Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

Aloha kākou! On the Jan. 4, 2025, show we talk to one of Hawaiʻiʻs most inspiring stewards of ʻaina: Aunty Cindi Punihaeole. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we are going to learning more about the concept of Kilo. And we will be hearing mele from Kohalaʻs own, Lorna Lim, who sings "Polinahe" from Kalani Peʻaʻs Christmas concert at Kahilu. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from Rebekah Lussiaa about love, healing, and trauma through generations. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Jan. 4, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gilian SantiagoHosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln Reach us at [email protected] to our supporters:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm FoundationStupski Foundation

Aloha kākou! On the Dec. 28, 2025, we are highlighting some of our most treasured moʻolelo told from the Kahilu Theatre stage. The show this week is hosted by the Hawaiʻi Storytelling Fellows, Gilian Santiago and Mahealani duPont, and features stories from Kalena and Kalaʻe Parish, Chelsey Dickson and Debbie Roberts. Moʻolelo, moʻolelo and more moʻolelo... All on the Dec. 28, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, KOLBYian SantiagoHosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln Reach us at [email protected] to our supporters:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm FoundationStupski Foundation

Aloha kākou! On the Dec. 21, 2025, we are highlighting wonderful holiday music from the Kahilu Theatre stage. The show this week is hosted by the Hawaiʻi Storytelling Fellows, Gilian Santiago and Mahealani duPont, and features holiday music from Kalani Peʻa, Jake Shimabukuro, Henry Kapono, Blayne Asing, Britni Paiva and the Waimea Community Choir. Mele, mele and more mele... All on the Dec. 21, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.

Aloha kākou! On the Dec. 14, 2025, show we talk about a word we use all the time on the program: Moʻolelo. Kuʻulei Keakealani helps us understand the intricacies of moʻolelo. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we are going to be listening to Lopaka Kapanui. And we will be hearing mele about the Kumulipo from Kumu Micah Kamohoaliʻi and Halau Na Kipuʻupuʻu. And we will finish with a moʻolelo about Puakea Foresters quest to learn to make kapa.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Dec. 14, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Credits:

Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gilian Santiago

Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 

Reach us at [email protected]

Mahalo to our supporters:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

Aloha mai kākou! This week’s show was recorded in front of a live audience at Kahilu on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. This show features Mileka Lincoln’s interview with Micah Kāne, the new head of Parker Ranch. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we take a closer look at kapa making with Roen Hufford. And we will be hearing mele from Amy Hanaiali’i. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from Elizabeth Pickett, one of the leaders of Hawai’i’s wildfire prevention efforts.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Dec. 7, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Credits:

Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gilian Santiago

Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 

Reach us at [email protected]

Mahalo to our supporters:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

Aloha kākou! On the Nov. 30, 2025, show we return to taking a closer look at the military leases of state-owned land and future of governance on Mauna Kea by speaking with Dr. Noe Noe Wong-Wilson. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we are going to be listening to Aunty Shirley Kauhaihao talking about how to prepare ‘ulu. And we will be hearing mele from Nobuntu a trio from Zimbabwe. And we will finish with a moʻolelo about an abundance of ulu from Alan Gartenhaus.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 30, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Aloha kākou on the Nov. 23, 2025, show, hosted by Mahealani duPont and Naka Nathaniel,  we return to taking a closer look at the 23rd Annual Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele festival held at Kahilu Nov. 14 and 15. Jeff Peterson discusses the intricacies of ki ho’alu, the Hawaiian slack key guitar. And we hear the mega-jam with Nathan Aweau, Sonny Lim, Emma Coloma-Nakano, Ledward Kaapana, Jeff Peterson, Brittni Paiva and Kainani Kahaunaele. And for our mo’olelo segment we will be sharing a story from Ryan Hooley.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 23, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Credits:

Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gilian Santiago

Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 

Reach us at [email protected]

Mahalo to our supporters:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

Aloha kākou! On the Nov. 16, 2025, show, we revisit a few of our favorite moʻolelo and share something new from one of our in-person shows. For our ʻike kūpuna and mele segments we are going to be listening to Aunty Doreen Kama. And we will share moʻolelo from Max and Ippy Aiona, father-and-son restaurateurs from Waimea. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from Gilian Santiago.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Credits:

Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gillian Santiago and Tati Dunhour

Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 

Reach us at [email protected]

Mahalo to our supporters:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation

Aloha kākou on the Nov. 9, 2025, show we return to taking a closer look at the future of governance on Mauna Kea. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we are going to be listening to Aunty Pua Case talking about what keeps her up at night when it comes to our most precious resource - wai. And we will be hearing mele from the Grammy-nominated and multi-Nā Hoku Hanohano award winner, Amy Hanaialiʻi. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from local entrepreneur Dayna Wong. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 9, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gillian Santiago and Tati DunhourHosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln Reach us at [email protected] to our supporters:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm FoundationStupski Foundation

Aloha kākou on the Nov. 2, 2025, show we will take a closer look at the Micronesian community in Hawaii. For our ʻike kūpuna segment we are going to be listening to Uncle Willy Kaupiko talk about fishing for opelu. And we will be hearing mele from Slack Key musician, Jeff Peterson. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from Kenny Tagavilla – Kenny T –  about bouncing back from a low point in his life.News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more...  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 2, 2025, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. 

Credits:

Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont, Gillian Santiago and Tati Dunhour

Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln, MILEKA Akamu Moser

Reach us at [email protected]

Mahalo to our supporters:

The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

The Kawananakoa Foundation

Kamehameha Schools

Deviants from the Norm Foundation

Stupski Foundation