Thursday, February 25, 2021

INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION

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Leonard Raskin

Business

Is there sports life after Ravens season?

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss what occupies us after the purple birds hibernate and the Orioles eternal hopes spring yet another summer of chasing a No. 1 draft pick in 2022.
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Business

Making sense of the game of Gamestop and Robin Hood

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Our resident financial expert and insider Leonard Raskin brings some clarity to what happened on Wall Street – and how to move forward.
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Community

What did you do to get that first ticket to Super Bowl XXXV paradise?

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Sit back and let our pal Leonard Raskin tell you the story of how he wound up in a car headed south to Tampa 20 years ago this week. We all have a Super Bowl XXXV story...
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Leonard Raskin

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?
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Leonard Raskin

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?
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Business

It is time to hang the purple lights for Festivus

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Ahhh, the joys of a purple Ravens playoff week in January – for the rest of us...
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Latest News

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Avoiding bad habits and poor posture as we all stare at the Zoom lens

Our international (but made in Baltimore) fitness guru Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as the pandemic continues and we all work from home on a screen.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Business

Avoiding bad habits and poor posture as we all stare at the Zoom lens

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Our international (but made in Baltimore) fitness guru Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as the pandemic continues and we all work from home on a screen.
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#DearOrioles

The realities of (another) Orioles summer of losing a lot of baseball games

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Sure, the 0.0 predictions about postseason hopes were clever but what is the 2021 ceiling for the Birds of Mike Elias and rebuilding into another season without real hope for anything other than the future?
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Luke Jones

Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway

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Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.
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Local

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

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Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.
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The realities of (another) Orioles summer of losing a lot of baseball games

Sure, the 0.0 predictions about postseason hopes were clever but what is the 2021 ceiling for the Birds of Mike Elias and rebuilding into another season without real hope for anything other than the future?

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

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Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

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PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

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Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation

Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation
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Terps color analyst Chris Knoche joins Nestor to discuss big time college hoops realities during pandemic

Terps color analyst Chris Knoche joins Nestor to discuss big time college hoops realities during pandemic
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Orioles baseball for next 24 months in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Orioles baseball for next 24 months in Baltimore
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Don Mohler and Nestor start measuring progress of Biden administration early days

Don Mohler and Nestor start measuring progress of Biden administration early days
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Dick Jerardi and Nestor discuss realities of a college basketball season during a plague

Dick Jerardi and Nestor discuss realities of a college basketball season during a plague
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Telling the story of Jackie Robinson a century later through the eyes of a dozen authors

Telling the story of Jackie Robinson a century later through the eyes of a dozen authors
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

The realities of (another) Orioles summer of losing a lot of baseball games

Sure, the 0.0 predictions about postseason hopes were clever but what is the 2021 ceiling for the Birds of Mike Elias and rebuilding into another season without real hope for anything other than the future?

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

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Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

Next election race for Comptroller of Maryland begins as Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses candidacy and role

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Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his background and candidacy for Maryland Comptroller in Prince George's County.

How can we fairly measure the first days of the Biden Administration?

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Don Mohler and Nestor start measuring progress during the early days of the Biden administration.

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

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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.

From Purple Reign to the General of the Jets

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Longtime Baltimore Ravens scout Joe Douglas tells Nestor those two Super Bowl parades down Pratt Street inspire him every day as he tries to rebuild the New York Jets franchise.

Major League Baseball in need of a healing season

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Forbes baseball business insider Maury Brown joins Nestor to discuss all that ails the sport as spring training commences. And, as always, bonus rock music discussion, history and rumination.

Avoiding bad habits and poor posture as we all stare at the Zoom lens

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Our international (but made in Baltimore) fitness guru Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as the pandemic continues and we all work from home on a screen.

What will drive innovation and growth for Baltimore over next decade?

Bill Cole 0
Bill Cole and Nestor ask some lengthy and difficult questions about the future of business and industry in our hometown as the pandemic drags into the second year.

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

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Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long list of coaching staff changes for John Harbaugh in Owings Mills and how it impacts the franchise this offseason.

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

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Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on the Texas energy failure and role of government to protect citizens from predatory business practices during a state of emergency.

We could all use a few days in New Orleans right now

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Mardi Gras during pandemic came and went but at least the cuisine of the Cajun soul was fed. Todd Schuler spent some formative years on the Bayou but can't get Nestor enthused about that nasty King Cake...

Everything you ever wanted to know about the vaccine and how to get it

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You have questions. We have questions. Dr. Gregory Branch does an incredible job of explaining how the vaccine really works in your body and the ideology behind the significance of this American COVID vaccination process.

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

Is there sports life after Ravens season?

Leonard Raskin 0
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss what occupies us after the purple birds hibernate and the Orioles eternal hopes spring yet another summer of chasing a No. 1 draft pick in 2022.

Who has the best crab cake in Maryland? Let the debate continue…

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Evan Brown of State Fare in Catonsville and Nestor go down a very familiar crustacean hole and resurrect the eternal debate: what makes the perfect crab cake? One of them intends to investigate this further...

Finding your personal Patterson Park Pagoda in lieu of a diamond this spring

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Longtime baseball insider (and cool musician) at The Washington Post Dave Sheinin joins Nestor to discuss the joys of writing about life in East Baltimore as the weather changes and the Orioles work on that zero point zero.

Next election race for Comptroller of Maryland begins as Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses candidacy and role

Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his background and candidacy for Maryland Comptroller in Prince George's County.

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the vaccine and how to get it

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Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as pandemic rolls into 2nd year
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss significance of real insurance for real emergencies
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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss next signs pandemic is on back nine
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of upcoming Orioles summer season of mounting losses
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Juan Webster of Sagamore Pendry discusses iconic Fells Point property and life in Baltimore during p
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JT The Brick invites Nestor to Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders in the fall
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Dave Ginsburg retires to the good sporting life in land of plesant living
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens
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Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on Texas energy failure and role of government
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NY Jets GM Joe Douglas comes back to Baltimore to discuss how Ravens readied him for Broadway
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Evan Brown of State Fare talks legit restaurant crab cakes and Baltimore recipes
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America
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Dr Gregory Branch answers questions about COVID vaccine and how and why to get it
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Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his candidacy for Maryland Comptroller
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor search for sports life after Ravens season
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Todd Schuler and Nestor celebrate Mardi Gras food and music vacation dreams
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Janet Marie Smith discusses what could be next for Baltimore as Oriole Park at Camden Yards turns 30
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Dave Sheinin shares some Baltimore baseball and Patterson Park pagoda love
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Bill Cole and Nestor ask what will drive innovation and growth for Baltimore over next decade
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Maury Brown of Forbes talks baseball, rock concert therapy and a healing season with Nestor
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The realities of (another) Orioles summer of losing a lot of baseball games

Sure, the 0.0 predictions about postseason hopes were clever but what is the 2021 ceiling for the Birds of Mike Elias and rebuilding into another season without real hope for anything other than the future?

Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway

Luke Jones 0

Ravens’ Bryant to move on after “Baltimore wasn’t the place for” him

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How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

Luke Jones 0

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

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How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

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SPORTS

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long list of coaching staff changes for John Harbaugh in Owings Mills and how it impacts the franchise this offseason.

Finding your personal Patterson Park Pagoda in lieu of a diamond this spring

Longtime baseball insider (and cool musician) at The Washington Post Dave Sheinin joins Nestor to discuss the joys of writing about life in East Baltimore as the weather changes and the Orioles work on that zero point zero.

Is there sports life after Ravens season?

Leonard Raskin 0
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss what occupies us after the purple birds hibernate and the Orioles eternal hopes spring yet another summer of chasing a No. 1 draft pick in 2022.

Twelve Ravens thoughts one month ahead of free agency

Luke Jones 0
Lamar Jackson headlined what proved to be a record season for quarterbacks running the ball.

Finally healthy again, Hernandez aiming to enhance Hall of Fame case with Orioles

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Felix Hernandez is still aiming for 3,000 strikeouts and 200 wins in his career that began with Seattle in 2005.

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

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Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.

Mancini feeling great, participating fully as Orioles’ full-squad workouts underway

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After completing chemo treatments last fall, the Baltimore slugger began baseball workouts in late October and had a mostly normal offseason.

From Purple Reign to the General of the Jets

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Longtime Baltimore Ravens scout Joe Douglas tells Nestor those two Super Bowl parades down Pratt Street inspire him every day as he tries to rebuild the New York Jets franchise.

Ravens promote Ver Steeg to running backs coach as Weiss departs

Luke Jones 0
J.K. Dobbins will have a new running backs coach in 2021.

How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

Luke Jones 0
Chuck Clark played the most snaps on the Baltimore defense last season.

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

Luke Jones 0
Mark Andrews is the only tight end in Ravens history to produce multiple seasons of at least 700 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long list of coaching staff changes for John Harbaugh in Owings Mills and how it impacts the franchise this offseason.

Next election race for Comptroller of Maryland begins as Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses candidacy and role

Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his background and candidacy for Maryland Comptroller in Prince George's County.

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.

Finding your personal Patterson Park Pagoda in lieu of a diamond this spring

Longtime baseball insider (and cool musician) at The Washington Post Dave Sheinin joins Nestor to discuss the joys of writing about life in East Baltimore as the weather changes and the Orioles work on that zero point zero.

From Purple Reign to the General of the Jets

Longtime Baltimore Ravens scout Joe Douglas tells Nestor those two Super Bowl parades down Pratt Street inspire him every day as he tries to rebuild the New York Jets franchise.

POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

Never forget the power of the K-Tel Hit Machine

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Who needed a "mix tape" when you had the power of the yacht rock compilation?
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Music

Here we are…now entertain us

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Come as you are...
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Celebrities

Being a Styx ‘Renegade’ long before it was the Steelers battle song

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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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Music

Let them brush your rock and roll hair

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Twisted. Under, sideways, down...
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Music

For Engelbert Humperdinck, I was not that easy to forget

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The "May" I share my #SongfulNes stories with you all month for conversation and comparison series continues
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Music

Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990

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There were no head games when Mick Jones split from the Buffalo singer and jukebox hero. Nestor went into the midnight blue with no...
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BUSINESS

Community

Speaking about the long road to Madam Speaker with Delegate Jones

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From Cowdensville and Arbutus through Lansdowne and onto Annapolis, we learn more about the new Speaker of The House Adrienne Jones
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Business

How does an immigrant from Sri Lanka via Woodlawn run for mayor of Baltimore?

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Get to know mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah in this candid discussion about violence, crime and his vision for the future of our city
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Business

The best crab cakes in the world at your fingertips

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When Damye Hahn of Faidley's at Lexington Market was talking about shipping her legendary crab cakes across the country, we surprised her with a special customer. Let our head coach Brian Billick tell you about his Maryland Thanksgiving-eve tradition now shipping to the grandkids in the midwest...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Dutch discusses how to make Baltimore better

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Dutch Ruppersberger extends the conversation into ways to help fix Baltimore with Don and Nestor in Episode 2 of our chat with the Congressman.
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EDUCATION

Business

The long struggle of government vs. education in America

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Two lifer educators join Nestor to explain the nuances of how government affects education in America and what needs to be done to fix it
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Van Hollen tells us why America needs to get tougher on assault weapons

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In wake of more gun violence in America, our Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined us for a spirited conversation about guns, America and the state of Congress in a world of Trump
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Community

How community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone

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With changes to protocols for many officers around the country, Dave Rose of F.O.P. Lodge 4 discusses life as a police officer and the concerns of the force in the modern world.
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HEALTH

Community

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

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Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.
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Bill Cole

Opening up a conversation about local business while government shuts it down

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It's not easy being new mayor Brandon Scott. And it's certainly no picnic for the thousands of businesses impacted by his decision to shut down the city of Baltimore for many. Bill Cole and Nestor try to sort through the madness of what a pandemic does to a community.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Ferguson says Maryland must be a leader in education

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The new Senate President says that many in Annapolis will not stop fighting for Kirwan and the education of our children in Maryland
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ARTS

Arts

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

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Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.
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Arts

Ross shares the magic of theatre with Nestor and Don from Baltimore Center Stage

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The lullabye of Broadway goes dark all over the world and we mourn the loss of the magic of live theatre
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Arts

Supporting reading and Howard County Library via delicious Italian virtual event

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Let Tonya Aiken of the Howard County Public Library tell you about the annual "Stacks" event on February 27 that has moved online.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Arts

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.
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Arts

Is Nils Lofgren the offensive coordinator of the E Street Band?

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Longtime Bruce Springsteen zealot Nestor Aparicio of WNST.net continues his chat with the great Marylander Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band.
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Bill Cole

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

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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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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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Purple Reign

Dilfer discusses picking up the pieces after leaving Baltimore a Super Bowl champion QB

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Five years after he wasn't brought back after winning the Super Bowl in Tampa, the jettisoned Ravens' champion sat with Nestor in Detroit on Radio Row to discuss the aftermath.
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Hall of Fame

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

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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Arts

Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

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Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.
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Hall of Fame

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

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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.
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Hall of Fame

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

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Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
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