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Reawakening cicadas and local music for kids this spring

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Got my shot, ready set and…what’s next? Cicadas and post pandemic summer life in Baltimore
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Got my shot, ready set and…what’s next? Cicadas and post pandemic summer life in Baltimore

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A breath of fresh A.I.R will be needed for indoor space when pandemic recedes
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A breath of fresh A.I.R will be needed for indoor space when pandemic recedes

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What is a grocerant and how did Catonsville get such a great one?
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What is a grocerant and how did Catonsville get such a great one?

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The marvel of American business and science and government putting vaccines in arms
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The marvel of American business and science and government putting vaccines in arms

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A local Weis guy walks into a market…
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A local Weis guy walks into a market…

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Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens
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Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens

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Did Orioles ever really have a chance of hosting MLB All-Star Game?
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Did Orioles ever really have a chance of hosting MLB All-Star Game?

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Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?
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Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?

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Trying to find the beauty in COVID with a hubcap margarita
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Trying to find the beauty in COVID with a hubcap margarita

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

The real costs of gerrymandering the Maryland electoral map

Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Is it wise to pitch a fit over Orioles lousy pitching?

Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles overall pitching philosophy as an organization after Red Sox sweep at Camden Yards

Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city

We continue to monitor the progress of the new administration through the eyes of other who aspired to run the business of Baltimore. The prosecutor in Thiru Vignarajah has never had trouble defining the problems and discussing potential solutions.

A breath of fresh A.I.R will be needed for indoor space when pandemic recedes

We have all seen our indoor lives change dramatically over the past year and the concern for the quality of the air you breathe becomes paramount. Martin Knott says comfort is critical to productivity and health, including clean air, is critical to life.

Reliving the pain of the Cobra and We Are Family

Former MLBer Dave Parker talks the life of The Cobra in his new autobiography and was happy to recap the 1979 World Series pain for Nestor.

Finding a path to get away from it all this spring

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor mix it up as spring opens a world of outdoor possibilities if you're still trying to get away from it all.

Transforming relationships one word at a time

Fresh off her Ted Talk, mental health expert Patty Mohler says finding equilibrium as pandemic recedes is paramount for happiness.

Finding Capital praise for the greybeard captain in red

Leonard Raskin gets Nestor ready for Stanley Cup playoffs with some old-time hockey discussion and some Ovechkin generational love.

The real costs of gerrymandering the Maryland electoral map

Democrats were the culprits here in The Free State but Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses the history of gerrymandering and how Andy Harris managed to ever get elected in the first place.

Got my shot, ready set and…what’s next? Cicadas and post pandemic summer life in Baltimore

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss pandemic changes and spring fever

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

Wrestlemania and wrestling with how to fix Ravens pass rush via draft

Luke Jones and Nestor spend their annual segment breaking down another Wrestlemania and then wrestle with Ravens draft options and needs this month.

Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

This week on The Recon, Don and Nestor take on a "where to go in Maryland" for some summer fun debate and suggestion thread. Gonna be a red, gold and black kinda beach and mountain expedition for crab cakes in August at Baltimore Positive...

Reawakening cicadas and local music for kids this spring

Sam Sessa of WTMD joins Nestor to discuss the old memories of live concerts, Baltimore Sun review privileges and the possibilities of outdoor live music this spring and summer all over the region. Oh, and does "indie" get a bad rap? Hmm...

A Silver lining and look at Ravens offseason and draft hopes

They don't get together too often but when they do, Mike Silver of NFL Network and Nestor usually meander into some strange music and life chats far off the football path.

What really got accomplished in Annapolis this winter?

A seasoned panel of State House insiders discusses the distanced effects of COVID and a budget crunch on every decision of the Maryland General Assembly over the past 100 days. Pam Wood, Josh Kurtz and Bryan Sears recap a busy session in Nap Town.

Cleveland and Baltimore and the death of a baseball player

Believeland producer Andy Billman joins Nestor to recall the Cleveland and Baltimore wars and a lost Indians tale of sadness a century ago in his "War On The Diamond" documentary about the on-field death of Ray Chapman.

Are you ready for Ravens schedule release and that Vegas date in the fall?

Brian Lease gets ready for the Ravens schedule release and draft prospects with Nestor.

Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?

Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your...

Transforming relationships one word at a time

Fresh off her Ted Talk, mental health expert Patty Mohler says finding equilibrium as pandemic recedes is paramount for happiness.

Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

The real costs of gerrymandering the Maryland electoral map

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The Annapolis Insiders join Don and Nestor for a recap panel of State House agenda and deeds
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Thiru Vignarajah says solving murders and preventing them continues to be a problem in our city
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The Recon takes on where to go in Maryland for some summer fun
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Mental health expert Patty Mohler says finding equilibrium as pandemic recedes is paramount
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Ron Cassie discusses gerrymandering and how Andy Harris managed to be elected to public office
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Former RNC chief Michael Steele discusses the future of the Republican party in Maryland and beyond
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Golf pro Ed Miller of Classic Five breaks down a glorious weekend of Masters Weekend in Augusta
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Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Don to tell the history of the roots of Baltimore Orioles baseball
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Telling the story of 818 Market in Catonsville and what makes a modern grocerant work in the 21228
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State Senator Charles Sydnor discusses the upcoming realities of police reform in Annapolis
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Martin Knott bringing new A I R to the room and education on the quality of what we breathe indoors
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Daryl Davis discusses how his love of music led to his mission to fight hatred and educate the KKK
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Local musician and love advocate Daryl Davis tells about the time Bruce Springsteen met Chuck Berry
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Marty Conway and Nestor discuss Orioles recruitment of MLB All Star Game and Atlanta pullout
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on a glorious weekend of Orioles baseball and hoops
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Max Weiss takes a bow for Baltimore Magazine as we talk crab cakes with The Queen
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Wes Moore is ready to move from Robin Hood leadership to exploring Annapolis and home
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Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards discusses assault weapons and how America has reacted to NRA
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Mark Leibovich talks the big game of NFL and big circus of Washington political scene
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on hoops, spring and Baltimore improving
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SPORTS

Wrestlemania and wrestling with how to fix Ravens pass rush via draft

Luke Jones and Nestor spend their annual segment breaking down another Wrestlemania and then wrestle with Ravens draft options and needs this month.

Orioles fail to back Means in 1-0 loss to Texas in 10 innings

John Means struck out nine over seven shutout innings, but Baltimore was unable to complete the sweep in Arlington.

Cleveland and Baltimore and the death of a baseball player

Believeland producer Andy Billman joins Nestor to recall the Cleveland and Baltimore wars and a lost Indians tale of sadness a century ago in his "War On The Diamond" documentary about the on-field death of Ray Chapman.

Are you ready for Ravens schedule release and that Vegas date in the fall?

Brian Lease gets ready for the Ravens schedule release and draft prospects with Nestor.

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

Reliving the pain of the Cobra and We Are Family

Former MLBer Dave Parker talks the life of The Cobra in his new autobiography and was happy to recap the 1979 World Series pain for Nestor.

Mullins illustrates ups and downs of Orioles’ rebuilding process

Remembering where the center fielder was two years ago helps keep the early struggles of other young players in perspective.

Finding Capital praise for the greybeard captain in red

Leonard Raskin gets Nestor ready for Stanley Cup playoffs with some old-time hockey discussion and some Ovechkin generational love.

Maryland basketball officially announces transfer additions Wahab, Russell

Former Georgetown big man Qudus Wahab exploded this past season, averaging 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Twelve Orioles thoughts following series loss to Seattle

Reality hit the Orioles in a hard way with another series loss to finish off an ugly 1-6 homestand.

Five Ravens potentially impacted most by 2021 draft

Wide receiver Devin Duvernay is aiming for a bigger role on offensive in his second season.

Experience, youth at edge defender still on list of needs for Ravens

Free-agent veteran pass rusher Justin Houston is visiting with the Ravens this week.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city

We continue to monitor the progress of the new administration through the eyes of other who aspired to run the business of Baltimore. The prosecutor in Thiru Vignarajah has never had trouble defining the problems and discussing potential solutions.

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

This week on The Recon, Don and Nestor take on a "where to go in Maryland" for some summer fun debate and suggestion thread. Gonna be a red, gold and black kinda beach and mountain expedition for crab cakes in August at Baltimore Positive...

Got my shot, ready set and…what’s next? Cicadas and post pandemic summer life in Baltimore

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss pandemic changes and spring fever

What really got accomplished in Annapolis this winter?

A seasoned panel of State House insiders discusses the distanced effects of COVID and a budget crunch on every decision of the Maryland General Assembly over the past 100 days. Pam Wood, Josh Kurtz and Bryan Sears recap a busy session in Nap Town.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…

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Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the 1980s.

Tiburzi discusses stadia, soccer, arenas and future of Baltimore Orioles

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It is no secret that the Baltimore Orioles lease with Maryland and Camden Yards expires in 25 months. Now, what is our community going to do to retain its MLB franchise for another 30 years?

A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

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Maryland Senator Ben Cardin updates us from Washington on what to expect in the most turbulent times in American history and why we'll have a peaceful transition of power in January.

Hrabowski defines key ingredients to UMBC sustained success

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Want an education on education? This is the podcast for you. UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski schools Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio on the value of a quality education to our society

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...

The real challenges of life in West Baltimore during a pandemic

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Councilman Dr. John Bullock says the concerns of safety and commerce and keeping families warm and productive are immense during this winter struggle. We also got a pizza recommendation in here for the holidays and local spirit!

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

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As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.

HEALTH

Hrabowski: Why I still believe in Baltimore

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Let The Doctor tell you why he still believes...

Wen tells American dream of girl from Shanghai becoming a doctor

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What is the American dream? We asked Dr. Leana Wen to tell us her journey from China to the United States...

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...

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.

We can make your freezer look like this in time for 2021…and save cookie dough!

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Let the leaders of Taharka Brothers ice cream tell you about their incredible local company and how employee-owned businesses can make a difference in creating social change in Baltimore. Oh, and order the ice cream while we're saving you money!

Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012

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Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.

LEADERSHIP

Damian O’Doherty KOes with ideas for community development

In our fourth round of sitdowns with local Baltimore Positive leaders in the community, Damian O'Doherty joins his fellow west sider Don Mohler and Dundalk's Nestor Aparicio to discuss how the areas surrounding the city will be necessary for the re-invention of our downtown and beyond.

Harrison outlines his crime reduction plan for Baltimore

Legendary Barbara Mikulski schools Don and Nestor on old-school Baltimore Positive magic

Covering Annapolis and General Assembly from the couch just isn’t the same

O’Malley talks openly about crime and the future of our city

WNST CLASSIC

John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl

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.

The night that Deion Sanders went PrimeTime from Parkville

He arrived with Kordell Stewart, refused to sign autographs and had an awesome mink coat. But as you will hear, Prime sat center stage and answered every question from every Ravens fan when he was no longer in the "prime" of his legendary career.

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.

What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?

Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.

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

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...

Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return

As they played the Modell Lyric in downtown Baltimore, band members looked back an incredible catalog of music and how to carry on...

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.

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.

Castro, Cuba and Havana nights of fiction – and nonfiction

Author Tim Wendel shares real and imagined tales of baseball, Cuba and Fidel Castro in his second novel and catching up with Billy Bryan.

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