The Conversation
Summary: Whether you live in our state or far from our shores, you’ll know what’s happening in Hawaii with a daily hour of locally-focused discussions of public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Guests from around the block and around the world provide perspectives on life in the islands and issues that have not yet reached Hawaii. Have something to say? Send a comment, conversation suggestion or a Backyard Quiz to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org . You can also reach us on our talkback line at 808-792-8217. Remember to tell us your name and where you're from. Share your comments about the show in a short 30-second message and then we'll play some of them in future shows. The production team is Lillian Tsang , Ryan Finnerty and Amber Khan. Click the photos for individual stories and their audio!
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Taxing Investment Property to Pay for Public Education Voters should expect to see a question on the Nov 6 ballot about taxing investment property to pay for public education. The Senate voted to put the question to voters, which would to establish a surcharge on residential investment property and visitor accommodations to increase funding for public education. Guests today are Corey Rosenlee of the public School teachers union, Tom Yamachika, President of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and John
Kauai Flooding Recovery; Blue Line Project; Debt Free College; Poetry Out Loud
Enforcing Building Codes; Excellence in School Leadership; Radio for the Blind; You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Flood Rebuilding Costs; Cabs Push Back Against Ridesharing; Volunteer Week; SHOCKA on Stage
Advance Health Care Directives; Surfing Meets Snow; Chinatown Walking Tour
Legacy of Life; American Samoan Sues for Citizenship; Road to Mecca
Hawaiian Language Project; The Long View; Barbershop
Equal Pay Day; "Best Play Ever, Guaranteed!" ; Nanakuli Library Opening
Electric Transportation Plan; Gubernatorial Candidate Forum; Kennedy Theatre’s Nora
All seven of Hawaii's candidates for governor participated in a discussion of Native Hawaiian issues on Friday. The Vote 2 Rise forum was sponsored by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and took place at the Interisland Terminal Conference Room at the Daniel. K Inoye International Airport.
Senator Daniel Akaka; Hawaii return on investment taxes; Scottish singer-songwriter, Natalie Clark
Mice Problem on Midway Atoll; Greening Historic Homes; UH Law School for Jurist in Residence Program
There is much that ties Hawaii to the Asia Pacific . Part of that is geography, but it’s also culture, immigration, and economics. Trade Winds looks at some of those economic issues and how they affect the people who live around the Asia-Pacific. It is a project of Hawaii Public Radio's News Director Bill Dorman , who spent more than ten years covering business news in Asia.
Legalizing Transient Rentals; Increasing Tobacco Restrictions; Blue Planet Energy in Puerto Rico
