David Safar is managing director for The Current. Previously, he produced and hosted "The New Hot," a weekly new music spot. While with The Current, David has launched features such as the Local Music Exchange, the Song of the Day podcast and the CD compilation, "Local Current Volume 1." Prior to joining The Current, David was music director and program director for Radio K (the University of Minnesota's college radio station). David is a music omnivore, with a soft spot for post-punk and hardcore music.