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Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives
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Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

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Hammerjacks believer Andy Hotchkiss joins Nestor to discuss the glory of the past and tailgate of the future in Baltimore

Hammerjacks believer Andy Hotchkiss joins Nestor to discuss the glory of the past and tailgate of the future in Baltimore

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Bringing Hammerjacks back to life before the Ravens games
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Bringing Hammerjacks back to life before the Ravens games

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Getting an Eastern Shore-style crab cake in Chestertown at 98 Cannon
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Getting an Eastern Shore-style crab cake in Chestertown at 98 Cannon

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes the cake at 98 Cannon in beautiful Chestertown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes the cake at 98 Cannon in beautiful Chestertown

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What brings folks to Chestertown, Maryland for a better life?
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What brings folks to Chestertown, Maryland for a better life?

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Heather Mizeur gives Nestor a tour of historic Chestertown
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Heather Mizeur gives Nestor a tour of historic Chestertown

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Mizeur lays out path to defeat Harris in District 1
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Mizeur lays out path to defeat Harris in District 1

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Heather Mizeur welcomes Nestor to historic Chestertown at 98 Cannon with tales of the Chester River

Heather Mizeur welcomes Nestor to historic Chestertown at 98 Cannon with tales of the Chester River

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Buffalo sports historian Mike Billoni is joined by Ricig to discuss Blue Jays miracle in Western New York

Buffalo sports historian Mike Billoni is joined by Ricig to discuss Blue Jays miracle in Western New York

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Getting out of the way and flourishing

In his new book, "Let Them Lead," longtime sportswriter and author John U. Bacon tells the story of a hockey team he once coached in Michigan and everything the teacher learned from the students.

The joys of improvisational football

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Like all Baltimore Ravens fans we know, our financial planner Leonard Raskin wanted to exhale after all of the excitement and just be happy we witnessed Sunday night. We wait years for these kinds of games.

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

High on a hill in Highlandtown and exploring The Chasseur view and crab cake

When Nestor's childhood pal and lifer restaurateur Brian Eder bought a new place at the corner of Highland and Foster, we knew this view would kick off the local portion of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

The simplicity of the Weis Six Dollar Signature Crab Cake

As the Crab Wagon pulled up to the Weis Market in Fullerton, Nestor enjoyed the delicious $6 Signature Crab Cake and another stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time the bonus was trying the legendary Bel-Garden Sub for the first time, too!

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Having the guts to go for it on 4th and 1

The Ravens have always lived on the edge. It wasn't pretty or perfect, but it did involve huge stones. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh's question and answer when it came to finish off the Kansas City Chiefs.

Letting yourself play and having a Maryland crab cake

John Martin of Maryland Lottery and Gaming joins Nestor to talk Crab Cake Tour Fridays with Baltimore Positive and Ravens Scratch-Offs all fall throughout the state.

The cost of war as told by a Brigadier General

Now that the United States has ended its conflict and occupation in the Middle East, we get a full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck, who was in Iraq in 2003 leading our troops.

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.

Getting a kick out of Tucker’s 66-yard record palooza

Luke Jones and Nestor get a kick out of the unfolding legend of Justin Tucker after his record-setting 66-yard bomb beats the Lions at the buzzer.

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

A pair of Baltimore County Executives join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for some memories and conversations about schools, neighborhoods and what makes a perfect East Baltimore crustacean recipe.

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

Where will Maryland Republicans turn in 2022?

Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters discusses the future of Republican party in Maryland and who (eventually) runs for Governor in 2022.

Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a homeland appearance at Costas Inn in Dundalk, Nestor asked two social studies teachers about running government after running a classroom in their formative years. When teachers teach, we learn...

Where does this Ravens win rank in your purple memories?

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the excitement of Sunday night's win over the Chiefs and how Lamar Jackson thrilled the new generation home crowd in Baltimore.

Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits

Pine Ridge pro and longtime PGA player and insider Dave Hutsell joins Don and Nestor to discuss the unfolding golf drama and the battle across the pond in Wisconsin.

The Midlife Priceless pronouncment from Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish

Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish comes home to chat life and music with Nestor before his Ramshead On Stage October 15th gig in Annapolis.

Getting out of the way and flourishing

In his new book, "Let Them Lead," longtime sportswriter and author John U. Bacon tells the story of a hockey team he once coached in Michigan and everything the teacher learned from the students.
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on the changing Ravens stadium fanbase and Republican strategies in D.C.
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A full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talk movies, purple memories, oysters and politics
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Delegate Sandy Rosenberg talks sports wagering and future of Pimlico
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Dave Hutsell of Pine Ridge previews Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Johnny O and Don Mohler discuss how being educators made them better in office at serving citizens
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Johnny O joins Nestor and Don at Costas to talk vaccines and keeping local business open
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Nestor finds out when Johnny O is cutting the ribbon at his alma mater Colgate Elementary in Dundalk
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on aftermath of 911 and traveling with mask to Vegas for Ravens football
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses a real vision for future of Harborplace
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Josh Kurtz discusses future of Republican party in Maryland and who runs in 2022
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on politicians, interviews and how to find the truth in a sound bite
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Governor Larry Hogan celebrates 30 Maryland crab cakes with Nestor and Don at Boatyard in Annapolis
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All things politics and crab cakes as Governor Larry Hogan joins Baltimore Positive in Annapolis
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PGA golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the party at Caves Valley
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Michael Steele discusses local elections and parties and purple Maryland
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We ask Michael Steele if he's running for Governor of Maryland
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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour joins Michael Steele in Bowie for a Crab Bomb at Jerry's Seafood
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on spending time in busy places during Delta and Crab Cake Tour
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh moves to the Baltimore Positive hot seat for a training camp sitdown
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SPORTS

Mullins becomes first in Orioles history to join 30-30 club

"I always felt like I had 30 bags in me. The 30 homers are something that I always envisioned if my power clicked like it has."

Harbaugh on Ravens through three games: “Fundamentally, we have a lot of work to do”

The head coach agains expressed his dissatisfaction with the defense's tackling so far this season.

Tucker renews love for playing in Detroit with record-setting 66-yard field goal

The four-time Pro Bowl kicker broke the NFL record to win the game for the Ravens eight years after hitting a last-minute 61-yarder to beat the Lions.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 3 win at Detroit

There was no sugarcoating a brutal day for Marquise Brown, who failed to corral multiple touchdown-worthy throws from Lamar Jackson.

Tucker turns back clock with historic kick to save Ravens in Detroit

The Ravens may not need Justin Tucker quite as much as they used to, but he sure saved them on Sunday.

Ravens health updates: Stanley meeting with doctors; Bateman, Boykin to begin practicing

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (left ankle) hasn't played since struggling in his return against Las Vegas in Week 1.

Ravens place four on COVID-19 list; Stanley, Wolfe officially ruled out for Week 3

Nose tackle Brandon Williams was one of four players placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 2 win over Kansas City

Rookie Odafe Oweh was one of the heroes against the Chiefs and already appears to be taking a leading role on the defense.

Getting out of the way and flourishing

In his new book, "Let Them Lead," longtime sportswriter and author John U. Bacon tells the story of a hockey team he once coached in Michigan and everything the teacher learned from the students.

Jackson credits Roman for changing fourth-down call after Detroit’s final timeout

On fourth-and-19, Lamar Jackson found Sammy Watkins for a 36-yard gain to keep Baltimore's hopes alive.

Getting a kick out of Tucker’s 66-yard record palooza

Luke Jones and Nestor get a kick out of the unfolding legend of Justin Tucker after his record-setting 66-yard bomb beats the Lions at the buzzer.

Bynes headlines list of Ravens’ COVID-19 replacements for Detroit

Veteran inside linebacker Josh Bynes signed with Baltimore's practice squad in early September.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a homeland appearance at Costas Inn in Dundalk, Nestor asked two social studies teachers about running government after running a classroom in their formative years. When teachers teach, we learn...

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Like all Baltimore Ravens fans we know, our financial planner Leonard Raskin wanted to exhale after all of the excitement and just be happy we witnessed Sunday night. We wait years for these kinds of games.

Fine dining and easy comfort at The Beaumont in Catonsville

Evan Brown of State Fare and El Guapo joins Nestor to discuss the value of a night out with some live music in Catonsville and the thrill of catching a big fish off the coast of Ocean City.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Meet new Baltimore City comptroller Bill Henry

Hear what kind of a government the new City Comptroller believes in and the campaign he ran for transparency

The confidence level of Americans rises as vaccines go into arms

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on how this country will have a better spring and summer as progress arises in the domestic battle with COVID.

Heroes needed: Apply within with a swab

Burton Daniel didn't fully know what he was signing up for when he gave a swab to There Goes My Hero a few years. Then, the call came to save a life and he answered it...

Lancisi says Everyman and every woman feel the community spirit of local theatre

Keeping the arts alive and the community engaged during the pandemic...

EDUCATION

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

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...

The complexities and achievements of William Donald Schaefer

Nestor favorite topic is covered at length in our final segment with C. Fraser Smith: the life and times of the honorable William Donald Schaefer and his lasting impact on Baltimore and Maryland

Who were the idiots who elected the electoral college?

We're here to learn. No one seems to really understand the theory about how the person who gets four million more votes spends four days in jeopardy of losing an election. Let UMBC Professor Emeritus Donald Norris explain it to you...

HEALTH

Schmoke tells Nestor and Don what the next mayor of Baltimore needs

Talking all things marijuana, leadership and running the University of Baltimore during a pandemic

Governor Hogan discusses all things Maryland, Baltimore and politics from Annapolis

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour concluded its month-long adventure at The Boatyard in Eastport with a long, wide-ranging chat with Governor Larry Hogan, who debated Red Line, masks, school openings, taxes and statewide broadband with Don and Nestor.

Solving murders and preventing them continues to plague our city

We continue to monitor the progress of the new administration through the eyes of other who aspired to run the business of Baltimore. The prosecutor in Thiru Vignarajah has never had trouble defining the problems and discussing potential solutions.

ARTS

Fowler tells how revived urban markets play key role in future of Charm City

What are the centerpieces and core parts of our neighborhoods in the city?

Rocker John Corabi of The Dead Daisies joins Nestor to talk new LP “Rise Up” and Eagles Super Bowl win

The former Motley Crue leadman is a crazed Philadelphia sports fan. We gave him a chance to dance and strut...

Telling the story of Hammerjacks from the street

Legendary local rock promoter Bud Becker joins Nestor to tell old rock and roll tales of a little bar in South Baltimore that shook the music world. And other Almost Famous tales about a 17-year old kid backstage learning about the world with a notebook...

LEADERSHIP

Does your desk do what my desk does?

After months of backaches and strains from sitting too long and staring at his computer building Baltimore Positive, Nestor called David Noel at MOI and moved into the 21st century post-pandemic life of working in comfort from home.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

Former journalist Sneed discusses campaign for City Council President seat

Selling Salisbury and the good life on the Eastern Shore with Mayor Jake Day

Hornbeck shares his beliefs on the value of public education in America

WNST CLASSIC

Art Donovan tells us how he got his first big break with the Colts

This is the finale of a spirited four-part chat with Fatso, who covered all of aspects of his life on a summer night in Fallston when he had a lot of energy to make us laugh.

Brooks talks optimism and hope for the 1997 Orioles – and he was right!

Opening Day was always a big deal in Baltimore. We spent this one at Bohager's on Eden Street with Number Five talking about the good ole' days of 'dem O's.

Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?

Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your...

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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

Let Edwin Mulitalo set the holiday island mood with his ukelele

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...

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

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.

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.

Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

Cue "We Are The Champions"! Or, in this case, "Who Let The Dogs Out!" This is the lost Mike Flynn videotape of Super Bowl XXXV parade through streets of Baltimore.

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