The Rick Hamada Program

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Rick's Rants: Legislative Update 4.28.2025

April 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Rick Hamada discusses the bills that became law or fell from consideration on this edition of Rick's Rants.
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The Freedom Hour 4-26-25

April 26, 2025 • 57 mins
Episode 36 (26 April 2025): Local Action for a Better Hawaii! Join this powerful conversation with special guest Augie Tulba — City Councilmember, community leader, and longtime champion for Hawai‘i’s people! We dive into what it takes to make a real impact, from boosting public safety and backing small businesses to demanding better city services and stronger fiscal accountability. If you believe real change starts with local act...
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Rick Hamada & Dita Holifield 4.23.2025

April 23, 2025 • 41 mins
On this edition of the Rick Hamada Program, Director of Enterprise Services Dita Holifield comes on to talk about the city of Honolulu. From upgrades at the Honolulu Zoo to improvements at municipal golf courses, Holifield shares the city government's latest efforts.
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Community Matters 4-20-25

April 21, 2025 • 30 mins
On this week's episode of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz marks the upcoming Earth Day this coming week--an annual celebration of the environment and a time to reassess humans' relationship with the world around them.
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Community Matters 4-13-25

April 21, 2025 • 30 mins
On this week's episode of Community Matters, host Rick Hamada welcomes representatives of the Alizheimer's Association of Hawaii to talk about ongoing challenges with both patient diagnosis and support services for those who need care for this devastating disease.
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Community Matters 4-6-25

April 21, 2025 • 32 mins
On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat about the 2025 Hawaii Legislature and what bills are likely to emerge for a final vote. They also talk about initiatives that did not make the cut, but are likely to reappear in the future.
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The Freedom Hour 4-19-25

April 19, 2025 • 56 mins
Episode 35 (19 April 2025): Who do you Serve? Who — or what — are you truly serving with your life? This Easter reflection dives deep into the distractions that pull us away from our higher calling and the tools we need to stay focused on our true purpose. We’ll explore how pride, fear, and busyness quietly shift our allegiance without us even realizing it. It’s a powerful conversation about realigning your heart, reclaiming your m...
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Rick Hamada & Major Parker Bode 4.17.2025

April 18, 2025 • 39 mins
Join host Rick Hamada as he talks with Major Parker Bodie from the Honolulu Police Department about recruitment challenges, staffing shortages, and community safety. Learn how HPD is tackling negative perceptions, engaging youth, and adapting to modern policing needs. This candid conversation offers rare insight into the future of law enforcement in Honolulu.
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Ask the Mayor 4.16.2025

April 17, 2025 • 42 mins
On this episode of Ask the Mayor, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Rick Hamada discuss efforts in the police department, including boosting recruitment with incentives. Callers bring up North Shore road construction projects causing traffic issues, and the Mayor highlights the financial possibilities in the film industry.
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Sustaining Hawaii 4.15.2025

April 16, 2025 • 37 mins
On this episode of Sustaining Hawaii, brought to you by Bayer, Rick Hamada interviews Kerry Kakazu from MetroGrow Hawaii. We’ll also hear from Rich Meiers at Bayer about the exciting Luke Bryan flyaway contest. Plus, Rick will dive into the fascinating topic of W.O.R.M.S at Kaimuki High School!
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Pacific Resource Partnership Hour 4-11-25

April 14, 2025 • 41 mins
On this edition of the Pacific Resource Partnership Hour (PRP Hour), Rick Hamada talks with Andrew Pereira and Nathaniel Kinney of PRP, plus Mark Anthony Clemente of Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. Tax Fraud Awareness day is coming up on April 15th, and our guests talk about tax fraud in the construction industry and how it directly impacts *you*, the taxpayer.
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The Freedom Hour 4-12-25

April 14, 2025 • 55 mins
Episode 34 (12 April 2025): Your Health is in YOUR Hands! Lets dive into the pillars of medical ethics and the urgent need to reclaim personal authority over our health. Guest Karen Fetzer, a seasoned Physician Assistant and local health advocate, joins us to unpack the deeper agenda behind vaccine mandates, informed consent, and who’s really in control of your medical decisions. It’s a bold conversation about truth, transparency, ...
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Rick Hamada & Matt Brannon 4.10.2025

April 11, 2025 • 12 mins
In this special episode of the Rick Hamada Program, Insurify's data journalist Matt Brannon dives into the steep rise in homeowner's insurance. Rick and Matt discuss what's behind the surge and what insurers are most affected.
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Ask The Mayor 4-9-25

April 10, 2025 • 43 mins
It's Wednesday and that means Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is back in studio for the full hour, taking your questions and concerns on another all-new Ask The Mayor on NewsRadio 830 KHVH! This week's show comes just one day before the Mayor's next town hall meeting on the North Shore...and he's ready for a packed house. But your calls this morning from all over Oahu are taken and appreciated!
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Rick Hamada & Andrew Pereira Pacific Resource Partnership 4-8-25

April 8, 2025 • 13 mins
Rick Hamada talks with Andrew Pereira of Pacific Resource Partnership to talk about a bill moving through the legislature that would prevent Hawaiian Electric from passing along the bill for monies owed due to the Maui Wildfires to customers.
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Rick Hamada & David Ramirez Tax Relief Services 4-8-25

April 8, 2025 • 21 mins
It's the hot 'n' heavy time for tax preparers all over the state and nation. David Ramirez of Tax Relief Services generously carves out 20 minutes to join Rick Hamada this morning to talk about tax revenue and any changes for your 2024 tax return.
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Rick Hamada w/ Dr. Alan & Chris Faulkner 4-8-25

April 8, 2025 • 36 mins
Rick Hamada welcomes Dr. Alan Faulkner and Chris Faulkner to the studio for a full conversation on medical topics and news making headlines this morning!
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The Rick Hamada Program 4.7.25

April 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Rick Hamada starts off today's morning show with his take on local and national headlines.
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The SHOPO Hour 4.7.2025

April 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Rick Hamada brings on SHOPO and discusses local headlines related to crime and HPD. Callers share concerns on traffic crimes involving young children.
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The HART Hour 4-4-25

April 6, 2025 • 37 mins
Rick Hamada welcomes Lori Kahikina back to the KHVH studio once again for The HART Hour on NewsRadio 830 KHVH. Get the latest on the Skyline project including the steps that are being taken now to ensure the next segment to Middle Street opens by October.
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