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Twelve Ravens thoughts during Week 7 bye

Another reason the Yannick Ngakoue trade made sense was the rapidly diminishing depth in the secondary.
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Ravens to host just over 4,000 fans for Pittsburgh game

The upper deck will remain closed until further notice.
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Quarterbacks coach Urban doesn’t see any issues with Jackson’s mechanics

"We have a very high standard, and we work very hard to chase that standard. It’s a constant work in progress."
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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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Twelve Ravens thoughts during Week 7 bye

Another reason the Yannick Ngakoue trade made sense was the rapidly diminishing depth in the secondary.
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Ravens

Ravens to host just over 4,000 fans for Pittsburgh game

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The upper deck will remain closed until further notice.
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Quarterbacks coach Urban doesn’t see any issues with Jackson’s mechanics

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"We have a very high standard, and we work very hard to chase that standard. It’s a constant work in progress."
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Luke Jones

Ravens work out Bryant, activate B. Williams from reserve-COVID-19 list

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The former Dallas Cowboy is likely to join Baltimore's practice squad, according to an NFL Network report.
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Camden Yards to serve as voting center for 2020 general election

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"We look forward to continuing this tradition now and long into the future."
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Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

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After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.
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What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.
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Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Ngakoue trade all about Kansas City, January for Ravens

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Baltimore's blitz-heavy style may work against most opponents, but it hasn't against the Chiefs, making Yannick Ngakoue an attractive addition.
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Ravens to host just over 4,000 fans for Pittsburgh game

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The upper deck will remain closed until further notice.
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Jackson says Ravens offense “really just stopped ourselves” against Eagles

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The offense committed too many penalties and once again struggled to sustain drives, allowing Philadelphia to climb back into the game.
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Ravens work out Bryant, activate B. Williams from reserve-COVID-19 list

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The former Dallas Cowboy is likely to join Baltimore's practice squad, according to an NFL Network report.
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Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

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After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

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Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.

What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

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It's like the Olympics. You only get one crack at it every 48 months. So even an ugly win in Philly is perfectly acceptable to Nestor and Luke.

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.

Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...

Camden Yards to serve as voting center for 2020 general election

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"We look forward to continuing this tradition now and long into the future."
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Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
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Ravens coaches will have plenty of teachable moments in aftermath of Eagles late scare

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap shaky late effort in Ravens razor-thin win over Eagles
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Quarterbacks coach Urban doesn’t see any issues with Jackson’s mechanics

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"We have a very high standard, and we work very hard to chase that standard. It’s a constant work in progress."
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Campbell dominates overmatched Eagles line with three sacks

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The veteran defensive end stepped up in a major way with Brandon Williams and Derek Wolfe sidelined against Philadelphia.

Ravens work out Bryant, activate B. Williams from reserve-COVID-19 list

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The former Dallas Cowboy is likely to join Baltimore's practice squad, according to an NFL Network report.

Ravens to host just over 4,000 fans for Pittsburgh game

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The upper deck will remain closed until further notice.

Marquise Brown on passing game: “We’re stopping ourselves”

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The Ravens wide receiver is optimistic about getting the air attack going after the bye week.

Jackson says Ravens offense “really just stopped ourselves” against Eagles

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The offense committed too many penalties and once again struggled to sustain drives, allowing Philadelphia to climb back into the game.

Ravens pass defense coordinator Hewitt sees Elliott as “staple around here for a while”

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Safety DeShon Elliott has made quite an impression stepping in after Earl Thomas' release in August.

Ravens’ start has “super” company, but finishing is what matters

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The "soul crusher" wasn't there when Baltimore needed it in the fourth quarter of Sunday's near-collapse in Philadelphia.

Queen says key to rapid improvement has been “slowing myself down”

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The Ravens rookie inside linebacker says he's processing the game and understanding his assignments better as time goes on.

Harbaugh hopeful injured Ingram will return for Pittsburgh game

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The news was good for the veteran running back, but not so positive for reserve cornerback Anthony Averett.

Orlando Brown Jr. says Ravens must stop shooting selves in foot

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Baltimore committed a season-high 12 penalties in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

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Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
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BILL COLE

Life is about to change! You better be ready…

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Sometimes they just talk sports with masks on, Zoom booted up and six feet of distance, but this time Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the human nature of resistance to change and the realities of how the pandemic doesn't care.
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LEONARD RASKIN

What effect will the election have on your money?

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We always manage to discuss some sports and life with Leonard Raskin but this week it's about your money and this election.
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TODD SCHULER

What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.
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BALTIMORE NEWS

The many late mistakes and scare will be the story of a Ravens win in Philly

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many sins and errors that led to a near Eagles comeback in Philadelphia that would have really soured a bye week. Instead the Ravens are 5-1 and talking about needing to get better.
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Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

Dennis Koulatsos 0
Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
Read more

Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

Baltimore Positive Classic 0
Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
Read more

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

Baltimore Positive Classic 0
Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
Read more

Ravens coaches will have plenty of teachable moments in aftermath of Eagles late scare

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap shaky late effort in Ravens razor-thin win over Eagles
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POLITICS

What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.
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What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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When is the help coming from Congress?

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The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

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Comptroller Franchot discusses COVID effect on Annapolis, vetoing Kirwan and saving small business

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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....
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Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn

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Did you know that 80s pop star Thomas Dolby has been a professor at Johns Hopkins teaching music for several years? It was poetry in motion when he was an ambassador and performer at the inaugural Light City when Nestor first got to say hello in 2016.
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Arts

James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

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Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment...
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Arts

James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003

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Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore.
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Celebrities

The day that David Bowie and I talked about spirituality, God and Ziggy Stardust

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There's a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie's "Sound And Vision" tour and then answering the phone when he called.
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Arts

Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor

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The music education never ends and when the Berklee professor and guitarist and songwriter speaks, we hear the tales of the road and memories along the way.
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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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Michael Steele is no stranger to any of us who follow politics and media in Maryland. We had a wide-ranging chat with him about his party, the future of Donald Trump in America and how the country can navigate its way out of this pandemic and economic disaster.
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When is the help coming from Congress?

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Former Lt. Governor of Maryland and current 4th District Congressman Anthony Brown discusses the frustrations and many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill.
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EDUCATION

Community

What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.
Read more
Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
Read more
Community

Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

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To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...
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HEALTH

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Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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Business

The night that Larry Hogan joined Nestor and Jenn to #GiveASpit for leukemia patients around the world

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After his own cancer battle, the Governor of Maryland joined the WNST crew for a night that brought together the Ravens and Steelers, John Harbaugh, Brian Billick and Mike Tomlin – all for There Goes My Hero. This became the inspiration for Baltimore Positive.
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Community

Some simple ways to move your mental health during COVID

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With the season changing and the pandemic keeping us apart, Lynne and Victor Brick offer a 10-day program to honor the John W. Brick Foundation and boost your Fall mood.
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ARTS

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How does your garden glow this Halloween?

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If you've got a family and a pumpkin, Emily Emerick invites you to participate in the annual Ladew Gardens "Garden Glow" event. And you can always get some fresh fall air in Monkton.
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Arts

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Arts

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

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Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...
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LEADERSHIP

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Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

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Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...
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Remember That Time

The first time Nestor met Brian Billick and asked him if he was taking the Ravens job

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Before Living Classrooms and WNST, there was that time when Nestor flew to Minneapolis for the NFC Championship Game to meet the guy who would become the first Super Bowl-winning coacg of the Baltimore Ravens.
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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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Hall of Fame

Ripken discusses dreams for youth baseball and Aberdeen

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When Cal Ripken Jr. was preparing for his Cooperstown trip in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect upon a life in baseball and the future in Aberdeen and beyond.
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Leadership

Let Governor Schaefer and John Moag tell you how the Cleveland Browns became the Baltimore Ravens

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In the aftermath of the move of the NFL franchise, Nestor welcomed the leadership to The Barn for crabs, beer and a conversation about how Art Modell brought his football team to the Charm City.
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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

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

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They told a lot of stories over the years but nothing better than hearing Artie talk about his love for Dottie Donovan. This is the third part of a lengthy chat with Fatso when he was still storytelling.
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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

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Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins WNST.net's Nestor Aparicio for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.
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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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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...
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