Episodes

  • The Freedom Hour 3-21-26

    The Freedom Hour 3-21-26
    Mar 21 2026
    Episode 77 (21 March 2026): Today’s Freedom Hour – Serving Our Community in the Storm. This episode is dedicated to disaster preparedness and supporting Hawai‘i’s communities as Kona Lows bring flooding, outages, and uncertainty across the islands. We focus on what people need to know right now—how to stay safe, where to find help, and how to prepare for rapidly changing conditions. From immediate safety to community support, the conversation highlights resilience in action. In Hawai‘i, we face challenges together—and care for one another.
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    52 mins
  • Community Matters 3-15-26

    Community Matters 3-15-26
    Mar 20 2026
    On this week's episode of Community Matters, Rick Hamada talks with Chef Lee Anne Wong about the role of food both as a community necessity and a community cultural touchstone.
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    30 mins
  • Hoops Talk 3-18-26

    Hoops Talk 3-18-26
    Mar 20 2026
    The UH Men's team is heading to the NCAA Tournament! And nobody gets you better prepped for Thursday's game than Hoops Talk on Fox Sports 990! Jeff and Jackson have 2 hours this week to talk to tourney-bound head coaches and more. University of Hawaii Head Coach Eran Ganot leads things off, reflecting on UH's win in the Big West Tournament and the challenges of facing #4 seed Arkansas on Thursday. Randy Bennett of St. Mary's University, also tourney-bound, shares his insights next and the challenges his team faces. Former UH assistant and current TCU head coach Jamie Dixon is next up as his team prepares to face Ohio State on Thursday. NCAA Division II tourney participant HPU and their head coach Jesse Nakanishi reflect on their time in the tournament. Johnny White of Spectrum Sports breaks down Hawaii / Arkansas with the guys next. Then a very special segment--former UH players Troy Ostler and Nerijas Puida talk with Jackson and Jeff about their experience with UH in the NCAA tournament 25 years ago. It's a full show, 2 hours full of predictions and full of memories, this week!
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Hoops Talk 3-11-26

    Hoops Talk 3-11-26
    Mar 20 2026
    It's a full 90 minutes of Big West Tournament talk with Jeff Portnoy and Jackson Wheeler on Hoops Talk. The UH Men's team has received a double-bye into the semi-finals, after finishing second in conference play. Who are they likely to match up with come Friday? Jeff and Jackson discuss it and welcome plenty of incredible guests--starting off with UH Head Coach Eran Ganot. The inside look at the team, right before the tournament--only here on Hoops Talk! Other guests this week: Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor, UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner, Johnny White of Spectrum Sports, along with Brian McInnis of Spectrum Sports.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Hoops Talk 3-4-26

    Hoops Talk 3-4-26
    Mar 20 2026
    The craziness of March is here! Jackson Wheeler and special guest host Brian McInnis get you prepped for the final weekend of games of the regular season on Hoops Talk this week. Jackson & Brian look ahead to the weekend, then welcome guests Chris Acker--head coach of Long Beach State--and Big West Assistant Commissioner Dominic Drury to talk about the Big West Tournament next week! Jackson and Brian round out the show talking not only about the challenges the men's team faces, but also spend time focusing on the Rainbow Wahine, on a hot streak heading into the Big West Tournament.
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    49 mins
  • Hoops Talk 2-25-26

    Hoops Talk 2-25-26
    Mar 20 2026
    A great episode of Hoops Talk as the season comes down to the final stretch of games. Jackson Wheeler and special guest host Brian McInnis from Spectrum Sports talk about the week that was in the Big West Conference and UH success this season...then talk with two of the best coaches in the Big West (and upcoming UH opponents!). First up--Dedrique Taylor from Cal State Fullerton and then Jonothan Metzger-Jones from UC Davis. The show rounds out with our media guest...and usual lead host...Jeff Portnoy, calling in from the mainland!
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    48 mins
  • Backyard Estate Planning 3-14-26

    Backyard Estate Planning 3-14-26
    Mar 14 2026
    Tax attorney Rowan Young comes in like a lion...just like March!...with the experience you need to listen to when starting to plan for the future. It's another all-new episode of Backyard Estate Planning!
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    52 mins
  • Backyard Estate Planning 3-1-26

    Backyard Estate Planning 3-1-26
    Mar 2 2026
    Rowan Young finishes out February with a great hour of knowledge...all for free! Listen to this week's episode of Backyard Estate Planning!
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    51 mins