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Community Matters 5-3-26
Community Matters 4-26-26
On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Hilton Raethel, MPH, MHA, who is the President and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. It's time to celebrate Hawaii's Healthcare Heroes--and Hilton talks about the program and the recognition + honor it bestows on those who achieve the designation of a Hawaii Healthcare Hero.
Community Matters 4-19-26
On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi about the aftermath of the terrible "Kona Low" storms that ravaged Oahu and the state of Hawaii in the month of March. Get the latest update on storm-affected areas like Waialua, Haleiwa, and several other areas of the island of Oahu...directly from the mayor.
Community Matters 4-12-26
On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Hawaii State Representative Diamond Garcia (R) about bills currently moving in the Hawaii Legislature--and which bills are likely to be enacted as we get close to the end of the legislative session.
Community Matters 4-5-26
On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with attorney Rai Saint Chu about the historic significance of women lawyers in the state of Hawaii.
Community Matters 3-29-26
On this week's episode of Community Matters, host Manny Munoz talks with experts about severe weather preparation and disaster response.
The Freedom Hour 5-2-26
Episode 82 (2 May 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Is It Health Care? — Who Decides, and What Comes Next for Hawai‘I? This episode explores how recent legislative actions in Hawai‘i are shaping the definition of health care—from emergency services to civil rights frameworks and provider protections. As policies evolve, who decides what qualifies as care? Joined by physician Dr. Bill Lile, we examine the intersection of medicine, law, and ethics—and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of healthcare across the islands.
Rick Hamada & Gregory Dunn Hawaii Theater 5-1-26
It's another great Friday morning with friends from the Hawaii Theater during Wine Before 9 with Rick Hamada! Gregory Dunn, President and CEO of Hawaii Theater, joins Rick and special guest Johnny Valentine also joins in!
Rick Hamada & Brian Callen Blue Note Hawaii 4-30-26
Rick Hamada welcomes actor and comedian Brian Callen to the show for a quick conversation, just ahead of Brian's appearances at Blue Note Hawaii this weekend!
Rick Hamada & Chad Blair Honolulu Civil Beat 4-30-26
Rick Hamada spends time with Chad Blair from Honolulu Civil Beat, digging down into the details of stories that you're talking about..including the latest on Sylvia Luke, the Hawaii Legislative session, and other stories tracked by the reporters at civilbeat.org.