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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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Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.

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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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Ravens

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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Being a Styx ‘Renegade’ long before it was the Steelers battle song

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After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.
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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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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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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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Ravens

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens blow late lead in overtime loss to Titans

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“You have to tackle better. That’s the best run-after-contact team in the league. We did well early, but we didn’t finish strong enough.”
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Local

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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Local

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

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.
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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.

Ravens get another chance to stop Derrick Henry

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Longtime Nashville sports insider Paul Kuharsky provides a Titans preview as the Ravens try to shore up the run against the beast who ran them out of the playoffs nine months ago.

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...

Local strategies and solutions to feed Towson during a pandemic

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If you want to pitch it help your neighbors during the holidays, Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses some resources to give or receive. And education always tops her agenda.

Teaming up with Taharka to deliver you local holiday ice cream comfort

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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin or egg nog?

These tacos aren’t going to eat themselves

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Many local businesses are struggling to survive and very few are actually opening doors during a pandemic. Our pal Evan Brown from State Fare just opened El Guapo in Catonsville and tells us the story of managing and moving forward during a plague.

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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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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SPORTS

Ravens

Queen expects more out of himself against Titans after rough Week 10 game

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The Ravens rookie made no excuses for his struggles against the Patriots and said he needs to play with more physicality.
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Orioles

Elias explains Orioles’ decisions to designate Nunez for assignment, add six to 40-man roster

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The general manager said the organization wasn't going to take the slugger to arbitration.
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Ravens pondering options on offensive line ahead of meeting with Tennessee

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Will Baltimore use its fifth different starting offensive line combination of the season against Tennessee on Sunday?

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.

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.

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.

Inability to finish against Tennessee puts Ravens on ropes at Thanksgiving

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Each side of the ball looked to the other to finish the game with neither getting the job done for Baltimore.

Madubuike says younger Ravens defensive linemen need to step up in place of Campbell, Williams

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"We’re all equipped to handle any situation on defense when a guy goes down. It’s a standard here with the Ravens."

Maryland-Michigan State game canceled as Locksley part of ongoing Terps’ COVID-19 outbreak

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The Terps head coach says he's "feeling strong with only minor symptoms" while isolating at home.

Queen, Ravens regret poor tackling late in Sunday’s defeat to Titans

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The inside linebacker was one of several Ravens who failed to tackle A.J. Brown on the game-tying touchdown late in regulation.

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.

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...

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

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.
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These tacos aren’t going to eat themselves

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Many local businesses are struggling to survive and very few are actually opening doors during a pandemic. Our pal Evan Brown from State Fare just opened El Guapo in Catonsville and tells us the story of managing and moving forward during a plague.
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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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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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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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POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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

Ahmet Zappa explains the incredible hologram Frank Zappa tour show and Baltimore love

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When the Frank Zappa Experience came to the Modell, it gave Nestor a chance to ask Ahmet Zappa everything he always wanted to know about the bust at the Highlandtown Library. Plus, what's a hologram concert?
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Celebrities

Will Smith talks about life as Fresh Prince with DJ Jazzy Jeff and DC club show before he was a movie star in 1989

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This extremely awkward conversation led to a tour cancellation of his DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince show in Washington, D.C. Sometimes, parents just don't understand...
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Music

Can’t stop this feeling, can’t stop this fire

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Step inside, walk this way...
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Hall of Fame

Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion

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Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008.
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Arts

James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

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Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment...
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BUSINESS

Business

Fugett tells us role of Baltimore County NAACP during census year

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The census, policing and how the pandemic is affecting all aspects of life in America were on the agenda in this lively debate. And we even discussed Adam Jones and baseball in Japan!
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Business

Rosendale says Maryland tech community is huddling for local solutions during pandemic

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From vaccines and therapeutics to cybersecurity, the work of the members of the Maryland Tech Council help power all sorts of modern life here locally, especially in collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hrabowski elaborates on the value of education and community involvement in learning

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The grand finale of our three-part chat with UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski is a primer on education and its role in helping a city grow and thrive. Baltimore Positive at its finest here...
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Business

Cass says Ravens are ready to compete on and off the field in Baltimore

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It's football season in Baltimore and Ravens president Dick Cass tells local fans why they should be excited about NFL season and what it means to our community
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EDUCATION

Community

Madam Speaker Jones speaks out about 2020 General Assembly and Annapolis goals

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With 2020 General Assembly ahead, we chat with Madam Speaker Adrienne Jones about all key issues and challenges in Annapolis
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Arts

Musician Thomas Dolby recaps his hyperactive first Ravens game with Nestor and 513 purple crew

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When Nestor invited the 80s pop star and local John Hopkins professor onto the show in early December to discuss music education, he asked if Dolby had ever been to an American football game. Then Ryan Mallett happened against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a Christmas miracle...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Ferguson says Maryland must be a leader in education

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The new Senate President says that many in Annapolis will not stop fighting for Kirwan and the education of our children in Maryland
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HEALTH

Community

Hathaway discusses impact of virus in challenged communities

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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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Arts

Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library

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We all have more time to read and learn during this crisis! Let Heidi Daniel tell you what a great library system means to a community...
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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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ARTS

Arts

McIntosh tells us what a leads an art teacher into Baltimore politics

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Maggie McIntosh has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1992 but we went back to her roots as a teacher and her initial political activism in the 43rd District
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Arts

Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling “audibles” on stage

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Guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about life with Bruce on stage when he's taking impromptu requests night after night.
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Arts

Lancisi says Everyman and every woman feel the community spirit of local theatre

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Keeping the arts alive and the community engaged during the pandemic...
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

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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Hall of Fame

When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn

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It was the beginning of the Brian Billick era in Baltimore when two future Hall of Famers gathered in Parkville to talk about winning a ring.
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Arts

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

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When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...
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Leadership

Gov. Schaefer on the life and times of Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts

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When The Golden Arm left us tragically on a fall day, William Donald Schaefer called into Nestor's show to grieve with the community.
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Arts

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

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It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
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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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Hall of Fame

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

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Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.
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Celebrities

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta's Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star...
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Purple Reign

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

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It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.
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Hall of Fame

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

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The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.
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