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Business

Discussing the realities of crime in Baltimore with Mayor Scott

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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what his administration is planning to do about it.
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Medical workers on frontline at GBMC, MedStar Health discuss a year of pandemic life for patients and caregivers

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Whether you're a patient with routine medical needs or a mom having a baby, the past year of battling COVID has created complexity at local hospitals for everyone.
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When Orioles baseball and dentistry collide at a Ruth’s Chris charity event

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Dr. Charles Fine of McDonough Dental in Owings Mills joins Nestor to discuss their mutual love of Orioles history and memorabilia. And the doc updates us on the importance of visiting a dentist during COVID.
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Journalism & Media

My gratitude for 27 years of attending Super Bowl games all over America

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Nestor joined Dennis for a Super Bowl XLV preview and a chance to reflect on missing this one for the first time. And the first time he ever dreamed of going to one "Big Game" with his Pop and the lights went out...
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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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Arts

Privacy, security and modern society

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What is private and what even matters any more? Talking privacy, guns and America with the MICA Philosophy professor Dr. Firmin DeBrabender.
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Ravens bring back defensive end Brent Urban, sign former Navy linebacker Diego Fagot

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A 2014 fourth-round pick out of Virginia, Brent Urban spent his first five professional years with Baltimore.

Orioles cap fun weekend with third walk-off win in four games

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Austin Hays delivered the game-tying two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning before Baltimore won on a fielder's choice in the 11th.

Mike Elias on Orioles after Rutschman debut: “We’ve got blue skies ahead of us”

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The Orioles general manager discussed Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall, Heston Kjerstad, and more on Sunday.

Rutschman triples in debut, but Orioles fall 6-1 to Tampa Bay

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The top prospect tripled in the last of the seventh inning as Baltimore fell to the Rays on Saturday night.

Orioles finally promote top prospect, 2019 first overall pick Adley Rutschman to majors

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The face of Baltimore's exhausting rebuild was finally summoned to the big leagues on Saturday.

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MARYLAND CRAB CAKE TOUR

Giving away free kindness in Salisbury, Maryland

When the Secretary of Kindness of an Eastern Shore town reaches out to you on a Maryland Crab Cake Tour, you open the seat and share a conversation and some carefully considered condiments on your crustacean. Meet Grace Foxwell Murdock and her mission of the heart.

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

How does Maryland protect citizens from organized crime and big bad business?

Experiencing the Pappas crab cake and telling the story of how it got so famous

What they didn’t tell me about Hagerstown…

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Horsing around and Preakness tales of idiots with Mickey Cucchiella

Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to discuss all of the old Preakness memories that we don't talk about anymore. What happens in the infield stays in the infield...

What is the future of Preakness when the Derby winner doesn’t want to come?

Dick Jerardi of BetOnline joins Nestor to discuss ways to make Preakness better with new facility

The real Tiger and ghost of Phil at Southern Hills

Golf author Bob Harig joins Nestor to discuss Tiger, Phil and the PGA Championship at Southern Hills

Are the Caps sorry they invited Barry Trotz to leave yet?

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the legend of Barry Trotz after another Caps first round exit

How much is enough?

Don Mohler and Nestor use The Recon to wonder why an 18-year old needs an assault weapon in America

What do horse racing people on the outside think of Preakness and Pimlico?

Marty McGee of Daily Racing Form joins Nestor to discuss the future of Preakness and Triple Crown

Saving the Preakness for Baltimore and building the new Pimlico

Bill Cole brings effort to save Preakness and rethink Pimlico to Nestor with updates and realities

Mike Elias on Orioles after Rutschman debut: “We’ve got blue skies ahead of us”

The Orioles general manager discussed Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall, Heston Kjerstad, and more on Sunday.

Life in the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby

Former WBAL voice Greg Sher joins Nestor to discuss impact of Rich Strike skipping Preakness

Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

Saving the Preakness and horse racing for Baltimore has always been high on our agenda. The path to doing that has never been easy but we're getting closer every day.

Making a Weis choice to find it frozen and freshly delicious

Dennis Curtin joins Nestor to discuss frozen veggies and the joys of the Weis ice cream aisle

Is it true that Nestor has never seen the original Top Gun movie?

Now that "Top Gun: Maverick" is about to finally be released, here's the two stars of the new film back in February 2020 at the Miami Super Bowl telling Nestor and Luke all about the legacy of the film and why you need to see the original.

Find racing fun anytime whenever you wanna play

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks Racetrax during Preakness week and hot summer plays to win

Randy Moss: It’s time for Preakness to move from third week of May

Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Nestor that Preakness needs to move from third weekend of May
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David Simon tells Nestor and Don exactly how the drug war has destroyed policing in modern America
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Don Mohler and Nestor use The Recon to wonder why an 18-year old needs an assault weapon in America
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Nestor loses his mind with Don over Roe v Wade and discusses teenage parenting from the inside
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Nikki Charlson checks in from Maryland Election HQ with advice and facts on voting before July 19th
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Buzzy Hettleman sets the record straight on Kirwan, Maryland and education
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Vinny DiMarco joins Nestor and Don to discuss Health Care For All and major progress in Maryland
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The Recon addresses who pays for the high crimes of January 6th and when will the criminals go jail?
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Wes Moore makes a case for his run for Annapolis and serving Baltimore better as Governor
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Shannon Sneed discusses why she joined Perez for Governor team and how July election changes race
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John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don and Nes
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Michael Olesker tells Don and Nestor the many tales and trials of carousel life of Boogie Weinglass
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Don Mohler tries to convince Nestor that Opening Day was a legitimate sellout at Camden Yards
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on baseball, spring and the future of Supreme Court
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Tony Fugett discusses his battle for new lines and candidacy for 2nd district in Baltimore County
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Cheryl Bost brings clarity to what teachers need and why MSEA endorsed Wes Moore for Governor
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on slapping a man and taking a tasteless joke
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Golf author Bob Harig discusses Tiger and Phil and walking the steep hill of the 18th at Augusta
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Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms helps Nestor keep tomatoes ripe and mosquitoes away this summer
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Lt. Gov candidate Aruna Miller tells us why she joined Wes Moore ticket to lead Maryland
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Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh discusses his decision to step away next year
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SPORTS

Life in the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby

Former WBAL voice Greg Sher joins Nestor to discuss impact of Rich Strike skipping Preakness

Find racing fun anytime whenever you wanna play

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks Racetrax during Preakness week and hot summer plays to win

Let Sam Koch tell you what it’s like to be a kid from a town of less than 300 in rural Nebraska

After 16 years with the Baltimore Ravens, punter Sam Koch retired from the NFL this week. Luke Jones and Nestor sat down for their final "Ravens Live Show" ever with No. 4 and talked about his life in the land of Big Red.

The real Tiger and ghost of Phil at Southern Hills

Golf author Bob Harig joins Nestor to discuss Tiger, Phil and the PGA Championship at Southern Hills

What is the future of Preakness when the Derby winner doesn’t want to come?

Dick Jerardi of BetOnline joins Nestor to discuss ways to make Preakness better with new facility

Koch transitioning to coaching role creates win-win situation for Ravens

A heads-up and respect for a 16-year career allowed the Ravens to keep their longtime punter in the organization.

Horsing around and Preakness tales of idiots with Mickey Cucchiella

Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to discuss all of the old Preakness memories that we don't talk about anymore. What happens in the infield stays in the infield...

Randy Moss: It’s time for Preakness to move from third week of May

Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Nestor that Preakness needs to move from third weekend of May

Ravens bring back defensive end Brent Urban, sign former Navy linebacker Diego Fagot

A 2014 fourth-round pick out of Virginia, Brent Urban spent his first five professional years with Baltimore.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of organized team activities

Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the 2022 schedule out and Baltimore ready to begin voluntary OTAs.

What do horse racing people on the outside think of Preakness and Pimlico?

Marty McGee of Daily Racing Form joins Nestor to discuss the future of Preakness and Triple Crown

Are the Caps sorry they invited Barry Trotz to leave yet?

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the legend of Barry Trotz after another Caps first round exit

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Let Sam Koch tell you what it’s like to be a kid from a town of less than 300 in rural Nebraska

After 16 years with the Baltimore Ravens, punter Sam Koch retired from the NFL this week. Luke Jones and Nestor sat down for their final "Ravens Live Show" ever with No. 4 and talked about his life in the land of Big Red.

Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

Saving the Preakness and horse racing for Baltimore has always been high on our agenda. The path to doing that has never been easy but we're getting closer every day.

Ravens bring back defensive end Brent Urban, sign former Navy linebacker Diego Fagot

A 2014 fourth-round pick out of Virginia, Brent Urban spent his first five professional years with Baltimore.

Breaking down Preakness 147 with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss Preakness 147

Randy Moss: It’s time for Preakness to move from third week of May

Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Nestor that Preakness needs to move from third weekend of May

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Mitchell tells us Arena Players rich history in Mount Vernon

We continue our tour of Baltimore's COVID shuttered museums and historic institutions and discuss ways they're still reaching their core mission of engaging and educating citizens

Saving or spending on Ravens tickets and trips this season?

Our financial insider and Ravens lover Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the American dream after leaving Las Vegas.

The NFT and the future of value

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the value of collectible things and trading currency in a confusing new world of the Non Fungible Token.

Henry says political drive to be city comptroller is a family legacy

Learning more about the money trail of City Hall government...

EDUCATION

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

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...

The significance of affordable housing for future of Baltimore

O'Doherty returns to Baltimore Positive with a significant message for improving the city for its population and the future

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

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

HEALTH

Understanding where your money goes beyond the pharmacy counter

Where are the mystery costs your pharmacy absorbs and how does it affect your drugs and price?

Hathaway discusses many challenges of the struggle in West Baltimore

Reverend Al Hathaway of Union Baptist Church is on the streets of West Baltimore making a difference every day. This is his story...

Glassman discusses Harford County preparedness for corona virus

We chatted with the County Executive during early stages of the crisis that gripped America

ARTS

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

Mike DelGuidice of Billy Joel band Big Shot joins Nestor to invite folks to Big Cork Vineyards for night of Piano Man music

If you love the music of Billy Joel and you don't know the incredible story of how an amazing club tribute artist from Long Island got the attention of The Piano Man who then invited him into the touring band, well...you're gonna love this story!

The Recon: On a bald wife, slapping a man and taking a joke

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on slapping a man and taking a tasteless joke

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

The NFL Films icon, pioneer and the "eyes" of football for fans gave Nestor a chance to be on Top 10 so often.

On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk

The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor's parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal...

Art Modell tells Baltimore fans what to expect from Ravens at The Barn

Yes, the owner of a National Football League team came out to Parkville and ate crabs with the people back in the day...

Mohler quizzes Nestor about the quest for 30 years of Baltimore sports radio

Don Mohler was one of the first guests on the Budweiser Sports Forum in early 1992. Now, three decades later, he asks The King of Baltimore Sports Media about how a kid from Dundalk made the journey to thirty years of talking to people.

That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

Back when Nestor Aparicio was nationally syndicated on Sporting News Radio a the turn of the century, he had a chance to talk pitching and catching with the late Hall of Famer.

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...

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

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

That time when Tony Gwynn called into the show when Art Donovan was co-hosting

Live radio from The Barn on Anniversary Shows was always a mixture of mayhem, beer, crabs and cake. And sometimes Hall of Famers tripping over each other from San Diego to Baltimore...

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.

One month before winning Super Bowl XXXV, Dilfer pours his heart out to Nestor at The Barn

He led with his heart and his brain and it led to Trent Dilfer winning a ring with the Baltimore Ravens in a very short time here. On the day after Christmas in a short playoff week back in 2000, he told us what winning would mean to him with the emotion we expect...

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