Episode 96 (August 15, 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour— Lahaina Three Years Later: What Happened—and Who Decides What Comes Next? Three years after the devastating Lahaina fire, Doug Pasnik and Gary Cordery examine what Hawaiʻi’s official investigation revealed about the failures surrounding the disaster—and turn to the difficult questions shaping Lahaina’s future. From Front Street rebuilding and shoreline restrictions to property rights, government planning, and voluntary buyouts, who ultimately decides what Lahaina becomes? Join us as we follow the facts and consider what responsible leadership and recovery should look like.

Richard Cricchio from Help-U-Sell Hawaii is back in studio with Rick Hamada to review the latest trends and more in Hawaii's real estate market. The average and median price for a family home keeps going up -- does Richard see any change in this pattern? What about inventory, interest rates, and other factors? Listen here to get the most up-to-date info!

Rick Hamada is joined in studio this morning by Chris DeBone -- co-founder and Managing Partner of Hawaii Energy Connection....you may know HEC more popularly as "Kumu Kit"! Get to know Chris, why he co-founded his company, and the differences between simply "getting solar" and getting a Kumu Kit to serve your home's electric needs!

"Ask The Mayor" with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi was called off this morning due to City and County of Honolulu severe weather preparations that are currently underway. However, Mayor Blangiardi did carve out time for Rick Hamada this morning to talk about the latest forecast, Oahu's preparation and staging for the storms expected this weekend, and other important topics.

Rick Hamada, spurred by a new feature called FOX on Gaming" and a look back at a failed video game back in 1983, is joined by John Matthews to reminisce about the early days of video gaming.

Rick Hamada starts Wednesday's show with an update on severe weather expected this weekend -- a tropical disturbance likely to develop into a tropical storm and head right for our islands. Rick also makes observations about many people in the islands who do not take severe weather warnings seriously...

Rick Hamada is joined by Patty from Crystal Cruises -- she's on the mainland now, but will be here in Hawaii August 20th for our informational gathering on the KHVH Crystal Cruises 14-day adventure sailing the Mediterranean from Lisbon Portugal to Rome Italy!. RSVP now at crazycruiser.com...and listen now for an introduction to sailing with Crystal Cruises.

Rick Hamada starts Tuesday morning with a report from Hawaii News Now weather anchor Guy Hagi...who says a disturbance near the central Pacific has a good chance of developing into a tropical storm or more. Get the latest with Rick...and some follow-up commentary.

Rick Hamada welcomes Mario Rodriguez from Rehab Hospital of the Pacific to the studio to talk about something personal: stroke symptoms and care after a stroke has occurred. Listen to Rick and Mario to find out about the great care offered for stroke patients at Rehab Hospital.

Andrew Pereira returns to the Rick Hamada program, wearing a different and brand-new hat: he's now with the Hawaii Empoyer's Council...an organization founded back in the 1940s with a long history of helping employers across the state. AP brings with him Christina Tamaru, a dynamic speaker and corporate trainer with the Hawaii Employer's Council.