Best WYPR Baltimore Podcasts (2024)

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Friends and Stories: "Mina's Matchbox" by Yoko Ogawa and "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout 3:53

2h ago3:53

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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels about the powerful, mysterious bonds we form with others throughout our lives and the ways they influence the people we become: Mina's Matchbox, by Yoko Ogawa, and Tell Me Everything, by Elizabeth Strout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

41m 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

1h ago5:29

5:29

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

9m 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

15m ago13:37

13:37

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

17m ago13:31

13:31

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

4h ago26:43

26:43

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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Fred Frith (Live at Big Ears Festival) 46:49

3h ago46:49

46:49

A household name for many decades amongst those with an interest in challenging, forward-thinking music, Fred Frith initially gained an audience through his work as the guitarist with 60’s group Henry Cow, and has since had a prolific career as a player on many recordings under his own name as well as collaborations with players ranging from Henry …

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

5h 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

11h ago16:57

16:57

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

1h ago38:32

38:32

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

1h ago39:05

39:05

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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Podcasters and Ghostwriters: "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera and "I Want You More" by Swan Huntley 3:54

2h ago3:54

3:54

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that tap into the current media zeitgeist, from true crime podcasts to ghost writers: Listen for the Lie, by Amy Tintera, and I Want You More, by Swan Huntley. All titles available at your favorite local bookstore and at bookshop.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Teaching aka Trial by Fire 12:28

18m ago12:28

12:28

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

1h ago7:04

7:04

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

31m ago4:36

4:36

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

31m ago29:26

29:26

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

1h ago14:37

14:37

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

1h ago3:42

3:42

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

5d ago14:31

14:31

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

18h ago34:03

34:03

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

1d ago50:28

50:28

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

2d ago25:06

25:06

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

3d ago48:33

48:33

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

9d ago48:41

48:41

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.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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billy woods (Guest Host Claire Rousay), Live at Big Ears Festival 46:48

4d ago46:48

46:48

New York City-based underground hip-hop artist Billy Woods might be best known as half of duo Armand Hammer, but is also well known as a solo artist. His 2024 releaseMaps, in which he worked with beatmaker and producer Kenny Segal, earned a “Best New Music” designation from Pitchfork. On this episode, in which Woods was interviewed before a live au…

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

7d ago35:01

35:01

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

7d 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.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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Women, Politics, and Power: "One Way Back" by Christine Blasey Ford and "True Gretch" by Gretchen Whitmer 3:54

11d ago3:54

3:54

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new powerful memoirs about some of the unique challenges women face in the world of politics and power in the United States: One Way Back, by Christine Blasey Ford, and True Gretch, by Gretchen Whitmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

14d ago17:29

17:29

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

7d ago6:25

6:25

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

13d ago15:49

15:49

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.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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

8d ago9:24

9:24

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

13d ago23:29

23:29

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.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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

9d ago48:44

48:44

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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Great Memoirs: "The Friday Afternoon Club" by Griffin Dunne and "Do Something" by Guy Trebay 3:54

9d ago3:54

3:54

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new incredible memoirs about wealth, privilege and its abiding pain: The Friday Afternoon Club, by Griffin Dunne, and Do Something, by Guy Trebay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WYPR Baltimore

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New portal helps State Board of Election combat disinformation 10:20

9d ago10:20

10:20

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? 14:34

9d ago14:34

14:34

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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The Best American Poetry of 2024 12:39

10d ago12:39

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Tom's guest is Mary Jo Salter, a Professor Emerita in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. She has published nine volumes of poetry and has written essays, lyrics, and children’s books. This year, she’s been chosen as the guest editor of an anthology of verse called The Best American Poetry 2024. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: …

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Healthwatch: Baltimore's opioid governance, West Nile and asthma 36:02

10d ago36:02

36:02

On this September edition of Healthwatch, Tom and Dr. Leana Wen discuss leadership of the Baltimore City Health Department, governance of the city's opioid settlements, the reoccurrence of West Nile virus and challenges for asthmatics. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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The history of Maryland's maverick in the U.S. Senate 48:32

11d ago48:32

48:32

On Midday today, a look at the life and legacy of Senator Charles Mathias. He was a liberal Republican popular in Maryland for more than two decades and was known by his colleagues as the “conscience of the Senate.” A collection of essays about Sen. Mathias has been released called Mathias of Maryland: Remembering a Lincoln Republican in the Senate…

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Work, Life, No Balance 51:01

20d ago51:01

51:01

Our theme this month is "Work, Life, No Balance." Five storytellers share tales about the working world. We hear from a first-time teacher, Captain Quackers, and the king of the castle. Everyone has a story. What’s yours? The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your…

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Philip Berrigan and Baltimore's peace activists 48:30

14d ago48:30

48:30

Today on Midday, a conversation about the work of Philip Berrigan, whose writing has been assembled in a new collection, A Ministry of Risk, edited by Brad Wolf. Philip Berrigan was an iconic peace activist, a soldier, a priest, a scholar, and a protester who came to international prominence as part of the Catonsville 9, a group that burned draft c…

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'Beats Not Bullets' is a positive force for these Baltimore City students 13:15

14d ago13:15

13:15

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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Stories from the Stoop: Labor of love 11:55

18d ago11:55

11:55

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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Former Baltimore prosecutor takes on criminal justice bias 48:32

15d ago48:32

48:32

Debbie Hines is a former prosecutor in Baltimore, and a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland. In her new book, she focuses on the unfair treatment of people of color by prosecutors at the state and local level. The book is called Get Off My Neck: Black Lives, White Justice, and a Former Prosecutor’s Quest for Reform. Email us…

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Anne Lamott on the impact of love in our lives in 'Somehow' 48:32

16d ago48:32

48:32

Anne Lamott is a best-selling author whose large body of work resonates with millions of readers. She writes both fiction and non-fiction and she has just published her twentieth book, 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love.' She joined Midday in early April to discuss the book, her motivations for writing and her experiences with love. Email us at midday@wypr…

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Baltimore's SquashWise motivates youth on and off the courts 25:10

16d ago25:10

25:10

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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