Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez discuss pops programming, conducting and mission in the 4/4. Then, UpBeat welcomes guest Steven Reineke, Music Director of the New York Pops, and Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Reineke discusses his path to the podium, the skills needed for pops conducting, and the impact that pops programming can have on your community.