The Rick Hamada Program

Rick Hamada continues the discussion about the situation happening with the Hawaii Elections Commission and how detrimental it is for *confidence* in elections in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada speaks with 2026 Hawaii gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery and Doug Pasnik of the Aloha Freedom Coalition about the absolute circus of failure happening with the Hawaii Elections Commission. Fewer than 45 days from a primary election, the Commission is being blocked from doing its job due to the chairman abandoning his position and other factors. Rick, Doug, and Gary discuss it all a...

Rick Hamada speaks facts -- not emotion -- while talking about the latest ICE-involved shooting in Maine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's been teasing it for the past week, and this morning it's official! Rick Hamada is heading back to Europe and wants YOU to come along on the Crystal Symphony. Get all the details about this luxury cruise...with plenty of travel options and included experiences...right here! And make your plans to join us next April! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada speaks at length about the rise of socialist / communist candidates for office and the dangerous lure of their pitches that always end in horrible policy. Rick reaches back to the past for wise words from legendary economist Milton Friedman who clearly cuts through socialism's lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada once again welcomes Joe Kent from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii back to the show for a full conversation across several topics--leading off with an issue that is evergreen in Hawaii: affordable housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, housing for our local community is in focus. Dan Ihara joins Rick Hamada for a great conversation about the world of real estate in a unique place like Hawaii and the specific decisions and decision points that you must consider for home ownership and other types of property ownership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with the Enterprise Services Director for the City and County of Honolulu Dita Holifield about the department she oversees, including city golf courses and facilities like the Blaisdell complex and Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell. But, specifically the area in focus today is the Honolulu Zoo and new Zoo director John Berry is also in studio...

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada has a fascinating conversation with Christine Ogura, Superintendent of the Honouliuli National Historic Site, about the history of the site itself, current efforts to preserve it for future generations, and the opening of limited public tours of this piece of American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A busy news week comes to a conclusion on the Rick Hamada Program with a solid conversation with Kam Napier and Katie Helland from Aloha State Daily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada has a full-length conversation with a familiar voice and face to many across Hawaii -- Tony Silva, now running for the Hawaii House of Representatives in District 26. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Rick Hamada wrote his weekly column about the coming Champions Tour Event that will take the place of the PGA Tour's Sony Open this coming January. This morning, Rick talks with Ed Kageyama of Pearl at Kalau'ao about the impact of this change, the players we will see, the differences in the course, and more this coming January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada is joined by Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat for their weekly conversation...a conversation that has increasingly turning towards Civil Beat's coverage of corruption at the State Capitol, spearheaded by the latest revelations in the case of Sylvia Luke. The Campaign Spending Commission is forwarding evidence for possible criminal charges--is this scandal about to get bigger? See om...

After a few weeks of fun and vacation, Richard Cricchio returns to the Rick Hamada Program to talk real estate and more. Honolulu's median home sale price is up...again! Is there any slump in the market? What about interest rates? It's all that and more with Richard and Help-U-Sell Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada spends the start of the 8 o'clock hour talking about the Honolulu City Council's likely override of Mayor Rick Blangiardi, with a vote coming up for later in the day. The override would kill the Office of Economic Development. (City Council did indeed vote 6-2 to override Mayor Blangiardi later this afternoon). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Rick Hamada are together again after a few week break with a brand new edition of Ask The Mayor on NewsRadio 830 KHVH. LOTS of calls from people across the island for the mayor, plus Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the possible override planned for a city council vote later in the day -- an override that would kill the Office Of Economic Development. See omnystudio.co...

Rick Hamada reacts to a fact sheet released by the Honolulu Police Department regarding a carjacking perpetrated by a 14 year old boy in Waianae against a 76 year old woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our partnership with the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawaii by speaking with Dr. Kristi West of the Health and Stranding Lab. We discuss her team's research on marine mammal health, rapid disease-detection technology, and the impact of plastic debris on local pilot whales, empowering listeners to better protect our marine ecosystems. See omn...

Rick Hamada reacts to FOX News' coverage on the latest rape accusations levied against Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has now made it's ruling on the 14th Amendment -- what will be the fallout? Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (F.A.I.R.) talks with Rick Hamada about what he's already seeing along the border and what will likely happen from this landmark ruling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Hamada starts Monday morning with a great in-depth conversation with Joe Kent and Ted Kefalas from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. Your taxes, your laws, your life...how are they all affected by the decisions our leaders make and how can you get involved with Grassroot Institute to affect change? Find out here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 91 (11 July 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – When the People Can't Watch Government: The Story of Hawaiʻi's Elections Commission. This episode explores the unfolding controversy surrounding Hawaiʻi's Elections Commission and the larger question of independent election oversight. Joined by Commissioner Tamara McKay, we discuss why the Legislature created the Commission, how recent events have...

Episode 90 (4 July 2026): Today's Freedom Hour – USA 250: Freedom's Story — America, Hawaiʻi, and the Next Generation. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and The Freedom Hour marks two years on the air, we explore the remarkable connection between America's founding principles and Hawaiʻi's own Declaration of Rights. Together we reflect on freedom, responsibility, constitutional governmen...

Episode 89 (27 June 2026): Today's Freedom Hour – Duty to Think: Leadership, Conscience, and Truth in an Age of Crisis. As the documentary Duty to Disobey prepares to premiere nationwide, The Freedom Hour welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel Ike Sallee to reflect on leadership during the COVID era and the enduring lessons it offers. Together we explore crisis leadership, information warfare, public...

You hear Rick Hamada talk about Glenn Honda and Recovery Law Center every morning on the Rick Hamada Program -- and today, Glenn comes into studio and talks to Rick about his practice, personal injury, what should people be aware of when filing a case, and much more!