Rick Hamada & Billy Gardell 10/29/26

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 & Chad Blair 10/29/26

Rick Hamada talks with Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat.

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

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

Ask The Mayor 10/21/26

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 provi…

Ask The Mayor 10/28/26

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  conc…

Rick Hamada & Andrew Pereira 10/28/26

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 …

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

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 hi…

Rick Hamada & Michael Kitchens 10/28/26

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 peop…

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

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 & Glenn Honda Recovery Law Center 10/27/26

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 proac…