Monday, April 19, 2021

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Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city
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Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city

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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 are the realities of police reform in Annapolis for citizens in Baltimore?
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What are the realities of police reform in Annapolis for citizens in Baltimore?

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Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair
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Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair

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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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Gonzaga’s biggest cheerleader is a dad with a few rings
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Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?
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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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city

Transforming relationships one word at a time

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five Ravens potentially impacted most by 2021 draft

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

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.

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.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Why aren’t Orioles spring training games on my TV? The Recon on MASN and another lost spring from Sarasota

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Their new weekly Catonsville meets Dundalk segment will cover all sorts of ground – local, political and gastrointestinal – but it started where it all began for Nestor and Don. Another ripe Grapefruit baseball season bearing no spring fruit.

Are you protected when the disaster occurs on your side of the street?

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In the aftermath of the Texas disaster, our financial planning expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the significance of having real insurance for real emergencies. Just in case...

Future Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his plan to tackle crime and heal Baltimore

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He is the presumptive next mayor of Baltimore and the current City Council President and we had a lot of questions for Brandon Scott as we discussed his victory, COVID and how to send the kids back to school in Maryland.

Dixon recaps her life in West Baltimore and pitch to be mayor again

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From educator and community activist to City Hall, the deposed mayor who wants to be mayor again tells her story...

EDUCATION

Hrabowski elaborates on the value of education and community involvement in learning

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The grand finale of our three-part chat with UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski is a primer on education and its role in helping a city grow and thrive. Baltimore Positive at its finest here...

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...

Tooten discusses his Deep South journey and state of education and race in America

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The longtime WBAL Education Reporter and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministry discusses protest and peace on our streets

HEALTH

Glassman wades through reality of science vs. science fiction in Bel Air

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Harford County Executive Barry Glassman discusses the work in preparing vaccines, getting back to school and his political future as pressure mounts on Andy Harris in District 1.

The all or nothing Congress that We The People have sent to Washington

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Don Mohler and Nestor discuss getting things done in Washington and Congress amidst the madness of polar partisan politics.

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

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

ARTS

Finding Maryland’s perfect bay concoction is a crab cake walk

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Baltimore Magazine Editor-in-Chief Max Weiss has spent three decades lending annual wisdom on the topic of crab cakes to local lore. And, yes, we talked movies and stuff, too! But no cello this time...

Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

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A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.

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

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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.

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

Asking Earl Weaver why he ever wanted to be a baseball manager

When The Earl of Baltimore made his final visit to Camden Yards during the 2012 statue summer, Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with the Hall of Famer.

That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball

We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.

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.

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

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.

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.

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

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

When Mike Mussina visited Nestor at the dingy WITH Studios at 5 Light Street in 1993

This is one of the earliest tapes of Nestor doing radio. Obviously, he wasn't very good at it but he did know a lot about sports...

Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

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

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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