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Ahmet Zappa explains the incredible hologram Frank Zappa tour show and Baltimore love

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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason

Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics

Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason

Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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When the Frank Zappa Experience came to the Modell, it gave Nestor a chance to ask Ahmet Zappa everything he always wanted to know about the bust at the Highlandtown Enoch Pratt Free Library. Plus, what’s a hologram concert?

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Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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That time Larry King wrote about my book and discussed the history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.
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Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.
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Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

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Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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That time Larry King wrote about my book and discussed the history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

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We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.
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How can Ravens take the next step?

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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.
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Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

AUDIO VAULT

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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason

Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
LISTEN
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state
LISTEN
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics

Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason

Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

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We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

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Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.

The country that Joe Biden inherits

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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first three weeks of a new year with a new leadership in the United States of America during a pandemic. And some Ravens football, too...

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

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Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

The long offseason and the road ahead for Ravens and decision makers

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at what happens before and after Eric DeCosta utilizes the 27th pick of the NFL Draft on April 29.

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

Supporting reading and Howard County Library via delicious Italian virtual event

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Let Tonya Aiken of the Howard County Public Library tell you about the annual "Stacks" event on February 27 that has moved online.

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine takes us from the insurrection at US Capitol to Little Italy
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Brian Lease and Nestor discuss offseason needs of Baltimore Ravens
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the country that Joe Biden inherits in the world we inhabit
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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at the long offseason of Baltimore Ravens
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens woes at center position and future of offensive line
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson offense
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Our ImpeachAPalooza brings Maryland's best political podcasts together to discuss future of America
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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White House photographer Doug Mills talks Trump, images and American Presidential history
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump and future of USA
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo
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Chris Riehl joins Nestor to discuss reality of hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore
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How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff

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Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports

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Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens

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Harbaugh: “You’re not where you want to be unless you win the Super Bowl”

The longtime head coach expressed great pride in the 2020 Ravens while acknowledging a need to improve across the board.

Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens

Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.

Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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Improving the passing game was the hot topic during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.

Harbaugh expecting to see an even better Lamar Jackson in 2021

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"He’s going to work hard at that stuff, and he’s going to improve and get better. It’ll show up in how he plays next year."

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports

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Defensive line coach Joe Cullen is set to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

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Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

How can Ravens take the next step?

Local 0
Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Business 0
Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings

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Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.

The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

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BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

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BALTIMORE NEWS

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

The long offseason and the road ahead for Ravens and decision makers

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at what happens before and after Eric DeCosta utilizes the 27th pick of the NFL Draft on April 29.

How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.

POLITICS

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

The country that Joe Biden inherits

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Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

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ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Celebrities

Will Smith talks about life as Fresh Prince with DJ Jazzy Jeff and DC club show before he was a movie star in 1989

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This extremely awkward conversation led to a tour cancellation of his DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince show in Washington, D.C. Sometimes, parents just don't understand...
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Celebrities

Tommy Shaw takes us higher and Nestor gets ultimate fan boy Styx treatment and asks tough questions about Damn Yankees in August 1990

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Thirty years later, this harkens back to when Tommy Shaw was with Ted Nugent and Jack Blades in a supergroup and Styx still had Dennis DeYoung. "Yesterday's just a memory, can we we close the door?"
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Arts

John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

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When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn't just talk to hairspray acts at Hammerjacks. This is...
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Celebrities

Yanni says it’s all Greek to him at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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You never know who will appear on Radio Row at the Super Bowl as Nestor has learned over the years. Yanni was there for the fun and had a great sense of humor...
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Celebrities

Bret Michaels talks Poison, Steelers and something to believe in with Nestor in 2003

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They crossed paths at the Seagull Inn and Hammerjacks over the years, but Nestor finally got to discuss a football feud from Baltimore to...
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Arts

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Wen talks drugs, opoids and an American epidemic

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One of the brightest lights in American medicine told Don and Nestor about the deep depths of America's crisis with drugs and mental health
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Business

Keeping the Ravens COVID-free and on the field every Sunday

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Team president Dick Cass gives an overview on how the NFL has managed to keep football alive and what the Titans' organizational struggle will mean for other franchises.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

A writer, a boat, a dock, a wire and a story to tell about our city

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There is no finer storyteller or historian of Baltimore in the modern era. Let venerable wordsmith Rafael Alvarez tell you about his journey and the characters who shaped the tales and words of his family legacy.
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Community

Madam Speaker Jones speaks out about 2020 General Assembly and Annapolis goals

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With 2020 General Assembly ahead, we chat with Madam Speaker Adrienne Jones about all key issues and challenges in Annapolis
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EDUCATION

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Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope

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For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story...
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Community

Bost says teachers need to be safe to head back into classrooms

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Cheryl Bost joined us earlier this year in a lengthy discussion about Kirwan and Annapolis and now returns from the Maryland State Education Association to update us about the fluid state of education and how we're going to do this in the fall here in The Free State – county by county.
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Business

Bojanowski is focused on how we feed the masses during a pandemic

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Continuing our exploration of how life has changed for all of us during this pandemic and national crisis...
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HEALTH

Community

Hathaway teaches how peaceful protests have changed his world and Baltimore

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It's a time to listen to the streets of America as we assemble for change
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope

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For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story...
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Business

Unmasking all of the intrigue and secrecy about virus outbreak in Owings Mills

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The Ravens have been very quiet about the breakdowns in their facility that led to so many positive tests and delays before Steelers game. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate some legal issues beyond HIPAA, bad P.R. and a black eye in Pittsburgh.
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ARTS

Arts

Kjome says the beautiful BSO music hasn’t stopped online

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The President and C.E.O. of The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra tells us how the musicians are staying alive and creative during this crisis
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Arts

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

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You never know who will stop by during our annual Super Bowl Radio Row events. We started in 1992. That was the first time the game was in Minneapolis but not at the Mall of America.
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes home to Maryland and talks Springsteen and legacy of The River

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Nestor has maintained a relationship for more than three decades with the legendary Grin local artist and E Street Hall of Famer. These chats...
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Celebrities

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta's Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star...
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Arts

Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

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This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.
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Celebrities

Bret Michaels talks Poison, Steelers and something to believe in with Nestor in 2003

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They crossed paths at the Seagull Inn and Hammerjacks over the years, but Nestor finally got to discuss a football feud from Baltimore to...
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Arts

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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Hall of Fame

The “great” Nils Lofgren talks about being an E Streeter

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WNST.net owner Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the "great" Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's legendary Hall of Fame band.
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Hall of Fame

The final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

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There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...
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Food + Drink

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...
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Remember That Time

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens

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There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.
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Journalism & Media

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

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Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...
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Celebrities

Jim Peterik of Survivor talks love of baseball and the Cubs as a vehicle for songwriting in aftermath of 2016 World Series

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Musician Jim Peterik formerly of Survivor talked about his Cubs World Series song with Nestor, who of course brought up the 1985 tour with R.E.O. Speedwagon and every great Rocky song...
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