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AUDIO VAULT

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens
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Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as pandemic rolls into 2nd year

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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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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Orioles’ Davis says he’s made changes “visible to the naked eye” in hopes of better results

The veteran first baseman described adjustments at the plate as "overdue" in trying to rejuvenate his career after batting a combined .169 over the last three seasons.
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More Articles Like This

Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

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A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.
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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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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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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.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Luke Jones

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

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Gus Edwards has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry and rushed for more than 700 yards in three straight seasons.
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Business

Are you protected when the disaster occurs on your side of the street?

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In the aftermath of the Texas disaster, our financial planning expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the significance of having real insurance for real emergencies. Just in case...
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Arts

Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

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A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.
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College Sports

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

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After three decades of DMV worldwide sports coverage at the Associated Press, Dave Ginsburg is hanging up the laptop. At least for now. He joins Nestor for a fun retrospective of Baltimore and Washington and memories and press box food.
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Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

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

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PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

Baltimore Positive Podcast Audio Vault0

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens
LISTEN TO PODCAST
Baltimore Positive Podcast Audio Vault0

Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as pandemic rolls into 2nd year

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.
LISTEN TO PODCAST
Baltimore Positive Podcast Audio Vault0

Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation

Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation
LISTEN TO PODCAST
Baltimore Positive Podcast Audio Vault0

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
LISTEN TO PODCAST
Baltimore Positive Podcast Audio Vault0

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
LISTEN TO PODCAST
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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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LOCAL DISCUSSION

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.

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

Local 0
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.

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

College Sports 0
After three decades of DMV worldwide sports coverage at the Associated Press, Dave Ginsburg is hanging up the laptop. At least for now. He joins Nestor for a fun retrospective of Baltimore and Washington and memories and press box food.

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...

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...

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.

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.

Staying in Fells Point for a Baltimore staycation all summer long

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Juan Webster of Sagamore Pendry discusses his iconic Fells Point property and life in Baltimore during pandemic at the city's finest hotel.

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.

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

Arts 0
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.

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.

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

Business 0
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.

Major League Baseball in need of a healing season

Business 0
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.

Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

Arts 0
A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.

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

Business 0
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.

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

College Sports 0
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.

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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Heather Mizeur tells us why it's time to send Andy Harris home from Washington in District 1
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses significance of anti-bullying legislation and more from Annapolis
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Brooke Lierman tells us why she's ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland
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Dr Charles Fine joins Nestor to discuss Orioles history and how dentistry has changed during COVID
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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 COVID life in Baltimore
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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
33:54
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America
40:45
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Dr Gregory Branch answers questions about COVID vaccine and how and why to get it
36:18
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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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SPORTS

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

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.

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.

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

Business 0
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

Local 0
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.

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

Luke Jones 0
The former Dallas Cowboy wasn't expected to return after making little impact for Baltimore's passing game.

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

Luke Jones 0
Despite missing nearly five full games, Calais Campbell was named to his sixth Pro Bowl in his first year with Baltimore.

Major League Baseball in need of a healing season

Business 0
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.

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

Local 0
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.

Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway

Luke Jones 0
Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.

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.

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.

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

Luke Jones 0
Gus Edwards has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry and rushed for more than 700 yards in three straight seasons.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

Late, great Dan Fogelberg talked about love, breakups and the environment with Nestor in June 1991 before Merriweather Post concert

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It hard to say how much we are missing the beautiful music of the living legacy to the leader of the band.
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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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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

I burned for when jazz took the sting outta The Police

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Wanna keep something precious? You gotta lock it up and throw away the key
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Arts

Dennis DeYoung talks about Styx without Tommy Shaw and Edge of The Century in May 1991

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The history and lineup of Styx was fuzzy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nestor Aparicio has had many chats and encounters with all of the remaining members of the band over the years.
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Arts

A very young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990

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During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for Junkyard at Hammerjacks. This one is spicy...
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BUSINESS

Business

Mayor Jack Young gives us his vision of a better Baltimore

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This is the third episode with our Mayor Jack Young. We touched on a lot of issues and beliefs in this hour of conversation about our city and its future. We have only begun to work toward change for our community.
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Arts

Hoellen says Thomas The Train is standing by through crisis at the B&O Railroad Museum

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We continue our tour of Baltimore's COVID shuttered museums and historic institutions and discuss ways they're still reaching their core mission of engaging and educating citizens
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Arts

Finding our inner Robin Hood with Wes Moore

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Bringing the fight to poverty every day...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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Michael Steele is no stranger to any of us who follow politics and media in Maryland. We had a wide-ranging chat with him about his party, the future of Donald Trump in America and how the country can navigate its way out of this pandemic and economic disaster.
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EDUCATION

Arts

What is significance of foundations like Goldseker for future promise of Baltimore?

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Don Mohler calls Matt Gallagher the "Elizabeth Warren of Maryland politics" because of his leadership on policy and vast experience in local government. Learn about the incredible career of Matt Gallagher and why he chose to continue his public service with Goldseker Foundation...
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Arts

Bedford says Baltimore Museum of Art still providing an online journey during pandemic

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Like all of our shuttered local institutions for arts and entertainment, the BMA wants you to visit virtually during the crisis
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Business

The real challenges of life in West Baltimore during a pandemic

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Councilman Dr. John Bullock says the concerns of safety and commerce and keeping families warm and productive are immense during this winter struggle. We also got a pizza recommendation in here for the holidays and local spirit!
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HEALTH

Baltimore Positive Classic

Hemminger brings the Thread through the loop in Baltimore

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What is Thread? Glad you asked...
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Business

Chessare and Frazee discuss role of hospitals locally and GBMC

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What is the role of General Assembly in helping hospitals across Maryland? We went to Annapolis to learn...
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Community

Some simple ways to move your mental health during COVID

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With the season changing and the pandemic keeping us apart, Lynne and Victor Brick offer a 10-day program to honor the John W. Brick Foundation and boost your Fall mood.
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ARTS

Arts

Falling in love with Baltimore all over again – right now!

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Do you think you love the Charm City more than the three of these local diehards? Baltimore Magazine editor-in-chief Max Weiss gives us a thousand explanations for the 50 ways to love Baltimore right now and how the December cover concept evolved.
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Arts

What is significance of foundations like Goldseker for future promise of Baltimore?

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Don Mohler calls Matt Gallagher the "Elizabeth Warren of Maryland politics" because of his leadership on policy and vast experience in local government. Learn about the incredible career of Matt Gallagher and why he chose to continue his public service with Goldseker Foundation...
Read more
Arts

Bedford says Baltimore Museum of Art still providing an online journey during pandemic

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Like all of our shuttered local institutions for arts and entertainment, the BMA wants you to visit virtually during the crisis
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

The one time Frank Robinson talked baseball with Nestor

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When the legendary Baltimore Orioles outfielder died in 2019, it was hard to find this clip but it made us smile when we did. And this 1992 picture is only one he could find from when the Hall of Famer umpired the "Broadcast vs. Print Media Baseball Game" at Camden Yards.
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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.
Read more
College Sports

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

0
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.
Read more
Arts

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

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When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.
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Hall of Fame

Shannon Sharpe joins Nestor the day he signed with Ravens to discuss a path to winning Super Bowl

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Eleven months later, his Atlanta workout mate Ray Lewis and he and the rest of the purple reign greatest defense of all time were in the confetti in Tampa.
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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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Celebrities

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

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They told a lot of stories over the years but nothing better than hearing Artie talk about his love for Dottie Donovan. This is the third part of a lengthy chat with Fatso when he was still storytelling.
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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren talks all things E Street on Radio Row in Phoenix

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Nestor Aparicio gets the honor of spending time with pal Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix.
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