Hawai'i Radio Hour

Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, and Mahealani duPont
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Hawai‘i Radio Hour is a fresh, one-hour news and variety show airing every Sunday on Hawai‘i Public Radio. Hosted by respected storytellers and journalists Naka Nathaniel, Mahealani duPont, and Kolby Akamu Moser, the program brings together news, mo‘olelo (stories), ‘ike kūpuna (ancestral knowledge), mele (music), and voices from the community. Produced in the heart of Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Radio Hour offers a unique and vibrant celebration of the people, culture, and spirit of Hawai‘i. Email the show at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com and subscribe to our newsletter at kilohawaii.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 75: Nov. 1, 2026

    Aloha kākou! On the Nov. 1, 2026, episode hosted by Mahealani duPont and Naka Nathaniel, we are asking the question: What is Indigenous horror? We sit down with Andrea L. Rogers, one of the writers of “The Land Has Spoken: Tales of Indigenous Horror.” ʻIke Kūpuna from Billy Kini of Haʻena, Kauaʻi, mele from the Neave Trio and moʻolelo from Eileen Lee. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Nov. 1, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits: Hosts: Mahealani duPont and Naka Nathaniel Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com Mahalo to our supporters: The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation The Kawananakoa Foundation Deviants from the Norm Foundation Stupski Foundation

  2. Oct 26

    Episode 74: Oct. 25, 2026

    Aloha kākou! On the Oct. 25, 2026, episode hosted by Naka Nathaniel and Mahealani duPont, we are asking the question: What does it mean to be guided by the wisdom of ʻaina? ʻIke Kūpuna from Vana Naʻehu, mele from Uncle Sonny Lim and moʻolelo fromKealohamele Vaughn Kalawa the winner of the Kindy Sproat contest. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Oct. 25, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits: Hosts: Mahealani duPont and Naka Nathaniel Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com Mahalo to our supporters: The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation The Kawananakoa Foundation Deviants from the Norm Foundation Stupski Foundation

  3. Oct 19

    Episode 73: Oct. 18, 2026

    Aloha kākou! On the Oct. 18, 2026, episode hosted by Naka Nathaniel and Mahealani duPont, we take a look at data centers for Hawaiʻi Island with Hawaiʻi County Council Member Heather Kimball and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda. ʻIke Kūpuna from Uncle Vic Fergustrom, mele from Po and the 4Fathers and moʻolelo from Uncle Sonny Lim.  News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Oct. 18, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits: Hosts: Mahealani duPont and Naka Nathaniel Reach us at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com Mahalo to our supporters: The Richard Smart Fund of the The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation The Kawananakoa Foundation Deviants from the Norm Foundation Stupski Foundation

  4. Oct 19

    Episode 72: Oct. 11, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the Oct. 11, 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 mele from singer-songwriter ʻImi. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Oct. 11, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits:Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, 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

  5. Oct 19

    Episode 71: Oct. 4, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the Oct. 4, 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 mele from the Makaha Sons. All on todayʻs episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Oct. 4, 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

  6. Sep 28

    Episode 70: Sept. 27, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the Sept. 27, 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 mele from Henry Kapono. All on todayʻs episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Sept. 27, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits:Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, 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

  7. Sep 21

    Episode 69: Sept. 20, 2026

    Aloha kākou! On the Sept. 20, 2026, paniolo themed show hosted by Kolby Akamu Moser and Naka Nathaniel, we learn more about the history of sugar in Hawaiʻi from Mahealani duPont. We have ʻike kūpuna from Uncle Wally Ito about limu (seaweed) and indigenous science, Hawaiian music from the Makaha Sons and moʻolelo from Adam Palya. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Sept. 13, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea. Credits:Hosts: Kolby Akamu Moser and Naka NathanielWritten and produced: Mahealani duPontReach 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

  8. Sep 14

    Episode 68: Sept. 13, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the Sept. 13, 2026, paniolo themed show hosted by Mahealani duPont and Kolby Akamu Moser, we learn more about Waimeaʻs beloved Paniolo Parade with Festival Executive Director Micah Kamohoaliʻi. We have ʻike kupuna from legendary Parker Ranch vet and Paniolo Hall of Famer Dr. Billy Bergin, Hawaiian country music from Waimeaʻs Kalena Parrish and moʻolelo from Alohi Chinen. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the Sept. 13, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Waimea.  Credits: Hosts: Kolby Akamu-Moser and 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

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Hawai‘i Radio Hour is a fresh, one-hour news and variety show airing every Sunday on Hawai‘i Public Radio. Hosted by respected storytellers and journalists Naka Nathaniel, Mahealani duPont, and Kolby Akamu Moser, the program brings together news, mo‘olelo (stories), ‘ike kūpuna (ancestral knowledge), mele (music), and voices from the community. Produced in the heart of Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Radio Hour offers a unique and vibrant celebration of the people, culture, and spirit of Hawai‘i. Email the show at aloha@hawaiiradiohour.com and subscribe to our newsletter at kilohawaii.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, and Mahealani duPont
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, and Mahealani duPont
  • Show Website
    Hawai'i Radio Hour

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