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McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game

The veteran outside linebacker won't be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.
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Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a...
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Andrews: “People are starting to count us out, and that’s fine”

The Ravens tight end says his team is feeling plenty of urgency to turn the recent struggles around.
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Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.

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McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game

The veteran outside linebacker won't be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.
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Community

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

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A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...
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Andrews: “People are starting to count us out, and that’s fine”

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The Ravens tight end says his team is feeling plenty of urgency to turn the recent struggles around.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 loss to Tennessee

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Mark Andrews played a career-high 56 snaps, caught a touchdown, and registered a season-best 96 receiving yards.
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Ravens running backs Ingram, Dobbins test positive for COVID-19

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A bad day for the Ravens turned worse late Sunday night with multiple members of the organization testing positive for COVID-19.
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Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

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When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.
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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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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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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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Solving Titans defense seemed far more difficult last January

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Longtime Nashville sportswriter John Glennon joins Nestor from Tennessee to remember the Titans rivalry and the spirit of Barry Trotz and Predators in the salad days.
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Ravens

Orlando Brown Jr. knows Ravens must “find a way to finish games and start pulling away”

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Baltimore squandered a two-score lead in the second half to fall to 6-4 on the season.
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What’s in a snap?

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Let our resident expert and Super Bowl-champion center pal Mike Flynn discuss snapping a wet football in the driving rain in Foxboro when all hell is breaking loose. And what happens when the lights go out on Broadway for your kid...
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Searching for leaders of men Thursday night in Pittsburgh

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After a different kind of meltdown against the Tennessee Titans, Luke Jones and Nestor look for the "leadership council" in Ravens locker room as undefeated Steelers await for Thanksgiving dinner.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Momentum for Ravens and Titans is far different this time around

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Longtime Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt of Titans.com says this isn't same offensive powerhouse that Ravens ran into last January with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.
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Ravens need a fast start and some confidence vs. Titans

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the "new look" offensive line that Lamar Jackson will attempt to lead against a scuffling Tennessee squad with a leaky defense.

Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

Plenty at stake as Ravens and Titans try to stop midseason slide

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One-time Ravens beat man now with ESPN in Nashville, Turron Davenport previews Titans trip to Baltimore with both teams reeling.

Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

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Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.

It hasn’t been a big party in Nashville since beating Ravens in January

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If Ravens fans are disappointed with recent results, consider the Tennessee Titans who were 5-0 and now reeling. Teresa Walker of AP Nashville says this is different Titans squad from the January nightmares of Lamar Jackson.

The defensive integrity necessary to stop Lamar Jackson

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Former Titans safety Blaine Bishop discusses a secondary-eye view of trying to contain No. 8 as the Tennessee defense that saw success in January will try again.

Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn't run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.
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Privacy, security and modern society

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What is private and what even matters any more? Talking privacy, guns and America with the MICA Philosophy professor Dr. Firmin DeBrabender.
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Ben Jealous tells us how Stacey Abrams flipped Georgia and assesses the battle ahead for Senate
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Barry Rascovar speaks to bridging the wide divide in the two politcal Americas
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UMBC professor Donald Norris schools us on electoral college and procedure following American electi
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Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley explores a Biden path to Presidential win
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Congressman John Sarbanes discusses fair elections in America and ending dark campaign money
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Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards discusses election polls, predictions and logjam on The Hill
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ElectionPalooza IV gets you ready for a Tuesday Election Night in America
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Laslo Boyd and Flora Wolf discuss how two people can make a difference in an election campaign cycle
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales says to not count out Trump over Biden despite what polls tell you
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Ted Venetoulis gives us an education and civic primer on electoral college in America
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Ron Cassie tells us about loving Baltimore and the Charm City loving him back
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Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters assessing election and coming agenda in Annapolis
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Mike Freeman discusses the sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick against the machine of the NFL
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Economist Anirban Basu brings federal solutions for local problems during pandemic
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Congressman Anthony Brown discusses many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill
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ElectionPalooza III turns to the polls to see where this election is headed for America
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes home to Baltimore to discuss the 25th Amendment and why you need to vote
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Steny Hoyer discusses a world where Democrats and Republicans work together for a better America
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Comptroller Peter Franchot discusses COVID effect on Annapolis, Kirwan and small business
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Dutch Ruppersberger discusses stimulus and dysfunction of Congress during COVID crisis
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on Tiger Woods, Woodward on Trump and the R word in Washington
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Dick Cass tells Ravens fans how franchise got team to field during pandemic
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Cathy Bevins discusses tough issues of COVID for East Baltimore County residents
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Dr Kurtinitis says community colleges are putting people in position for new start post COVID
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Matt Hanna tells how Hopkins lacrosse and teaching led to inspiration for Next Man Up
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Ramos sees a brighter future for central Baltimore from 14th District
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Thiru says no regrets in failed mayoral run and now is time for Baltimore to strategize future
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Andrea McDaniels of The Baltimore Sun discusses modern op ed page and discussing racial inequities
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ElectionPalooza2 honors the legacy and power of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Psychotherapist Patty Mohler joins Don and Nestor to discuss mental health during COVID as holidays
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Senator Ben Cardin says a functioning government is only way to exit the pandemic
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Stephanie Chall updates us on Brigance Brigade fundraising for ALS patients during COVID
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Senator Chris Van Hollen looks to future of Biden administration with hope for American healing
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Dr Firmin DeBrabender of MICA talks privacy and guns in America
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Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses education strategies and solutions in era of pandemic
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SPORTS

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Terps standout, Baltimore native Jalen Smith drafted by Phoenix Suns with 10th overall pick

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The former Mount Saint Joseph star is the 61st player from the University of Maryland to be drafted into the NBA.
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Ravens

Jackson says Titans looked like they “wanted it more than us” in Ravens’ loss

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The Baltimore quarterback reflected on another difficult day for an offense looking little like it did a year ago.
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Wolfe: “We’ve got to just play better football; we’ve got to tackle”

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The Ravens defensive end made no excuses for the poor defensive performance late in Sunday's 30-24 loss.

Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

Jackson speaks out against social media harassment of Ravens center Skura’s family

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"That’s a human being at the end of the day. That’s my teammate. That’s my brother. So, yes, that’s just B.S."

Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn't run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 loss to Tennessee

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Mark Andrews played a career-high 56 snaps, caught a touchdown, and registered a season-best 96 receiving yards.

McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game

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The veteran outside linebacker won't be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.

Harbaugh says Ravens slowing Henry “going to take a great effort”

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The Ravens could be without their two best defensive linemen against Tennessee.

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

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A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...

The defensive integrity necessary to stop Lamar Jackson

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Former Titans safety Blaine Bishop discusses a secondary-eye view of trying to contain No. 8 as the Tennessee defense that saw success in January will try again.

Solving Titans defense seemed far more difficult last January

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Longtime Nashville sportswriter John Glennon joins Nestor from Tennessee to remember the Titans rivalry and the spirit of Barry Trotz and Predators in the salad days.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Picking up the pieces after the New England debacle

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor assess the path ahead for the Ravens after a long, wet night in Foxboro. https://youtu.be/4LtyvkFhWqc
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BILL COLE

Blinded by the science of the pandemic? You are not alone…

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Over Royal Farms coffee in his Cole Roofing mug, Nestor implores his pal Bill Cole to interpret why anyone would question the veracity or impact of a deadly global pathogen and the safety of others during a plague. But feel free to believe what you want...
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LEONARD RASKIN

Navigating modern adversity – on or off the field

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Wealth manager Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss navigating adversity during challenging times. The Ravens are going through it. So are all of us...
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TODD SCHULER

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

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A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...
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BALTIMORE NEWS

Privacy, security and modern society

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What is private and what even matters any more? Talking privacy, guns and America with the MICA Philosophy professor Dr. Firmin DeBrabender.
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Momentum for Ravens and Titans is far different this time around

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Longtime Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt of Titans.com says this isn't same offensive powerhouse that Ravens ran into last January with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.
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Plenty at stake as Ravens and Titans try to stop midseason slide

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One-time Ravens beat man now with ESPN in Nashville, Turron Davenport previews Titans trip to Baltimore with both teams reeling.
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Terps standout, Baltimore native Jalen Smith drafted by Phoenix Suns with 10th overall pick

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The former Mount Saint Joseph star is the 61st player from the University of Maryland to be drafted into the NBA.
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Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

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Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.
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POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Arts

Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn

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Did you know that 80s pop star Thomas Dolby has been a professor at Johns Hopkins teaching music for several years? It was poetry in motion when he was an ambassador and performer at the inaugural Light City when Nestor first got to say hello in 2016.
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Arts

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

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Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.
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Music

Everybody wants a thrill…

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Nothing to hide. Believe what I say.
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

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It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.
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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

Accepting the #MusicalNes album challenge…

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Nestor accepts the 10 Albums in 10 Days that changed your life challenge. But only with words, too...
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BUSINESS

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Ringo and Atlas discuss impact of local hospitals and Sinai

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Learning how Annapolis can assist hospitals locally during General Assembly with Maryland Hospital Association
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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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Arts

Hutchinson tells us the animals at the Maryland Zoo missed people during COVID shutdown

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And, yes, the former Baltimore County Executive was happy to talk some politics and solutions with us as well...
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Business

Pieninck says putting the care first is crucial for COVID patients locally

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The President and C.E.O. of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield joined us to discuss everything we ever wanted to know about medical insurance and this crisis
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EDUCATION

Baltimore Positive Classic

Cardin discusses Schaefer’s vision for daily progress in Baltimore

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Cardin discusses the future of Baltimore and the role our local government will play
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Business

Ball details long journey to Howard County Executive

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball covered a wide-range of topics in a three-part chat with Baltimore Positive. But, first, we covered his background and path to leadership...
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Community

Johnny O discusses challenges of running Baltimore County government during pandemic’

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Things have changed dramatically for local government and budgets since the last time we got together with the Baltimore County Executive
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HEALTH

Business

Bojanowski is focused on how we feed the masses during a pandemic

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Continuing our exploration of how life has changed for all of us during this pandemic and national crisis...
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Community

Find more light for your mental health during the darkness of winter and holidays

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Sure, you're stressed out! And the pandemic is making it worse. Let psychotherapist and author Patty Mohler provide some tips and ways to renew and restore your energy.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Van Hollen takes a deep dive on affordable health care

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Health care in America is at the core of many debates. Our U.S Senator Chris Van Hollen explains his philosophy on where our country should be headed for the next generation.
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ARTS

Crime

Rodricks says next mayor has a full plate of problems waiting after election

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Hearing the thoughts of the voices of Baltimore during this important election week in Maryland
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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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Arts

Fowler defines role and vision of Downtown Partnership

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Before departing to run the Maryland Zoo, we caught up with the outgoing president of an important downtown organization
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LEADERSHIP

Baltimore Positive Classic

Honoring the power of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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For our special ElectionPalooza II featuring A Miner Detail, Elevate Maryland, Center Maryland and The Marc Steiner Show, we paid respects to a monumental figure in American history and discuss the future of the bench. Yes, this election is important...
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Miller believes transportation improvement would stimulate city economy

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The Preakness that snuck in and out of Baltimore

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Schmoke tells Nestor and Don what the next mayor of Baltimore needs

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What is the legacy of Donald Trump in Washington?

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WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

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Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...
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Arts

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

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It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.
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Arts

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman catches up on music to sports radio transition

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A recurring guest in recent years as he left the drum kit of The Black Crowes to become a sports radio host at Fox Sports Radio, Gorman and Nestor catches up on Orioles, NFL and life in Nashville with the new band Trigger Hippy.
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Celebrities

That time when Nestor got together with Bill Murray

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True fact: Orioles pitcher Rick Sutcliffe and the world's most legendary man were close friends. Murray came to Camden Yards a lot in the early days and hung out in the clubhouse. He was from Chicago. Nestor's name was Aparicio. The request was John Winger from the "Chicks dig me" speech in Stripes. We were mutts...
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Hall of Fame

The “great” Nils Lofgren talks about being an E Streeter

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WNST.net owner Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the "great" Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's legendary Hall of Fame band.
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Celebrities

The legendary Charlie Eckman gives Nestor some life advice

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Toward the end of his legendary life as a basketball coach, referee and sports radio pundit, the pride of Glen Burnie "coached" Nestor with some information to take with him.
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Celebrities

The time that Bill Walton talked about San Diego sports, John Wooden and the tall life with Nestor at Super Bowl XXXII

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Our weeks spent at The Big Game have afforded us the opportunity to have a wide variety of chats – even last century! Nestor only wishes he had asked a few more Grateful Dead questions...
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Hall of Fame

When Mike Mussina visited Nestor at the dingy WITH Studios at 5 Light Street in 1993

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This is one of the earliest tapes of Nestor doing radio. Obviously, he wasn't very good at it but he did know a lot about sports...
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Hall of Fame

John Steadman talks about AFL-NFL merger and Jets disaster in Super Bowl III

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Early in his career, Nestor was always fishing for the real history of sports. No better place to find it than from a guy who was at the pool with Joe Namath in Miami in 1969.
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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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