Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at ontherecord ...
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Never before have estate agents had so many solutions to choose from when they’re marketing properties, nurturing leads or engaging with their clients. But which innovations are truly ‘best in class’ and why? OnTheRecord is a podcast that shares OnTheMarket’s unique insights into the industry’s digital transformation from the perspective of an agent-backed, technology enabled portal at the forefront of many of these innovations, along with the personal stories of the founders who are driving ...
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On The Record: The show where we talk about soundtracks and everything there is to them. Join Jake and Jeremy for a musical analysis to the music which give film, television and games life. New episodes every fortnight!
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Will updated COVID vaccines slow a winter surge in Maryland?
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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
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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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BSEC creates data bank of Baltimore's environmental health
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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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Social or solitary? The secret lives of migratory songbirds
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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
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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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DJS's Thrive Academy lifts youth up and out of the juvenile justice system
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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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Baltimore City has big plans for opioid restitution funds
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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
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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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New portal helps State Board of Election combat disinformation
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Administering elections has always been important. The stakes are high to get it right. For decades, the high stakes mostly weren’t linked to high tension. But these days, as so many Americans insist the 2020 presidential election was stolen, election workers in some battleground states face threats and harassment. We speak with Jared DeMarinis, Ma…
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The youngest voters are part of Gen Z. What are their politics?
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Behind the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Gen X, and the Millenials are the Zoomers: the 70 million Americans who make up Generation Z. This group includes the country's youngest voters. A new book, titled, “The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy,” takes a close look at their political motivations and ambition…
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'Beats Not Bullets' is a positive force for these Baltimore City students
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When there are dozens of ways that youth can be led astray, seduced by social media or maybe more dangerous fascinations, how do you capture their minds and hearts? ‘Beats Not Bullets’ teaches middle- and high-school students skills in the music recording industry as a way to keep them focused on positive activities and lead them toward healthy lif…
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Here’s a Stoop Story from Natasha Tylea about putting in the work … honing her craft … and owning it -- no matter who is in the room. Find more information about Stoop Storytelling, including the Stoop podcast, Stoop Specials and Stoop live events at Stoopstorytelling.com. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Con…
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Baltimore's SquashWise motivates youth on and off the courts
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For a group of Baltimore middle and high school students, squash is more than a vegetable! They participate in SquashWise. The non-profit melds the fast-paced game with personal development and academic excellence. We hear from Abby Markoe, co-founder and executive director, and visit the courts to hear from some of the coaches and students. Links:…
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Stories from the Stoop: When softball is more than a game
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Here's a Stoop Story from retired Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Pamela White about holding her own as a young lawyer, and taking one for the team. There are two LIVE stoop storytelling events coming up: ‘Keepers of Culture: Stories About People Who Inspire and Enlighten’ will be part of the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury next month: Satur…
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Baltimore's AFRO News covered the real 'Lady in the Lake'
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Laura Lippman's novel and the Apple TV series 'Lady in the Lake’ fictionalized the real stories of two tragic deaths in 1969 Baltimore. How their stories were told hinged on which media outlet told them. Baltimore’s Afro News publisher, Dr. Frances 'Toni' Draper, lived through the coverage; she reflects on how reporting on Black communities has cha…
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Blueprint grants fund cognitive training, telehealth therapy for Howard County students
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Across the state, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is funding 129 grants totaling $111 million dollars aimed at supporting hundreds of thousands of students with behavioral health screenings, addiction treatment, counseling, family support, wraparound services, and more. This morning, we’ll learn about two of the grants in Howard County public s…
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Stories from the Stoop: A passion for teaching
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Here’s a Stoop Story from Lou Smith, who talked about his passion for teaching at event co-hosted by the Maryland School for the Blind. The next Stoop show is tonight at 7 pm at Manor Mill. The theme is, “Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia.” Check out the Stoop podcast. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story id…
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Maryland Equips distributes free medical equipment, assistive technology
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A wheelchair or high-tech communications device can cost thousands -- often not covered by insurance. Maryland Equips is an innovative state project that accepts and distributes medical equipment for free. We speak with Lori Berrong, executive director of the Assistive Technology Program within the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and clients J…
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Two approaches to transforming abandoned buildings in Baltimore City
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Thirteen thousand abandoned buildings and even more vacant lots blemish Baltimore City. We talk with Sean Closkey, president of ReBUILD Metro. The nonprofit has transformed more than 500 abandoned buildings and lots in East Baltimore, all led by neighbor input. And Onyx Development’s Rian Hargrave believes access to quality homes in safe neighborho…
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Maryland author Michelle Paris: "Eat Dessert First"
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What happens when an up-and-coming Philadelphia architect moves home to Ellicott City -- to take a job as a baker? Which lets her care for her frail mother, but doesn’t do much for her love life ...? We ask author Michelle Paris about her latest book, "Eat Dessert First." Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Cont…
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Today we offer TWO Stoop stories: One from Christine Harazim about embracing every inch of who you are! And one from Katie Hileman about the power that comes with being comfortable in your own skin. This Sunday Aug. 11 you can tune into the Summer Escapades Stoop Special at 4pm and 11pm on WYPR 88.1fm or at wypr.org Do you have a question or commen…
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Tracking pandemic recovery across Baltimore's neighborhoods
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It will take years to untangle the many ways in which the pandemic affected life in Baltimore. From employment opportunities and educational choices to decisions about whether to buy a house or have a baby-- the only way to understand COVID’s consequences is to look at the data. We speak with Amanda Phillips de Lucas, who directs the Baltimore Neig…
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Stories from the Stoop: A boating blunder on the Bay!
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Here’s a Stoop Story from Kelly Meekins about getting stranded with her family. The next Stoop show is two weeks from tonight: August 16th at Manor Mill in Monkton. The theme is “Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia.” Check out the Stoop podcast. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On th…
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Escalating heat waves put public health at risk
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Fourteen Marylanders have died of heat-related causes this year. As climate change drives up the intensity and duration of heat waves, what can public officials do? Hopkins epidemiologist Jaime Madrigano offers insight and solutions. Links: Maryland Department of Health Office of Preparedness and Response 579 - How to Be a Climate Change Advocate: …
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Maryland Port Administrator Jonathan Daniels on the return of cargo to Baltimore
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It’s been seven weeks since the Port of Baltimore reopened. More than 50,000 tons of debris blocked the shipping channel after the cargo ship Dali collided with the Key Bridge on March 26th. Six construction workers died in the bridge’s collapse. Where is cargo volume today? Has the port been able to retain customers? We ask Jonathan Daniels, execu…
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Taller? Safer? What will the Key Bridge's replacement look like?
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Completed in 1977, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was an iconic fixture in Baltimore’s horizon. Its collapse at 1:28 a.m. March 26th took the lives of six maintenance-crew workers and tore apart a vital link connecting the region. What will the bridge’s replacement look like? Hayes Gardner is an enterprise reporter for The Baltimore Sun. He’s been co…
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Baltimore-born Cass Elliot: Rock star, devoted mom, independent thinker
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For many, the memorable element of the singing group The Mamas and the Papas was Cass Elliot’s clear contralto. Cass Elliot was born Ellen Naomi Cohen in Baltimore in 1941, attended Forest Park High School in Northwest Baltimore, and left high school six weeks before graduation to find her show business fortune in New York. She was 32 when she died…
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Here's a Stoop Story from Susan Kim about surviving childhood embarrassment … and living to tell about it! Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series - including live events coming soon, 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: …
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President Biden's legacy and the path to Election Day
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On Sunday, President Biden ended his bid for reelection with just over 100 days until Election Day. His endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris is historic; she is the first Black woman and Asian-American person to lead a major party ticket. What does this decision mean for President Biden's legacy and the remainder of his term? What do Democra…
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Baltimore-based Black Girls Vote kicks into high gear
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Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic party’s likely nominee for president. We speak with Natasha Murphy Chief of Staff for Black Girls Vote, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on outreach to young Black women. She talks about the wave of renewed momentum by young voters, and some of the concerns Black women have for the potential campaigning…
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Maryland's Ms. Agvocate USA wants to educate folks about their food
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Do you ever wonder about who produced the food you enjoy each day? Lindsey Jacobs, Ms. Agvocate USA, wants the public to better understand the farmer to table connection. We learn more in a visit to her Church View Farm. Links: Ms. Agvocate USA, Church View Farm, Cow Week on Maryland Public TV. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a st…
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Stories from the Stoop: Goodness gracious, goats!
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Here's a Stoop Story from Geoffrey Danek, about the bond that can grow between man and beast. Find more information about the Stoop Storytelling Series -- including live events happening soon, 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 S…
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Maryland nonprofit helps borrowers navigate student loan repayment
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It’s hard to know where to turn for financial advice, and recent changes and challenges to federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs have added another layer of complexity. We speak with Tisa Silver Canady, founder of the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness. The MCCFW is holding a virtual symposium on July 23rd. Registra…
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The Blueprint for Maryland's Future propels college and career readiness
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Getting students ready for college or a career is one of five pillars of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the ambitious, expensive ten-year project to make the Free State’s public schools as good as any in the world. We get a progress report from chancellor emeritus of the University System of Maryland William ‘Brit’ Kirwan. He led the effort t…
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Stories from the Stoop: The show must go on!
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Here's a Stoop Story from Jay Herzog about surviving the hazards of theater … and still having the career to tell about it! Visit Stoop Storytelling.com for information, including live events and the Stoop podcast. 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…
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ArtsCentric brings 'The Scottsboro Boys' to life
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For two decades ArtsCentric has offered their theater audiences storytelling through an African American lens. “The Scottsboro Boys” is their latest: a tumultuous tale of nine Black teens falsely accused of a heinous crime -- told through the power of music. We get a preview from artistic director and director, Kevin McAllister and Angelo Harringto…
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Md. schools superintendent Carey Wright on test scores, literacy and Blueprint funding
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Making sure every Maryland school teaches reading with a science-backed approach. Holding schools accountable for test scores. Improving transparency. Maryland’s new state superintendent of schools, has big plans to support local school districts. We ask Dr. Carey Wright about her vision for educational progress. Links: Maryland state schools super…
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Stories from the Stoop: A world tour with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Catharine Deitch shares a Stoop story about her service in World War II as a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps member. The next Stoop show is July 18th, with stories of mistaken identity at the Green Room in Baltimore. Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast for more true tales. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to p…
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A rumrunner and codebreaker face off in 'The Last Twelve Miles'
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In her latest historical novel, "The Last Twelve Miles," Annapolis author Erika Robuck reaches back a hundred years to Prohibition, and traces the struggle between two determined women: a federal codebreaker and the smuggler she aimed to catch. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior…
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Univ. of Maryland looks at fall prevention and rehab
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The fear of falling can sap a person’s ability to stave off a fall. We talk to Dr. Kelly Westlake from the Claude D. Pepper Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who is testing how to reduce the fear. And to Dr. Jason Falvey, director of the Center for Disability Justice, whose research probes the inequities of rehabilitation and …
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"The cheapest insurance you can have" says head of UMD Shock Trauma
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If you’re banged up in a car crash somewhere in the Free State or if you’re shot on the street, chances are you’ll be transported quickly -- maybe by helicopter -- to the R Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. The sixty-five hundred badly injured patients admitted there each year get the highest level of trauma care in th…
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Here's a Stoop Story from Jenn Silverman about using data to your benefit AND how to maximize exposure to all of the great meals on offer in Charm City. The next live Stoop event takes place in less than three weeks! On Thursday, July 18 -- with the theme “Mistaken Identity: Stories about Disguises, Spy Games, and Mix-ups!” Musical guests ‘The Bayb…
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Bloomberg's City Data Alliance: Lessons in better data capture, decision making
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Data is power. And it takes skill to use data effectively and equitably. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ ‘City Data Alliance’ has trained hundreds of municipal leaders in capturing, sharing and using data. Some are in Baltimore now -- What are they learning and why? James Anderson, head of Government Innovation programming, talks us through the process D…
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Charm City Care Connection aims to reduce overdose deaths through harm reduction
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The pharmaceutical company Allergan will pay the city of Baltimore $45 million dollars to resolve claims surrounding Allergan’s role in the nationwide opioid crisis. The settlement - announced earlier this month - will be paid out in the next two weeks, while litigation continues against other opioid manufacturers. $5 million of the settlement will…
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As overdose deaths rage in Baltimore, older Black men are most at risk. Why?
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Baltimore is the overdose capital of the United States, according to detailed reporting by the Baltimore Banner and New York Times. The death rate from 2018 to 2022 was nearly double that of any other large city in the country. Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s account for nearly one of out every three drug fatalities. We speak with Alissa Zh…
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Summer solstice: What's behind earth's tilt toward the sun?
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It’s summer! Temps are high, school is out, pools are open, grills are stoked -- and the earth’s tilt is in place. What does ‘summer solstice’ mean, and is it really the longest day of the year? We ask Kelly Lepo, of Baltimore's Space Telescope Science Institute to break it down for us. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea…
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Stoop Storytelling: What happened at summer camp!
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Here’s a Stoop Story from Joe Wall about memories of summer camp and learning the truth about what lurks in the woods. This Sunday, June 23 at 4 pm and 11pm we have a special hour of Stoop Storytelling. The theme is: ‘Turn It All the Way Up! Stories of LGBTQ Pride!’ Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On…
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Baltimore Abortion Fund confronts growing demand, rising costs
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Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion. Even prior to the Dobbs decision, access was a challenge for abortion seekers. The Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights, reports that the proportion of patients traveling out-of-state to obtain an abortion doubled from 2020 to 2023…
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Two years after Dobbs: Expanding abortion access in Maryland
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It's been two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and declared that the Constitution does not grant a right to abortion. Meanwhile, Maryland voters will have a chance in November to enshrine abortion rights through an amendment to the state constitution. And a new statewide program will train more health care professionals to …
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Gene therapies show promise for sickle cell disease
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June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. This painful rare disease affects an estimated 100,000 people in the United States. It’s more prevalent among people of African ancestry. About 1 in 13 Black or African American babies are born with sickle cell trait, which could be passed to their children. What promise do new cell-based gene therapies…
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