Best Ontherecord Podcasts (2025)

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Stories from the Stoop: Painting a new path forward 9:28

6M ago9:28

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Rev. Grey Maggiano shares a Stoop story about using art to acknowledge the past and chart a new path forward. Check out a video of the Stoop event when this story was shared. See the painting here. Want more Stoop? Check out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast and website. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? C…

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Poisonous pigments star in new Walters Art exhibit 15:45

6M ago15:45

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Before artisans knew of their danger, toxic materials like lead, arsenic, and mercury were used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts. A new exhibit at the Walters Art Museum titled, "If Books Could Kill" spotlights the hidden dangers of these artifacts and describes the scientific methods used to identify toxic materials. We speak with Lynley…

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Baltimore fire chief on seasonal firefighter hazards and homeowner safety tips 13:06

6M ago13:06

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Dozens of firefighters raced to extinguish a massive blaze in Baltimore Thursday; freezing temps and high winds multiplied the hazards. We ask chief James Wallace how he keeps his department safe, and get winter weather safety tips for everyone. Request a smoke alarm and placement assistance for your home. Do you have a question or comment about a …

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Is Maryland's cash bail reform working? 12:18

6M ago12:18

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Seven years ago, the Maryland judiciary changed the rules about bail, so people charged with a crime would not be held behind bars just because they can’t afford cash for bail. How is that working? We ask Baltimore Beat legal reporter Madeleine O’Neill what she's discovered. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? C…

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Baltimore bands take the spotlight in 'Scene Seen' 13:20

6M ago13:20

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With 200 photos of 85 bands and musicians over eight years, "Scene Seen" shines a light on Baltimore's vibrant local music landscape. We speak with photographer Micah E. Wood and designer Christopher Chester about creating this archive. Listen to Ami Dang and Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals. Upcoming events: Friday Jan 3 | 7PM Gallery Opening & Bo…

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Why are colorectal cancer rates rising in younger people? 12:07

6M ago12:07

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More than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year. And the average age of people who get them is dropping. The American Cancer Society says the share of colorectal cancer cases among those younger than 55 nearly doubled between 1995 and 2019, rising from 11 percent to 20 percent. Why is this happening? What can people do t…

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Stories from the Stoop: Embracing nerdom 12:15

6M ago12:15

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Here’s a Stoop Story from Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry about embracing his nerdy side. Check out the Stoop Storytelling podcast. Find out about upcoming Stoop 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 [email protected] 4…

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Creative writing program celebrates 15 years of serving Baltimore students 12:02

6M ago12:02

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Beyond emails and to-do lists and captions on social media…how often are you writing for pleasure? Do you wish that was part of your life? Would it add something you’re missing? The nonprofit Writers in Baltimore Schools guides students as they explore poetry and creative writing through in-school, afterschool, and summer camp programs. We speak wi…

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Historian sleuths out stories on Baltimore addresses 14:24

6M ago14:24

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When you live in a city as old as Baltimore, you are always standing on a lot of history. Every single lot in this centuries-old town has decades of stories behind it. We talk with historian Katie Labor, who has been exploring some of those stories in her project called BehindBmoreLots. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea…

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Free HIV screenings for World AIDS Day 12:43

6M ago12:43

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We talk with medical director Dr. Sarah Schmalzle to hear about the resources University of Maryland Medical Center's THRIVE program provides the community. She also talks about AIDS awareness, prevention and care. In recognition of World AIDS Day, UMMC's THRIVE is offering free HIV, hepatitis, and diabetes screenings. This event will run Dec. 4th …

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Older than the ABCs: Ancient alphabet discovered in Syria 11:32

6M ago11:32

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The Latin-script alphabet used for English isn’t the only alphabet in use today. Think, for example, of Greek or Arabic scripts. There are also older alphabets. Until recently, we’d thought the first one was created in ancient Egypt, more than 3800 years ago. But now, it appears that an older alphabet has been discovered, in use 500 years before th…

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Elders share advice in 'Happiness Is a Choice You Make' 12:53

6M ago12:53

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Back in 2015, New York Times reporter John Leland set out to spend a year with one of the fastest-growing age groups in America--the oldest old, those 85 and up. He expected the stories that would emerge would be fairly morbid, if not downright depressing. He did not anticipate that he would end up with a book titled, "Happiness Is a Choice You Mak…

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Stories from the Stoop: A hut, a rat, and a new outlook on life 9:20

6M ago9:20

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Here's a Stoop story from Julie MacDonald, who made a rodent friend in Peru. If you want to hear more stories, take a listen to the Stoop Storytelling podcast. On Tuesday, December 3rd, the Stoop will host its Holiday Hootenanny at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On …

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Poet Ross Gay finds 'delight' in the everyday 14:46

6M ago14:46

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When was the last time you felt delighted? Do you remember what evoked that feeling? Do you ever wonder how to tempt more delight into your life? Poet and writer Ross Gay meditated on these questions and recorded his observations in the 81 essays that make up “The Book of Delights.” This interview originally aired on February 14, 2019. Do you have …

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The people who fought for ADA compliance in Baltimore City, and won 13:50

6M ago13:50

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Baltimore City settled a lawsuit two weeks ago with a price tag of $44 million, earmarked for pedestrian improvements--repairs aimed at directly affecting how people with disabilities get around the city. We hear details from Madeleine Reichman, a senior staff attorney at Disability Rights Advocates, and from Janice Jackson, one of three plaintiffs…

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Baltimore-based Healing Politics prepares nurses to run for elective office 12:27

6M ago12:27

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Nurses are problem-solvers and collaborators. They assess settings on the fly. Does that make them a fit for public office? “Healing Politics” says yes. We ask co-founder Lisa Summers how they get the job done. 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 Har…

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Maryland will test drone delivery of prescription drugs to Smith Island 11:19

6M ago11:19

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It’s hard enough to get access to the medicine you need… even under the best of circumstances. You gotta ask your doctor to fill the prescription, gotta get to the pharmacy, wait in line, and have a ride home. Now imagine how much harder the whole errand is when the only way to get to the pharmacy… is by boat. That’s the challenge facing folks who …

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Marylanders toss out more than 1 million tons of food each year. How do we reduce waste? 14:16

6M ago14:16

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With Thanksgiving just days away, you might be cleaning out your fridge now to make space you’ll soon need for leftovers. But do all the things you’re throwing out actually need to be thrown out? And what can you do to reduce the number of things you need to throw out in the first place? For answers, we’re joined by Roni Neff, an associate professo…

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Stories from the Stoop: High security hijinx 11:29

6M ago11:29

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Here’s a Stoop story from Wayne Larrivey, who was very worried about getting in trouble at work - with good reason! Check out the Stoop podcast and 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 [email protected] 410-235-1903…

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Comedian Paul Mecurio grants his audience 'Permission to Speak' 13:35

6M ago13:35

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Everybody’s got a story … and sharing stories breaks down barriers between people. Especially important at this moment in America. Paul Mecurio created and hosts “Permission to Speak,” where people come on stage to share stories that evoke a lot of laughter. “Permission to Speak” starts at 8 p.m. tomorrow evening at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. Do y…

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U of Md. combats rural health disparities with new med school program 13:02

6M ago13:02

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Eastern shore residents often lack the access to the healthcare they need. The University of Maryland School of Medicine is tackling that problem with the ‘Rural Health Equity and Access Longitudinal Elective’ (or R-HEALE) program. Students are mentored and trained with a focus on rural health needs. We talk with the director, Dr. Leah Millstein an…

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Local filmmaker debuts 'For Sale By Exorcist' 11:40

6M ago11:40

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Haunted houses abound in the new horror comedy film “For Sale By Exorcist.” The film centers around Susan Price, a licensed realtor and certified exorcist, who travels through twelve states, separating ghosts and demons from the buildings they’re haunting … and gets buyers into specter-free homes. The film is the directorial debut of Baltimore film…

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What does 'the economy' mean to voters? 13:41

6M ago13:41

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Economic concerns pushed Donald Trump over the finish line in the race for president. But what did voters mean when they said the economy was their top issue? And how is political polarization shaping how voters view financial recovery from the pandemic? Prof. Ian Anson, associate director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Maryland,…

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Are Maryland's pre-kindergarten programs on track? 12:44

6M ago12:44

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The General Assembly passed the “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future” back in 2021, a law mandating more funding for schools, higher salaries for teachers, and a series of reforms aimed at better serving our state’s students. The first pillar of the Blueprint is Early Childhood Education and the law requires a major expansion of pre-kindergarten progra…

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Maryland AG investigates racist texts 16:18

6M ago16:18

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Racist text messages were sent to Black people across the country In the wake of the presidential election. The messages referenced slavery, and appear to be part of a coordinated harassment campaign. We hear from a local mother of a child who received one of these texts and ask Jonathon Smith, Chief of the Civil Rights Division of the State Attorn…

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Stories from the Stoop: Embracing imagination! 9:25

6M ago9:25

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Here’s a stoop story from Aseloka Smith about discovering the magic of … shopping carts! The next LIVE stoop event is Holiday Hootenanny! An evening of holiday stories and music from The Honey Dewdrops on December 3rd at 7pm. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Produc…

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Maryland Republicans on what comes next 14:09

7M ago14:09

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Donald Trump didn’t carry the Free State, but he improved his margins here as in the rest of the country. We ask political commentator and Maryland's Republican National Committee representative Nicolee Ambrose, and Jesse Pippy, House Republican whip representing Frederick county, what they’d like Marylanders who didn’t vote for him to know. Do you…

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Baltimore Speakers Series: A reexamination of history with Annette Gordon-Reed 12:53

7M ago12:53

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Annette Gordon-Reed has had enormous impact on how historians formulate their questions and search for answers. She will talk about her books and her work at the Baltimore Speakers Series presented by Stevenson University on Thurs. Nov. 14. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Sup…

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Maryland veterans find comfort and care in VA medical foster homes 24:48

7M ago24:48

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More than six million US military veterans are in their 70s, 80s and 90s. A program by the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System allows vets to age in place while receiving the care they need. We drop by a home in Baltimore County to pay a visit with Joanne West, who takes care of military veterans Robert Kundzman and Ralph Stepney, in her h…

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Stories from the Stoop: Kiki comes home 9:01

7M ago9:01

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Priscilla Morales shares a heartwarming story about her beloved dog, Kiki. The next Stoop show is Thursday, November 14th at the American Visionary Art Museum. The theme is “Creating Art, Creating Change: Art as a Tool for Healing Communities.” Tickets are free. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the…

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An expert in extremism attended Trump rallies. What did she see? 15:43

7M ago15:43

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We live in bubbles. Many of us have few friends whose political beliefs differ from ours-- and that’s true also for social media. The circles you run in, the content you interact with online, probably echo your views. According to the Pew Research Center, while most Americans prefer news apps and websites, an increasing number turn to social media …

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Election 2024 reaction 24:36

7M ago24:36

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As most of the nation shifted to the right, Maryland stayed predictably blue, and chose Democrats for its job openings in Washington: In addition to Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobooks prevailing over Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan to represent the Free State in the U.S. Senate. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski won a se…

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Green energy upgrades for the Port of Baltimore 8:18

7M ago8:18

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The Maryland Port Authority will receive $145 million dollars from the Biden administration's Clean Ports Program, with $32 million dollars to benefit sustainability upgrades at Seagirt and Dundalk Terminal. Mark Schmidt, president of Ports America Chesapeake, tells us more. Ports America Chesapeake operates Seagirt and Dundalk Marine Terminals at …

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What's lost when Baltimore arts and culture coverage gets cut? 16:56

7M ago16:56

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The Baltimore Sun has cut its features coverage, which means the death of human interest stories and reporting on things like visual arts, music, theater, and dining. The slashing of this type of coverage in the city’s paper of record is a huge loss to Baltimore’s arts and culture community -- or is it? We ask Teri Henderson, Arts and Culture Edito…

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Stories from the Stoop: Stand by your beliefs! 8:27

7M ago8:27

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Here's a Stoop Story from Barbara Skidmore about standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s against the expectations of others. Next up for live Stoop Storytelling: Creating Art, Creating Change: Art as a Tool for Healing Communities. It happens at AVAM on Thursday, November 14, at 7 pm. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a …

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Art entertains and teaches civility at AVAM's "Good Sports" 17:23

7M ago17:23

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Sportsmanship means playing by rules, civilized behavior and respect for opponents. American Visionary Art Museum’s, “Good Sports: The Wisdom and Fun of Fair Play,” features 150 artists who explore those themes - at a time when we need to hear them! We get a preview from associate curator and grants manager Gage Branda. Links: American Visionary Ar…

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The promise and peril of Baltimore's spy plane experiment 15:30

7M ago15:30

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Sociologist Benjamin Snyder spent six years following an emerging form of policing technology: ultra-high-resolution aerial surveillance. Technology that Ross McNutt, founder of Persistent Surveillance Systems, promised would “solve otherwise unsolvable crimes.” In his new book, “Spy Plane: Inside Baltimore’s Surveillance Experiment,” Snyder expose…

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Fall hunting season underway in Maryland 9:58

7M ago9:58

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Maryland’s rabbit season is almost here! It starts in November. And it is just one of the many hunting seasons our state will observe over the next couple months. Hunting plays a key role in Maryland’s efforts to manage its wildlife populations, and for a closer look at that, we’re joined by Brian Eyler, associate director of the state Department o…

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Choreographer Hope B. Byers on the creative process behind ‘1868: Liberation and the Everlashing’ 12:28

7M ago12:28

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Think what life was like in the Deep South, a few years after the Civil War, for those who had been enslaved. Poverty was the norm —maybe there was no work, maybe backbreaking work not much different than before the war, now at a desperately low wage. But what were the opportunities for the newly freed? What were the hopes? Full Circle Dance Compan…

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How to get relief from high hospital bills 12:30

7M ago12:30

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More than 20 million Americans are behind on their medical bills. And a survey conducted last year by the group Economic Action Maryland found that 14 percent of Marylanders have medical debt they cannot repay. That existing debt, and fears of accruing new debt, cause some folks to avoid seeking hospital treatment. But Maryland has laws designed to…

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Baltimore author's 'Haunt Sweet Home' melds hauntings, a ghost, and reality TV 15:55

7M ago15:55

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A reality television show where “Ghost Hunters” meets “Dream Home Makeover” is the setting of Sarah Pinsker’s new book, “Haunt Sweet Home.” The title of the book is also the name of the fictional TV show at its center… where the book’s main character, Mara gets a job as an overnight production assistant, making eerie things happen to get reactions …

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Stories from the Stoop: Encounters of the paranormal kind 10:11

7M ago10:11

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Here's a Stoop Story from Sean MacDonald about paranormal encounters … and the power of believing in things that you cannot see. The next live stoop event is: ‘Creating Art, Creating Change: Art as a Tool for Healing Communities.’ It happens on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7pm at the American Visionary Art Museum. Do you have a question or comment about a …

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Health Headlines: Drug costs, coverage for DACA recipients, and more 10:40

7M ago10:40

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The cost of prescription drugs…eligibility for Maryland’s health insurance marketplace…coping with consequences of hurricanes. Headlines about health abound. We talk recent health news with WYPR reporter Scott Maucione. Links: Abuse survivors just settled for $880 million in LA, what does that mean for Baltimore Archdiocese victims? | WYPR Maryland…

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Investigation reveals violence, understaffing at Md. psych hospital 14:38

7M ago14:38

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A Washington Post investigation revealed understaffing, violence, bullying, and neglect at Maryland’s maximum security psychiatric hospital. Why did problems persist so long? What now? We speak with reporter Katie Mettler. Links: After Post report, Md. health secretary says changes coming to mental hospital How a ‘climate of chaos’ went unchecked a…

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MTA budget cuts don't support Gov. Moore's bet on Baltimore 17:01

7M ago17:01

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Gov. Moore claims a strong Baltimore leads to a strong Maryland. Now transportation advocates want him to commit to his word. Nearly 700 million dollars in transit maintenance and repair hangs in the balance … will MTA get what it needs? Brian O'Malley, president and CEO of Central Maryland Transportation Alliance sifts through the details of this …

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Doors Open Baltimore features city's architectural gems 8:19

7M ago8:19

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Baltimore is a city full of neighborhoods with distinct personalities -- from quirky to conventional, from historic to … not so historic. Architecturally speaking, there are absolute gems … as well as diamonds in the rough. Doors Open Baltimore offers a daylong opportunity to explore a few of the city’s most interesting buildings. Lauren Bostic Hil…

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The science behind Maryland's fall foliage palette 14:55

7M ago14:55

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It’s October -- Fall colors are transforming Maryland's landscape! What makes the lush summer greens transform to vibrant yellows, reds and oranges? Dan Coy, who heads urban and community forestry at the Maryland DNR breaks down the science … and offers tips for leaf peepers this weekend. Links: Maryland DNR fall foliage map, Maryland Fall Foliage …

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Stories from the Stoop: Skinny dipping with friends! 10:58

7M ago10:58

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Here's a Stoop Story from Deborah Keene, about a memorable dip in the reservoir. For more information about Stoop Storytelling, including live events and the Stoop Podcast, visit Stoopstorytelling.com. Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/h…

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How Marylanders can prepare for natural disasters 9:00

7M ago9:00

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton battered Florida, North Carolina, and surrounding states this fall. Helene is one of the deadliest storms in recent U.S. history - it killed more than 200 people in the Southeast. What should Marylanders know about staying ready for severe storms? We speak with Jorge Castillo, chief spokesperson for the Maryland Departm…

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'The Optimistics’: Joy in the midst of young-onset dementia 16:00

7M ago16:00

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A new book profiles people rejecting pessimism even though they face a progressive, terminal disease: younger-onset, also known as early-onset, Alzheimer’s disease. The book is inspired by three men: Dennis Myers, Jim Hursey, and Mike Razzi. They met at a support group in Hunt Valley. After forming a deep friendship, they dubbed themselves, “The Op…

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