Monday, January 25, 2021

INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION

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Nestor joins Munch Bishop to preview crucial Ravens trip to Cleveland for Monday Night Football

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Nestor joins Munch Bishop to preview crucial Ravens trip to Cleveland for Monday Night Football
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Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy

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Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 clash at Cleveland

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These AFC North teams have plenty to play for on Monday night.
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Luke Jones

Campbell, Smith among five Ravens questionable for clash with Cleveland

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Jimmy Smith was a limited participant in practice by week's end while Calais Campbell was sidelined all week.
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Luke Jones

Smith returns, Campbell again sidelined for Ravens practice on Friday

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Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell missed his second straight day of practice on Friday.
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Luke Jones

As COVID-19 list shrinks, Ravens hope to be close to full strength at Cleveland

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Cornerback Jimmy Smith looks to be Baltimore's biggest question mark for Monday Night Football.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Browns: Inactives and pre-game notes

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Defensive tackle Brandon Williams was inactive after struggling through a pre-game workout.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Browns: Five predictions for Sunday

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A struggling Baltimore secondary will be challenged to slow Cleveland wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
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Luke Jones

Ravens tight end Andrews listed as questionable, expects to play Sunday

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Mark Andrews (foot) returned to practice as a limited participant on Friday.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Browns: Inactives and pre-game notes

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Even after last week's organizational statement, rumors persist about John Harbaugh's future.
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Latest News

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Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Business

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

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Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.
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Celebrities

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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Arts

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

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We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.
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Local

How can Ravens take the next step?

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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.
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Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

AUDIO VAULT

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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason

Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and tragic death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics

Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason

Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

The country that Joe Biden inherits

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first three weeks of a new year with a new leadership in the United States of America during a pandemic. And some Ravens football, too...

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

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Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

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.

The long offseason and the road ahead for Ravens and decision makers

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at what happens before and after Eric DeCosta utilizes the 27th pick of the NFL Draft on April 29.

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

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We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.

Supporting reading and Howard County Library via delicious Italian virtual event

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Let Tonya Aiken of the Howard County Public Library tell you about the annual "Stacks" event on February 27 that has moved online.

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.
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Luke Jones and Nestor ponder another Tom Brady Super Bowl in Tampa
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine takes us from the insurrection at US Capitol to Little Italy
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Brian Lease and Nestor discuss offseason needs of Baltimore Ravens
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the country that Joe Biden inherits in the world we inhabit
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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at the long offseason of Baltimore Ravens
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens woes at center position and future of offensive line
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson offense
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Our ImpeachAPalooza brings Maryland's best political podcasts together to discuss future of America
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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White House photographer Doug Mills talks Trump, images and American Presidential history
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump and future of USA
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo
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How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff

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Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports

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Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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

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SPORTS

How can the Ravens get back to a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens. And what does the offseason hold for Eric DeCosta the decision makers?

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.

Further developing ‘Plan B’ critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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Improving the passing game was the hot topic during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.

Anthony Weaver, Rob Ryan join Ravens defensive coaching staff

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Weaver, who played for Baltimore from 2002-05, will replace Joe Cullen as the defensive line coach.

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.

Cullen to become latest defensive assistant to leave Ravens, per reports

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Defensive line coach Joe Cullen is set to become the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Harbaugh expecting to see an even better Lamar Jackson in 2021

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"He’s going to work hard at that stuff, and he’s going to improve and get better. It’ll show up in how he plays next year."

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

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This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

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.

Is this the right time to ink Lamar Jackson long term?

Business 0
Local realtor extraordinaire Jeff Mohler joins Nestor for an old-school Section 513 debate regarding the merits of a long-term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason. We also discuss the peculiar red hot real estate market during the pandemic.

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.

Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings

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Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

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.

How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.

The long offseason and the road ahead for Ravens and decision makers

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at what happens before and after Eric DeCosta utilizes the 27th pick of the NFL Draft on April 29.

POLITICS

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

The country that Joe Biden inherits

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Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

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Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

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

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

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

With every nerve aware, here are my Top 50 Rush songs of all time

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So what are your favorite Rush songs? Here are mine...
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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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Arts

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

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

Tom Keifer talks music, life after Cinderella and the legend of Hammerjacks after Sarah Fleischer retirement gig in Baltimore

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Nestor was writing about the lads from Philadelphia back when they were opening for Bon Jovi and shaking all night. Yes, that is his 1986 autographed Circus Magazine. This was a retrospective chat about all of the bombast of the hairspray era and surviving and thriving in Nashville.
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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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Music

Arms raised in a V

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Escape is never the safest path...
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BUSINESS

Business

Talking crime, education, downtown Baltimore and squeegee boys with Sheila Dixon

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Our final episode with the deposed mayor and current candidate goes through all of the major issues in the crowded race for City Hall
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Seeing the NFL with more clarity two decades later

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Former Ravens safety and Super Bowl XXXV champion Kim Herring talks about tackling Lamar Jackson, player safety and modern biometric security in the era of COVID with his current work with Clear. You might've seen them at the airport?
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Business

Give the gift of local ice cream love to someone you wanna make happy during the holidays

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Our friends at Taharka Brothers are delivering Sweet Potato Crumble and Egg Nog to your door for Christmas. We are saving you $15.70 doing it to honor our AM radio legacy at Baltimore Positive. One click to happiness and holiday comfort...
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Business

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

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

Community

Advocacy for education and students in school system bureaucracy

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Put two lifer educators in a room and let them tell you what is wrong with education in America in 2019. An epic conversation about schools, lawyers and students with almost a combined century spent fighting "the system"...
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Education

Dr. Branch talks Baltimore County Covid-19 safety and your health during pandemic

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Educating ourselves about the virus and the risks
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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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HEALTH

Bill Cole

One pandemic, no solutions…

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Lock down? Open up? Wear a mask. Go to school. Stay at home. Avoid science. Believe science. Ignore science. We all know someone with a different belief on these significant social issues. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss agreeing to disagree about pandemic solutions during election season. They do agree you should vote!
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Community

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

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Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Van Hollen tells us why America needs to get tougher on assault weapons

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In wake of more gun violence in America, our Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined us for a spirited conversation about guns, America and the state of Congress in a world of Trump
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ARTS

Crime

Rodricks says next mayor has a full plate of problems waiting after election

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Hearing the thoughts of the voices of Baltimore during this important election week in Maryland
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Arts

We can make your freezer look like this in time for 2021…and save cookie dough!

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Let the leaders of Taharka Brothers ice cream tell you about their incredible local company and how employee-owned businesses can make a difference in creating social change in Baltimore. Oh, and order the ice cream while we're saving you money!
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Arts

Mitchell tells us Arena Players rich history in Mount Vernon

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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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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

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This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.
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Business

Turning Canton Square into Scunny Square: remembering a legend

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Time will not dim the glory of the deeds of Patrick "Scunny" McKusker
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Business

What ever happened to Baltimore’s disdain of Washington sports?

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The Orioles are a doormat. The Nationals won the World Series. The Ravens have the NFL MVP. And the R...well, the Washington Football Team doesn't have a name and Daniel Snyder hears the echo of the power of the shield.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball

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We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.
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Hall of Fame

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

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Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.
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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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Hall of Fame

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

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When Cal Ripken was preparing to enter Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to discuss many aspects of his incredible career with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Hall of Fame

That night Dave Winfield dropped by The Barn on Nestor’s 5th Anniversary

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Crabs. Parkville. Live radio shows. Batman on the wing waiting to open the dance floor. And in walks a Hall of Famer before the Tops In Sports banquet. Listen in...
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Remember That Time

The first time Nestor met Brian Billick and asked him if he was taking the Ravens job

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Before Living Classrooms and WNST, there was that time when Nestor flew to Minneapolis for the NFC Championship Game to meet the guy who would become the first Super Bowl-winning coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
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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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