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The Science of Alcohol Testing

The Science of Alcohol Testing Podcast

A forensic scientist teaches the science of alcohol testing.
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The Misleading Presentation of DWI Test Results: A Call for Better Science
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The Misleading Presentation of DWI Test Results: A Call for Better Science
Minnesota defense attorney Charles Ramsay and I discuss the importance of open disclosure of DWI test results, measurement uncertainty, and how…
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Aaron Olson
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Charles Ramsay
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26:04
Uncovering the Flaws in Breath Alcohol Testing with Dr. Dennis Simpson
Dr. Simpson discusses the problems with mouth alcohol, and his research showing that breath tests are highly influenced by the duration of exhalation.
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Aaron Olson
1:31:13
Diving Into Forensic Metrology with Ted Vosk
Ted Vosk, an award-winning attorney and forensic consultant, discusses the importance of accurate measurements in forensic science and the challenges of…
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Aaron Olson
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Ted Vosk
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Charles Ramsay
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15:50
Are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Scientific?
I talk with Josh Ott, a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE), SFST expert, and former police officer about tests used during DUI investigations.
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Aaron Olson
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25:36
Captivity in Forensic Science: Breaking Free from Law Enforcement with Max Houck
Listen now (26 mins) | Max Houck joins me to discuss the challenges in forensic science, including the captivity within law enforcement.
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Aaron Olson
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Max Houck
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13:15
Can All Healthy Adults Use a Breath Alcohol Analyzer?
I talk with Galen Ives, about his latest paper showing that not all healthy people can provide a valid breath sample into breath alcohol analyzers.
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Aaron Olson
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Galen Ives
31:05
Finding Flaws in the Intoxilyzer Source Code with Charles Ramsay
Listen now | Chuck Ramsay joins me to talk about DWI science and law. Chuck tells me about the how the state tried to hide flaws in the source code of…
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Aaron Olson
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Charles Ramsay
33:37
The Evolution of Breath Alcohol Testing with Thomas Burr
Tom and I discuss the evolution of breath alcohol testing in MN, the importance of scientific standards and uncertainty of measurement, and the…
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Aaron Olson
29:46
The DataMaster DMT Inside and Out with Charles Rathburn
Charles Rathburn has been studying the DMT for over 20 years, and he shares some of his insights with me.
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Aaron Olson
25:19
The Importance of Quality Assurance In Alcohol Testing with Matthew Malhiot
I talk with Matthew Malhiot about the importance standards, quality controls, and quality assurance in breath alcohol testing.
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Aaron Olson
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Matthew malhiot
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24:38
Vermont Toxicologist Darcy Richardson Blows Whistle on Breath Alcohol Lab
I talk with Darcy Richardson about the importance of quality assurance in alcohol testing.
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Aaron Olson
18:32
The Convergence of Law & Science with Glenn Hardin
I talk with former BCA toxicology supervisor Glenn Hardin about where science ends and where law begins.
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Aaron Olson
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Glenn Hardin
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