The Rick Hamada Program

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Episodes

The Freedom Hour 1-10-26

January 10, 2026 • 56 mins
Episode 67 (10 January 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour - Emergency or Excuse? Who’s Governing Hawaiʻi Now? Are emergency powers protecting Hawaiʻi—or quietly replacing constitutional government? In this episode of The Freedom Hour, we examine laws like HRS 127A, Act 236, and HB 1118 to ask who is really making decisions about families, property, and public life. This conversation isn’t about fear—it’s about accountability, ʻohana, and ...
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Wine Before Nine with Hawaii Theatre 1.9.26

January 9, 2026 • 25 mins
Wine Before Nine is back for the New Year! Join Rick Hamada and the Hawaii Theatre with the first episode of 2026 featuring Murphy's Bar & Grill and Aries Spears.
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Aloha State Daily in Studio 1.9.26

January 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by Aloha State Daily in studio. Listen now to learn all about them and how to easily access local news.
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Jimmy Dillon at Blue Note Hawai'i

January 8, 2026 • 14 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by Jimmy Dillon member of The Lonely Hearts band who will be performing at the Blue Note Thursday January 15th.
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Sustaining Hawaii: Back for Season Seven

January 6, 2026 • 37 mins
Kick off 2026 with the return of Sustaining Hawaii, brought to you by Bayer. In our season premiere, we explore the power of community initiatives and the transition from military service to corporate leadership. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bayer’s David Katz on his journey from the U.S. Army to Kunia, and get the latest scholarship details for graduating seniors from Rich Meiers.
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Mufi Hannemann 1.6.26

January 6, 2026 • 10 mins
Talking all things Visitor Industry Conference, Rick Hamada is joined by Mufi Hannemann in studio. Listen now!
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Diamond Garcia 1.5.26

January 5, 2026 • 21 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by Diamond Garcia talking all things Hawai'i government, taxes, finances and more.
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The Freedom Hour 12-13-25

December 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode 66 (13 December 2025): Today’s Freedom Hour - 2026 Preview: The 10 Legislative Issues That Will Shape Hawai‘i’s Future. This episode previews the 10 biggest battles coming to Hawai‘i in 2026 — from ranked-choice voting and vaccine mandates to emergency powers, land restrictions, and global SDG agendas. These proposals could reshape our elections, our families, our freedoms, and our identity as a people. We break down what’s...
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HART 12/12/25

December 12, 2025 • 42 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by Lori and Mike of HART. Looking back at 2025 and goals for 2026. Listen now!
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Ask The Doctor 12.9.25

December 9, 2025 • 39 mins
Join Rick Hamada and Dr Alan for the last episode of 2025 for "Ask the Doctor". They talk all things eye care, aesthetics, living to one hundred and more.
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Community Matters 12-7-25

December 8, 2025 • 32 mins
On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Sean Nichols about the importance of blood donations, especially during the holiday season when supplies run low.
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Community Matters 11-30-25

December 8, 2025 • 30 mins
On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with Dr. Glenn Medieros, President of St. Louis School in Honolulu, about the importance of quality education for keiki in the state of Hawaii. Rick and Glenn also touch upon stories that Glenn reveals in his new book "From One Stage To Another", chronicling his journey from a singer and entertainer to his thriving and meaningful career as an educator and education adm...
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Community Matters 11-23-25

December 8, 2025 • 30 mins
On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with the President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Hawaii about the organization, its goals, and the efforts and community spirit that helps Make-A-Wish grant wishes to seriously ill children all over the state of Hawaii.
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The Freedom Hour 12-6-25

December 8, 2025 • 54 mins
Episode 65 (6 December 2025): Today’s Freedom Hour – December 7th: Hawai‘i Lessons in Local Resilience. This episode explores the stories of local heroes and the resilience Hawai‘i showed when the world fell apart. We draw clear parallels between 1941 and the challenges facing our islands today — from disasters to government failures — and examine how community, ʻohana, and courage carried us then and can carry us now. Join us as w...
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Rick Hamada @ Pearl Harbor--Hour 3 12-7-25

December 8, 2025 • 32 mins
On the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by forces of the Empire of Japan, Rick Hamada broadcasts live from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. Rick continues his conversation from the previous hour with Eric Pradel, Visitor Experience Manager and docent with the museum, talking about the aftermath of the attack and more. Rick then wraps up the broadcast with a visit from Shay Peltier, sales and marketin...
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Rick Hamada @ Pearl Harbor--Hour 2 12-7-25

December 8, 2025 • 47 mins
On the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by forces of the Empire of Japan, Rick Hamada broadcasts live from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. This hour, dive deep into the history of the events leading up to the attack and the key people who were there on December 7th 1941. Rick talks through this hour with Eric Pradel, Visitor Experience Manager and docent from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and lea...
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Rick Hamada @ Pearl Harbor--Hour 1 12-7-25

December 8, 2025 • 45 mins
On the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by forces of the Empire of Japan, Rick Hamada broadcasts live from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. In this first hour of the broadcast, Rick talks with retired naval aviator and former Blue Angels pilot John Hiltz, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's Chief Executive Officer about the history of the base at Pearl Harbor and the museum's mission. Rick then reache...
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Wine and Dine Before 9 w/ Hawaii Theatre 12.5.25

December 5, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of "Wine and Dine Before 9 w/ Hawaii Theatre" Rick Hamada is joined by Gregory Dunn, Kalani Pe'a and Ryoji. Listen now!
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Henry Kapono 12.5.25

December 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by surprise guest Henry Kapono for a heart warming Merry Christmas and chat.
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Jiaoying Summer 12.4.25

December 5, 2025 • 10 mins
Rick Hamada is joined by comedian Jiaoying who has an upcoming performance at the Blue Note Hawaii. Listen now!
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