Rick Hamada talks with Billy Gardell, stand up comedian and star of "Mike And Molly"...who is coming to the Blue Note next week!

Rick Hamada talks with Billy Gardell, stand up comedian and star of "Mike And Molly"...who is coming to the Blue Note next week!

Rick Hamada & Billy Gardell 10/29/26

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Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat.

Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat.

Rick Hamada & Chad Blair 10/29/26

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Rick Hamada is joined by HPD Chief David Lazar on this week's edition of Ask The Chief!

Rick Hamada is joined by HPD Chief David Lazar on this week's edition of Ask The Chief!

Ask The Chief with HPD Chief David Lazar 10/29/26

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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi returns to our studios on Ask the Mayor, this week talking about the past year's progress and the work still to be done. He also discusses the city's efforts to combat homelessness, including the recent 22% drop in unsheltered homelessness, and the importance of providing affordable housing options like the Ho'oiki and Kalihi Palama projects...looking to create mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhoods with access to public transportation, employment opportunities, and community services.  Your phone calls take priority too...and the mayor fields all that come in this week.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi returns to our studios on Ask the Mayor, this week talking about&nbsp;the past year's progress and the work still to be done. He also discusses the city's efforts to combat homelessness, including the recent 22% drop in unsheltered homelessness, and the importance of providing affordable housing options like the Ho'oiki and Kalihi Palama projects...looking to create mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhoods with access to public transportation, employment opportunities, and community services.&nbsp; Your phone calls take priority too...and the mayor fields all that come in this week.

Ask The Mayor 10/21/26

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Ask The Mayor with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Rick Hamada is full of your calls and timely conversation--including the steps the City and County of Honolulu has taken in light of the expected heavy rain through Thursday.  Your calls are always the priority and the mayor takes calls on  concerns about property taxes, parking issues in Kapolei, and affordable housing.  Mayor Blangiardi also discusses the release of a new report on the city's finances.

Ask The Mayor with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Rick Hamada is full of your calls and timely conversation--including the steps the City and County of Honolulu has taken in light of the expected heavy rain through Thursday.&nbsp; Your calls are always the priority and the mayor takes calls on &nbsp;concerns about property taxes, parking issues in Kapolei, and affordable housing.&nbsp; Mayor Blangiardi also discusses the release of a new report on the city's finances.

Ask The Mayor 10/28/26

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Rick Hamada is joined by Andrew Pereira about his work with the Hawaii Employers Council, an organization that provides human resource services and support to businesses across the state. He invites listeners to learn more about the council and its resources, including a free Disaster Preparedness Toolkit.

Rick Hamada is joined by Andrew Pereira about his work with the Hawaii Employers Council, an organization that provides human resource services and support to businesses across the state. He invites listeners to learn more about the council and its resources, including a free Disaster Preparedness Toolkit.

Rick Hamada & Andrew Pereira 10/28/26

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Rick Hamada is joined by FOX News star Brian Kilmeade, who has a new book hitting shelves now, titled "Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle."  Brian and Rick discuss the significance of this latest book from Brian which explores six pivotal moments in American history that shaped the nation.

Rick Hamada is joined by FOX News star Brian Kilmeade, who has a new book hitting shelves now, titled "Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle."&nbsp; Brian and Rick discuss the significance of this latest book from Brian which explores six pivotal moments in American history that shaped the nation.

Rick Hamada & Brian Kilmeade FOX News 10/28/26

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Rick Hamada talks with Michael Kitchens...and the big event is this afternoon!  The film "Drifter" will be screened at the NEX -- and the star of the film -- Sung Kang -- will be on hand for a special meet and greet! Rick and Mike discuss the importance of community and the passion that drives people to modify and customize their vehicles.

Rick Hamada talks with Michael Kitchens...and the big event is this afternoon!&nbsp; The film "Drifter" will be screened at the NEX -- and the star of the film -- Sung Kang -- will be on hand for a special meet and greet! Rick and Mike discuss the importance of community and the passion that drives people to modify and customize their vehicles.

Rick Hamada & Michael Kitchens 10/28/26

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Rick Hamada is joined by the talented Talmata Gray--a local music legend for his work with Common Kings and now working with the band FIVA.  Listen to Mata talk about his upbringing in a musical household and continuing his work in music and preserving Pacific Islander traditions.

Rick Hamada is joined by the talented Talmata Gray--a local music legend for his work with Common Kings and now working with the band FIVA.&nbsp; Listen to Mata talk about his upbringing in a musical household and continuing his work in music and preserving Pacific Islander traditions.

Rick Hamada & Mata Grey Common Kings 10/27/26

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Rick Hamada welcomes attorney Glenn Honda to the studio for a conversation about Glenn's practice, and...as Halloween approaches...the danger that will be present with both pedestrians, party people, and plenty of cars on the roads.  Glenn talks about accident prevention, but also about being proactive in seeking help after an accident, and the importance of documenting incidents, even if they seem minor.

Rick Hamada welcomes attorney Glenn Honda to the studio for a conversation about Glenn's practice, and...as Halloween approaches...the danger that will be present with both pedestrians, party people, and plenty of cars on the roads.&nbsp; Glenn talks about accident prevention, but also about being proactive in seeking help after an accident, and the importance of documenting incidents, even if they seem minor.

Rick Hamada & Glenn Honda Recovery Law Center 10/27/26

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