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It is time to hang the purple lights for Festivus

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America
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ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students

Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff

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Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

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Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.
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How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Business

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

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Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.
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How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?
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Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

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Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.
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Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

AUDIO VAULT

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America
LISTEN
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ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students

Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

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Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine takes us from the insurrection at US Capitol to Little Italy
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Brian Lease and Nestor discuss offseason needs of Baltimore Ravens
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the country that Joe Biden inherits in the world we inhabit
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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at the long offseason of Baltimore Ravens
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens woes at center position and future of offensive line
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson offense
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Our ImpeachAPalooza brings Maryland's best political podcasts together to discuss future of America
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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White House photographer Doug Mills talks Trump, images and American Presidential history
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump and future of USA
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo
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Chris Riehl joins Nestor to discuss reality of hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore
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SPORTS

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

O. Brown on Ravens kicker Tucker: “His job isn’t easy, let alone easy to be consistent”

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The four-time Pro Bowl kicker missed two field goal tries in the first half of Saturday night's loss to Buffalo.

Harbaugh expecting to see an even better Lamar Jackson in 2021

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"He’s going to work hard at that stuff, and he’s going to improve and get better. It’ll show up in how he plays next year."

Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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Improving the passing game was the hot topic during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.

Campbell proud of Ravens teammates, but 2020 “just wasn’t good enough for us”

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Despite the defense holding one of the best offenses in the NFL to a meager 10 points, the Ravens head into the offseason.

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings

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Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.

Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports

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Defensive line coach Joe Cullen is set to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff

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Weaver, who played for Baltimore from 2002-05, will replace Joe Cullen as the defensive line coach.

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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Try not to hate…

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We all have wings. Some of us just don't know why.
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Music

Cause you’re looking for a hero

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And baby it ain't me...
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Music

Zakk Wylde talks Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey with Nestor in 2004

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Guitarist Zakk Wylde talks the blizzard and Black Sabbath of Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey
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Arts

American Idol star Caleb Lee Hutchinson tells Nestor about Maddie and tour coming to Modell Lyric

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True love, singers and American Idol.
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Arts

Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats challenges Nestor to Strat-O-Matic baseball dice down

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Sometimes we are at the intersection of where sports and music meet. Dummer Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats had a Zoom game slated with Drew Carey and joined Nestor to discuss great music and how much we loved the baseball dice board game as kids.
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Arts

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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BUSINESS

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The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?
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Business

Kurtinitis tells us what remote campus life entails for many local students and teachers at CCBC

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The impact of COVID on local education has been staggering
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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

Schwartz discusses challenges of pandemic for arts community and Modell Lyric

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Arts Week continues with a conversation and history of Nestor's favorite childhood theater
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EDUCATION

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Who were the idiots who elected the electoral college?

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We're here to learn. No one seems to really understand the theory about how the person who gets four million more votes spends four days in jeopardy of losing an election. Let UMBC Professor Emeritus Donald Norris explain it to you...
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Business

Seipp says Baltimore’s positives aren’t discussed enough

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Seven communities are served by the Southwest Partnership in Baltimore. Learn more about an incredible local team of local people helping to lift neighborhoods locally.
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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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HEALTH

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Wen believes we should depoliticize women’s healtchcare in America

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What is the future of health care in America? We asked Dr. Leana Wen what she's learned in her incredible journey from Shanghai to Baltimore...
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Business

Perman explains challenges for higher education in Maryland during COVID

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The impact of COVID on education has been extraordinary. We'll be chatting with college and university leaders throughout the region
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hathaway tells genesis of Union Baptist Church in 1865 and how it serves Baltimore

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Reverend Al Hathaway has been a leader in West Baltimore and an agent for positive change throughout our community. Here he tells the history of his church and how it serves.
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ARTS

Arts

James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003

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Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore.
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Arts

What’s not to like about DeVos as an education leader in America?

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Part Two of our chat with Dr. Nancy Grasmick discusses the role of public education in the United States and why it needs even more love, funding and concern now
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Arts

Schapiro tells us the genesis of incredible Baltimore Homecoming concept

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What happens when you bring every great mind of Baltimore back to the Charm City for a week every year?
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Celebrities

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

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Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Hall of Fame

Ogden and Stokley discuss Dilfer and Grbac and aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV quarterback shuffle

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Fifteen years after the fact on Radio Row at 2016 Super Bowl in San Francisco, Nestor wound up having an impromptu gripe session with two guys who have strong opinions on the 2001 Baltimore Ravens.
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Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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Leadership

Let Governor Schaefer and John Moag tell you how the Cleveland Browns became the Baltimore Ravens

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In the aftermath of the move of the NFL franchise, Nestor welcomed the leadership to The Barn for crabs, beer and a conversation about how Art Modell brought his football team to the Charm City.
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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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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball

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We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.
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Arts

Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks

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Guitarist Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks and being a musician with a song that means a lot to folks.
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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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Hall of Fame

Ripken discusses dreams for youth baseball and Aberdeen

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When Cal Ripken Jr. was preparing for his Cooperstown trip in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect upon a life in baseball and the future in Aberdeen and beyond.
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