First hour: Discussing the future of Puerto Rico
Second hour: Debating solitary confinement
The leadership of Puerto Rico is in turmoil following the recent resignation of the Puerto Rican governor. Rochester is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in the country, and our guests discuss the future of Puerto Rico: statehood, leadership, recovery, and more. In studio:
- Hilda Rosario Escher, former president and CEO of Ibero-American Action League
- Mercedes Vazquez Simmons, owner of Pretty Girl Promotions
- Irene Sánchez, founder and president of PR Unidos en la Distancia (United in the Distance)
Prison reform advocates have been calling for an end to solitary confinement. They cite mental health experts who argue that solitary confinement is a form of torture. Defenders of the practice say that it has its place, particularly to protect the population of inmates and staff from the most dangerous incarcerated people. Our guests debate it:
- Todd Baxter, Monroe County Sheriff
- Michael Tomb, prison reform advocate
