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Making sense of Trump’s America

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since our government policy expert Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation has joined us at Faidley’s but with another Trump government and a stocked cabinet of completely unqualified humans about to run the United States of America, it was time for Nestor to try to attempt to make sense of nonsense reality.

Where does the Democratic National Committee go from here?

Baltimore Positive

With former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley in the news running to lead the DNC, we turn to local Democratic National Committee member Robbie Leonard, who joined Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s in an effort to educate us on the process of the organization and the massive work ahead after an embarrassing loss in Kamala Harris’ bid for President of the United States of America.

Curio Wellness Science

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.

The Ancient Eight John Feinstein

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

Baltimore Positive

Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…

Talking turnout and Maryland voters with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore Positive

As all American eyes turn toward the Presidential Election of 2024, Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor to discuss the U.S. Senate race and the unique attention Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan are getting from outside the state and the always-significant voter turnout for a significant general election.

Maryland Health Exchange Ratner Battaglia

The power and importance of health insurance and access to finding it today

Baltimore Positive

Trying to educate folks about their health on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn, Nestor welcomes his lifer Dundalk High friend Theresa Battaglia and former editor colleague at The Baltimore Sun Andrew Ratner to learn about the power of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange for all citizens.

What comes next for Congressman John Sarbanes?

Baltimore Positive

Soon transitioning into a life after political service, Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for his next chapter after 16 years serving the 3rd District emphasizing his commitment to civics, democracy, health, and the environment.

Discussing civility and the importance of independent journalism with Senator Ben Cardin

Baltimore Positive

Senator Ben Cardin joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss the emotional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and importance of small businesses in America. His political legacy as he departs Congress and the need for civility and importance of independent journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy were also on the Weis conversation menu from the beach.

The Key Bridge and key issues with Senator Chris Van Hollen

Baltimore Positive

Senator Chris Van Hollen talks Key Bridge and securing federal funding with Nestor from MACo in Ocean City, highlighting Maryland’s efforts to work with the federal government for the rebuild. Lots here on oyster restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of the Trump presidency on American politics and journalism.

An update from Comptroller Lierman on where the money goes

Baltimore Positive

Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to join Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to confront his usual Schoolhouse Rock questions about where all the money goes in state finances and economic development, including the Maryland Tax Free Week and the proper pronunciation of the role. Also some explanations what public funds mean for stadium management, and the new revenue generated by the cannabis industry.

How secure is your cybersecurity?

Baltimore Positive

How often should you change your passwords? (More often than you think…) Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security, cyber threats and how to stay safe online from the annual MACo events at the Ocean City Convention Center.

Removing the stigma – and the “crime”

Baltimore Positive

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.

The state of America and our Presidency and politics

Baltimore Positive

Our disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has always made this country great on the Fourth of July holiday. Bill Cole joins Nestor to debate the poor candidates, the loss of civility and the bewilderment at the continued devaluation of words, deeds and political parties in this country we love.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

Baltimore Positive

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week’s election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn’t exercised.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

Baltimore Positive

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

Drums, cannabis and science rocking the education of the plant – and the future of medicine

Baltimore Positive

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought a spirited holiday edition of the show to Far & Dotter in Timonium with Dundalk drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joined by Curio founder Michael Bronfein and daughter Wendy Bronfein discussing how a once pharmaceutical family drummed its way into the cannabis wellness business in Maryland. (We loved this one!)

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

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Tim Tooten is no stranger to Baltimore citizens. The longtime education reporter at WBAL-TV and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministries joined us during the early days of COVID in June 2020 to tell us about his journey from the Suwannee River near Gainesville, Florida to Baltimore and what he has learned about people. A very compelling conversation with a Baltimore education reporting legend, who just retired from his work as a local journalist.

Let’s talk facts about Orioles and the MSA Memorandum of Understanding

Baltimore Positive

Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso returns to answer more of Nestor’s very serious questions about the Baltimore Orioles lease, the “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) and what happens to Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens if Governor Wes Moore promises all of The Warehouse and Camden Yards land and power to the Angelos family.

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Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family

Baltimore Positive

Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It’s important!

Are we getting ripped off by billionaire sports owners? (Of course we are…)

Baltimore Positive

It’s been three decades since Baltimore went “all in” on the promise of sports to revitalize a downtown community. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes tells Nestor that this Angelos family money grab and its parity clause benefit to Steve Bisciotti is the same in every city for American sports franchise owners. Socialize the debt; privatize the profit.

An overview and future of cannabis in Maryland

Baltimore Positive

As our continuing cannabis education series continues, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gives Nestor an overview on the stability of the business and future and science of the plant in Maryland.

Lending some perspective to Orioles and Ravens weekend and conflict in Israel

Baltimore Positive

While our city’s sports teams failed to bask in the afterglow of the amazing power to bring local folks together, our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection lends the perspective to having been to Camden Yards, Pittsburgh and Jerusalem. The Orioles losses and the Ravens giveaway in Pittsburgh took a backseat to unthinkable violence and war halfway around the world.

Tackling the opioid crisis with leadership

Baltimore Positive

If you or anyone in your world has fallen victim to opioid addiction, you’ll have even more appreciation for the work ahead for the new Madame Secretary Emily Keller, who we met as the Mayor of Hagerstown. Learn about the journey of the newly appointed Special Secretary of Opioid Response and her ride to the Volvo plant with President Joe Biden.

Transporting change to Maryland from Washington

Baltimore Positive

Our Senator Chris Van Hollen joins us at MACO in Ocean City for a wide-ranging conversation about life in Washington and the potential and promise of The Red Line, Penn Station and the FBI headquarters coming to Maryland.

Sprinting to the finish line in Washington

Baltimore Positive

First elected to the House of Delegates in 1966, the local statesman Ben Cardin will complete his public service to our citizenry 16 years after heading to D.C. as a Maryland Senator. Joining Nestor at MACO in Ocean City, the Baltimore champion says he’s got plenty left to do before he departs The Capitol in January 2025.

Making sense of Trump’s America

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since our government policy expert Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation has joined us at Faidley’s but with another Trump government and a stocked cabinet of completely unqualified humans about to run the United States of America, it was time for Nestor to try to attempt to make sense of nonsense reality.

Where does the Democratic National Committee go from here?

Baltimore Positive

With former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley in the news running to lead the DNC, we turn to local Democratic National Committee member Robbie Leonard, who joined Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s in an effort to educate us on the process of the organization and the massive work ahead after an embarrassing loss in Kamala Harris’ bid for President of the United States of America.

Curio Wellness Science

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.

The Ancient Eight John Feinstein

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

Baltimore Positive

Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…

Talking turnout and Maryland voters with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore Positive

As all American eyes turn toward the Presidential Election of 2024, Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor to discuss the U.S. Senate race and the unique attention Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan are getting from outside the state and the always-significant voter turnout for a significant general election.

Maryland Health Exchange Ratner Battaglia

The power and importance of health insurance and access to finding it today

Baltimore Positive

Trying to educate folks about their health on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn, Nestor welcomes his lifer Dundalk High friend Theresa Battaglia and former editor colleague at The Baltimore Sun Andrew Ratner to learn about the power of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange for all citizens.

What comes next for Congressman John Sarbanes?

Baltimore Positive

Soon transitioning into a life after political service, Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for his next chapter after 16 years serving the 3rd District emphasizing his commitment to civics, democracy, health, and the environment.

Discussing civility and the importance of independent journalism with Senator Ben Cardin

Baltimore Positive

Senator Ben Cardin joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss the emotional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and importance of small businesses in America. His political legacy as he departs Congress and the need for civility and importance of independent journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy were also on the Weis conversation menu from the beach.

The Key Bridge and key issues with Senator Chris Van Hollen

Baltimore Positive

Senator Chris Van Hollen talks Key Bridge and securing federal funding with Nestor from MACo in Ocean City, highlighting Maryland’s efforts to work with the federal government for the rebuild. Lots here on oyster restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of the Trump presidency on American politics and journalism.

An update from Comptroller Lierman on where the money goes

Baltimore Positive

Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to join Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to confront his usual Schoolhouse Rock questions about where all the money goes in state finances and economic development, including the Maryland Tax Free Week and the proper pronunciation of the role. Also some explanations what public funds mean for stadium management, and the new revenue generated by the cannabis industry.

How secure is your cybersecurity?

Baltimore Positive

How often should you change your passwords? (More often than you think…) Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security, cyber threats and how to stay safe online from the annual MACo events at the Ocean City Convention Center.

Removing the stigma – and the “crime”

Baltimore Positive

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.

The state of America and our Presidency and politics

Baltimore Positive

Our disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has always made this country great on the Fourth of July holiday. Bill Cole joins Nestor to debate the poor candidates, the loss of civility and the bewilderment at the continued devaluation of words, deeds and political parties in this country we love.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

Baltimore Positive

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week’s election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn’t exercised.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

Baltimore Positive

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

Drums, cannabis and science rocking the education of the plant – and the future of medicine

Baltimore Positive

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought a spirited holiday edition of the show to Far & Dotter in Timonium with Dundalk drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joined by Curio founder Michael Bronfein and daughter Wendy Bronfein discussing how a once pharmaceutical family drummed its way into the cannabis wellness business in Maryland. (We loved this one!)

Screenshot 2020 06 08 03.21.38

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

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Tim Tooten is no stranger to Baltimore citizens. The longtime education reporter at WBAL-TV and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministries joined us during the early days of COVID in June 2020 to tell us about his journey from the Suwannee River near Gainesville, Florida to Baltimore and what he has learned about people. A very compelling conversation with a Baltimore education reporting legend, who just retired from his work as a local journalist.

Let’s talk facts about Orioles and the MSA Memorandum of Understanding

Baltimore Positive

Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso returns to answer more of Nestor’s very serious questions about the Baltimore Orioles lease, the “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) and what happens to Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens if Governor Wes Moore promises all of The Warehouse and Camden Yards land and power to the Angelos family.

Screen Shot 2023 01 17 at 11.57.28 AM

Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family

Baltimore Positive

Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It’s important!

Are we getting ripped off by billionaire sports owners? (Of course we are…)

Baltimore Positive

It’s been three decades since Baltimore went “all in” on the promise of sports to revitalize a downtown community. Neil deMause of Field of Schemes tells Nestor that this Angelos family money grab and its parity clause benefit to Steve Bisciotti is the same in every city for American sports franchise owners. Socialize the debt; privatize the profit.

An overview and future of cannabis in Maryland

Baltimore Positive

As our continuing cannabis education series continues, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gives Nestor an overview on the stability of the business and future and science of the plant in Maryland.

Lending some perspective to Orioles and Ravens weekend and conflict in Israel

Baltimore Positive

While our city’s sports teams failed to bask in the afterglow of the amazing power to bring local folks together, our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection lends the perspective to having been to Camden Yards, Pittsburgh and Jerusalem. The Orioles losses and the Ravens giveaway in Pittsburgh took a backseat to unthinkable violence and war halfway around the world.

Tackling the opioid crisis with leadership

Baltimore Positive

If you or anyone in your world has fallen victim to opioid addiction, you’ll have even more appreciation for the work ahead for the new Madame Secretary Emily Keller, who we met as the Mayor of Hagerstown. Learn about the journey of the newly appointed Special Secretary of Opioid Response and her ride to the Volvo plant with President Joe Biden.

Transporting change to Maryland from Washington

Baltimore Positive

Our Senator Chris Van Hollen joins us at MACO in Ocean City for a wide-ranging conversation about life in Washington and the potential and promise of The Red Line, Penn Station and the FBI headquarters coming to Maryland.

Sprinting to the finish line in Washington

Baltimore Positive

First elected to the House of Delegates in 1966, the local statesman Ben Cardin will complete his public service to our citizenry 16 years after heading to D.C. as a Maryland Senator. Joining Nestor at MACO in Ocean City, the Baltimore champion says he’s got plenty left to do before he departs The Capitol in January 2025.

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