The Rick Hamada Program

The Rick Hamada Program

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July 25, 2025 16 mins
As always, a wonderful conversation between two old friends. Here is a quick look at this weeks entertainment news.
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Rick responds to Fox New's Laura Ingraham segment. Laura speaks on the 2016 election interference and who was really behind all the disruptions.
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July 23, 2025 18 mins
Rick and Richard have their weekly meeting to discuss the current housing market. Not enough inventory, too expensive, high interest rates... gimme a break!
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July 23, 2025 18 mins
Today were talking about financial repression, which is the redirections of private funds into the public sector. Will this help the national debt? Continued issues of stagflation, interest rates, and of course tariffs. Is buying gold and silver a solution?
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July 23, 2025 37 mins
While the Mayor is out of town we have the pleasure of chatting with Honolulu's Directory of Emergency Management, Randy Collins. This is a informative segment which covers a huge range of potential Hawaiian emergencies including... wild pigs!
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Rick brings back an old segment spotlighting local small businesses. Today we talked to John Starkey, owner of Starkey's Auto Repair. A much needed O'ahu service!
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July 19, 2025 55 mins
Episode 47 (12 July 2025): Defending Your Second Amendment Rights in Hawaii. On this episode of the Freedom Hour, Gary Cordery is joined by Daniel Gabriel, a Hawaii resident who found himself suddenly having to defend himself after a background check reveled he went to stress counseling sessions years ago, but so-called "Red Flag" laws prevented him from not only legally purchasing firearms, but also police demanding he surrender...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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