Episode 60: July 19, 2026

Episode 60: July 19, 2026

Aloha kākou on the July 19, 2026, show is hosted by Kolby Akamu Moser Nathaniel. On this weekʻs show we'll be updating a story we covered earlier in the year: the wildfire threat to Waikoloa Village. A recent brushfire underscores the peril the community faces.Then we will be hearing fishing ʻike kūpuna from Uncle Chick Leslie and, for mele, we'll hear from one of Kohalaʻs favorite sons, Uncle Sonny Lim. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from from Puakea Forester about learning to make kapa. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the July 19, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits: Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mahealani duPont Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com 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

Episode 59: July 12, 2026

Aloha kākou on the July 12, 2026, show, Mahealani duPont shares her special report on the role of sugar cane in Hawai’iʻs future food security. Her report, “Remembering Ko: A Path Forward for Hawaii's Food Security” is presented in two parts and in between we will have a sweet mele from Hiloʻs own, Kalani Peʻa. All on todayʻs episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the July 12, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea.  Credits: Hosts: Naka Nathaniel [naka@hawaiiradiohour.com], Kolby Akamu Moser, Mahealani duPont  Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com [aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com] 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

Episode 58: July 5, 2026

Aloha kākou on the July 5, 2026, show, Mahealani duPont shares her special report on the role of sugar cane in Hawai’iʻs future food security. Her report, “Remembering Ko: A Path Forward for Hawaii's Food Security” is presented in two parts and in between we will have a sweet mele from Brother Noland. All on todayʻs episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the July 5, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea.

Episode 57: June 28, 2026

Aloha kakou! The June 28, 2026, program is hosted by Kolby Akamu Moser and Mahealani duPont. The program features an interview with Hawaiʻi State Representative Della Au Belatti about her candidacy for Lt. Gov. Aunty Cindi Punihaole shares her ‘ike kūpuna about being pono on the ocean. Our is mele is from Bassel & the Supernaturals and the show concludes with a moʻolelo shared by Joan Namkoong. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the June 28, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits:Hosts: Kolby Akamu Moser, Naka Nathaniel, Mahealani duPont Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.comMahalo to our supporters:The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community FoundationThe Kawananakoa FoundationKamehameha SchoolsDeviants from the Norm FoundationStupski Foundation

Episode 56: June 21, 2026

Aloha kakou! The June 21, 2026, program is hosted by Kolby Akamu Moser and Mahealani duPont. The program features an interview with Kauaʻi Island mayor Derek Kawakami about his candidacy for Lt. Gov. Uncle Charlie Young shares his ‘ike kūpuna about being pono on the ocean. Our is mele is "Kuʻu Morning Dew" from the Mana Music Quartet and the show concludes with a moʻolelo shared by Boots Lupenui. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the June 21, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits: Hosts: Kolby Akamu Moser, Naka Nathaniel, Mahealani duPont Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com 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