The Rick Hamada Program

In a wide-ranging commentary, Rick Hamada reacts to news of the day, starting with protests outside an ICE facility in New Jersey.

Just ahead of their appearance at Blue Note Hawaii, members of the Illeagles--Joey, Jesse, and David--call in to the Rick Hamada Program to talk about the upcoming shows and their passion for the music of the Eagles.

In a brief commentary, Rick Hamada talks about his attendance at the Honolulu mayor's Memorial Day commemoration at Punchbowl Cemetery...and wonders if our local community has the energy, passion, and patriotism to fully celebrate America's 250th birthday coming up on July 4th.

Richard Cricchio from Help U Sell Hawaii is your expert on Hawaii's real estate market. Rick Hamada and Richard talk about this week's headlines and trends in the market.

In an intensely personal conversation with you, Rick Hamada talks a bit about his weekend and some of the health challenges he's facing...and how NexGenesis and other health care professionals are helping him address these challenges.

After an extra day of holiday weekend, Rick Hamada returns for Wednesday morning with Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi and your phone calls on Ask The Mayor. Find out directly from the mayor what initiatives, projects, and problems are happening in the City and County of Honolulu.

Rick Hamada hosts another Pacific Resource Partnership Hour on NewsRadio 830 KHVH! This month’s show focuses on union carpenter apprenticeship as we hear from Sydney Patanapaiboon, who is just months away from earning her journey-level status. Rick talks story with Sydney about how she began her career as a union carpenter and the rewards, benefits, and challenges of working in the skilled trades....

It's a fast...but great!...conversation with John Starkey on the Rick Hamada Program, covering service, maintenance, and more on your vehicle!

Rick Hamada welcomes the great Chris Botti to the program. Chris has once again returned to Honolulu for several incredible shows at Blue Note Hawaii in the Outrigger Waikiki!

Rick Hamada reacts to the naming of David Lazar as Honolulu Police Chief...and the questions surrounding what went into the decision made by the Honolulu Police Commission.

Richard Cricchio of Help-U-Sell Hawaii is back with Rick Hamada with an update on the market as we head into summertime...a traditional time when families change locations for better schools and better living. What's the market like for single family homes, condos, and rentals?

Graduation season is here...and wedding season is in full swing. Rick Hamada spends some time with Matt Satterlee, owner / operator of Oahu Photo Booths. Rick and Matt talk about the incredibly fun photo booths that are available for your celebration--and the incredible things that new photo booths from Oahu Photo Booths can do because they're enhanced with A.I.!

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi returns to the studio for a full hour with you on Ask The Mayor. The mayor reviews questions from last week and action that has been taken, then addresses current issues facing the City and County of Honolulu. And, of course, plenty of phone calls from people across the island of Oahu.

Rick Hamada discusses a self-admitted "groomer" getting sentenced in a Honolulu court.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with outgoing president and CEO of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association Mufi Hannemann about the state of Hawaii tourism numbers in 2026, the issues still facing the industry...and what lies ahead personally after a long career in both business and politics.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz speaks with representatives of the World Central Kitchen to get an idea of the scope of hunger in the United States and the world--and efforts to combat food insecurity.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with incoming Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar. At the time of recording, Mr. Lazar was still a candidate for Chief, but on Tuesday of this past week, he was named the latest Chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Get to know the new chief and the experiences in his career that have shaped his views...and what he plans to bring to t...

A special edition of this week's Community Matters...as host Rick Hamada sits down with the Rev. Derald Skinner, lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor, and talks about news and events and how persons of faith understand the things that happen and surround them in the world.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Kam Napier, editor-in-chief of Aloha State Daily, about the 2026 Hawaii Legislative Session. What was accomplished, what was pushed off to next year, and what was rejected for the state of Hawaii this year?

Episode 87 (13 June 2026): Today's Freedom Hour – Storms, Maps, and Money: Who Pays for Hawaiʻi's Growing Risks? As Hawaiʻi enters hurricane season amid new flood maps, wildfire emergency proclamations, and rising insurance costs, residents are asking who ultimately bears the risk when infrastructure fails. Tonight we examine the intersection of climate policy, deferred maintenance, government acc...

Episode 86 (6 June 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Housing, Accountability, and Hawaiʻi's Forgotten Families. Where Did the Housing Money Go? Recent federal housing corruption convictions in Hawaiʻi raise important questions about accountability, oversight, and public trust. This episode, Gary, Doug, and guest Laurie Thorson discuss affordable housing programs, Laurie's journey from homelessness to...

Episode 85 (30 May 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Technocracy Rising: Who Governs Hawai‘i’s Future? From digital IDs and AI surveillance to data centers, behavioral governance, and centralized planning, a new governance model is quietly emerging across America — and Hawai‘i is not exempt. This episode explores what technocracy really means, how the administrative state evolved, and why modern syste...

On this edition of Sustaining Hawaii, presented by Bayer, Rick Hamada starts things by talking to Alfredo Evangelista from Maui's Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center about the the 57th Annual Barrio Fiesta! Then, we turn back to the studio with Darlene Loo-McDowell from 'Sharing the Butterfly Experience.', part of the 17th Annual Maui AgFest on May 30th.

Rick Hamada has a fascinating conversation with Travis Gaines, a 31-year Marine Corps veteran who talks about Mantech--a company that provides AI and advanced technology support to our military in forward areas to help all our servicemembers achieve the mission.

Rick Hamada spends the hour speaking with HPD Chief Finalist candidate David Lazar. Get to know David and his law enforcement background in San Francisco, including the final 3 years of his career there as assistant chief...and what he would bring to the HPD Chief position.