The Rick Hamada Program

It's the opportunity you have every week--to talk to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and others to fix problems *you* see in the City and County of Honolulu. Mayor Blangiardi returns this week, follows-up on previous issues and questions, and takes YOUR questions always! It's this week's edition of Ask the Mayor.

Rick Hamada reacts to yesterday's appearance and sentencing in court of 1 of 2 parents accused of assaulting a Hawaii Department of Education employee after a football game--and the "smirk" the defendent wore in court.

On this episode of Sustaining Hawaiʻi, brought to you by Bayer, we talk with Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site, about the history and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s largest and longest-running World War II internment and prisoner of war camp. As the site marks 80 years since its closure, we discuss National Park Service events, expanding public access, and Bayer Hawaiʻi’s r...

Rick Hamada reacts in real time to news coverage of the FBI arresting several individuals across several states, charged with plotting a terrorist attack on the recently staged UFC event at the White House.

You've heard Rick Hamada talk about the treatments he's received through NexGenesis Healthcare...and the amazing stories from others too. This morning, Rick welcomes Dr. Greg Picou and Dr. Lawrence Bourgeois from NexGenesis Healthcare Hawaii to the studio, in advance of another seminar in our Hawaiian Financial Hall where all your questions can be answered. Get a preview of the seminar right here!

In a constantly shifting story with worldwide affects, Rick Hamada discusses the latest on the conflict...and now, a peace deal...between the U.S. and Iran.

Rick Hamada starts Monday by welcoming back Joe Kent of the Grassroot Institute Of Hawaii to talk about various issues percolating in the state after the legislative session. Hawaii taxes, the solar industry, and more are in focus.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Rick Hamada talks to Andrew Ogata of the Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center about the upcoming Walk For Life, supporting those in our community affected by HIV / AIDS.

Rick Hamada speaks for the full hour with Mufi Hannemann, outgoing president of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (HLTA) about the group's annual charity walk, plus why *now* is a good time for Mufi to say goodbye to this position and what he plans for the future.

Rick Hamada and Kam Napier of Aloha State Daily talk about news coverage at alohastatedaily.com and talk about entertainment most of all with a special guest.

Rick Hamada starts Aloha Friday with a scan of headlines around the state of Hawaii.

Rick Hamada talks with Ed Kageyama from Pearl At Kalauao -- talking about the success of the revamped course (reopened in 2025) and what the facility can offer for golfers and others as Father's Day approaches.

Ready to talk about news across the state, Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat joins Rick Hamada to discuss the tremendous amount of information on civilbeat.org--including public employee salaries and other data--, all presented in a format that is easy to search and understand.

Rick Hamada starts Kamehameha Day 2026 with a look at headlines across the nation.

Rick Hamada wraps up the show for Wednesday with a talk about auto care and maintenance with our friend John Starkey of Starkey's Auto Repair.

Rick Hamada talks with Ira Mehlman from F.A.I.R. (Federation For American Immigration Reform) about the current state of the American immigration system. Even with President Trump shutting the door on the southern U.S. border, there are still issues that need attention, including ICE detentions and arrests. Listen to this interview to get the latest!

With Mayor Rick Blangiardi out of studio this morning, Department of Transportation Services head Roger Morton and Director of Transit John Nouchi are here in studio to answer your questions about everything from the Skyline to TheBus to traffic lights in your neighborhood! It's all on the table...listen to the full hour!

Rick Hamada welcomes a legendary Hawaii radio personality to the show -- Kamasami Kong! Why is Kong back in town...and where can you get the famous **Kong Burger** nowadays? Find out here...with plenty of other stories discussed too!

What's happening with the dismantling of the current Aloha Stadium...and why is the timeline now March 2029 for the *new* Aloha Stadium to be completed? Rick Hamada talks with Andrew Pereira, Vice-Chair of the Aloha Stadium Authority about these questions and more!

Rick Hamada starts the morning reacting to the latest news about the current hostilities between the USA and Iran.

Rick Hamada spends time with Ernie Lau, chief engineer with the Board of Water Supply, to get answers about the current state of Oahu's water supply, discussions on where to put a landfill on Oahu, well locations and testing, and more.

You hear 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery every Saturday morning on The Freedom Hour on NewsRadio 830 KHVH--and bright and early on a Monday morning, Gary and Doug Pasnik from the Aloha Freedom Coalition are in studio for you! Rick Hamada talks with Gary about the campaign across Hawaii and the core values that drive him to run for the biggest office in the state.

Episode 88 (20 June 2026): Today's Freedom Hour – Divine Destiny: Discovering Your Purpose In A Time of Uncertainty. Many people today are asking the same question: why am I here? In a world filled with uncertainty, it's easy to feel like life is happening *to* us instead of *through* us. Today we are explaring the idea of Divine Destiny with the author of the book of the same name - author and ra...

It's the Hawaii Theatre Hour! Rick Hamada is joined by Greg Dunn of the Hawaii Theatre to talk about upcoming shows, including a "two-fer" weekend featuring shows from 80s favorites The Romantics and Information Society!

It may not be "tax season" anymore, but this conversation is always fascinating. Rick Hamada is joined by Tom Yamachika of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii to dive into tax cuts that were passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Josh Green...but are now being clawed back by those same people in state government.