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Tooten discusses his Deep South journey and state of education and race in America

Baltimore Positive / December 16, 2023

Dr. Tim Tooten is no stranger to Baltimore citizens. The longtime education reporter at WBAL-TV and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministries joined us during the early days of COVID in June 2020 to tell us about his journey from the Suwannee River near Gainesville, Florida to Baltimore and what he has learned about people. A very compelling conversation with a Baltimore education reporting legend, who just retired from his work as a local journalist.

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Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns

Baltimore Positive / October 8, 2021

How did Ted decide to run for County Executive back in the 1970s?

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Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s

Baltimore Positive / October 7, 2021

The world according to Ted Venetoulis…

Baltimorean Sam Kouvaris joins Nestor to discuss Jaguars realities and the good life of a Woodlawn guy in Jacksonville media

BP Podcast Audio / December 21, 2020

Baltimorean Sam Kouvaris joins Nestor to discuss Jaguars realities and the good life of a Woodlawn guy in Jacksonville media

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From Baltimore to Jacksonville and back again: A Jaguars life in Florida for a Colts guy

Baltimore Positive / December 17, 2020

Baltimorean Sam Kouvaris joins Nestor to discuss Jaguars realities and the good life of a local TV guy who sailed off for golf and palm trees four decades ago.

John Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview

BP Podcast Audio / December 7, 2020

John Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview

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The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams

Baltimore Positive / November 2, 2020

His son Adam Kolakek just won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meet the Catonsville dad and hear and help his mission.

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What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

Baltimore Positive / October 25, 2020

Michael Steele is no stranger to any of us who follow politics and media in Maryland. We had a wide-ranging chat with him about his party, the future of Donald Trump in America and how the country can navigate its way out of this pandemic and economic disaster.

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Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

Baltimore Positive / October 20, 2020

Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole

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

Baltimore Positive / October 6, 2020

Her tenure over four decades at WBAL has been remarkable. You know her from TV but we wanted to take a deeper dive into what makes Jayne Miller tick in 2020 and why journalism, news and facts still matter in our country and society.

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Ramos sees a brighter future for central Baltimore from 14th District

Baltimore Positive / October 5, 2020

Spend a little time with Odette Ramos and you’ll find yourself feeling a lot better about our city.

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Thiru says no regrets in failed mayoral run and now is time for Baltimore to strategize future

Baltimore Positive / October 5, 2020

Catching up with the prosecutor and not-too-long-ago candidate to lead the city on the expectations of favorite Brandon Scott or whomever becomes the next Mayor of Baltimore in December.

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Free tuition at CCBC makes anyone a candidate for a fresh start post COVID

Baltimore Positive / October 4, 2020

Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis says community colleges are putting people in a position for new start with new skills after the pandemic. Learning about learning and why Dundalk, Essex and Catonsville are more than just suburbs.

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What are the toughest issues of COVID for Baltimore County government?

Baltimore Positive / October 3, 2020

She was voted least-likely-to-serve-in-government but that hasn’t stopped Cathy Bevins from winning elections and serving East Baltimore County. We talked about life in Middle River and serving constituents during a fractured political climate in America.

EPISODE 275: Venetoulis handicaps current Presidential race and strategies

BP Podcast Audio / September 10, 2020

He’s been attending Presidential political conventions since the 1960s so we asked Ted how to assess this unprecedented campaign and election amidst pandemic, civil unrest and economic turmoil

EPISODE 274: Costello discusses financial struggles of Baltimore City coming in wake of COVID

BP Podcast Audio / September 9, 2020

It is not easy discussing the oncoming austerity that all of American government will need to weather the storm of a plague

EPISODE 273: Singleton talks pandemic baseball, race in America and support for cousin Doc Rivers in NBA

BP Podcast Audio / September 8, 2020

The Baltimore legend who broadcasts Yankees games had a lot on his mind about our country and sports

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

BP Podcast Audio / September 4, 2020

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.

EPISODE 271: Future Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his plan to tackle crime and heal Baltimore

BP Podcast Audio / September 1, 2020

He is the presumptive next mayor of Baltimore and the current City Council President and we had a lot of questions for Brandon Scott as we discussed his victory, COVID and how to send the kids back to school in Maryland.

EPISODE 270: Councilman David Marks discusses zoning, housing and being a Republican in era of Trump

BP Podcast Audio / August 30, 2020

From schools to taxes to life after COVID, we are discussing issues on both sides of the aisle at Baltimore Positive as we begin our new website merger

EPISODE 269: Former Secretary of State John Willis discusses safe and fair elections in America

BP Podcast Audio / August 26, 2020

Continuing Election And Voting Awareness Education Week here. We’re going to the experts in Annapolis and around the state to get you answers about how to get a ballot and make it count. Also the myth of voter fraud…

EPISODE 268: Charlson discusses all aspects of November election and how Maryland will vote

BP Podcast Audio / August 25, 2020

It’s Election And Voting Awareness Education Week here. We’re going to the experts in Annapolis and around the state to get you answers about how to get a ballot and make it count…

EPISODE 267: Venetoulis discusses concerns about suppressing vote and lies of Trump in election season

BP Podcast Audio / August 25, 2020

Another venerable former Baltimore County Executive checks in on the state of the world and democracy during a plague

EPISODE 266: Johnny O discusses challenges of running Baltimore County government during pandemic

BP Podcast Audio / August 21, 2020

Things have changed dramatically since the last time we got together with the Baltimore County Executive

EPISODE 265: ElectionPalooza 1 with Elevate Maryland, A Miner Detail and Steiner discuss race and Trump in America

BP Podcast Audio / August 20, 2020

The best of Maryland’s political podcasts join our Baltimore Positive cast for a spirited debate about the future of our country

EPISODE 264: Johnson discusses Obama family legacy and impact on Biden campaign

BP Podcast Audio / August 19, 2020

Dr. Jason Johnson of MSNBC was fresh off “The Morning Joe” when he joined us to discuss all things election, conventions, the myth of “undecided” voters and the day he was in Charleston when Obama broke into “Amazing Grace.”

EPISODE 263: Brown from BaltCo Election Board tells us how to easily get a ballot online

BP Podcast Audio / August 18, 2020

If you have any confusion about voting in November, we’ll be clearing it up all week here…

EPISODE 262: Raskin recaps his Fauci COVID questions and discusses fair elections in America

BP Podcast Audio / August 17, 2020

This was 26 minutes very well spent with the Congressman from Maryland’s 8th District

EPISODE 261: Exposing the monsters of the Gun Trace Task Force

BP Podcast Audio / August 14, 2020

Of all of the crimes against the citizens of Baltimore in recent times, nothing compares to the gruesome ugliness of the Gun Trace Task Force and how police officers weaponized their badges to become deadly criminals at taxpayer expense

EPISODE 260: Davis speaks frankly about the crime problems and policing issues in Baltimore City

BP Podcast Audio / August 10, 2020

The former police chief didn’t mince words in his advice for our community

EPISODE 259: Rascovar says voter suppression is Republicans’ best strategy in November

BP Podcast Audio / August 7, 2020

A spirited conversation about the state of America during a pandemic and a toxic election season that begins with a President using official visits for campaign rallies and divisive messaging

EPISODE 258: Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

BP Podcast Audio / August 5, 2020

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…

EPISODE 257: Leibovich discusses the legacy of Donald Trump in Washington

BP Podcast Audio / August 3, 2020

“Big Game” was his contribution to NFL life and “This Town” set the stage for the current state of America. We went to Washington, D.C. to hear from our favorite New York Times writer about an election cycle during a plague.

EPISODE 256: Bost says teachers need to be safe to head back into classrooms

BP Podcast Audio / July 31, 2020

Parents, teachers and students all trying to figure out what the new normal is going to be for education not only here in Maryland but around the country