Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln and Kolby Akamu Moser
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Hawai‘i Radio Hour by Kahilu 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, Mileka Lincoln, 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.

  1. 1d ago

    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, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln  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

    52 min

  2. Jun 1

    Episode 53: May 31, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the May 31, 2026 show we talk to today we will be looking at the worrying state of traffic safety on our roads on Hawaiʻi Island with Mayor Kimo Alameda. We hear ʻike kūpuna from Uncle Lloyd Case. Weʻll also be hearing mele from Robert Cazimero and Kaipo Hale. And for mo’olelo we will hear about leimaking with intention from Brynly Kahalelaukoa Brown. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the May 31, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont and Gillian Santiago Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 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

    52 min

  3. May 25

    Episode 52: May 24, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the May 24, 2026 show we talk to Representative Kirstin Kahaloa about how food producing entrepreneurs can be encouraged to thrive in Hawaiʻi. Our ʻike kūpuna comes from laʻau lapaʻau practioner Vic Fergustrom. Weʻll also be hearing mele from Robert Cazimero. And for mo’olelo we will hear ʻike waʻa from Maulili Dickson. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the May 24, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.  Credits: Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: NAKAlani duPont and Gillian Santiago  Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln  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

    52 min

  4. May 18

    Episode 51: May 17, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the May 17, 2026, show Mahealani duPont will share her next installment of her series Pride, Personhood and Poison: Sugar in Hawaiʻi. Vic Fergustrom shares his ʻike about laʻau lapaʻau. Weʻll also be hearing mele from Kalaʻe and Kalena Parrish. And for mo’olelo we will hear about the early days of the Puna Canoe Club. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the May 17, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.

    52 min

  5. May 4

    Episode 49: May 3, 2026

    Aloha Kākou! On the May 3, 2026, show have another episode of our series Pride, Personhood and Poison: Sugar in Hawaiʻi - the complicated legacy of kō. And our moʻolelo this show celebrates Hawaiʻiʻs rich waʻa – canoe – culture from Naʻalehu Anthony about Hokuleʻa. News, ‘Ike kupuna, mele, mo‘olelo and more… All on the May 3, 2026, episode of the Hawai‘i Radio Hour from Kahilu.

    52 min

  6. Apr 27

    Episode 48: April 26, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the April 26, 2026, show we are heading down to Kaʻu to better understand how residents are coping with the weather and the volcano. For our ʻike kūpuna segment weʻll be hearing from Aunty Barbara Nobriga from the Kahilu.tv documentary, "Legacy of Paʻu." Weʻll also be hearing mele from Robert Cazimero. And for mo’olelo we will hear from Kahai Sumida Tate about her childhood memories of Hokuleʻa. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the April 19, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont and Gillian Santiago Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 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

    52 min

  7. Apr 20

    Episode 47: April 19, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the April 19, 2026 show we are heading down to Kealakekua to get a better feel of what questions are being asked after the Kona Low. For our ʻike kūpuna segment weʻll be hearing from Uncle Keoni Turalde about making pahu (drums). Weʻll also be hearing mele from Bassel and the Supernaturals. And for mo’olelo we will hear from Dayna Wong about becoming an entrepreneur. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the April 19, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu.  Credits: Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont and Gillian Santiago  Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln  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

    52 min

  8. Apr 13

    Episode 46: April 12, 2026

    Aloha kākou on the April 12, 2026 show we will be talking about complicated history of sugar in Hawaiʻi. For our ʻike kūpuna segment highlights the life of Aunty Irene Middel in Hilo. Mele from Kumu Robert Cazimero. And for mo’olelo we will hear from Willette-Akima-Akau about Prince Kuhio. News, ‘ike kūpuna, mele, moʻolelo and more... All on the April 12, 2026, episode of the Hawaiʻi Radio Hour from Kahilu. Credits:Hawai’i Storyteller Fellows: Mahealani duPont and Gillian Santiago Hosts: Naka Nathaniel, Kolby Akamu Moser, Mileka Lincoln 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

    52 min
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Hawai‘i Radio Hour by Kahilu 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, Mileka Lincoln, 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.

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln and Kolby Akamu Moser
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hosted by Naka Nathaniel, Mileka Lincoln and Kolby Akamu Moser
  • Show Website
    Hawai'i Radio Hour at Kahilu

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