On this week's edition of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz speaks with representatives of the World Central Kitchen to get an idea of the scope of hunger in the United States and the world--and efforts to combat food insecurity.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with incoming Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar. At the time of recording, Mr. Lazar was still a candidate for Chief, but on Tuesday of this past week, he was named the latest Chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Get to know the new chief and the experiences in his career that have shaped his views...and what he plans to bring to the job here in Honolulu.

A special edition of this week's Community Matters...as host Rick Hamada sits down with the Rev. Derald Skinner, lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor, and talks about news and events and how persons of faith understand the things that happen and surround them in the world.

On this week's edition of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Kam Napier, editor-in-chief of Aloha State Daily, about the 2026 Hawaii Legislative Session. What was accomplished, what was pushed off to next year, and what was rejected for the state of Hawaii this year?

Episode 87 (13 June 2026): Today's Freedom Hour – Storms, Maps, and Money: Who Pays for Hawaiʻi's Growing Risks? As Hawaiʻi enters hurricane season amid new flood maps, wildfire emergency proclamations, and rising insurance costs, residents are asking who ultimately bears the risk when infrastructure fails. Tonight we examine the intersection of climate policy, deferred maintenance, government accountability, and community resilience. Are we building preparedness—or simply shifting costs to families? Join us as we explore practical solutions and ask how Hawaiʻi can become more resilient before the next storm arrives.

Episode 86 (6 June 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Housing, Accountability, and Hawaiʻi's Forgotten Families. Where Did the Housing Money Go? Recent federal housing corruption convictions in Hawaiʻi raise important questions about accountability, oversight, and public trust. This episode, Gary, Doug, and guest Laurie Thorson discuss affordable housing programs, Laurie's journey from homelessness to housing advocate, and her years of research into Hawaiʻi's Section 8 system. Together they explore who verifies the numbers, how public resources are managed, and why transparency matters for Hawaiʻi's most vulnerable families. Join the conversation and decide for yourself.

Episode 85 (30 May 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Technocracy Rising: Who Governs Hawai‘i’s Future? From digital IDs and AI surveillance to data centers, behavioral governance, and centralized planning, a new governance model is quietly emerging across America — and Hawai‘i is not exempt. This episode explores what technocracy really means, how the administrative state evolved, and why modern systems increasingly shape human behavior through data and technology. Most importantly, we ask how liberty, community, and human dignity can be preserved in an increasingly managed world.

On this edition of Sustaining Hawaii, presented by Bayer, Rick Hamada starts things by talking to Alfredo Evangelista from Maui's Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center about the the 57th Annual Barrio Fiesta! Then, we turn back to the studio with Darlene Loo-McDowell from 'Sharing the Butterfly Experience.', part of the 17th Annual Maui AgFest on May 30th.

Rick Hamada has a fascinating conversation with Travis Gaines, a 31-year Marine Corps veteran who talks about Mantech--a company that provides AI and advanced technology support to our military in forward areas to help all our servicemembers achieve the mission.