Beste WYPR 88.1 Baltimore podcasts (2024)

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Unexplained underground fires are disrupting daily life in Baltimore. What's going on? 7:56

8h ago7:56

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An underground fire in the 300 block of Charles Street in downtown Baltimore on Sunday damaged electrical and fiber optic lines, severely damaged a bookstore, disrupted traffic, and left thousands without power. Joey Henderson, the director of the Baltimore Office of Emergency Management, joins Midday to give an update on the mysterious problem. Em…

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Healthwatch: Medical innovations and back-to-school sickness 40:42

8h ago40:42

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On Midday Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen, the new flu vaccine is here in time for the first months of the school year. Plus, there is a new COVID vaccine available. And, who should get an mpox vaccine? We ask Wen about a possible winter COVID surge, and new medical innovations giving her cause for hope. Wen is one of America’s most trusted and know…

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An Ohio megachurch sought to fight racism. Dr. Hahrie Han followed their journey. 48:35

1d ago48:35

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What happens when a predominately-white evangelical megachurch in the Midwest creates a program to address racial inequity? Dr. Hahrie Han followed the journey of Crossroads Church in Ohio, where Pastor Chuck Mingo said he felt called by God to combat racial injustice, within the church and their wider Cincinnati community. Han's book is called Und…

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I’m From New York — New York, Canada 18:58

1d ago18:58

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This week on the podcast, an epic tale about how getting your big break can break you. Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive Desert Wind by Mr Smith/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio…

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The New/Next Film Festival returns bigger and better 48:22

4d ago48:22

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Baltimore Public Media's New/Next Film Festival returns to the Charles Theatre October 3 - 6. This year's event has expanded to showcase more than 100 films from filmmakers near and far. Today on Midday we discuss the inspiration for this year's festival, review a few featured films and highlight contributions from the Maryland cinematic community.…

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Stories from the Stoop: Family secret revealed 8:07

5d ago8:07

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Here’s a Stoop Story from K.C. about the transformation that can come from learning a family secret. More information about live Stoop events and the Stoop podcast at Stoopstorytelling.com Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharv…

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'American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era' 15:59

5d ago15:59

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We celebrate this weekend’s return of the Baltimore Book Festival with a talk featuring journalist Nico Lang whose book “American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era" chronicles the lives of trans kids around the country. The author spent nine months following the lives of eight trans, non-binary, and gend…

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Rousuck's Review: '& Juliet' at the Hippodrome 9:53

5d ago9:53

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Midday Theater Critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews & Juliet, on stage at the Hippodrome through Saturday, September 28. Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies, but & Juliet adapts the story with humor and pop music. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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A new White House executive order targets firearms and school shootings 7:52

5d ago7:52

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Baltimore is seeing a much lower rate of violent crime than before and during the pandemic. As of today, there have been 57 fewer homicides in the city of Baltimore than at this time last year. Surrounding areas however, such as Anne Arundel and Harford County, are grappling with a slight rise in gun violence. Midday begins today with a conversatio…

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Building civic and voter engagement for a better Baltimore 30:30

5d ago30:30

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The Beyond Boundaries Civic Engagement and Democracy Conference, taking place Saturday, focuses on having an impact in the elections, and in the aftermath. Kendra Nelson of the No Boundaries Coalition, Charly Carter of Step Up Maryland and the artist Ashley Esposito of Unity Hall talk tell us about their mission. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet …

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What's in store for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season/ 22:17

6d ago22:17

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As a new season approaches for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, what can concert-goers look forward to? The 2024–2025 season's theme is “Music that Resonates.” Following Jonathon Heyward’s debut year as BSO Music Director, this year's lineup stretches from classical masterpieces to the grandeur of opera to the groundbreaking innovation of American…

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Countering false claims on immigrants in the 2024 election 26:10

6d ago26:10

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Global Refuge, joins Midday to address redirecting disinformation about the immigrant community during this year's presidential election. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.Door WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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After her grandmother’s death, a filmmaker travels to China for connection 11:02

7d ago11:02

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We speak with Nicole Chi, a Costa Rican-Chinese writer, director, and producer. Chi is the creative force behind the documentary, “Guián,” and the short film, “Los Mosquitos.” Both films will be shown next week at the New/Next Film Festival, produced by Baltimore Public Media. More than 80 titles from around the world will be screened at the Charle…

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Marylanders wait up to a year for a disability benefits decision. We ask Social Security chief Martin O'Malley why. 14:33

7d ago14:33

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As commissioner of Social Security, Martin O’Malley is applying the same data-drive management tools he used as mayor of Baltimore and governor of Maryland. We ask about backlogs and whether Social Security is running out of money. Links: Hearing on Protecting Solvency of Social Security Martin O’Malley is on a one-year sprint to save Social Securi…

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A Baltimore author follows the rise of Christian nationalism in 'The Violent Take It By Force' 48:40

7d ago48:40

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Dr. Matthew Taylor explores the explosion of the New Apostolic Reformation in America, which has come to animate millions across the country, in his new book, The Violent Take It By Force. Taylor, a scholar of Protestantism at the Baltimore-based Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, joins us to discuss his research. Email us at mid…

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April McClain Delaney: Candidate for U.S. Congress in Maryland's 6th District 48:44

8d ago48:44

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April McClain Delaney is the Democratic nominee for the House of Representatives in Maryland's 6th Congressional District and is running to replace outgoing Congressman David Trone. Delaney’s husband, John Delaney, held the seat for 6 years, from 2013-2019. The 6th District encompasses the northwest part of Maryland, including all of Garrett, Alleg…

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Rousuck Review: 'Machinal' at Fells Point Corner Theatre 8:29

9d ago8:29

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. Rousuck reviewed Machinal, at Fells Point Corner Theatre through September 29. The play leans into Expressionism, Rousuck said. How is that conveyed on stage? Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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What's happening with the Orioles and Ravens? 28:50

9d ago28:50

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Baltimore sports teams struggled in recently weeks. But for the Orioles, maybe the magic is back. Yesterday, Anthony Santander’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Orioles to a victory over the San Francisco Giants. The win snapped a three-game losing streak and was only the 4th time the O’s won in their last 12 games. The O's face…

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Will updated COVID vaccines slow a winter surge in Maryland? 14:05

12d ago14:05

14:05

COVID-19 is no longer a pandemic - the CDC considers it an endemic disease - but COVID is still dangerous, and the disease keeps on changing and spreading. So, how can we best prepare ourselves? For answers, we’re joined by virologist Dr. Andy Pekosz of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Yesterday, the Baltimore City Health Depart…

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Stories from the Stoop: The gift of family time 5:29

12d ago5:29

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Here’s a Stoop Story from Jen Diamond about emerging from the pandemic. Listen to more from Stoop Storytelling Series. Check out the podcast and schedule of upcoming events. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410…

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America's governors are teaming up to secure 2024 election results 12:01

12d ago12:01

12:01

Former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening joins Midday to discuss Keep Our Republic. This organization is a coalition of former governors working to assure the votes cast in the 2024 election are reported in accordance with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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Project 2025 and LGBTQ+ Americans 13:37

12d ago13:37

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The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is the conservative think tank's plan for federal policy if the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Midday hosted several conversations this election season about Project 2025 and its consequences for Marylanders. Today, Charles Kaiser, a writer for The Nation, jo…

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'Preoccupied' spotlights Native American art at the BMA 13:31

12d ago13:31

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A new exhibition of Indigenous art at the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is called Preoccupied: Indigenizing the Museum. Dare Turner and Leilia Grothe are the curators of the huge show. Turner is a member of the Yurok Tribe and Curator of Indigenous Art at the Brooklyn Museum. Grothe is the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the BMA. They join…

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Criminal cases, and a flurry of other legal questions, surround Trump 26:43

13d ago26:43

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Constitutional law expert and Professor at University of Baltimore School of Law Kim Wehle joins Midday to breakdown the latest criminal cases surrounding former President Donald Trump. Wehle also discusses challenges to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on president immunity, plans for reform of that court and how the legal branch of government mi…

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WYPR's new radio host is also a 'Survivor' 13:18

13d ago13:18

13:18

Gabe Ortis is the newest addition to our staff of on-air personalities. He brings a wealth of previous experience of work in radio, politics to the position. Also on his resume; starring in a reality television show. Ortis is a contestant on a the new season of Survivor, which premieres tonight. Ortis joins Midday to talk about being a castaway and…

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BSEC creates data bank of Baltimore's environmental health 16:57

14d ago16:57

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The Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC) brings together scientists, researchers and neighbors to take a deep dive into the ecological health of the city. For years they’ve collected data measuring the health of the air, soil, plants and trees across many neighborhoods -- all in hopes to make equitable environmental decisions to comb…

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Are plug-in hybrids the future of EVs? The latest auto news and tips with 'Motorweek' host John Davis 38:32

14d ago38:32

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John Davis, the creator, producer and host of MotorWeek, joins Midday on Cars. Now in season 44, MotorWeek is the longest running automotive show on television. The show is produced at Maryland Public Television and syndicated on PBS stations across the country. Davis discusses plug-in hybrids, new labor contracts for auto workers and the best way …

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Maryland's new superintendent made a miracle in Mississippi. Can she do it again here? 39:05

15d ago39:05

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Today on Midday, Maryland’s public schools are at a critical juncture. Test scores—one way of grading student performance—made modest gains following a COVID-19 pandemic-era slump. But scores remain stubbornly low—ranking among the bottom 10 states in 4th-grade reading and mathematics. Dr. Carey Wright, Maryland's new State Superintendent of School…

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Teaching aka Trial by Fire 12:28

16d ago12:28

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This week on the podcast, two stories about well-intended rookies in the classroom. Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free/Free Music Archive Kids by HoliznaCC0/Free Music Archive The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Rousuck Review: An over-the-top political farce on stage in 'POTUS' 7:04

18d ago7:04

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week, she reviews POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. The smart, fast-paced political satire continues at Everyman Theatre through September 29, 2024. (Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography) …

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A close race as Alsobrooks and Hogan vie for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat 4:36

18d ago4:36

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Josh Kurtz, founding editor of news site Maryland Matters, joins Midday for an update from the campaign trail. A close race between Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican Larry Hogan is drawing millions of dollars from PACs as control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. Abortion remains a contentious subject in this race. One ad, funded by …

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Sen. Ben Cardin on Foreign Relations Committee standstill, negotiations over Gaza 29:26

18d ago29:26

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Maryland's Sen. Ben Cardin holds an influential role as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The committee's work has been stalled for months over a dispute between Republicans and Democrats over legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court over decisions to pursue arrest warrants for top Israeli officials for…

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Social or solitary? The secret lives of migratory songbirds 14:37

19d ago14:37

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New research from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science suggests that songbirds of different feathers flock together during their migrations… and there’s a lot to learn about these multi-species relationships. For insight, we’re joined by migratory ecologist Joely Desimone, an assistant research scientist at the University of …

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Stories from the Stoop: Baring it at the beach 3:42

19d ago3:42

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Here’s a Stoop Story from Kelly Harris about a memorable trip to Greece. On September 21st and 22nd, the Stoop Storytelling Series will share tales on the theme, “Keepers of Culture: Stories about people who inspire and enlighten,” at the Maryland Folk Festival. And on September 27th, the Green Room in Baltimore will host an evening dedicated to th…

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'Gut, Wind and Wire' resurrects the delightful sounds of century-old musical traditions 14:31

19d ago14:31

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Gut, Wind, and Wire, a trio formed by longtime Baltimore Consort members Mark Cudek, Ronn McFarlane and Mindy Rosenfeld join Midday for a performance. The band is named for the elements that bring their instruments to life: gut strings, wire strings and the musicians' breath. Their performances explore a wide variety of music from the 16th and 17th…

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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller on the Red Line, the opioid epidemic, abortion access and more 34:03

19d ago34:03

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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller took office following a successful campaign beside Gov. Wes Moore in the 2022 election. On Midday, we ask her about the ongoing initiatives of the Moore administration. Several state transportation projects are in the works, even as budget cuts threaten work on the state's roads, railways and other infrastructure. We ask Mille…

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Midday on Politics: The day after a crucial presidential debate 50:28

20d ago50:28

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for the first time on the debate stage last night. Did either candidate accomplish their goals for the night? How might undecided voters respond to the discussion? We discuss the debate. Our guests are Brandi Collins-Dexter, Media Fellow at the Center for Race and Digital Justice, P…

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DJS's Thrive Academy lifts youth up and out of the juvenile justice system 25:06

21d ago25:06

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Juvenile crime overall has declined. But to change the course of the young people caught up in gun violence -- either as victims or perpetrators -- Thrive Academy surrounds them with support -- life coaches who help them figure things out. We talk with Pastor Ebony Harvin and Bilal Rahman, two life coaches for Thrive, and with Secretary Vincent Sch…

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How Marylanders are building the future of food 48:33

21d ago48:33

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If you turn on your local public radio this week, you are likely to hear stories about Americans working on solutions to the myriad of problems presented by human-induced climate change. The theme of this NPR's Climate Solutions Week this year is, "the future of food." Today on Midday, we talk to Marylanders working to forge a sustainable paths thr…

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David Rubenstein chronicles America's 'Highest Calling' 48:41

22d ago48:41

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David Rubenstein joins Midday to discuss his latest book The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency. Rubenstein is the majority owner of The Baltimore Orioles and Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.Door WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Midday at the Movies: 'Beetlejuice' returns and 'Between the Temples' 35:01

25d ago35:01

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Summer is wrapping up, were box offices able to make up for low returns earlier in the season? Plus, we dig into a pair of comedies, the return of Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Between the Temples. Program guests are Jed Dietz, the founding director of the Maryland Film Festival, and Max Weiss, film critic and Editor-in-Chief of Bal…

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Critic J. Wynn Rousuck on what she's excited about for the upcoming theatre season 13:29

25d ago13:29

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to look ahead to the next year of exciting local productions. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.Door WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Baltimore City has big plans for opioid restitution funds 17:29

26d ago17:29

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Three times as many people are dying from opioids as a decade ago. Baltimore City sued on behalf of those lives lost, and to combat overdose deaths in the future: The city has won more than $242 million dollars in restitution so far. We ask Interim Deputy Mayor J.D. Merrill, and Sara Whaley, Program Director of the Bloomberg Overdose Prevention Ini…

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Stories from the Stoop: Overcoming addiction 6:25

26d ago6:25

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Here's a Stoop Story from Michael Furr about bottoming out -- and living to tell about it. If you, or someone you know needs help with substance abuse, you can call the 9-8-8 lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or go to this link. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervisin…

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2024 Tony Award-winning arts educator CJay Philip 15:49

26d ago15:49

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CJay Philip, the founder and artistic director of Dance & Bmore, won the 2024 Tony Award for excellence in theater education. This weekend she spearheads the Waterfront Partnership's Baltimore by Baltimore festival. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.Door WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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WTMD's final First Thursday Festival of 2024 9:24

26d ago9:24

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The signs summer is ending; school is back in session, the birds return from migration and WTMD presents the final First Thursday Festival of the year. Tyler LaPorte, afternoon host and Interim Program Director at WTMD and one of the organizers behind First Thursdays. We ask him what festival-goers can expect later today. The First Thursday Festiva…

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Mayor Scott on massive opioid settlements, and work conditions of city employees 23:29

26d ago23:29

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Host Tom Hall speaks with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott about the latest in City Hall, including a safety review of the Department of Public Works and governance of opioid settlements. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.Door WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Kim Wehle on the power of the president's pardon 48:44

27d ago48:44

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Presidential power is on the ballot this year, according to University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle. In her new book, Pardon Power: How The Pardon System Works And Why, the legal scholar writes about the history of the president's pardon and the potential future abuse of the executive power. The pardon could be exponentially more grave in l…

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