First hour: Special rebroadcast — Discussing Drug Recognition Experts and the effectiveness of the program
Second hour: Danielle Ponder, EKUA, and Chi the Realist on their music and the state of the industry
We bring you a special rebroadcast in our first hour. States across the nation are pushing to increase funding and staffing for Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) programs. Law enforcement officers certified in DRE are trained to determine if someone is impaired while driving due to using drugs or alcohol. The recent push to expand the program in New York State comes with the legalization of marijuana. But some critics say DREs aren't always effective and should not be admissible as evidence. We explore the program and its effectiveness with our guests:
- Delton Caraway, Ontario County Assistant Public Defender
- David Olney, sergeant/station commander for Troop D, Drug Recognition Expert/instructor, and UAS pilot and troop coordinator for New York State Police
Then in our second hour, we're back live with international recording artist – and Rochester native – Danielle Ponder. Ponder is back home this week for a free concert at the Lilac Festival. She has curated “An Evening of Soul,” set for Thursday. The event also includes performances by fellow Rochestarians EKUA and Chi the Realist. We talk with all three artists about their upcoming show, the state of the music industry, and their music. Our guests:
- Danielle Ponder
- EKUA
- Chi the Realist
