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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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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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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.
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What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

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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.
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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.
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That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...
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My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Arts

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

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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.
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The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.
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Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens

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Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

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Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
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The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

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
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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

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

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.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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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.

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

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?

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.

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.

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

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The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

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

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

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

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.

SPORTS

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...

The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.

Elias, Perez speak on Orioles international signing class

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The class includes the first two seven-figure international signings in club history.

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.

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.

Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

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"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."

Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens

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Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.

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?

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

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Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.

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BALTIMORE NEWS

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

The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

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

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.

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.

POLITICS

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

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.

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

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

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

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A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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

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

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

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

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997

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Because he can't find his picture with Mark Bryan during this era, this is Darius Rucker. This one might include the time when Nestor got them a gig doing the National Anthem at Camden Yards before an Orioles game and Rucker was trapped on the golf course. Perhaps...
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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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Celebrities

Master P talks basketball, hip hop and being an athlete with Nestor at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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Over the years, we've collected many guests across parts of pop culture so you never know who will stop by on Radio Row at The Big Game.
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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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BUSINESS

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Here is why Baltimore Positive will never be boring…

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This is Part 2 of the "Introduction of Baltimore Positive" with former Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler and WNST radio host Nestor Aparicio. Intelligent conversations ahead if you subscribe...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Weller gives full overview of Port Covington project in South Baltimore

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We had questions about the grand plan at Port Covington and Marc Weller brought all of the knowledge on Baltimore's most ambitious neighborhood development project
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Business

Cole tells Don and Nestor why and how Preakness is staying in Baltimore

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Want to know all of the facts about the new deal that will keep Preakness in Baltimore? Here you go...
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Crime

Smith says journalism and tough questions for leaders are more important than ever

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The role of the free press is more important than ever in these turbulent times...
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EDUCATION

Arts

Kassof invites you to learn Baltimore work history via Museum of Industry online during crisis

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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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Business

The long struggle of government vs. education in America

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Two lifer educators join Nestor to explain the nuances of how government affects education in America and what needs to be done to fix it
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Hillcrest Elementary principal Lynch on educating children during this crisis

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Parents, teachers, educators and students trying to hold it all together and learn and grow in a time of crisis
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HEALTH

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Glassman discusses Harford County preparedness for corona virus

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We chatted with the County Executive during early stages of the crisis that gripped America
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Charity

Helping and protecting children in Baltimore

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The mission of the Baltimore Child Abuse Center is to provide victims of child sexual abuse, trauma and other adverse childhood experience in Baltimore and their non-offending caretakers with comprehensive forensic interviews, medical treatment and mental health services with a goal of preventing future trauma.
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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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ARTS

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Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen

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When the American Idol crew came through the Royal Farms Arena in 2009, Nestor talked about Kiss and Robert Plant with a future superstar and man of Mercury.
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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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Arts

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

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You never know who will stop by during our annual Super Bowl Radio Row events. We started in 1992. That was the first time the game was in Minneapolis but not at the Mall of America.
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LEADERSHIP

Lots of questions for Ravens brass in aftermath of COVID episode

Now that the Ravens game is finally over, someone in Owings Mills better be stepping out in front of the truth and facts surrounding how the franchise became a petri dish of COVID that embarrassed the organization on and off the field. The fan base changed their schedules four times this week to watch "our" team. Where is the leadership in providing answers?

John Sarbanes tells us why Baltimore is in his blood

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The complexities and achievements of William Donald Schaefer

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Former journalist Sneed discusses campaign for City Council President seat

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What can Baltimore expect from mayoral candidate Brandon Scott?

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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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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

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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Food + Drink

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...
Read more
Arts

Is Nils Lofgren the offensive coordinator of the E Street Band?

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Longtime Bruce Springsteen zealot Nestor Aparicio of WNST.net continues his chat with the great Marylander Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band.
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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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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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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

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Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins WNST.net's Nestor Aparicio for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.
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Hall of Fame

The time that Jon Ogden co-hosted Orioles Opening Day from Camden Pub

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Back in the 1990s, live radio would pack 'em in and football and baseball conversations would weave together. The future Hall of Famer was wearing an "It's a D.C. Thang" T-shirt. His hometown and the Nation's Capital didn't even have a team back then...
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Hall of Fame

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

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The NFL Films icon, pioneer and the "eyes" of football for fans gave Nestor a chance to be on Top 10 so often.
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