Harrison Patino

Bridging the Gap, Co-Host

Harrison Patino developed a love for music and journalism during his time at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he recieved a double major in Journalism and Classics. In addition to writing for the school newspaper, Ka Leo, he hosted several shows for the school's student-run radio station, KTUH, and served in various management capacities such as General Manager and News Director.

An avid listener of punk, soul, world music and all things "indie," Harrison has a keen ear and an eclectic taste that he enjoys bringing to Bridging the Gap's Thursday night slot. In addition to his work on Bridging the Gap, Harrison also serves as a producer for HPR's public affairs talk show, The Conversation.

Bridging the Gap ~ February 4th, 2021: Americana Farewell

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For this evening's show (and my final program for Bridging the Gap), we'll have a slate of Americana and all the many genres that word entails. Bluegrass, country, blues gospel and the like on display tonight.

The Conversation: Pandemic Turns Down the Volume on Lunar New Year Celebrations

By , & • Feb 2, 2021

Chinatown businesses expect quiet Lunar New Year; Restaurateur takes over father's former Benihana location; Reality Check: Newly released disciplinary reports document misconduct by police officers; Director discusses premiere of new film at Sundance
 



Chinatown businesses expect quiet Lunar New Year

The Conversation: New Film, Podcast Center Hawaiian Culture

By , , & • Jan 29, 2021
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HTA's latest tourist numbers; Reality Check: Tax on tourist may help green goals; Art events in February; New podcast from UH Hilo; Finding Ohana hits Netflix today

Bridging the Gap ~ January 28th, 2021: World Music

By • Jan 28, 2021

You know how whenever you see a "world music" playlist, the tracks are 90% from Africa and Latin America? Well, this is definitely one of those playlists. Tons of excavated vinatage goodness on display, from psychedelic cumbia to Ethiopian disco - and more.

The Conversation: Reactions to the State of the State Address

By & & Catherine Cruz • Jan 25, 2021
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Reactions to the State of the State Address; DOH to vaccinate Kalaupapa community; East-West Medical Institute discusses vaccine trial findings; Reality Check: Lack of tourism revenue hits Kauai healthcare facility; How to combat overtourism


Reactions to the State of the State Address

Democratic Governor David Ige gave his 2021 State of the State Address this morning. Governor Ige urges residents to look forward after an unprecedented year. Tom Yamachika, President of Tax Foundation of Hawaii, joins us with reactions.
 

Bridging the Gap ~ January 21st, 2021 ~ Upbeat!

By • Jan 21, 2021

No convoluted, complicated themes this evening. Instead, we'll hear some upbeat music to put a smile on your face - plain and simple. Expect alternative, vintage soul, world music and more.

The Conversation: The Challenges of Public Access in a Pandemic

By , & • Jan 21, 2021
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Remote testimony at the State Legislature; State mismanagement of Native Hawaiian burial grounds; Reality Check: American Samoans can return home after quarantine in Hawaii; Maui County planning 5,000 affordable housing units in five years; The Rent and Relief Housing Assistance Program.
 



Remote testimony at the State Legislature

The Conversation: This Year's Legislative Opening Looks a Little Different

By , & • Jan 20, 2021

Legislature convenes with increased security measures; Reality Check: Panel will evaluate State Auditor's performance; The Long View with Neal Milner: Building national unity; Hawaii's strategy to combat sex trafficking evaluated; Realities of the digital divide; Manu Minute


Legislature convenes with increased security measures


The Hawaii State Legislature marks the first day of its new legislative session with increased security and public health restrictions. HPR Government reporter Ryan Finnerty breaks down this unprecedented start.

Bridging the Gap ~ January 14th, 2021: Indie, Post-Punk and the Like

By • Jan 14, 2021

Serving up some upbeat post-punk and indie tonight, along with a smattering of mellow-ish tracks to cut the intensity. Expect the likes of Idles, Ty Segall, Automatic, Deerhoof and more.

The Conversation: Can Kapiolani Medical Center Nurses Avoid a Strike?

By , , & • Jan 11, 2021
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Kapiolani Medical Center nurses vote to strike; Hawaii Proud Boy founder arrested after Capitol riot faces court; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Maui COVID cases surge; Helicopter business, down from pandemic, rises with lava flow; University of Hawaii research finds mislabeled seafood

Bridging the Gap ~ January 7th, 2021: The Samples of DOOM

By • Jan 7, 2021

The legendary, elusive rapper MF Doom passed away on New Years Eve - it certainly felt like the final nail in the coffin of 2020. Tonight, we'll be paying tribute to the influential artist through a handful of his best tracks and a a look into some of his wide-reaching samples.

The Conversation: How the Latest Federal Relief Funds Will Reach Hawaii Small Businesses

By , & • Jan 5, 2021
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Breaking down the latest federal relief funding for small businesses; Hawaii Island photographer on latest volcanic eruption; Reality Check with Civil Beat: State sent out ineffective masks during mad dash for PPE; Nonprofit thanks ride sharing company for helping kupuna; Jim "Kimo" West's album up for a Grammy

The Conversation: Hawaii Employees' Retirement System on Government Workers' Exodus

By , & • Jan 4, 2021
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Facing possible furloughs and layoffs, public employees opt to retire; Using the harp for healing; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Rail's terrible 2020; Native Hawaiians make notable firsts at Sundance Film Festival; Farrington High's T-Shirt Theatre documentary can now be streamed worldwide

The Conversation: National and Local Perspectives on Hawaii's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

By , & • Dec 30, 2020
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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services on vaccine rollout; Dr. Kozak of The Body Show talks COVID vaccine; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Marketing campaign to battle vaccine skeptics; Update on COVID at Hawaii's prisons; The Long View with Neal Milner: Lessons learned from a long bike journey

Bridging the Gap ~ December 24th: Soulful, Alternative Christmas

By • Dec 24, 2020

Merry Christmas Eve! Prepare yourself for possibly the most mainstream show I've ever done - at least in the first hour. In the second hour we'll delve into some more alternative holiday tunes, such as my favorite - "Don't Believe in Christmas."

Bridging the Gap ~ December 17th, 2020: Take It Easy

By • Dec 17, 2020

No theme this evening - just a selection of song to chill out, calm down and relax to. Indie world, folk and even a little bit of soul on display tonight.

The Conversation: VA Gears Up For Veteran Vaccination Plan

By , & • Dec 17, 2020

Veterans Vaccine Plan; Reality Check: Vaccine Skepticism; Hawaii Small Business Woes; Kalaupapa Concert; “Allegiance” Memoir

Veterans Vaccine Plan

The Veterans Affairs office just hosted a virtual town hall meeting to take questions from its members about when they will be offered the chance to be vaccinated. Amy Rohlfs is the Public Affairs officer for the VA. We talked to her yesterday afternoon while the first of the Pacific Islands VA staff in Guam was getting the first doses.

Bridging the Gap ~ December 10th, 2020: NPR's Top 100 (And Some That Should Have Been)

By • Dec 10, 2020

Earlier this week, dj mr. nick took a crack at NPR's recently released top 100 track list for 2020. Having looked at the list myself, I thought it would be fun to pick my favorite and add a few of my own.

The Conversation: Worldwide Vaccine Rollout Raises Questions

By & • Dec 8, 2020

Vaccine Trials, Rollout Reaction; Black Water Dive Guide; Reality Check: Uncertainty Surrounding Rail Bids; Waikiki Film

The Conversation: Update on Invasive Fire Ants

By & • Dec 7, 2020
Hawaii Department of Agriculture

Treating Maui sites for invasive Little Fire Ants; Naming Hawaiian birds; 2 Hawaii inmates who died in Arizona prison had COVID; Oahu civilian recounts Pearl Harbor attack

Bridging the Gap ~ December 3th, 2020: Wrapping Up The Year

By • Dec 3, 2020

As we get into December, we're all getting ready to bid a fine farewell to a decidedly lame year. But, even in the worsts of times we still have music to lean on - so in the spirit of the hugely popular Spotify Wrapped playlists we've been seeing all over social media, tonight I'll be playing some heavy hitters that I've played over the last year of Bridging the Gap.

Bridging the Gap ~ November 26th, 2020 ~ Jazz (We've Got)

By • Nov 27, 2020

Typically the holiday season puts me in a jazzy mood, but for this Thanksgiving I wanted to invert that premise with some jazzy hip-hop with the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Digable Planets, Gang Starr and others. Tonight, we'll be giving thanks with the help of some great jazz-tinged 90's throwbacks.

Bridging the Gap ~ November 19th: Downward Facing Indie

By • Nov 19, 2020

Sometimes you want music that raises your heartbeat, gets you amped for the night ahead, and generally brings some adrenaline to the table. Conversely, sometimes you just want to relax and let the music wash over you. Tonight with be the latter kind of show. Indie offerings ranging from soul, rock, jazz and everything in-between.

The Conversation: Lessons Learned From Hawaii's Tourism Reopening

By • Nov 19, 2020

UHERO Economist; HIPA CEO; Reality Check: Rail Opening Pushed Back; Oahu Rice History

Bridging the Gap ~ November 12th, 2020: Danger Mouse Deep Dive

By • Nov 12, 2020

Sometimes that producer is just as important as the talent. Tonight, we'll be doing a deep dive on Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse - one of the most prolific alternative producers over the past 15 years. He's had a hand in releases big and small, and has also seen plenty of success as a musician in his own right. 

The Conversation: Hawaii County Mayor-Elect on Big Island Issues

By , & • Nov 12, 2020

 Big Island Mayor-elect Mitch Roth; Hawaii County Issues Recap; Reality Check: Worker's Covid Comp Denied; Malama Maunalua; Naming the Nihoa Snail

The Conversation: Honoring Veteran's Day at Punchbowl During the COVID Crisis

By & • Nov 11, 2020
Courtesy National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

Strong wahine political voices, locally and nationally; Keeping Oahu's Dillingham Airfield open; As states legalize recreational marijuana, Hawaii may follow; St. Anthony's School on Maui offering free tuition; Veteran's Day at Punchbowl cemetery during COVID

Bridging the Gap ~ November 5th, 2020 ~ Don't Say Another Word

By • Nov 5, 2020

We're all taking in a lot of election-related noise this week, so I figured as a respite it would be nice to relax with an evening of instrumentals. No talking, no arguing - just great music.

The Conversation: UH Law School Dean Discusses Legal Challenges This Election Year

By & • Nov 2, 2020
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UH Law School Dean on legal challenges this election year; People with disabilities face challenges with all mail-in voting; HPD ticketed homeless multiple times during pandemic; Recycling challenges during the COVID crisis; Putting on Aloha Attire, Kumu Kahua Theatre's new virtual show

Bridging the Gap ~ October 29th, 2020 ~ Aggression!

By • Oct 30, 2020

In a slight departure of our typical oevre, we're going to be going pretty heavy this evening. Punk, post-punk, and even some stoner and doom metal to channel some cathartic aggression in the run-up to Halloween. If you don't like loud music, maybe skip this one.

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