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Journalism & Media

Baltimore Positive Classic

The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

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Baltimore author Mike Freeman discusses life as a Mt. St. Joe student and lifer NFL writer. His new book "Football's Fearless Activists" chronicles The Knee, the words of Donald Trump and the machine of the National Football League.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Exposing the monsters of the Gun Trace Task Force

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Of all of the crimes against the citizens of Baltimore in recent times, nothing compares to the gruesome ugliness of the Gun Trace Task Force and how police officers weaponized their badges to become deadly criminals at taxpayer expense.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Johnson discusses Obama family legacy and impact on Biden campaign

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Dr. Jason Johnson of MSNBC and Morgan State was fresh off "The Morning Joe" when he joined us to discuss all things election, conventions, the myth of "undecided" voters and the day he was in Charleston when Obama broke into "Amazing Grace."
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Arts

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Education

Going back to tell your 10th grade English teacher why To Kill A Mockingbird was so important

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During Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor reconnects with the Dundalk High literary critic and usage taskmaster of his youth, Miss Susan Monday. They both do talk radio for a living. A journey in education...
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Journalism & Media

How far can Lamar Jackson take Ravens in 2021?

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Former WBAL sports director Greg Sher visits Nestor to discuss the world of mortgages, career changes and how much the state of Baltimore sports has changed since the turn of the century.
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Latest News

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Camden Yards to serve as voting center for 2020 general election

"We look forward to continuing this tradition now and long into the future."
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Luke Jones

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.
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Luke Jones

AFC honor highlights Campbell’s strong start with Ravens

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The veteran defensive end was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack day in Philadelphia.
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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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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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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Local

Ravens coaches will have plenty of teachable moments in aftermath of Eagles late scare

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap shaky late effort in Ravens razor-thin win over Eagles
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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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Business

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

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Our first-ever chat at Baltimore Positive was with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger during better times in April 2019. Now with the election and COVID and Ravens' season all very much in progress, we took some serious citizen time with Dutch.
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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

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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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...

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."

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.

The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

Journalism & Media 0
Baltimore author Mike Freeman discusses life as a Mt. St. Joe student and lifer NFL writer. His new book "Football's Fearless Activists" chronicles The Knee, the words of Donald Trump and the machine of the National Football League.

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...

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...

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

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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.
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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SPORTS

Ravens

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.
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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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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.

Ravens coaches will have plenty of teachable moments in aftermath of Eagles late scare

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap shaky late effort in Ravens razor-thin win over Eagles

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."

Harbaugh on Eagles win: “We have a lot to work on for sure”

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The head coach spoke with reporters after the Ravens held on for dear life in a 30-28 win at Philadelphia.

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."

Campbell dominates overmatched Eagles line with three sacks

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The veteran defensive end stepped up in a major way with Brandon Williams and Derek Wolfe sidelined against Philadelphia.

Orlando Brown Jr. says Ravens must stop shooting selves in foot

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Baltimore committed a season-high 12 penalties in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

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.

Jackson says Ravens offense “really just stopped ourselves” against Eagles

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The offense committed too many penalties and once again struggled to sustain drives, allowing Philadelphia to climb back into the game.

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.

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

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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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

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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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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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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POLITICS

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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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

Journalism & Media 0

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

Music

Let them brush your rock and roll hair

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Twisted. Under, sideways, down...
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Arts

Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show

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At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where's the party? Right here...
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Music

Billy Squier returns to rock Hammerjacks and talk life and music in June 1991

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Now almost eight years into his life as an #AlmostFamous music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, rockers like Billy Squier would return to pick up where they left off...
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Arts

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

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As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...
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Music

Buy the sky and sell the sky and tell the sky…

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You owe it to yourself to own this one...
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Arts

Leverty returns to discuss impact of “Love of a Lifetime” and songwriting for memories

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On eve of another fantastic M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty drops by for a meandering chat about music and songs we all know by heart.
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BUSINESS

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...
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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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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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EDUCATION

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.
Read more
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...
Read more
Community

Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

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To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...
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HEALTH

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...
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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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Community

Some simple ways to move your mental health during COVID

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With the season changing and the pandemic keeping us apart, Lynne and Victor Brick offer a 10-day program to honor the John W. Brick Foundation and boost your Fall mood.
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ARTS

Arts

How does your garden glow this Halloween?

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If you've got a family and a pumpkin, Emily Emerick invites you to participate in the annual Ladew Gardens "Garden Glow" event. And you can always get some fresh fall air in Monkton.
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Journalism & Media

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Arts

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

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Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...
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LEADERSHIP

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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When is the help coming from Congress?

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

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Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Life is about to change! You better be ready…

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WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Let Nestor tell you the story of StanStock and the first radio studio he ever walked into at WEBB-AM

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Stanstock has become an East Side live music charity tradition led by longtime local musician Stan Gibson, who was a childhood friend of Nestor. You'll love this story as told by Mike Miller, who helps organize the festival each fall.
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Hall of Fame

Walking The Great Wall of China with The Iron Man

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When Cal Ripken travelled to Beijing on an Olympic goodwill mission, Nestor Aparicio went along for the ride. Wait'll you see how they go down Montianyu on the mountain on a beautiful fall day in China...
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Hall of Fame

Brett Favre tells Nestor how life changes after you win a Super Bowl

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Nestor first had the Hall of Famer on the show at the Ed Block Courage Awards in 1997 but this is a more modern chat about what happens after you win a championship and the level of involvement in maintaining greatness after achievement.
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Journalism & Media

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

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

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

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It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.
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Leadership

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

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The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
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Business

Turning Canton Square into Scunny Square: remembering a legend

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Time will not dim the glory of the deeds of Patrick "Scunny" McKusker
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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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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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