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New Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry tells us what he inherited in his new seat at City Hall and how our city can cut waste and run more efficiently.

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

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.

Talking South Baltimore on the rise with new Councilwoman Porter

Want some hope for the future of the 10th District of Baltimore City? We found it with the newest council member Phylicia Porter, who found some common corners with Don Mohler in Edmondson Village and parts south.

The Baltimore Rat Pack attacks the future of our city

"Better to have a few rats than to be one," wrote Baltimore Sun voice Peter Jensen, when our city was being attacked by the President of The United States. Now that Joe Biden has taken the wheel, we discuss Charm City rodents, the future of journalism and every challenge of the virus and vaccine.

Luke Broadwater: Trapped inside The Capitol and then investigating how it happened for the New York Times

Anyone from Baltimore is familiar with his work over the years. Luke Broadwater joins us from inside the U.S. Capitol to discuss the last few weeks of reporting on the insurrection from the inside.

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

We assemble an All-Star team of top State House journalists from Annapolis to discuss the "via Zoom" 2021 General Assembly. And some bold predictions on Kirwan and the other side of the vaccine...

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

The country that Joe Biden inherits

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first three weeks of a new year with a new leadership in the United States of America during a pandemic. And some Ravens football, too...

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.
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Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Rodriguez, Orioles bullpen blank Yankees in 2-0 win to open four-game set

Gunnar Henderson led off the bottom of the first inning with his 10th homer, and that was all Baltimore needed.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April

It's been a long time since we've anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.
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