Best Westminster Abbey Podcasts (2024)

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Address by The Dean of Westminster | ANZAC Day 2024 10:13

11h ago10:13

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The Dean speaks about those who died at Gallipoli and those who have died in conflict since whilst drawing upon ideas the Book of Revelation wants to offer us: We should be known not forgotten. We belong together not apart. The Dean also tells a personal story about his Grandfather, who was saved by his bible and a cigarette case during the First W…

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James O'Donnell's high notes from 23 years at Westminster Abbey 12:28

8d ago12:28

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Former organist and choirmaster James O’Donnell led the music for many historic, royal occasions at London's Westminster Abbey. Since leaving his prestigious position at Westminster in 2022, he has moved across the pond to teach at Yale University. We ask him about his upcoming performance in Baltimore, where he is set to perform at Emmanuel Episco…

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

31m 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

20m ago12:20

12:20

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

19h 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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Del. Joe Vogel wants to be the next Gen Z member of Congress 39:00

2d 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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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on parents, youth & curbing crime 35:45

3d ago35:45

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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins Midday to discuss his comments on parental accountability as it relates to youth crime and the progress of the citation docket. Additionally, he addresses how he will partner with Mayor Brandon Scott to move forward on reducing crime in Baltimore. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, o…

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To cut carbon emissions, should Maryland shift to heat pumps? 10:10

4d ago10:10

10:10

Advocates looking to cut down on CO2 emissions and energy inefficiency in residential properties want to change the way Marylanders warm their homes. Heating pumps can heat and cool residences with significantly less energy than traditional fossil-fueled powered systems. Ruth Anne Norton, CEO and President of the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative,…

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Can wind power Maryland to its ambitious clean energy goals? 29:25

4d ago29:25

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On Earth Day, a discussion about the future of wind energy in Maryland. Last year, Governor Wes Moore announced a goal of 100% renewable clean energy in the state by 2035. He made this announcement from Sparrows Point, at the site of a new factory building parts for offshore wind turbines. Offshore wind plays a prominent role in Maryland’s renewabl…

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Walthamstow Pump House Museum 10:47

5d ago10:47

10:47

Adam's off to the Walthamstow Pump House Museum in East London. The museum's known for its family-friendly atmosphere and interest in engineering, featuring a variety of exhibits including a Victorian-era Marshall steam engine, 1967 stock tube carriages, a Dennis fire truck, and a model train room! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/p…

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News Wrap: Congressional Update, Parishes Close & Bridge Recovery 38:05

7d ago38:05

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For this week's News Wrap, Tom speaks with New York Times Congressional Reporter Luke Broadwater about impeachment attempts against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and leadership pressures for House Speaker Mike Johnson. Then we take a look at local news with the archdiocese's announcement to close several parishes and the salvage op…

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Classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco reflects on 50 years in music 13:50

8d ago13:50

13:50

Midday on the Art speaks with Manuel Barrueco, an internationally acclaimed, Grammy nominated classical guitarist who was born in Cuba, has concertized around the world, and has called Baltimore home for many years. Barrueco is set to play a concert to celebrate his 50th anniversary on the concert stage Sunday Night at Kaplan Hall at Towson Univers…

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Rousuck's Review: 'The Hot Wing King' at Baltimore Center Stage 7:03

8d ago7:03

7:03

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week, we discuss “The Hot Wing King,” which continues at Baltimore Center Stage through April 28, 2024. The play follows a hot wing competition, with family drama and dysfunction spicing up the plot. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet u…

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Are you in Baltimore's music scene? This music census wants to hear from you. 7:07

8d ago7:07

7:07

Many different people make local music possible, from artists and producers to music teachers and venue owners. The Baltimore Music Census, a first of its kind effort in the city, wants to hear from anyone involved in local music. What do they need to make Baltimore’s music scene thrive? Anna Harwell Celenza is a professor at Johns Hopkins Universi…

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Faith & Leadership: Coaching in the NFL

8d ago

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Kevin O\'Connell is the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.By Kevin O’Connell

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Don Quinn, candidate for Congress in MD's most competitive primary 32:27

9d ago32:27

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Civil rights lawyer Don Quinn speaks to Midday about his run for U.S. Congress in another edition of Conversations with the Candidates. Quinn is running in the crowded campaign for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. He was inspired by what he describes as "an erosion of federal laws." What does he think sets him apart from the other candidates?…

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Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym' 37:19

9d ago37:19

37:19

Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the Baltimore Sun with several books, including a book about Orioles legend Cal Ripken. His latest nonfiction work, The Gym, is a funny, suspenseful story about the quirky subculture found among those who work out together. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @Midday…

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Harry Dunn hopes to move from Capitol Hill police to U.S. Congress 48:47

10d ago48:47

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In today’s Conversations with the Candidate, we speak with Harry Dunn, a Democrat, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. This area includes all of Howard County, as well as parts of Anne Arundel and Carroll counties. The incumbent, Congressman John Sarbanes, will retire from the House of Representatives next January. H…

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Del. Harry Bhandari on why Maryland voters should send him to Congress 48:44

11d ago48:44

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In today’s Conversations with the Candidate, Delegate Harry Bhandari joins Midday to explain why he thinks he should represent Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. Bhandari has represented District 8, covering Baltimore County, as a Democrat in the state General Assembly since 2019. He was born in Nepal and emigrated to the United States in 2005.…

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Sandbox VR 7:41

12d ago7:41

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Adam and Dan visit Sandbox VR in London to experience an immersive virtual reality game, The Legend of Davy Jones' Locket. The game transports players to a pirate ship where they battle skeletons, solve puzzles, and face off against Davy Jones himself, all with the help of VR headsets and sensor clips. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.c…

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News Wrap: Sine Die in Annapolis and Maryland's 2024 elections 38:42

14d ago38:42

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New polling data sheds light on how candidates are performing in primary races across Maryland. We hear the latest on Maryland's election campaigns from Hallie Miller of the Baltimore Banner. Then we hear from WYPR's News Director Matt Bush and Maryland Matters Founding Editor Josh Kurtz for a lookback at the important points from this year's sessi…

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Rousuck's Review: 'Gem of the Ocean' 10:01

14d ago10:01

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. Today we review Gem of the Ocean, which continues at Arena Players through April 28, 2024. The play is by esteemed American playwright August Wilson. Is the Arena Players’ production a good introduction for newcomers of Wilson’s work? (Photo…

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Midday on Money: Tax Filing and Finances 48:41

15d ago48:41

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If history is a guide, there will be more than a few people finally getting around to filing their taxes this weekend. The deadline is Monday at midnight, unless you file for an extension. If you live in one of 12 states in which the IRS has a pilot program, and you meet certain qualifications, you can file for free directly on the IRS website. Mar…

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When children commit crimes, who gets charged? Parents or kids? 21:40

16d ago21:40

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Yesterday, in a courtroom in Pontiac, Michigan, Jennifer and James Crumbley were each sentenced to prison for failing to prevent their son from killing four students in a 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School. Legal experts say it is the first time that parents of minors who commit murder have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter, and it c…

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Propagating plants and harvesting happiness with Hilton Carter 27:02

16d ago27:02

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As warmer weather arrives, you might be repotting or revisiting your collection of houseplants. Propagation is the act of creating new plants from an existing plant, usually by repotting. Hilton Carter joins the show to discuss his new guidebook to propagating houseplants of all shapes and sizes. Carter is an acclaimed plant stylist, television and…

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April McClain Delaney: In the race for Maryland's 6th District 49:34

17d ago49:34

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April McClain Delaney is a Democrat and one of 16 candidates running for Congress in the 6th Congressional District. The incumbent in that seat, Representative David Trone, is running for the Senate against Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Her husband John Delaney held the 6th district seat for 6 years, from 2013-2019. The 6th Di…

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Rousuck Review: 'The Squirrels' at Maryland Ensemble Theatre 7:46

17d ago7:46

7:46

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. Discussion centers on The Squirrels at Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick through April 28, 2024. The production, written by Robert Askins and directed by Julie Herber, follows the complex story of a family of grey squirrels at odds with a …

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The rural and urban divide explored in 'White Rural Rage' 48:39

18d ago48:39

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Political scientist Tom Schaller, who teaches at UMBC, and former Washington Post columnist Paul Waldman have written a book that examines how rural communities wield out-sized political influence. The book is called White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy and the authors assert that, quote, “white rural voters pose a growing threat to t…

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Tufting London 11:50

19d ago11:50

11:50

Bex explores the art of tufting, a rug-making technique, at Tufting London. Melissa explains that tufting is similar to punch needling but faster, allowing you to create a rug quickly! The process involves sending in a design, choosing yarn colours, tufting, applying glue to the rug's back, drying, attaching a non-slip backing, and shaving the rug …

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Midday at the Movies: 'La Chimera' and 'Wicked Little Letters' 38:34

21d ago38:34

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Today is Midday at the Movies, our monthly focus on new films and film-industry trends, with our regular movie aficionados, Jed Dietz, founding director of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday, film critic for the Washington Post. We discuss some of our favorite movies of the past year, and look ahead to a couple upcoming releases. We also …

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Candidate for Congress: Sia Kyriakakos for the 2nd District 30:04

21d ago30:04

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Sia Kyriakakos, a 2017 Maryland teacher of the year, joins Midday to discuss her aspirations for representing Baltimore County in congress. 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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Baltimore celebrates Argentine Tango this weekend 9:29

22d ago9:29

9:29

It's Tango time in Baltimore! David Richardson is an instructor with the Argentine Tango Space Project and joins the show to walk us through the dance. The Inner Space Tango Weekend kicks off tonight in the Hamilton and Lauraville community in North Baltimore. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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Classical soprano Nola Richardson joins Pro Musica Rara for weekend concert 10:26

22d ago10:26

10:26

On Midday on the Arts, acclaimed soprano Nola Richardson joins the show to preview her weekend concert with Pro Musica Rara, an early-music ensemble that’s been a beloved fixture on the Baltimore music scene for decades. Richardson is an Australian-American soprano who did part of her graduate work at the Peabody Conservatory, before heading to Yal…

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After aid workers in Gaza are killed by Israel, how will Biden proceed? 20:12

22d ago20:12

20:12

After an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza on Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden leveled his strongest criticism of Israel's conduct of its war in the region. Biden has previously criticized Israel's handling of the war. Despite the criticism of its prosecution of the war, military aid to Israel from the United States continues. Aaro…

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Updates as recovery from Key Bridge collapse enters 2nd week 8:38

22d ago8:38

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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in late March left a sizeable impact Baltimore. The bridge was a part of the city's identity and a key route for commuters in the region. Emily Hofstaedter, a WYPR reporter, joins the show to give the latest updates on the recovery in the Patapsco River. She has been reporting on efforts by the city and …

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Governor Wes Moore on Key Bridge recovery efforts 12:29

24d ago12:29

12:29

One week since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Governor Wes Moore joins Midday to discuss the latest on the recovery efforts which include the enormous salvage operation and requests for financial support from Congress. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.…

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Neil Parrott's 2024 campaign to serve western Md. in Congress 36:17

24d ago36:17

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Former Maryland state lawmaker Neil Parrott joins Midday to discuss why he thinks 2024 is the year western Maryland votes him into U.S. Congress. Delegate Parrott first represented District 2B, and then District 2A in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2011-2023. Before being elected to the General Assembly, he was a traffic engineer at the Maryl…

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Healthwatch: How to talk about vaccine skepticism with loved ones? 41:28

25d ago41:28

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It’s another edition of the Midday Healthwatch, our monthly conversations about public health with Dr. Leana Wen. On today's show, we talk about vaccines. How should you approach conversations with loved ones who are skeptical of vaccines? We address 10 common vaccine concerns and how to talk to friends or family who are fearful of inoculating them…

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