The Conversation

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Today on The Conversation at 11am: - Lori Kahikina of @HNL_RTD on the latest developments in the Honolulu rail project - Upcoming live workshop for educators and students by the Hawaii Music Teachers Association 📷: Catherine Cruz

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - The Hawai‘i Housing Authority opens the waitlist for state housing projects - The Long View w/Neal Milner: Fact-checking and fake news The Conversation airs live on HPR-1 and streams at hawaiipublicradio.org

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - Rick Egged of the Waikiki Improvement Association provides a snapshot of Waikiki as tourism appears to be steadily bouncing back - Community input underway about state parks across the islands

Listen on The Conversation at 11 am: - Managing Hawaii's airports during the coronavirus pandemic and increased travel - Diverse economies in isolated places--what can Hawaii learn from New Zealand and Australia?

Today on The Conversation: - Repairing Kaka‘ako streets that have long been in limbo, with @RepScottSaiki and City Facilities Director Roger Babcock - Kaua‘i community health center Ho‘ola Lahui Hawaii on vaccination efforts and the coronavirus 📷: Pixabay

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - Paul Brewbaker from TZ Economics sheds light on Hawai‘i's economy and rising home prices. We will also hear what he has to say about tourism and the crossroads we are at as we try to recover from the pandemic.

Join us today at 11 a.m. for a call-in show about child care amid the pandemic. Have you had trouble finding child care? How have you weathered the pandemic? Send in your questions and comments to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org or 808-792-8217

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Today on The Conversation: - @BayClinicInc on vaccine access for rural communities - Mental health repercussions of the pandemic - Reality Check w/@CivilBeat: Students return to the classroom - "Hawai‘i Beer: A History of Brewing in Paradise" by Paul Kan 📷: Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation at 11 am: - Jonathan Okamura of @uhmanoa takes a distinctly local look at anti-Asian hate - Comedian Frank De Lima's thoughts on ethnic humor in Hawai’i - Organizers from Honolulu's Stop Asian Hate rally share their experiences 📷Noe Tanigawa

Today on The Conversation: -@maziehirono's new book "Heart of Fire" & her thoughts on race, gender -Former CA resident who took part in a Honolulu rally to stop Asian American hate -Loyal customers remember @LovesBakery -Long View w/Neal Milner: Private schools 📷: Viking Press

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - Customers remember Kaneohe Bakery and their sweet treats - Stop Asian American hate rallies touched off in major cities, including in Honolulu - Explaining the “non-fungible token” craze with insights from local artists 📷: Catherine Cruz

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - Former US Congressmember Pat Saiki talks about her new book “A Woman in the House” - Reality Check with @CivilBeat - Explaining non-fungible tokens with Burt Lum (@Bytemarks) of @BytemarksCafe

Join us for a special call-in show at 11am all about taxes and tax bills w/ - Tom Yamachika, president of @HawaiiTax - Nicole Woo from @HCAN_HI and @hitaxfairness - Keli`i Akina, president of @grassroothawaii Reach us at 808-941-3689 on O’ahu, 877-941-3689 on neighbor islands

Today on The Conversation at 11 a.m.: - @popupmakeke catches the eye of Amazon - Residents in some remote areas share the challenges of the pandemic - Reality Check w/@CivilBeat - A teen advocate talks about the dangers of e-cigarettes - Chocolate on a Mission in Chinatown

Today on The Conversation: -Dr. Sarah Kemble, acting state epidemiologist, on vaccinating people before more contagious variants spread -Strategies to combat crime in Waikiki -A bill seeking to eliminate the Tobacco Trust Fund is up for a vote -Manu Minute introduces the mōlī

The Conversation airs live at 11 a.m. on HPR-1 and streams at hawaiipublicradio.org.

Today on The Conversation: - Lt. Gov. Josh Green on tourism and vaccines - Hawai‘i Co. Mayor Mitch Roth reflects on his first 100 days in office - @CivilBeat's @suevlee on the departure of Supt. Kishimoto - HPD Chief Susan Ballard weighs in on CARES Act funds & overtime issues