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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Podcasts:
30 Meter Telescope Update; Community Para-Medicine Program ; Fake News on Social Media; Local Students Walkout
Diplomatic Thaw on the Korean Peninsula; 17 Minutes/17 Lives; New Animal Quarantine Rules
Unpermitted vacation rentals have been blamed for everything from sky-high housing prices to overcrowded hiking trails . But what is really going on with Hawaii’s short-term rental market? How many properties are permitted for vacation rentals? And how many are actually being used that way ?
March is national social work month. It’s one of the toughest jobs out there: high stress, low pay, and long hours. Here in Hawaii, the Child Welfare Services program just received failing grades across the board for the second time. Today’s panel examines the state of social work in Hawaii.
Red Hill Lawsuit; Invasion of Privacy Suffered by the Poor ; Trees for Hawaii’s Future Growing our Urban Forest; Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Latin Pops Revolution Show
Auditing State Government; Rethinking South Point Management Practices; Politics of the Korean Conflict
Dogs in service vests are an increasingly common sight in public spaces. But it may surprise you to learn that there is little legal regulation over the training and certification of service dogs and emotional support animals. Lawmakers here in Hawaii are considering a bill that would begin to change that.
Animal Crimestoppers; Captive Insurance Market; Art World Escape; Arabian Nights
Changing Workplace Etiquette; Collecting Tourism Data; Past and Future of Nuclear Weapons; Masters of the Currents
Proliferation of Double Utility Poles ; New Jon Van Dyke Public Archive; Sanctuary Churches; Bhutan Exhibit
Medical Aid in Dying; Tracking Invasive Species; Changing Demographics and Elections
The Honolulu City Council is wrestling with a half a dozen versions of a bill to slow the growth of so-called “monster homes.” Today we sit down with to talk about a proposed moratorium and to understand what is wrong with our land use laws, and why enforcement is such a problem. Guests: John Whalen, Chair of Hawaii Community Development Authority Evan Fujimoto, President of Building Industry Association Kymberly Pine, Chair of Zoning and Housing Committee, Honolulu City Council
Bus Stop Ban; Homeless Youth Study; African American History Museum
After last week’s mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida students, parents, and officials across the nation are all proposing steps to prevent future incidents . What should be done here in Hawaii? Our panel addresses school safety and some of the proposals improving security. Guests: Corey Rosenlee, President of Hawaii State Teacher’s Association Gregg Takayama , Representative, Hawaii House of Representatives Maya Gee, Kealakehe High School Senior, Student Representative for
Biki Bikes Expansion; Zen Camera Book; Volunteer Assistance for HPD in Domestic Violence Disputes; Restaurant Tip Pooling
