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The Conversation

The Conversation

The Conversation is a weekday show on HPR’s news and information program stream, KHPR 88.1FM. For, by, and about the people of Hawaii, The shows host Chris Vandercook will be talking to all sorts of people about all sorts of things, from the state’s budge

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Show overview

The Conversation launched in 2025 and has put out 348 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 300 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 52 min and 54 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News & Politics show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 157 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Hawaii Public Radio.

Episodes
348
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
54 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

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. Hosted by HPR's Catherine Cruz. Have something to say? Send a comment to [email protected] or call our talkback line at 808-792-8217.

Latest Episodes

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The Conversation: A call-in show on questions about Lala's storm damages

Aug 21, 202653 min

The Conversation: Preparing for potential storms; Homeroom Hawaiʻi

Aug 20, 202654 min

The Conversation: Restoring power after Lala; How to hurricane prep

Aug 19, 202653 min

The Conversation: Hurricane recovery across the islands

Aug 18, 202653 min

The Conversation: Recovering after Lala

Aug 17, 202653 min

The Conversation: Tracking Tropical Storm Lala; Trask family responds to possible deepfake ad

Aug 14, 202651 min

The Conversation: AI-generated commercial concerns; New Punahou learning commons

Aug 12, 202654 min

The Conversation: OHA election outcome; Fully-electric test flights

Aug 11, 202654 min

The Conversation: Election results; Capturing the solar surface

Aug 10, 202654 min

The Conversation: A hana hou show on civic engagement

Aug 7, 202652 min

The Conversation: Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu; Voters react to Tommy Waters’ disqualification

Aug 6, 202652 min

The Conversation: JERA Vice President; Fingerboards and kendama

Aug 5, 202652 min

The Conversation: Rep. Jill Tokuda; AI-powered permit applications

Aug 4, 202653 min

The Conversation: Prescription pilot program; Reality TV stars

Aug 3, 202649 min

The Conversation: Sylvia Luke pleads not guilty; Podcaster Kamaka Dias reflect on the Peace Corps

Jul 31, 202653 min

The Conversation: A call-in on a cell phone ban in Hawaiʻi public schools

Jul 30, 202653 min

The Conversation: TheBus budget; Swimming science

Jul 29, 202654 min

The Conversation: Tommy Waters ineligible; Truck bed-riding restrictions

Jul 28, 202653 min

The Conversation: RIMPAC draws to a close; Cyclosporiasis grows

Jul 27, 202653 min

The Conversation: A hana hou show on Hawaiian literature

Jul 24, 202652 min
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