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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On Tuesday, Governor David Ige released a roadmap for reforming the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Failures of management, protocol, and technology came to light following an incoming ballistic missile alert issued in error by that agency on January 13 th . Our panel breaks down the details of that reform plan and assesses its tenets. Guests: Toby Clairmont, former Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Executive Officer Harry Kim, Hawaii County Mayor and former Director of Hawaii County Civil
DOE on Gun Safety and Shooter Drills ; Big Island Solar Update; DoD Report on False Missile Alert
It has been just over a month since the State of Hawaii erroneously issued an incoming missile alert . A report from Deputy Adjutant General Kenneth Hara about how to move forward is forthcoming. So today we assembled a panel of experts to address Hawaii’s disaster readiness. What did the January 13 missile alert teach us? What changes need to be made?
Longitudinal Study Finds Hawaii’s Reefs are Overfished; Jaimal Yogis is the author of All Our Waves Are Water ; Climate Change/Hawaiian Fishpond Aquaculture; Aloha Harvest
We have seen a resurgence by the Native Hawaiian community to protect the remaining fish ponds in the islands. Now, new research is shedding light about what needs to be done as the cultural resource is under threat by climate change.
Tiny Homes on Kauai; Hawaii Technology Development / 80/80 Initiative; Climate Change/Hawaiian Fishpond Aquaculture; Aloha Harvest
A recent study that tracks rental housing across the country throws some light on the plight of families in Honolulu and Hilo as they struggle to make rent spending more than a third of their salary for housing.
Sunset Beach is taking a beating this winter season. The public is being asked to stay away from a section where a bike path has been taken out by the waves resulting in a 20 foot drop along the roadway.
Sunset Beach Erosion: UH SOEST; Harvard’s Rental Housing Report; Rat Lung Worm
There is a growing list of what you can and cannot bring on the airplane-- particularly when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables that may bring some unexpected hitchhikers.
Agriculture Travel Restrictions; Rebuilding Puerto Rico’s Grid; Humpback Whale Season Begins; Cesspool Hot Spots
Hotel Panic Buttons; A.I. and Science Fiction; 2017 Environmental Report
Hawaii’s Economic Outlook for 2018
Social Media Vigilantism; Local Net Neutrality; Fake News and Mainstream Media
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
