Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

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

Episode 55: June 14, 2026

Aloha kākou on the June 14, 2026,  show, Kolby Akamu Moser kukakukas with Dr. Kalani Makekau-Whittaker about language learning with a Hawaiian perspective. Then we will be hearing ranching ike kupuna from Uncle Godfrey Kainoa and, for mele, we'll hear from one of our faves – Kenny T – Kenny Tagaliavilla singing a Waimea favorite. And we will finish with a moʻolelo from another rancher, Preston Lee Deluz. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the June 14, 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 54: June 7, 2026

Episode 54: June 7, 2026 Aloha kākou on the June 7, 2026, show we are celebrating our makahiki piha – our first birthday. We are sharing some of our favorite moʻoleo from our first year. Kaʻai Spencer, Taira Barron Cran and Tehani Sekona take the stage and share their story. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the June 7, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.  Credits: Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont and Gillian Santiago  Hosts: Naka Nathaniel [naka@hawaiiradiohour.com], Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln  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