The Rick Hamada Program
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May 19, 2024 • 41 mins
In this episode of "Sustaining Hawaii", presented by Bayer, Rick Hamada interviews Ty Fukuroku, Environmental Management Program Manager for the State DOT, Highways Maui District. You will hear about the initiatives that are helping to keep Maui County roadways clean. Additionally, you'll get the latest health tips from Jenna Copley of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii.
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May 19, 2024 • 6 mins
Rick Hamada reacts to another story about difficulty facing residents of Molokai who need specialized medical treatment and...with only one airline servicing the island...cannot get to Oahu in a timely way.
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May 19, 2024 • 20 mins
Rick Hamada gets the insight you need for the continually volatile financial markets with David Fischer of Landmark Capital. On this edition of Wealth Wednesday, Rick and David talk about China's continuing influence, the continued devaluation of the dollar, cryptocurrency, recession possibilities, and more.
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May 19, 2024 • 43 mins
Mayor Rick Blangiardi returns to studio on Ask The Mayor, one day after a major press conference with state of Hawaii leaders about homelessness on Oahu. Mayor Blangiardi talks about partnership efforts with the state to help homeless individuals and what the latest count of homeless tells us. Mayor Blangiardi also talks about the Haiku Stairs that will be demolished after a favorable court ruling for the city last week. Plenty ...
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May 19, 2024 • 7 mins
Rick Hamada starts off Wednesday morning going through the various headline stories from around the nation!
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May 14, 2024 • 16 mins
Rick Hamada welcomes Justin George, Director of Development with the Alzheimer's Association of Hawaii, and Makaha Sons legend Kimo Artis to talk about the tremendous work done by the Alzheimer's Association of Hawaii and upcoming events to support both patients and families dealing with the effects of this devastating disease.
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May 14, 2024 • 13 mins
Rick Hamada talks about major headlines this morning, reacting to a Hawaii News Now report on flooding damage from the Monday rainstorms, plus reaction to a FOX News report about the upcoming 2024 elections.
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May 14, 2024 • 36 mins
Rick Hamada once again welcomes Dr. Alan Faulkner (along with Chris Faulkner) back in studio for another edition of Ask The Doctor on NewsRadio 830 KHVH. Topics include lasers in medicine, the current doctor shortage in Hawaii--acutely felt on the island of Molokai right now, plus a discussion about sugar in the everyday American's diet.
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May 14, 2024 • 6 mins
Rick Hamada starts Tuesday morning listening to a portion of Joe Biden's speech at a campaign stop...and comes away feeling absolutely no confidence in this shell of a President.
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May 14, 2024 • 41 mins
SHOPO Vice President Steve Keogh and SHOPO Honolulu Chapter Nick Schlapak are back in studio for this edition of The SHOPO Hour. Catch up with Steve after his promotion to Lieutenant (and he promises to be in studio for more SHOPO Hours now!), then the guys get down to other business...including homeless issues throughout the island, crime stories in the headlines and more.
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May 12, 2024 • 30 mins
On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with the Chair of the Aloha Stadium Authority Brennon Morioka and Vice-Chair Eric Fujimoto about the current status of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District.
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May 11, 2024 • 43 mins
Cyd Okino is travelling this weekend, so Rick Hamada helms the latest edition of It's Golf! w/Rick & Cyd solo this weekend, covering the Wells Fargo tournament and other competitions happening right now. Rick also gets a chance to talk with Brian Ashford of Kailua Golf Shop about used golf equipment, golf technology, and more!
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May 11, 2024 • 35 mins
He talks to at least one performer on their stage every week...and on this edition of the 'Fellas, Rick Hamada gets a chance to go behind the scenes at Blue Note Hawaii. Fellow 'Fellas Jim and Richard are off, so Rick gets all the prime rib and drinks with Blue Note Hawaii's General Manager Amanda Johnson, plus Executive Chef Nani Kuloloia!
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May 11, 2024 • 16 mins
Rick Hamada talks with pianist Billy Childs ahead of his one-night-only performance Saturday night (5-11-24) at Blue Note Hawaii! Check out the full calendar of performances at bluenotehawaii.com.
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May 11, 2024 • 16 mins
Rick Hamada talks with Duke Ah Moo, VP and Commercial Director for Hilton International for Hawaii and French Polynesia, about the current condition of our visitor industry from the hotelier's perspective. How are we trending in 2024? Are we expecting the typical amount of Japanese visitors to return within the next year or two? What about the cost of visiting Hawaii? Find the answers to these questions and more with Rick and Du...
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May 11, 2024 • 36 mins
On this edition of the Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP) Hour, Rick Hamada talks with Melanie Kim and Garrett Sullivan about the critical importance of executive leadership.
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May 11, 2024 • 14 mins
Rick Hamada reconnects with radio BFF Michelle Pollino, entertainment correspondent for FOX News Radio, to talk smack about Hollywood, celebrities, and more! The Tom Brady Roast starts the conversation, plus any movies you should watch this weekend, cost of going to an actual movie theater nowadays, and other entertainment options for your Mother's Day weekend.
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May 11, 2024 • 16 mins
Rick Hamada welcomes Joe Kent from Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in studio for a Thursday conversation that centers around Mayor Richard Bissen's immediate move to ban transient (short-term) vacation rentals on the island of Maui. Listen to Joe's analysis of the situation and why it may not be as cut-and-dry as it might seem on the surface.
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May 11, 2024 • 20 mins
Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat has the in-depth insight few people have, all from covering plenty of local stories on the pages of www.civilbeat.org--and he's back with Rick Hamada this morning! Surprising to even Chad, two local sports stories have been featured this week, including the lack of local sports fields for those who want to participate in different sports. Other stories are making headlines too, including Kaniel...
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May 11, 2024 • 43 mins
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan is in studio for the full hour on Ask The Chief on NewsRadio 830 KHVH. Police Week is coming up, always a week the department appreciates and the Chief reflects on that. Lost of phone calls from across Oahu for the Chief are taken and questions answered, plus plenty of topical information is all included in the hour.
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