Across America today it is impossible to escape our current, often times very heated, discussion about the police.  

In some communities there are protests against and calls to defund the police.  

Other communities offer overwhelming support of their police and are pleased with their local police departments.

Often, we do not have the opportunity to have a real conversation with a police officer about their views and opinions.  

Even rarer, I would guess, would be the opportunity to discuss policing with a 33 year veteran of law enforcement who offers a unique prospective. 

Today we are having a conversation with, Major David Hughes the Professional Standards Bureau Chief for The Newport News VA Sheriff’s Office since 2014.

In today’s polarized world the welcome mat has turned into a worn out welcome for too many.  

Right now it seems it is very important to recalibrate and remind ourselves of our common humanity and bonds.  

To do so with humility and humor is an added benefit, and to translate our common humanity into music we can enjoy, relate to, and understand -  well that is an incredible talent. 

The warmth of welcoming is needed today more than ever, a conversation with country music artist Jenny Tolman – Welcome to the Purple Conversation!

Scientific studies have shown that music can provide a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, stress, anxiety and depression reduction, positive boost to energy & self-esteem, elevation of mood and improvement in quality of life.

We really do not need scientific studies to prove the power of music, do we?  

Today we talk with professional violinist Kimberly Hope and she surprises us with playing one of her original songs “Shine”.

Join us in having a Purple Conversation!