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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 crisis tested soon after with the COVID-19 epidemic coming to America. His leadership on the...
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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

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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Business

Pumpkin and spice on ice is nice with latte and cheesecake

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The flavors change with the season. Detric McCoy of Taharka Brothers gets Nestor feeling seasonal. But he's still waiting on the egg nog.
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Business

If you know a military veteran in need, MCVET can help

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We see homeless folks on corners throughout our region. If they've served our country, there's a local group ready to serve them with dignity, assistance and shelter. Let Jeffrey Kendrick explain...
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Latest News

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It’s Pittsburgh Week and they haven’t lost yet…

Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers took care of business against Tennessee on Sunday. Now, the undefeated men of black and gold invade an almost empty Baltimore stadium for a reunion of the rivalry. Plenty at stake in crowded AFC North race.
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts during Week 7 bye

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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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Ravens

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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Luke Jones

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.
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Celebrities

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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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.
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Local

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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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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LOCAL DISCUSSION

It’s Pittsburgh Week and they haven’t lost yet…

Local 0
Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers took care of business against Tennessee on Sunday. Now, the undefeated men of black and gold invade an almost empty Baltimore stadium for a reunion of the rivalry. Plenty at stake in crowded AFC North race.
Read more

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...

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

Community 0
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.

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.

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.

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

Local 0
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.

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

Education 0
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...

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

Local 0
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.
Business

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.
Read more
Local

It’s Pittsburgh Week and they haven’t lost yet…

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Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers took care of business against Tennessee on Sunday. Now, the undefeated men of black and gold invade an almost empty Baltimore stadium for a reunion of the rivalry. Plenty at stake in crowded AFC North race.
Read more

Twelve Ravens thoughts during Week 7 bye

Luke Jones 0

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

Luke Jones 0

Ngakoue trade all about Kansas City, January for Ravens

Luke Jones 0

AFC honor highlights Campbell’s strong start with Ravens

Luke Jones 0

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 6 win at Philadelphia

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SPORTS

Ravens

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.
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts during Week 7 bye

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

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.

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.

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

Local 0
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.

Harbaugh hopeful injured Ingram will return for Pittsburgh game

Luke Jones 0
The news was good for the veteran running back, but not so positive for reserve cornerback Anthony Averett.

Quarterbacks coach Urban doesn’t see any issues with Jackson’s mechanics

Ravens 0
"We have a very high standard, and we work very hard to chase that standard. It’s a constant work in progress."

Wide receivers coach Culley sees Duvernay’s role expanding after bye

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"You’ve seen with some reverses and some quick passes that he’s done very well because he’s very good with the ball in his hands."

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."

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.

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

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

Local 0
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.
Read more

Camden Yards to serve as voting center for 2020 general election

Local 0
"We look forward to continuing this tradition now and long into the future."
Read more

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

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

Business 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

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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POLITICS

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

Community 0
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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How can Congress help Baltimoreans during COVID? We asked Dutch…

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

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BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Arts

A very young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990

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During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for Junkyard at Hammerjacks. This one is spicy...
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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

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses MSA degenerative disease, his brother and how you can help

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The Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talks about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story...
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Music

It’s been such a long time to have more than a feeling about sports

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It's been such a long time without sports, so this is the 2nd in a May dispatch of daily Most Influential Albums in your music life challenge on Facebook. Nestor is playing along with more than a feeling...
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Arts

Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen

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When the American Idol crew came through the Royal Farms Arena in 2009, Nestor talked about Kiss and Robert Plant with a future superstar and man of Mercury.
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Arts

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

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It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
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BUSINESS

Business

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan just yet in Annapolis

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The schoolteacher in the Senate President always comes back to the kids and the most significant piece of education legislation in decades. Life has changed for all of us since March. Bill Ferguson has more to say about Kirwan.
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Business

Shapiro says relationships are the fruit of the power of nice

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Collecting the best people...
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College Sports

Hrabowski preaches power of science and facts in understanding a pandemic from UMBC

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The impact of COVID on education has been extraordinary. Hear UMBC's venerable leader discuss how its being handled in Catonsville...
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Business

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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EDUCATION

Business

Hoellen says Thomas The Train is standing by through crisis at the B&O Railroad Museum

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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
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Crime

Smith says journalism and tough questions for leaders are more important than ever

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The role of the free press is more important than ever in these turbulent times...
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Business

Finding our inner Robin Hood with Wes Moore

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Bringing the fight to poverty every day...
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HEALTH

Business

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

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If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...
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Business

Hathaway discusses many challenges of the struggle in West Baltimore

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

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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Business

What is significance of foundations like Goldseker for future promise of Baltimore?

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Don Mohler calls Matt Gallagher the "Elizabeth Warren of Maryland politics" because of his leadership on policy and vast experience in local government. Learn about the incredible career of Matt Gallagher and why he chose to continue his public service with Goldseker Foundation...
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Arts

Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

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They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

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With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.
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Celebrities

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all

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Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all. And Nestor shares memories of the night when a 17-year old #AlmostFamous version of himself was treated with kindness by the legend.
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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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Hall of Fame

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

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The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.
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Hall of Fame

John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl

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He was there for every one of them until his death in January 2001. Nestor asked his mentor all about The Big Game on Radio Row at San Diego Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.
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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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Celebrities

That time when Nestor got together with Bill Murray

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True fact: Orioles pitcher Rick Sutcliffe and the world's most legendary man were close friends. Murray came to Camden Yards a lot in the early days and hung out in the clubhouse. He was from Chicago. Nestor's name was Aparicio. The request was John Winger from the "Chicks dig me" speech in Stripes. We were mutts...
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Hall of Fame

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

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Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.
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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....
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Celebrities

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

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Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.
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