The Rick Hamada Program

Rick Hamada is joined by Gray Television and NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker, who has had an up close view of this tremendous news cycle from the White House. Jon is in the White House Press Room day by day -- find out directly from Washington what has been going on inside the Biden White House and campaign that led up to the decision by Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.

A busy day of reactions to yesterday's news of Joe Biden dropping his 2024 Presidential campaign begins this morning with Hawaii Republican Party Chair Tamara McKay--telling Rick Hamada her thoughts upon hearing about Biden's departure from the trail and what lies ahead.

On this week's edition of The Freedom Hour, presented by the Aloha Freedom Coalition, Gary Cordery and Doug Pasnik, along with Rick Hamada, talk about elections in the state of Hawaii. What does the law say certifies an election, and did Hawaii follow its own laws when Governor Josh Green and Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke were sworn in back in 2022? What problems does Hawaii's mail-in system present? These topics and your fantastic phone calls are all featured this week!

It's the start of the month and time to get caught up with the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and answer your questions about this massive project. Rick Hamada once again welcomes in Dr. Brennon Morioka from Aloha Stadium Authority and Stadium Manager Ryan Andrews for a wide-ranging conversation about developments this past month for NASED, including the process of producing and evaluating proposals for construction.

In this edition of the PRP Hour, Maria Rallojay from PRP's Partners For Democracy Cohort III joins Rick Hamada to discuss her successful fight for back wages for over 20 restaurant employees. Learn how to combat worker exploitation in Hawai'i and what to look for if you feel you or someone you know is being cheated.

Radio BFF Michelle Pollino returns with Rick Hamada to talk about everything in the entertainment realm as we head into the weekend. Top of mind was Thursday night at the Republican National Convention with memorable appearances from Dana White and Hulk Hogan (BROTHER!). Get Michelle's take on that, plus other stories percolating in the entertainment world.

Plenty of big names are at the Blue Note over the next 10 days, including Tower Of Power and Air Supply. In between is another big name -- Eddie Ortiz and Son Caribe are onstage at Blue Note Monday Night! Rick Hamada talks with Eddie this morning about music, performance, his influences, and more!

Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat is the guy who keeps you informed on local stories making headlines...and dives behind the headlines with the details. He's back with Rick Hamada, commenting on the journey of Donald Trump to the Presidential nomination once again, plus plenty of local stories as well.

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan once again takes the time to talk with you in studio this week on Ask The Chief. The conversation starts off with questions about Saturday's attempt on President Trump's life and how HPD and other departments are called upon to support security efforts when VIPs come to down. Chief Logan also takes your questions about crime and other issues all across Oahu.

It's the final day and night of the Republican National Convention and the energy is high! Hawaii GOP Chair Tamara McKay is on site in Milwaukee and talks with Rick Hamada this morning about J.D. Vance's acceptance speech from last night and the anticipation for Donald Trump's appearance and speech tonight.