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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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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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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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The power of Act Now Baltimore helping vulnerable citizens during vaccine process
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The confidence level of Americans rises as vaccines go into arms
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The confidence level of Americans rises as vaccines go into arms

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

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How will we really know the pandemic is over?
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How will we really know the pandemic is over?

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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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

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

Five Ravens potentially impacted most by 2021 draft

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

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.

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.

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.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s

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The world according to Ted Venetoulis...

Hametz brings urban design into perspective for Baltimore’s future

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Ever wonder how urban development works and how neighborhoods change via design and civic engineering?

Shapiro says leadership and mentoring are key to a better Baltimore

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Improving every day, the Shapiro Way...

Abdalla says Code 3 For Change is addressing COVID downtime and opioid epidemic

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Educating the world about the warning signs of opioid danger in your family and home...

EDUCATION

Fowler tells how revived urban markets play key role in future of Charm City

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What are the centerpieces and core parts of our neighborhoods in the city?

Bedford says Baltimore Museum of Art still providing an online journey during pandemic

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Like all of our shuttered local institutions for arts and entertainment, the BMA wants you to visit virtually during the crisis

Van Hollen says sanctity of American election system must be secure in 2020

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We know the Russians made every attempt to interfere with our elections in 2016. What will happen in 2020? Van Hollen shares his thoughts with Mohler and Aparicio on Baltimore Positive.

HEALTH

Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope

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For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story...

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

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The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future

Doring discusses role of MD State Dental Association for all patients during COVID

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Donating their PPE to area hospitals and staying on duty for trauma and emergencies, local dentists are waiting through the crisis like everyone else

ARTS

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997

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Because he can't find his picture with Mark Bryan during this era, this is Darius Rucker. This one might include the time when Nestor got them a gig doing the National Anthem at Camden Yards before an Orioles game and Rucker was trapped on the golf course. Perhaps...

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.

Kassof invites you to learn Baltimore work history via Museum of Industry online during crisis

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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

LEADERSHIP

How do Ravens move forward after COVID?

Short weeks. Lots of recovery issues. A three-game losing streak. And a plague that has stricken his locker room. Our resident NFL insider Chris Pika says Coach Harbaugh needs to calm a frazzled franchise and win some winnable football games in December.

Speaking about the long road to Madam Speaker with Delegate Jones

Glassman discusses shepherding and protecting residents of Harford County

Keeping the Ravens COVID-free and on the field every Sunday

Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair

WNST CLASSIC

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.

Ogden and Stokley discuss Dilfer and Grbac and aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV quarterback shuffle

Fifteen years after the fact on Radio Row at 2016 Super Bowl in San Francisco, Nestor wound up having an impromptu gripe session with two guys who have strong opinions on the 2001 Baltimore Ravens.

Joe Flacco explains life as a “classy” Philadelphia sports fan

Everyone knows Number 5 is from the Jersey side of the Philly thing, but let's take a deeper dive into the local sports fandom of the Super Bowl XLVII MVP

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.

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.

Colts legend Joe Ehrmann teaches Nestor about the Seasons of Life

The first autograph he ever got at Eastpoint Mall in 1976 was from the big defensive lineman from Buffalo. Then, the Reverend made a life here in Baltimore and still touches us all...

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

When Cal Ripken was preparing to enter Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to discuss many aspects of his incredible career with the Baltimore Orioles.

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.

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

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.

We’ve won twice: Which Ravens Super Bowl win was your favorite?

It's almost like choosing children. Super Bowl XXXV was the first time but was it better than Super Bowl XLVII? Bill Cole and Nestor try to put the last two decades and parades into perspective.

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