Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln and Kolby Akamu Moser

Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

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Hawai‘i Radio Hour by Kahilu is a fresh, one-hour news and variety show airing every Sunday on Hawai‘i Public Radio. Hosted by respected storytellers and journalists Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln, and Kolby Akamu Moser, the program brings together news, mo‘olelo (stories), ‘ike kūpuna (ancestral knowledge), mele (music), and voices from the community. Produced in the heart of Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Radio Hour offers a unique and vibrant celebration of the people, culture, and spirit of Hawai‘i.

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Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln and Kolby Akamu Moser

Episodes

Episode 7: July 13, 2025 14.07.2025 52:03

On the program today we're going to be looking at the way changes in Washington, D.C. has impacted agriculture and farming here in Hawaiʻi, ʻike kūpuna from the legendary Kawaihae paddling coach, Uncle Manny Veincent, mele from Marta Pereira da Costa on the portuguese guitar and a mo’olelo from Mimi Kerley about her time spent babysitting in France. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on...

Episode 6: July 6, 2025 07.07.2025 51:56

On today's episode, how changes in Washington D.C. has impacted science here in Hawai'i. Also, mele from Ninamarie Bell and a mo'olelo from Boots Lupenui sharing music in the nation's capital city. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponsors: The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation The Kawananak...

Hawai'i Radio Hour: Episode 5 30.06.2025 51:56

On today's episode, a beautiful mo'olelo by Chelsey Dickson about cooking on the deck of the Makali'i. Also, a special performance by Big Island musician Sean Parks and 'ike kūpuna by a 3rd generation Waimea farmer, Earl Yamamoto. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponsors:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundati...

Hawai'i Radio Hour: Episode 4 23.06.2025 52:40

On today's episode, we're going to be looking at one of the most water-stressed places in all of Hawai'i. Also, a special performance by 'ukulele legend Brittni Paiva, 'ike kūpuna by a world-renown pahu drum maker from Keaukaha and a mo'olelo about one of the most ancient human arts, weaving. News, mele, mo’olelo and ‘Ike kupuna all on this week’s Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponso...

Hawai'i Radio Hour: Episode 3 19.06.2025 51:59

Aloha Lā Makuakāne (Happy Father's Day!). On today's episode, we look closely at the ways changes in DC are affecting us here in Hawai’i. We will bring you ‘ike kūpuna from a legendary 'ōpelu fisherman and net-maker from Nāpo'opo'o and mele from the Mana Music Quartet. And, since next Saturday is Make Music Day we will have a special mo’olelo from a singer-songwriter who consid...

Hawai'i Radio Hour: Episode 2 09.06.2025 51:59

Original Airdate: June 8, 2025. On today's episode, an important message about water safety, a special song from Robert Cazimero and Kalena Parish, ‘ike kūpuna from a prominent paniolo and story from Kala'e Parish about a song that would inspire a nation. News, mele, mo’olelo and 'ike kūpuna every week on Hawai’i Radio Hour at Kahilu. Mahalo to our sponsors: The Richard Smart Fund of t...