The Rick Hamada Program

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!

Rick Hamada chats with good friend John Starkey from Starkey's Auto Repair about road conditions and problems that arise from hitting that speed bump or pothole a *little* too hard...

Every morning, you hear Chad Blair with headlines from Honolulu Civil Beat (civilbeat.org)...and on Thursdays, Chad joins us live to dive deeper into those same headlines. Rick Hamada and Chad talk about several items in the pages of Civil Beat and also talk about Civil Beat's candidate forums that start within the next week!

Rick Hamada reacts to this morning's huge rulings from the Supreme Court, including a case from Hawaii that overturn's the state's concealed carry law.

Following up on last week's conversation, Rick Hamada spends a few more moments with Mela Kealoha-Lindsey to get more details on Hawaii's plan for celebrating America's 250th birthday! Mela's sleepless nights right now as she leads the planning are going to turn into so many things across our state...listen to find out where you can celebrate with your fellow Americans.

Music legend Henry Kapono joins Rick Hamada this morning to talk about his plans for celebrations for America's birthday--a huge all-star lineup of local music and musicians in Hawaii Kai over two incredible days!

With Mayor Rick Blangiardi attending to city business this morning, Rick Hamada welcomes in Dita Holifield, director of the Department of Enterprise Services, and the new director of the Honolulu Zoo John Berry for a great conversation. Dita addresses some of the questions from last week's Ask The Mayor and provides answers, then talks about things happening at the Blaisdell Center, the city golf...

Rick Hamada quickly checks in Andrew Pereira of the Pacific Resource Partnership this morning because a bill in Congress they were just talking about this past Friday on the PRP hour (find the podcast here on the iHeart app!) has passed both chambers and now awaits President Trump's signature.

Rick Hamada talks to local author Dan Ihara, author of the book "Property Decisions"...a book that looks at family finances and dynamics and offers a faith-based perspective on very common situations you may face in daily life!

Rick Hamada starts Friday morning with a conversation with Chels Chae, veteran and author of the new book "One Life Under God".

In this episode of the PRP Hour, Rick talks story to PRP Director of Public Affairs Andrew Pereira about new NAHB research showing government regulations add $132,000 to the average price of a new home, why Hawai‘i’s burden is likely even higher, and how the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act can cut red tape and boost housing production.

Rick Hamada is once again joined by Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat to talk about stories within the webpages of the site. With the Hawaii legislative session wrapped up, a lot of coverage is turning towards the primary election this coming August....and Chad details Civil Beat's coverage, including candidate forums and more, that you can count on to be an akamai voter.

Rick Hamada welcomes several members of the Hawaii America 250 Commission to the studio to discuss Hawaii's preparations to participate in the 250th birthday celebrations for America on July 4th (and before!).

Rick Hamada reconnects with one of the top online voices in politics in Hawaii...Stan Fichtman from Politics Hawaii

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.