The Rick Hamada Program

Episode 71 (7 February 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Hawaii: Managed by Conflict or Governed by Consent. Immigration has become one of the most divisive issues in Hawaiʻi—but what if the conflict itself is the problem? On today’s Freedom Hour, we step back from red-vs-blue talking points to ask whether we’re being governed by consent or managed through division. We explore scarcity, civil libertie...

Let's talk all things Aloha Stadium. Listen now!

Rick Hamada is joined by Joe Kent with Grassroots Institute of Hawaii. Listen now and stay informed.

On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Andrew Pereira of the Pacific Resource Partnership about the organization's recent polling about issues that affect people and families in Hawaii. The issues that you think about often are probably discussed in this conversation--hear how the community is currently thinking about different political, social, and economic issues f...

Rick Hamada is back with Mayor Rick Blangiardi for another episode of "Ask The Mayor". Listen now!

February is American Heart Month, a time when we’re all reminded to pause and focus on our cardiovascular health. In this episode of Sustaining Hawai’i, presented by Bayer, Rick Hamada interviews Brandt Farias, board chair, American Heart Association Hawai’i and Dr. Debleena Dutt, cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente. We’ll also hear from a sudden cardiac arrest survivor sharing her story.

Rick Hamada is joined by David Fischer talking all things money, gold and more!

Rick Hamada is joined by NexGenesis Healthcare as they talk all things health, self improvement, their upcoming seminar tonight 2/2 and more!

Episode 70 (31 January 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour - From Vision to Verification: Hawai‘i’s State of the State. This episode takes a measured look at Hawai‘i’s State of the State — crediting real progress where the facts support it, while also examining what’s been normalized through years of emergency-style governance. From affordability and housing to accountability and livability, we ask a simp...

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat (civilbeat.org) about the opening of the 2026 legislative session at the state capitol. What can we expect--new legislation, bills that were defeated last year coming back, and money priorities are all in focus. Plus...Governor Josh Green has been wavering on tax cuts passed by the legislature las...

On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada gets you prepared for the 2026 tax season with one of our best local experts--David Ramirez of Tax Relief Services. The Big Beautiful Bill changed a lot of things on the federal level...and there are state tax changes you need to know about too! Tax season is here, and this is a Community Matters that can prep you for your filing this year.

The Goodfellas are back with another episode! Today they are joined by Jenn Marr and dive deep into whiskey and this Sunda's Top Shelf Tailgate Wahine Whiskey Battle. Listen now!

Pacific Resource Partnership Hour with Rick Hamada featuring Andrew Pereira. Listen now!

Join Rick Hamada and Mayor Rick Blangiardi for another episode of "Ask the Mayor". Today they discuss a variety of topics from police violence, dead trees, upcoming projects, sports and more.

Join Rick Hamada and Eric Carlson as they talk all things RevoluSun.

Rick Hamada is joined by Travis Tamangided of Able Pest Exterminators.

"Ask The Doctor" is back for another episode. Join Rick Hamada, Chris Faulkner and Dr. Alan Faulkner by listening now!

Rick Hamada is joined by Congressman Ed Case. Listen now!

Rick Hamada is joined by Thrive For Life in the studio today. Listen now!

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Rick Hamada talks with those responsible for bringing a traveling version of the Vietnam War Memorial to the University of Hawaii West Oahu campus. Matching the memorial in Washington D.C., Rick and guests discuss the Vietnam War and it's affect on the nation and the families that come to see their loved one's name on the wall.

It's a new year! And on this first 2026 edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada welcomes Cam Napier of Aloha State Daily to talk about the stories of the year in 2025...and what Hawaii can look forward to in 2026.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz talks about managing money and how to take charge of your finances in the new year. Plus, a look back at the Wright Brothers, who changed the world with their first powered flight on December 17th, 1903.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with HART CEO Lori Kahikina about the Honolulu Rail Project, the latest numbers of riders since the opening of the second completed segment, and what people should expect as rail finally moves into town through Kalihi, Downtown, and Kaka'ako.

Episode 69 (24 January 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour - Cost, Crime, and Trust: The Real 2026 Legislative Agenda. As Hawaiʻi’s 2026 legislative session begins, residents are struggling with rising costs, public safety concerns, and declining trust in government. Thousands shared their concerns through listening tours — while leadership outlined a very different set of priorities. This episode explore...

On this episode of Wine and Dine Before Nine with Hawaii Theatre, Black Shamrock and Aries are in studio. Listen now!