The Rick Hamada Program

The Rick Hamada Program

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Episodes

Goodfellas

July 18, 2025 • 40 mins
No wine before nine this time, whatta bummer. These guys are still as unhinged as you'd wish nonetheless! A hearty round table discussion fit for kings. Talking taxis, real estate, steak houses, and of course the daunting future of the inevitable AI takeover.
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Sports with Jonas Knox

July 18, 2025 • 22 mins
Jonas Knox of Fox Sports podcast, 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, joins Rick to discuss our great American sports teams. From baseball to football they cover it all, what's the latest, can the Lions pull it together this year?
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Radio BFF Michelle Pollino

July 18, 2025 • 15 mins
These two life long radio friends are a happy laugh. This week we hear about the changing late night TV environment, its time for some of these host to... well... retire.
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Responding to Kahului Maui Homelessness

July 18, 2025 • 8 mins
HNN covered the homelessness issue in Kahului Maui; Rick replies with his take on the story. What more can we do to help the people in the street?
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Ambrosia! Talking with Burleigh Drummond

July 17, 2025 • 10 mins
Rick interviews Ambrosia drummer, Burleigh Drummond, yaht rock legend and percussion master. Their music is a gift and their live show is fantastic. Tickets at Bluenotejazz.com/hawaii.
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Immigration and Deportation update with Ira Melhmen @FAIR

July 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Ira provides a synopsis on our countries current immigration situation. More deportations lead to more jobs for Americans, which improves work environments and increases pay. Tune in to find out more.
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Memory Lane with Kalapana's 50th Anniversary

July 17, 2025 • 23 mins
It's Kalapana's 50th anniversary since their first self-titled album in 1975. Rick takes callers who are moved by the music. Long live Kalapana!
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Talking story with Eddie Flores: His new book and building the Chinatown Arch

July 16, 2025 • 16 mins
How lucky are we to have local legend, Eddie Flores, on the Big Show! Such a special guest chatting with us about his new book and his vision for an improved Chinatown.
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Ask the Mayor 7.16.25

July 16, 2025 • 42 mins
This installment of ask the mayor, covers a swath of topics including: the upcoming ADA rally, affordable housing, handicap spots, skyline tower, and concealed carry.
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An update on Epstein

July 16, 2025 • 9 mins
RIck sifts through the latest news on the Epstein case. Putting the latest facts together, enabling a conversation between coverage.
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Sustaining Hawaii: 2025 Hawai’i Heart Walk

July 15, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of "Sustaining Hawai’i," presented by Bayer, host Rick Hamada interviews Brandt Farias, Board Chair of the American Heart Association Hawai’i, Jay Ana, Heart Walk Chair, and Dr. Michael Tanoue, Board President of the American Heart Association Hawai’i. Together, they discuss the mission of the AHA and the upcoming Heart Walk event.
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Ask the Doctor 7.15.25

July 15, 2025 • 43 mins
Dr. Faulkner returns from his business trip with updates on new technology in laser eye surgery. Great reporting on recent patient outcomes as well!
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John Hiltz CEO Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

July 14, 2025 • 17 mins
A special fly by conversation with John Hiltz, CEO and retired Naval Officer, speaks on his new role at the museum and exciting events ahead. The museum offers partnerships for highschoolers seeking an employment track as a airplane mechanic!
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O'ahu Tragedies in Traffic

July 14, 2025 • 29 mins
Rick takes callers to discuss recent spike in traffic deaths on O'ahu. Tragedy can be avoided with a bit more caution, care, and aloha.
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The Freedom Hour 7-12-25

July 12, 2025 • 53 mins
Episode 46 (12 July 2025): Inside Hawai‘i’s Ballot Accountability Crisis. Commissioner Ralph Cushnie returns to The Freedom Hour with a candid look inside Hawai‘i’s mounting election integrity crisis. He unpacks what’s changed since October, revealing major gaps in ballot accountability — from missing chain-of-custody records to unexplained ballot count discrepancies across all counties. With over 22,000 ballots unverified, Cushnie...
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Community Matters 7-6-25

July 12, 2025 • 30 mins
On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz takes you through timely topics such as the history behind our 4th of July celebrations, the eye health benefits of sunglasses--the *right type* of sunglasses!--, and how to keep your pets safe from fireworks noise and flashes.
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PRP Hour

July 11, 2025 • 42 mins
The PRP Hour explores downtown Honolulu's revitalization through the proposed Business Improvement District (BID). Featuring Christine Camp from Avalon Group and Chris Fong from Trade Wind Capital, the discussion highlights efforts to enhance downtown's safety, cleanliness, and economic vitality.
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The Good Fellas

July 11, 2025 • 41 mins
The guys gather to indulge themselves in topics of personal interests. Friendly chats over glasses of wine from the Trump winery in Virginia.
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A Conversation with JR de Guzman

July 11, 2025 • 12 mins
How are lucky are we to have JR de Guzman on the show. He is hanging on the island before 3 nights at the Bluenote! A wonderful chat with a top tier stand-up guy.
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Rick Hamada & Chad Blair

July 10, 2025 • 19 mins
Chad and Rick talk about money, love, and politics. Features on campaign watch dogs, homelessness in O'ahu public parks, and the Domestic Violence Action Center.
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