominant role of the Internet what is the role for HAM Radio. Especially during the upcoming hurricane season, we will examine the role of amateur radio.

With the predominant role of the Internet what is the role for HAM Radio. Especially during the upcoming hurricane season, we will examine the role of amateur radio.

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/bytemarks-cafe/2026-08-27/the-role-of-ham-radio-in-an-internet-world jtaglianetti@hawaiipublicradio.org (Hawaii Public Radio)