The Rick Hamada Program

Rick Hamada is joined by HPD Chief David Lazar on this week's edition of Ask The Chief! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi returns to our studios on Ask the Mayor, this week talking about the past year's progress and the work still to be done. He also discusses the city's efforts to combat homelessness, including the recent 22% drop in unsheltered homelessness, and the importance of providing affordable housing options like the Ho'oiki and Kalihi Palama projects...looking to create...

Ask The Mayor with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Rick Hamada is full of your calls and timely conversation--including the steps the City and County of Honolulu has taken in light of the expected heavy rain through Thursday.  Your calls are always the priority and the mayor takes calls on  concerns about property taxes, parking issues in Kapolei, and affordable housing.  Mayor B...

Rick Hamada is joined by Andrew Pereira about his work with the Hawaii Employers Council, an organization that provides human resource services and support to businesses across the state. He invites listeners to learn more about the council and its resources, including a free Disaster Preparedness Toolkit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada is joined by FOX News star Brian Kilmeade, who has a new book hitting shelves now, titled "Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle."  Brian and Rick discuss the significance of this latest book from Brian which explores six pivotal moments in American history that shaped the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada talks with Michael Kitchens...and the big event is this afternoon!  The film "Drifter" will be screened at the NEX -- and the star of the film -- Sung Kang -- will be on hand for a special meet and greet! Rick and Mike discuss the importance of community and the passion that drives people to modify and customize their vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada is joined by the talented Talmata Gray--a local music legend for his work with Common Kings and now working with the band FIVA.  Listen to Mata talk about his upbringing in a musical household and continuing his work in music and preserving Pacific Islander traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada welcomes attorney Glenn Honda to the studio for a conversation about Glenn's practice, and...as Halloween approaches...the danger that will be present with both pedestrians, party people, and plenty of cars on the roads.  Glenn talks about accident prevention, but also about being proactive in seeking help after an accident, and the importance of documenting incidents, even if the...

Rick Hamada speaks with Doug Pasnik of the Aloha Freedom Coalition and co-host of the Freedom Hour on NewsRadio 830 KHVH.  Doug breaks down the current situation with the state Elections Commission, which is responsible for overseeing the Office of Elections. However, the Commission has not met in over five months, and the Office of Elections has been denying staff support to the Commission....

Rick Hamada once again welcomes Kam Napier from Aloha State Daily to the show, with topics as wide-ranging as affordable housing, voter turnout, and discussing potential impact of the RISE bond on the state's infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a must-listen for anyone trying to decipher all the upcoming Honolulu Charter amendments on the ballot and the efforts towards rebuilding Lahaina.  Rick Hamada talks with Jonathan Helton of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, who breaks down the complexities of the charter amendments and shares his insights on how they might impact the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Rick Hamada is joined by Sung Kang, talented actor and filmmaker, who shares his passion for cars and how it led him to create the high-octane action ride, Drifter.  Meet Sung at the NEX this coming Wednesday October 28th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 98 (August 29, 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour— Building an Affordable Hawsi’i: From Relief to Real Reform We know Hawaiʻi is expensive. But what if our cost-of-living problem is really part of a larger cost-of-doing-everything problem? Today, John and Gary move beyond the burden to explore solutions—what drives the cost of housing, food, energy, business, and everyday life; what Hawaiʻi can a...

Episode 97 (August 22, 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour— Meet Daniel Anthony: A Conversation About Service, Leadership, and Hawaiʻi’s Future Daniel Anthony joins The Freedom Hour following his Republican primary victory for Lieutenant Governor. But this isn't a campaign interview. It's an opportunity to discover the man—his story, community involvement, experiences, and vision for Hawaiʻi. Discover whe...

Episode 96 (August 15, 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour— Lahaina Three Years Later: What Happened—and Who Decides What Comes Next? Three years after the devastating Lahaina fire, Doug Pasnik and Gary Cordery examine what Hawaiʻi’s official investigation revealed about the failures surrounding the disaster—and turn to the difficult questions shaping Lahaina’s future. From Front Street rebuilding and sho...

Richard Cricchio from Help-U-Sell Hawaii is back in studio with Rick Hamada to review the latest trends and more in Hawaii's real estate market. The average and median price for a family home keeps going up -- does Richard see any change in this pattern? What about inventory, interest rates, and other factors? Listen here to get the most up-to-date info! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Rick Hamada is joined in studio this morning by Chris DeBone -- co-founder and Managing Partner of Hawaii Energy Connection....you may know HEC more popularly as "Kumu Kit"! Get to know Chris, why he co-founded his company, and the differences between simply "getting solar" and getting a Kumu Kit to serve your home's electric needs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Ask The Mayor" with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi was called off this morning due to City and County of Honolulu severe weather preparations that are currently underway. However, Mayor Blangiardi did carve out time for Rick Hamada this morning to talk about the latest forecast, Oahu's preparation and staging for the storms expected this weekend, and other important topics. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Rick Hamada, spurred by a new feature called FOX on Gaming" and a look back at a failed video game back in 1983, is joined by John Matthews to reminisce about the early days of video gaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada starts Wednesday's show with an update on severe weather expected this weekend -- a tropical disturbance likely to develop into a tropical storm and head right for our islands. Rick also makes observations about many people in the islands who do not take severe weather warnings seriously... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada is joined by Patty from Crystal Cruises -- she's on the mainland now, but will be here in Hawaii August 20th for our informational gathering on the KHVH Crystal Cruises 14-day adventure sailing the Mediterranean from Lisbon Portugal to Rome Italy!. RSVP now at crazycruiser.com...and listen now for an introduction to sailing with Crystal Cruises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Rick Hamada starts Tuesday morning with a report from Hawaii News Now weather anchor Guy Hagi...who says a disturbance near the central Pacific has a good chance of developing into a tropical storm or more. Get the latest with Rick...and some follow-up commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada welcomes Mario Rodriguez from Rehab Hospital of the Pacific to the studio to talk about something personal: stroke symptoms and care after a stroke has occurred. Listen to Rick and Mario to find out about the great care offered for stroke patients at Rehab Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pereira returns to the Rick Hamada program, wearing a different and brand-new hat: he's now with the Hawaii Empoyer's Council...an organization founded back in the 1940s with a long history of helping employers across the state. AP brings with him Christina Tamaru, a dynamic speaker and corporate trainer with the Hawaii Employer's Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Rick Hamada is joined for the full hour by Joe Kent of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Joe also brings along his executive assistant Melissa -- the driving organizing force behind the Grassroot Institute's upcoming gala event in September, featuring comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.