Friday, March 29, 2024

Politics

What is the legacy of Donald Trump in Washington?

Mark Leibovich always provides insights from Washington that only a guy who wrote "This Town" could provide. This was a deep dig on Washington, the National Football League and sports in America. And how to manage an election during a plague.

The life and legend of Congressman John Lewis

The first time Kweisi Mfume was elected to serve in Washington, D.C. was in 1986. He arrived there to meet another young African American congressman from Georgia.

The power and purpose of local government to help citizens during pandemic

Former Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith explains how local government can aid and comfort constituents amidst tough conditions.

When journalists don’t cover news, local citizens lose

The Baltimore Sun has been furloughing reporters during the pandemic. Veteran local reporter Pamela Wood discusses the challenges of when the "news" goes away.

Is The Baltimore Sun worth saving?

Veteran local journalist Pamela Wood discusses her role at the newspaper and how politicians are held accountable by the work of local media.

Will the changes at City Hall make a difference?

It appears Jack Young will be handing the reigns of City Hall over to Brandon Scott this fall. State Senator Cory McCray says new faces, spirit and energy at City Hall should bring encouragement to a struggling community.

Bost says teachers need to be safe to head back into classrooms

Cheryl Bost joined us earlier this year in a lengthy discussion about Kirwan and Annapolis and now returns from the Maryland State Education Association to update us about the fluid state of education and how we're going to do this in the fall here in The Free State – county by county.

Pietila joins our neighborhood to discuss redlining, blockbusting and systemic racism

The history of how Baltimore's neighborhoods were shaped is not pretty. Let author and local journalist Antero Pietila tell you about how housing worked last century in our city.

Lierman discusses COVID and housing rent crisis in Baltimore

Brooke Lierman has represented the 46th District in Annapolis as a member of the House of Delegates since 2014. She is also in Nestor's district! This chat discusses the many issues surrounding the pandemic and how it's affecting all aspects of life here in Baltimore and for the political process as well in Maryland.

Suntha says credentials of Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable

The leader of University of Maryland Medical System discussed all aspects of the virus and a potential vaccine
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Latest News

Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal

The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

"We will work our hardest to deliver for you with professionalism, integrity, excellence, and a fierce desire to win games.”

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

In the early hours after the Key Bridge tragedy in his hometown of Dundalk, Nestor joins Bill Cole with thoughts about the incident and the recovery for Dundalk and the Port of Baltimore and America.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.
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