Best BWI Podcasts (2024)

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BWI Live: Will renovating Beaver Stadium lead to more program growth? Penn State Football Mailbag 1:06:19

27m ago1:06:19

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD The Penn State Board of Trustees meet today to vote on the proposal to renovate Beaver Stadium. We're previewing the meeting moments before it happens today on the BWI Live Show. Hear veteran Penn State reporter Nate Bauer preview…

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The latest from BWI Marshall airport as summer travel beckons 48:46

2h ago48:46

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More than 26 million passengers traveled through BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport last year. The airport continues to grow, with an increase in international passengers and international airlines. Upgrades were added to the airport's facilities including new bathrooms that have already earned awards for design and cleanliness. Ricky Smith, the CEO of …

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In the shadow of Baltimore's port, communities fight for environmental justice 25:12

32m ago25:12

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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March caused some environmental advocates to worry about potential impacts on marine life and ecosystem of the Patapsco River. But concerns surrounding pollution and environmental hazards near the port predate the bridge collapse. Communities near Baltimore's port have long expressed concerns about po…

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Griefcat, the musical comedy duo, riff on 'Late Stage Capitalism' 23:29

36m ago23:29

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The musical duo Griefcat joins Midday for a live performance. Their latest album, Late Stage Capitalism, showcase the biting humor of the pair of performers. Their funny, satirical songs explore an array of subjects, from crypto currency and the environment, to wealth and religion. Griefcat's Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall join the show. Their ne…

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Winners of the Mayor's Portrait Competition are announced 11:32

3d ago11:32

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Baltimore City Hall is excited to receive new artwork for its walls this year. Five portraits of the most recent mayors will be painted by local artists. The last mayor to have a portrait painted for display in City Hall is Martin O’Malley, who was in office from 1999 to 2007. The city of Baltimore revealed the names of the five artists chosen to p…

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News Wrap: The future of Preakness 18:42

23m ago18:42

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The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes is tomorrow at Pimlico Race Course, the historic, but dilapidated, track that is now owned by the state of Maryland. Del. Sandy Rosenberg joins me to talk about the future of horse racing, and what we can expect over the next few years at Pimlico and the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood. (Photo by Miki…

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Rousuck's Review: 'The Importance of Being Earnest' 10:03

28m ago10:03

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. We discuss The Importance of Being Earnest at Baltimore Center Stage until May 26. The production is a reimagination of Oscar Wilde’s witty and humorous classic. (Photo by Michael Henniger) Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR,…

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Too close to call city council races; ballot counting to resume Monday 8:25

3d ago8:25

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Three City Council races are still too close to call in Districts 8, 11 and 12. Hallie Miller, a reporter for our news partner, The Baltimore Banner is covering the primary elections for these competitive seats. She joins Midday to discuss the latest on the vote counts and shares predictions for when election watchers will know the final results. (…

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Book bans, and book fans, with Baltimore County's head librarian 33:56

1d ago33:56

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Last year, the American Library Association reported a 20% increase from the previous year in efforts to ban books in the US in both school and public libraries. As WYPR education reporter Bri Hatch reported, 148 titles were challenged in Maryland last year, which made our state one of more than a dozen states to exceed one hundred banned books. Ma…

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The distinct and soulful sound of Navasha Daya 14:46

2h ago14:46

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Navasha Daya is a Baltimore-based performing artist, songwriter and activist who has earned international acclaim. She has performed internationally, sharing stages with the likes of Erykah Badu, Joan Baez and Common. She is also an activist and organizer. She cofounded the Healing & Performing Arts of the Youth Resiliency Institute, and she is als…

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Recruiting Show: Penn State Weekend Visitor and Elite 11 Preview 47:42

1d ago47:42

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.net Mock Class Offense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/predicting-penn-state-football-recruiting-class-2025-finish-offense/ Mock Class Defense: https://www.on3.com…

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A look back at Maryland's eventful primary election night 48:40

1h ago48:40

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Democrats and Republicans in Maryland now know the nominees for their respective parties in some of November's important elections. Votes cast in last night's primary election are being counted, but the results so far pointed to several clear cut victories. Mayor Brandon Scott trounced challenged Sheila Dixon in Baltimore city's mayor race, while H…

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Wrestling Show: Penn State sends two more to Paris Olympics, David Taylor addresses move to OK State 17:52

15h ago17:52

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Penn State wrestling is grinding through the second month of the collegiate offseason. Usually, this time of year would be slow with minimal news to discuss. However, this May, the headlines continue to come hot and heavy around Cael Sanderson's program. You're in luck, though: The Blue-White Illustrated wrestling show and podcast is back with a fr…

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BWI Live: How does Penn State find so many diamonds in Tight End Recruiting? 52:33

1h ago52:33

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD The Penn State football Recruiting Class of 2025 got a surprise commitment from unranked tight end prospect Matt Henderson a week ago. With several national prospects left on the recruitin board, why did Penn State accept Henderso…

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Primary Election 2024: A roundup on voting across Maryland 30:35

4h ago30:35

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Voters across Maryland are heading to the polls today to pick their party's nominee in a slate of important local and statewide races. WYPR Reporter John Lee shares updates on the opening of polling locations in Baltimore City this morning. Then, Brenda Wintrode, a reporter for WYPR news partner the Baltimore Banner, joins us to discuss the latest …

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Gov. Wes Moore updates on Key Bridge recovery 18:06

4h ago18:06

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A section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge was demolished Sunday, as engineers work to clear wreckage. Engineers say they successful used controlled explosives to remove remnants of the bridge from the deck of the cargo ship Dali. Following the ship's collision with the bridge March 26, remnants of the roadway had been strewn across the ve…

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BWI Live: Big Ten Expansion to Headsets- Can Penn State Navigate the New Variables in 2024? 1:06:57

2h ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Variables: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/column-forecasting-penn-state-season-filled-new-variables/ Penn State football faces a host of new challenges heading into 2024 that we've yet to see in college fo…

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Baltimore Peace Weekend: May 2024 9:00

2h ago9:00

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Tom speaks with Darnyle Wharton, Co-Organizer of the Baltimore Peace Movement, about their annual Mother's Day Weekend anti-violence initiative. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Are you ready for Election Day? Voting 101 for MD voters 39:38

4d ago39:38

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The big primary election of 2024 is tomorrow. Republicans and Democrats will cast ballots for President in their respective parties. Voters across the state will also weigh-in on races to choose nominees for the US Senate and the House of Representatives, and here in Baltimore, voters will decide nominees in two of the three city-wide offices: Mayo…

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Rousuck's Review: 'Miss Holmes' at Fells Point Corner Theatre 11:10

2h ago11:10

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Midday Theater Critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom for a weekly theater review. Today she discusses Miss Holmes, which envisions Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson as investigators working to close a mysterious case. The production continues until May 19 at the Fells Point Corner Theater. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or…

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News Wrap: City Council elections and Johns Hopkins protests 37:40

3h ago37:40

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On this week's edition of the Midday News Wrap, Tom begins with a conversation on the most competitive City Council races with Baltimore Banner Reporter Hallie Miller. We also get the latest on the City Council President candidates with WYPR Reporter Wambui Kamau and explore the pro-Palestinian protests on John Hopkins' campus with WYPR Reporter Br…

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Downtown Baltimore is changing. What does its future hold? 34:52

4d ago34:52

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The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore issued its State of Downtown report last month. Baltimore's urban core is one of the few places in the city that experienced a population increase in recent years. With museums, sports venues, libraries, and restaurants, downtown remains a popular destination for many locals and visitors. As a hybrid model of w…

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Acclaimed composer Nico Muhly on his palette of contemporary art music 13:52

1h ago13:52

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Today we speak to one of America’s most acclaimed classical composers. Nico Muhly has worked big-time organizations like the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Tomorrow night, some his music, juxtaposed with music that has been formative to Nico, will be performed at a local church that has one of the area’s finest…

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Wrestling Show: David Taylor to OSU and Last Chance Invitational 16:16

1h ago16:16

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Penn State wrestling has suffered its first departure since program legend David Taylor accepted the head coaching job at Oklahoma State earlier this week. Multi-year Lions assistant coach Jimmy Kennedy will be the Cowboys’ new associate head coach, the program announced on Thursday. The move was expected, as Kennedy is Taylor’s brother-in-law. On …

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Recruiting Show: Penn State Football gets a New Commitment and Curtis Jacobs Joins the Show 50:21

8d ago50:21

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Thanks to our show sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/ We've got a special guest on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today! Former Penn State linebacker and current Kansas City Chief Curtis Jacobs joins the show at 10 to discuss …

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U.S. Senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks makes her last pitch in final stretch of Democratic primary 36:42

10d ago36:42

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When former Gov. Larry Hogan made a last-minute entry into the Republican primary for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat, the 2024 Democratic primary gained new national significance. With a thin majority in the Senate, the eventual Democratic nominee will likely face a capable challenger in Hogan. The two leading candidates in the Democratic primary…

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The latest on Maryland's U.S. Senate race as primary enters last days 12:02

1h ago12:02

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As the primary in Maryland enters into its final days, the race for the Democratic nomination for Maryland's U.S. Senate seat grows contentious. Washington Post reporter Erin Cox has been following the U.S. Senate race and joins us to discuss the latest. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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BWI Live: Penn State Football Players with the Most Upside for 2024 52:40

1h ago52:40

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Upside Offense 10-6: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-offensive-players-with-the-most-upside-10-6/ Upside Offense 5-1: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-offensive-…

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Judith Krummeck's 'The Deceived Ones' is a poignant and humorous tale inspired by Shakespeare 24:29

3h ago24:29

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Judith Krummeck's The Deceived Ones reinterprets the classic Twelfth Night in a contemporary Baltimore setting. Her new novel chronicles the journey of twins, Vira and Sevastyan, a brother and sister from Ukraine who escape their war-torn homeland and come to Charm City. Vira is a talented musician, who becomes begins working on a new opera at the …

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Antje Rauwerda writes about the magic of place in 'Slow Time' 24:15

3h ago24:15

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Slow Time is Antje Rauwerda's debut novel. The Goucher College professor set her story in Govans, the northeast Baltimore neighborhood she calls come. The setting comes alive in Rauwerda's story, and is as vibrantly described as the characters who call Govans home. At the outset of the story, the book’s protagonists, Danny and Em, know each other o…

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BWI Live: Which Penn State Players Aren't we Talking About Enough? 1:07:54

1h ago1:07:54

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Penn State football lost five players last week in the final day of trasnfer portal reporting. So, how has that changed the roster, depth chart or plans for the fall? We're discussing that, plus three players we're not talking eno…

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Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: Should we worry about bird flu? 48:45

1h ago48:45

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Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch for their monthly discussion about the public health of Charm City residents. Today, Wen will answer your questions about the recent outbreak of bird flu among animal populations, including dairy cows. While documented cases are clustered in just a handful of states, the Maryland Department of Agricult…

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Newswrap: Change ups in the Baltimore mayoral race. Plus, a kickoff to early voting! 16:12

3d ago16:12

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Leading Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah dropped out of the race for the city's top leadership position and endorsed his opponent, Sheila Dixon, ahead of this month’s Democratic primary. The endorsement came during a surprise announcement Wednesday in Fells Point. Dixon and Vignarajah would not confirm whether a role in Dixon’s administ…

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Midday at the Movies: The Maryland Film Festival is here! 31:55

3d ago31:55

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Today is Midday at the Movies, our monthly focus on new films and film-industry trends, with our regular movie aficionado, founding director of the Maryland Film Festival Jed Dietz. The Maryland Film Festival is this weekend, and promises a slate of films and videos reflecting Charm City's unique culture. Local, national and international screening…

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Renowned essayist Marilynne Robinson revisits 'Book of Genesis' 26:27

15d ago26:27

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In Reading Genesis, author Marilynne Robinson revisits the Scripture and explores the rich themes of the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. Robinson argues both academic and fundamentalist interpretations of the Book of Genesis lead to a lack of appreciation for the grand example of literature found within this foundati…

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'A Sacred Argument' reflects on trust and division after decades of interfaith dialogue 22:14

3d ago22:14

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Over 30 years ago, The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies was created in Baltimore, tasked with building bridges between the world's Abrahamic religions. The organization's founding Executive Director Christopher Leighton released a new book that tries to equip readers to breakdown the anger, fear and mistrust harbored between fol…

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Recruiting Show: Penn State's Most Wanted Offensive Players in the 2025 Recruiting Class 1:03:59

4d ago1:03:59

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Most Wanted Players: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-states-most-wanted-updates-on-the-nittany-lions-top-offensive-recruits/ What we learned in April: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions…

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Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley on violence reduction and juvenile justice 48:42

8d ago48:42

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Commissioner of the Baltimore City Police Department Richard Worley joins Midday to discuss challenges facing his department, which he has lead for less than a year. Worley, a native of Pigtown in southeast Baltimore, is a longtime member of the department and was named acting commissioner in June 2023. His nomination was approved by Baltimore city…

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What Happened to Penn State Cornerback Kalen King? | NFL Draft Discussion 52:55

5d ago52:55

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Eight Penn State Nittany Lions were drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft over the weekend. On today’s show, we’ll revisit where each player landed and what sort of situation they find themselves in at the next level. However, one player …

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As primary fast approaches, WYPR, WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Banner host mayoral debate 1:29:20

16d ago1:29:20

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The leading candidates for Baltimore mayor took to the debate stage on Tuesday, in one of the last opportunities for voters to hear from contenders for the city government's top seat. WJZ-TV, The Baltimore Banner, WYPR Radio, and the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore organized the event on UB's main campus. Incumbent …

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BWI Live: Which Penn State football Storylines are complete? | Last Day of the Transfer Portal 1:12:30

6d ago1:12:30

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Today is the final day of the spring NCAA Transfer portal. Underclassmen only have a few hours left to submit their name if they intend to find a new home for the 2024 season. So far, Penn State has only lost three players this sp…

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Wrestling Show: Breaking: Penn State loses wrestler for 2024 season | U20 US Open Recap 17:52

6d ago17:52

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Penn State wrestler Terrell Barraclough has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to Blue-White Illustrated. The Wrestling Room founder Pat Mineo first reported the news. Barraclough, who is from Kaysville, Utah, is in as a graduate transfer. He has one season of eligibility remaining. Barraclough’s decision to move on is not a shock…

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The leading candidates for City Council's top seat debate the issues 48:44

21d ago48:44

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Our series of Conversations with the Candidates concludes today and tomorrow with forums for the top two offices in the city of Baltimore. Today, the leading candidates in the race for Baltimore City Council President make their case to voters. With just a few weeks before the May 14 primary, the candidates are locked in a three-way tie. Incumbent …

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Newswrap: Sen. Cardin on Key Bridge, Israel funding; Plus, Trump's legal troubles 36:19

18d ago36:19

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On today's Midday newswrap, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin joins the show to discuss congressional aid for Baltimore following the Key Bridge collapse, and continued military funding for Israel. Plus, legal scholar Kim Wehle joins us with analysis of yesterday’s Supreme Court hearing in which justices considered the claim by Donald Trump that he is entitled …

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Rousuck Review: 'Macbeth' at the Shakespeare Theatre Company 12:20

25d ago12:20

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week, we discuss the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Macbeth on stage through May 5, 2024. Actor Ralph Fiennes stars in the titular role. Is this the definitive version of Macbeth. (Photo by Marc Brenner) Email us at midday@…

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BWI Live: How Penn State first round picks Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson fit with the Jets, Dolphins 58:43

22d ago58:43

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD Olu Fashanu Fit: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/how-penn-state-left-tackle-fits-with-the-new-york-jets/ Fashanu film breakdown: https://youtu.be/O4d25_-VxQQ Chop Robinson Fit: https://www.on3.com/teams/pen…

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John Morse has run 18 marathons. Now, he runs for U.S. Congress. 34:05

26d ago34:05

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In today’s Conversations with the Candidate, John Morse discusses his reasons for jumping into the race for U.S. Congress. The 38-year-old is running in the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Howard County, and parts of Anne Arundel County and Carroll County. Morse has garnered some big name endorsements, including Vermont's Sen. Bernie San…

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Recruiting Show: Assessing the Penn State Recruiting Class of 2025 before official visits 49:02

11d ago49:02

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.net Where Penn State needs to make up ground in the 2025 recruiting cycle after spring practice visits: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/where-penn-state-football-ne…

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Del. Joe Vogel wants to be the next Gen Z member of Congress 39:00

27d ago39:00

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Delegate Joe Vogel speaks to Midday about his run for U.S. Congress in another edition of Conversations with the Candidates. Vogel is one of 16 Democratic candidates running in the party's primary in the 6th Congressional District. The incumbent in that seat, Representative David Trone, is running for the U.S. Senate against Prince George’s County …

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BWI Live: Post-Spring Penn State Football Positional Review 52:50

12d ago52:50

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD We're still assessing the results of spring football for the Penn State Nittany Lions on today's show. After six weeks of practice and the Blue-White Game, where do players stand within their position heading into the summer month…

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