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Morning Reaction Picks and Comment – Wild Card Weekend

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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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Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestler promos, and movie quotes, but he struggles to remember where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited to get Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his father in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on Twitter @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.

Here are this weekend’s picks as The Morning Reaction will pick every NFL game this season.
Drew Forrester finished 13-3 last week while Luke Jones was 11-5 in Week 17. Forrester finished 161-77 in the regular season and Jones was 152-86 overall. Official standings are only kept based on the NFL picks.
To hear their full explanations, click HERE.
Colts at Ravens: Baltimore 33-16 (Drew), Baltimore 27-17 (Luke)
Bengals at Texans: Houston 31-21 (Drew), Houston 24-20 (Luke)
Vikings at Packers: Green Bay 31-21 (Drew), Green Bay 30-20 (Luke)
Seahawks at Redskins: Washington 20-17 OT (Drew), Seattle 24-17 (Luke)

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at a year of pandemic life and changes to outdoor habits and adventure. Including grabbing a rod and reel and hitting a spot with just you and nature.
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PODCAST 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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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
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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
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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

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.

Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

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Heather Mizeur wasn't expecting to get back into politics from over on the Eastern Shore but the shocking events of January 6th have moved her back into a race to unseat Andy Harris in Congress.

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.

How COVID has changed hospital operations and tested the system

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Leslie Simmons of LifeBridge Health joins Bob Atlas of the Maryland Hospital Association to discuss ways every local hospital has adjusted during the pandemic.

How will we really know the pandemic is over?

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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss how we'll really know and believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over – and when we're safe to finally move freely about the planet.

Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

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The madame icon of all things gardening in the land of pleasant living, Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms gets our winter garden ready for spring with expert advice and tips for better summer veggies.

Local experts discuss mental health challenges of COVID and getting real help

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Dr. Carmen Lopez-Avizu of Kennedy Krieger and Dr. Deepak Prabhakar of Sheppard Pratt discuss how COVID has impacted mental health in America and how local citizens in need can get immediate care.

If we could only watch Trey Mancini on television this week…

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Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the Miracle of Mancini and the senseless MASN decision of the Angelos family to still not show Orioles games for fans all month from Sarasota.

Lierman tells us why she’s ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland

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The delegate from the 46th district talks about where the money is going in our state and how she plans to create a better future.

Delegate Cardin says the hard work on Grace’s Law and cyberbullying is never complete

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Nearly seven years later, Delegate Jon Cardin discusses the significance of the historic anti-bullying legislation for children here in Maryland and beyond Annapolis.

Johnny O discusses local UMMS help and getting vaccines in arms this spring

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Donna Jacobs of University of Maryland Medical System joins the Baltimore County Executive to discuss how the three vaccines are making their way to Timonium and other mass vaccination centers in Maryland.

Golf with us on April 19 to help the kids at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

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Leonard Raskin and Paula Bragg discuss significance of Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and golf tourney

Medical workers on frontline at GBMC, MedStar Health discuss a year of pandemic life for patients and caregivers

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Whether you're a patient with routine medical needs or a mom having a baby, the past year of battling COVID has created complexity at local hospitals for everyone.

When Orioles baseball and dentistry collide at a Ruth’s Chris charity event

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Dr. Charles Fine of McDonough Dental in Owings Mills joins Nestor to discuss their mutual love of Orioles history and memorabilia. And the doc updates us on the importance of visiting a dentist during COVID.

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...

Catching the fishing bug this spring?

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at a year of pandemic life and changes to outdoor habits and adventure. Including grabbing a rod and reel and hitting a spot with just you and nature.

Why aren’t Orioles spring training games on my TV? The Recon on MASN and another lost spring from Sarasota

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Their new weekly Catonsville meets Dundalk segment will cover all sorts of ground – local, political and gastrointestinal – but it started where it all began for Nestor and Don. Another ripe Grapefruit baseball season bearing no spring fruit.

How COVID has changed hospital operations and tested the system

Leslie Simmons of LifeBridge Health joins Bob Atlas of the Maryland Hospital Association to discuss ways every local hospital has adjusted during the pandemic.

Local experts discuss mental health challenges of COVID and getting real help

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Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

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Leonard Raskin and Paula Bragg discuss significance of Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital golf event
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Don Mohler joins Nestor for The Recon on Orioles spring training and government truth with vaccines
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BC Exec John Olszewski and Donna Jacobs of UMMS discuss hospitals and government delivering vaccines
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor talk pandemic life and changes to our outdoor habits and adventures
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The miracle workers of GBMC and MedStar talk about COVID battle from the frontlines of patient care
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Bob Atlas of MHA and Leslie Simmons of LifeBridge Health discuss role of hospitals battling COVID
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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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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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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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SPORTS

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Baltimore will want to see Patrick Queen make a jump in his second year to deem the 2020 first-round pick a success.

Mancini “almost teared up a bit” from ovation in first spring game

The Orioles first baseman singled in his first Grapefruit League at-bat since being diagnosed with colon cancer last March.

Hyde reveals Mullins to bat only from left side, talks Mancini’s return to Orioles lineup

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Cedric Mullins had batted just .147 with a .439 OPS in 111 major league plate appearances as a right-handed hitter.

If we could only watch Trey Mancini on television this week…

Business 0
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the Miracle of Mancini and the senseless MASN decision of the Angelos family to still not show Orioles games for fans all month from Sarasota.

Catching the fishing bug this spring?

Community 0
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at a year of pandemic life and changes to outdoor habits and adventure. Including grabbing a rod and reel and hitting a spot with just you and nature.

Why aren’t Orioles spring training games on my TV? The Recon on MASN and another lost spring from Sarasota

#DearOrioles 0
Their new weekly Catonsville meets Dundalk segment will cover all sorts of ground – local, political and gastrointestinal – but it started where it all began for Nestor and Don. Another ripe Grapefruit baseball season bearing no spring fruit.

Golf with us on April 19 to help the kids at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Business 0
Leonard Raskin and Paula Bragg discuss significance of Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and golf tourney

Former Orioles manager, 1983 World Series champ Joe Altobelli dies at 88

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Altobelli was the last man to lead Baltimore to a World Series championship.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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The healthy return of left tackle Ronnie Stanley is a must for an offensive line that could look very different in 2021.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

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.

Lierman tells us why she’s ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland

The delegate from the 46th district talks about where the money is going in our state and how she plans to create a better future.

Delegate Cardin says the hard work on Grace’s Law and cyberbullying is never complete

Nearly seven years later, Delegate Jon Cardin discusses the significance of the historic anti-bullying legislation for children here in Maryland and beyond Annapolis.

How will we really know the pandemic is over?

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss how we'll really know and believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over – and when we're safe to finally move freely about the planet.

Catching the fishing bug this spring?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at a year of pandemic life and changes to outdoor habits and adventure. Including grabbing a rod and reel and hitting a spot with just you and nature.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

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

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

Asking Mike Campbell what it’s like to be a Heartbreaker

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Back in his #AlmostFamous days, Nestor Aparicio was the music critic of The Evening Sun in Baltimore. A more subdued version of him asked Tom Petty's favorite guitar player about making rock and roll music and touring.
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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

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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Music

Would you just watch the hair?

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Listen to the ground, there is movement all around...
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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Remembering the magic of Bob Brown and his Orioles

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Usually we discuss current sports business issues with Georgetown professor Marty Conway. But, given his run on 33rd Street with the godfather of Baltimore sports public relations during the 1980s, we thought he should tell ya about the legend of Bob.
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Business

Washington says investment in people of Baltimore is answer

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The State Senator running for mayor has a lot of thoughts about improving our city
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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
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EDUCATION

Business

Commissioner Harrison tells his journey from New Orleans to Baltimore

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Getting to know the new face of fighting crime in Baltimore
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Business

Schatzel says flexibility is key to keeping students learning while away from Towson campus

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Assessing the impact of COVID on college campuses throughout our region
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Community

The power of community schools as told by Principal Battaglia in Curtis Bay

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What is a community school and how do they benefit Baltimore? Don and Nestor asked one local principal who says the concept is truly helping young people in Curtis Bay.
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HEALTH

Business

Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order

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The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.
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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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Business

Lawrence and Stallings explain importance of luring best young doctors to Maryland

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The best hospitals have the best doctors and nurses. How can Annapolis help?
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ARTS

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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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

Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

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They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.
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LEADERSHIP

How can Congress help Baltimoreans during COVID? We asked Dutch…

Our inaugural chat at Baltimore Positive was with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger during better times in April 2019. Now with the election and COVID and Ravens' season all very much in progress, we took some serious citizen time with Dutch.

Debbie Phelps speaks to the power of public schools and life as an educator

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Future Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his plan to tackle crime and heal Baltimore

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

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When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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WNST CLASSIC

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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Celebrities

Getting 1% better every day to be a Ironman champion

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Special Olympian Chris Nikic is the first Down Syndrome athlete to complete an Ironman triathlon. Our virtual Radio Row coverage still find champions everywhere as he and his dad Nick join us to discuss his next race.
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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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Hall of Fame

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

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Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.
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Music

Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball

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Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.
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Arts

James Young of Styx talks Frampton, rock and roll and the crazy Don King story

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The picture is from the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego when boxing promoter Don King stormed the Radio Row set and pretended to...
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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

WORLD DEBUT: The lost Super Bowl Parade video – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall

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Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore Ravens fans, go find yourself in this beautiful mess...
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