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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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When Cal Ripken was headed to the Hall of Fame, he sat down with Nestor to chat about life and reflect in 2007.

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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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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

Local

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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Ravens

Orlando Brown Jr. knows Ravens must “find a way to finish games and start pulling away”

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Baltimore squandered a two-score lead in the second half to fall to 6-4 on the season.
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Local

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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Local

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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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

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?
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Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

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.

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

Community 0
A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...

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...

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.

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.

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.
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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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Ben Jealous tells us how Stacey Abrams flipped Georgia and assesses the battle ahead for Senate
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Barry Rascovar speaks to bridging the wide divide in the two politcal Americas
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UMBC professor Donald Norris schools us on electoral college and procedure following American electi
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Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley explores a Biden path to Presidential win
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Congressman John Sarbanes discusses fair elections in America and ending dark campaign money
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Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards discusses election polls, predictions and logjam on The Hill
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ElectionPalooza IV gets you ready for a Tuesday Election Night in America
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Laslo Boyd and Flora Wolf discuss how two people can make a difference in an election campaign cycle
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales says to not count out Trump over Biden despite what polls tell you
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Ted Venetoulis gives us an education and civic primer on electoral college in America
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Ron Cassie tells us about loving Baltimore and the Charm City loving him back
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Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters assessing election and coming agenda in Annapolis
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Mike Freeman discusses the sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick against the machine of the NFL
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Economist Anirban Basu brings federal solutions for local problems during pandemic
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Congressman Anthony Brown discusses many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill
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ElectionPalooza III turns to the polls to see where this election is headed for America
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes home to Baltimore to discuss the 25th Amendment and why you need to vote
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Steny Hoyer discusses a world where Democrats and Republicans work together for a better America
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Comptroller Peter Franchot discusses COVID effect on Annapolis, Kirwan and small business
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Dutch Ruppersberger discusses stimulus and dysfunction of Congress during COVID crisis
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on Tiger Woods, Woodward on Trump and the R word in Washington
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Dick Cass tells Ravens fans how franchise got team to field during pandemic
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Cathy Bevins discusses tough issues of COVID for East Baltimore County residents
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Dr Kurtinitis says community colleges are putting people in position for new start post COVID
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Matt Hanna tells how Hopkins lacrosse and teaching led to inspiration for Next Man Up
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Ramos sees a brighter future for central Baltimore from 14th District
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Thiru says no regrets in failed mayoral run and now is time for Baltimore to strategize future
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Andrea McDaniels of The Baltimore Sun discusses modern op ed page and discussing racial inequities
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ElectionPalooza2 honors the legacy and power of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Psychotherapist Patty Mohler joins Don and Nestor to discuss mental health during COVID as holidays
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Senator Ben Cardin says a functioning government is only way to exit the pandemic
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Stephanie Chall updates us on Brigance Brigade fundraising for ALS patients during COVID
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Senator Chris Van Hollen looks to future of Biden administration with hope for American healing
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Dr Firmin DeBrabender of MICA talks privacy and guns in America
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Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses education strategies and solutions in era of pandemic
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SPORTS

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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.
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Ravens

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.
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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.

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...

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Orlando Brown Jr. knows Ravens must “find a way to finish games and start pulling away”

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Baltimore squandered a two-score lead in the second half to fall to 6-4 on the season.

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

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.
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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 need a fast start and some confidence vs. Titans

Local 0
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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Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

Local 0
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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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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POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

It oughta be easy, oughta be simple enough…

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Cuddle up, angel. Cuddle up my little dove…
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Music

Reach Out And Touch Faith

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Never again is what you swore the time before...
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Music

It’s been such a long time to have more than a feeling about sports

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It's been such a long time without sports, so this is the 2nd in a May dispatch of daily Most Influential Albums in your music life challenge on Facebook. Nestor is playing along with more than a feeling...
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Music

Try not to hate…

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

The day that David Bowie and I talked about spirituality, God and Ziggy Stardust

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There's a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie's "Sound And Vision" tour and then answering the phone when he called.
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Arts

Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012

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Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.
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BUSINESS

Business

The Preakness that snuck in and out of Baltimore

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Todd Schuler and Nestor wonder who knows that Preakness even ran on Saturday?
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Baltimore Positive Classic

John Sarbanes tells us why Baltimore is in his blood

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When three guys who love Baltimore get together, great visions and memories and thoughts of the future happen...
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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

Transportation and the future for Maryland with Ben Cardin

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What ever happened to the Red Line?
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EDUCATION

Baltimore Positive Classic

Pietila joins our neighborhood to discuss redlining, blockbusting and systemic racism

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The history of how Baltimore's neighborhoods were shaped is not pretty. Let author and local journalist Antero Pietila tell you about how housing worked last century in our city.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Shapiro says relationships are the fruit of the power of nice

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Collecting the best people...
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Business

Damian O’Doherty KOes with ideas for community development

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In our fourth round of sitdowns with local Baltimore Positive leaders in the community, Damian O'Doherty joins his fellow west sider Don Mohler and Dundalk's Nestor Aparicio to discuss how the areas surrounding the city will be necessary for the re-invention of our downtown and beyond.
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HEALTH

Business

Alvarez of CCBC Engineering tells tale of local engineering efforts to supply PPE to local hospitals

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Baltimore educators, students and the tech community are doing great things to pitch in during a pandemic
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Business

Suntha says credentials of Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable

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The leader of University of Maryland Medical System discussed all aspects of the virus and a potential vaccine
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Business

Ringo and Atlas discuss impact of local hospitals and Sinai

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Learning how Annapolis can assist hospitals locally during General Assembly with Maryland Hospital Association
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ARTS

Arts

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

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Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...
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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

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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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Remember That Time

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens

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There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.
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Arts

Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

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Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.
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Celebrities

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

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Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!
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Celebrities

The night that Lawrence Taylor and Buddy Ryan dropped by The Barn

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During the 1997 NFL season, Nestor Aparicio hosted a national television show every week with two legends at Sheffield Studios. He convinced them to drop by his live show one Monday night...
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Celebrities

Those were Happy Days when Donnie Most talked baseball and The Fonz

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During the 1996 MLB playoffs, "Grease" was on stage at the Mechanic Theatre and the man known to many as Ralph Malph was performing across the street from our studio.
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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

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

Marc Roberge of O.A.R. talks Redskins, Merriweather and being a Maryland guy

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Of A Revolution was visiting Radio Row at the Miami Super Bowl in 2010 and local music is always better. Anyone ever seen O.A.R....
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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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Purple Reign

Dilfer talks about Billick and week of prep leading up to Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa

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Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.
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