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EPISODE 272: Jayne Miller recaps four decades of journalism, covering and uncovering crime and how to better serve Baltimore

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Nestor has wanted to chat on the radio with Jayne Miller for at least 20 years. But, as Don Mohler pointed out in serving in his two decades of government, it's when Jayne Miller wants to chat with you that there is usually deep concern at a place that answers to the public trust.
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Free The Birds

The Peter Principles (Ch. 11) – Letting The Moose Loose in pinstripes

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Peter Angelos hated losing to George Steinbrenner. This story sheds new light on Orioles biggest loss to Yankees...
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Give A Spit

MLB #GiveASpit Ballpark Ranking: No. 10 Boston Red Sox

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Venerable Fenway Park is lovely but it barely made our Top 10...
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Give A Spit

MLB #GiveASpit Ballpark Ranking: No. 11 Houston Astros

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Indoor baseball doesn't have to suck. Houston has known this for 50 years...
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Latest News

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Six more Ravens go to COVID-19 list, Bryant added to 53-man roster

Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson was among those placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday.
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Community

Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

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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 spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
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Community

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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Luke Jones

Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
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Luke Jones

On the move again: Ravens-Steelers game shifts to Tuesday night

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Should that game be played, next week's originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Luke Jones

Six more Ravens go to COVID-19 list, Bryant added to 53-man roster

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Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson was among those placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday.
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Community

Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

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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 spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
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Community

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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Luke Jones

Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
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Covid

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

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Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...
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Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...

Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

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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 spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!

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...

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

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Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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...

A bright idea to light up Ravens fans in darkness of winter

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Our pal Cort Smith at Sporticulture has supported our sporty chats for years but here's one with him discussing why a lifer local flower lover from Walnut Springs Nursery would dream up cool NFL sports novelties like magma lamps.

Our favorite Hall of Famer discusses COVID effect on Ravens and how defenses attack Lamar

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Hall of Famer Rod Woodson catches up with Nestor on about his passion for teaching the game of football around the world. And the weirdness of being stuck in middle of the Baltimore and Pittsburgh rivalry.
Arts

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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SPORTS

Arts

A bright idea to light up Ravens fans in darkness of winter

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Our pal Cort Smith at Sporticulture has supported our sporty chats for years but here's one with him discussing why a lifer local flower lover from Walnut Springs Nursery would dream up cool NFL sports novelties like magma lamps.
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Local

Searching for leaders of men on Sunday 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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Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.

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.”

Dobbins stands out as bright spot in frustrating day for Ravens offense

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The rookie running back scored a touchdown and ran for 70 yards on 15 carries in the 30-24 loss to Tennessee.

Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19 as Ravens’ virus outbreak nightmare continues

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The reigning NFL MVP was among the latest Baltimore players to test positive, putting Sunday's game against Pittsburgh in clear jeopardy.

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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

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.

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.

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)

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.

Inability to finish against Tennessee puts Ravens on ropes at Thanksgiving

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

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)
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BILL COLE

In case you need a gentle reminder about why gathering for the holidays isn’t a good idea

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There is a plague in progress. Please listen to science and doctors and show love to each other by wearing a mask and social distancing. But eat well and order some ice cream...
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LEONARD RASKIN

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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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

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
Read more

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

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Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Read more

Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

Community 0
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 spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
Read more

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

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Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.
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POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

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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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ElectionPalooza2 honors the legacy and power of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990

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There were no head games when Mick Jones split from the Buffalo singer and jukebox hero. Nestor went into the midnight blue with no...
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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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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

Billy Squier returns to rock Hammerjacks and talk life and music in June 1991

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Now almost eight years into his life as an #AlmostFamous music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, rockers like Billy Squier would return to pick up where they left off...
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Music

This could be heaven or this could be hell

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You can check out any time you like but you can never leave...
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Celebrities

Jon Bon Jovi tells Nestor what it’s like to be famous and from New Jersey

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Back in his #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio interviewed all of the up-and-coming rock stars. Jon Bon Jovi was in the middle of the "New Jersey" tour in the Summer of 1989.
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BUSINESS

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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Baltimore Positive Classic

Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

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Saving the Preakness and horse racing for Baltimore has always been high on our agenda. The path to doing that has never been easy but we're getting closer every day.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

The power of government to make Baltimore better

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Mohler and Olszewski impress upon Nestor the power of local government to improve the lives of our citizens and the responsibility of politicians and business leaders
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Arts

Hoellen says Thomas The Train is standing by through crisis at the B&O Railroad Museum

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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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EDUCATION

Baltimore Positive Classic

Legendary Barbara Mikulski schools Don and Nestor on old-school Baltimore Positive magic

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In order to know where Baltimore is going, Don and Nestor searched to find out where it's been. No one with more answers than Barbara Mikulski. This is Part 1 of three chats...
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Community

Teachers power the education engine as we debate Kirwan

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Teachers are teaching us about the power to make change in classrooms across the city and state. Education is our theme during the holidays...
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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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HEALTH

Community

Hathaway discusses impact of virus in challenged communities

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Continuing our exploration of how life has changed for all of us during this pandemic and national crisis...
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Business

Lamenting the long road back to normal after this pandemic

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Don and Nestor are trying to make sense of all of this change and what it means for Baltimore, the election and the future of our country
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Ripken brings us an iron streak of mental toughness during the crisis

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The Ripken Foundation is partnering with Feeding America to Strike Out Hunger during the pandemic
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ARTS

Arts

Marchiari-Alexander says online love of Walters Art is still a click away

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The Executive Director and C.E.O. of The Walters Art Museum tells us how to stay in touch during this crisis during Arts Week at Baltimore Positive
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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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Arts

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

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

Baltimore Positive Classic

Jayne Miller recaps four decades of journalism, covering and uncovering crime and how to better serve Baltimore

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Nestor has wanted to chat on the radio with Jayne Miller for at least 20 years. But, as Don Mohler pointed out in serving in his two decades of government, it's when Jayne Miller wants to chat with you that there is usually deep concern at a place that answers to the public trust.
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Schapiro wants Baltimore Homecoming to spread Charm City goodwill globally

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Ruppersberger discusses the world of Trump in Washington

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TJ Smith talks pandemic, crisis management and mayoral election date

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Damian O’Doherty KOes with ideas for community development

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WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

John Steadman tells Nestor the truth about Bob Irsay and Colts departure from Baltimore

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The legendary sports columnist at The News American checked in with his star pupil Nestor the day after the death of Robert Irsay. This one was spicy...
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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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Hall of Fame

Moose memories and “Welcome Home” for wise deserter of Birdland

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Mike Mussina is back in Baltimore & so are the sick memories of why he left
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Arts

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

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As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...
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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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Celebrities

Nils Lofgren talks about why Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band keeps rolling at Super Bowl in 2009

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Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about "Working on A Dream" and the continuing energy of Bruce Springsteen at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay.
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Remember That Time

Let Edwin Mulitalo set the holiday island mood with his ukelele

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The football talk and Super Bowl XXXV win and haka dance at The Barn are all vivid memories from the era of the first purple miracle but we had some good times just singing Christmas songs and laughing...
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Hall of Fame

The one time Frank Robinson talked baseball with Nestor

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When the legendary Baltimore Orioles outfielder died in 2019, it was hard to find this clip but it made us smile when we did. And this 1992 picture is only one he could find from when the Hall of Famer umpired the "Broadcast vs. Print Media Baseball Game" at Camden Yards.
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes home to Maryland and talks Springsteen and legacy of The River

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Nestor has maintained a relationship for more than three decades with the legendary Grin local artist and E Street Hall of Famer. These chats...
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Celebrities

That time when Tony Gwynn called into the show when Art Donovan was co-hosting

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Live radio from The Barn on Anniversary Shows was always a mixture of mayhem, beer, crabs and cake. And sometimes Hall of Famers tripping over each other from San Diego to Baltimore...
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