Rick Hamada talks with Mike Mazzone, the President and CEO of Statewide General Contracting, about an exciting new product that Statewide offers exclusively to protect your home. Plus, Rick and Mike talk about home improvements, other exclusive Statewide products, and how you can improve the look and function of your home!

Mayor Rick Blangiardi has returned from his diplomatic visit to China...and is back in studio to answer your questions about that trip and everything happening in the City and County of Honolulu on this edition of Ask The Mayor. Mayor Blangiardi talks about negotiations with the Chinese delegation, including the possibility of bringing pandas to the Honolulu Zoo! Plus, the mayor answers questions called in from across the island.

Rick Hamada reflects off a Hawaii News Now report regarding fare increases for both ferries and flights being blamed on the war with Iran. While that certainly is a part of it, Rick digs deeper beyond the easy answer to ask the hard questions about cost increases blamed on one thing in the moment, but that are actually happening because of other circumstances.

May is American Stroke Month. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and understanding your risk helps you take steps that protect your health. We will learn the stroke warning signs and how to prevent a future stroke.

On this episode of Sustaining Hawai’i, brought to you by Bayer, Rick Hamada welcomes back the American Heart Association and will talk with Dr. Huidy Shu, board member for Heart Association Hawai’i and chief of subspecialties at Hawai’i Pacific Health. We’ll also hear from Kristin Barroga, a stroke survivor who will share her story.

Rick Hamada welcomes 2026 gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery to the show to talk about the campaign, the big issues facing the people of Hawaii, and more! BTW, check out "The Freedom Hour" podcast on your iHeartRadio app -- every Saturday morning at 8AM on KHVH, Gary Cordery and Doug Pasnik talk in depth about issues you care about!

Rick Hamada welcomes Joe Kent and Ted Kefalas of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the show for a timely conversation about the end of the Hawaii Legislative session and what new bills are likely to be enacted in the final votes. Plus, both Joe and Ted talk about the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and what they do on a day-to-day basis to work and inform the people of Hawaii about how their government affects their lives.

On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada speaks with Jennifer Santos, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA) for the City and County of Honolulu. Jennifer talks about her background and the exciting projects she has been part of...so far!...in her role with the city and county.

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.

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.

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.