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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

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

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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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Arts

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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EPISODE 257: Leibovich discusses the legacy of Donald Trump in Washington

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"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.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Is The Baltimore Sun worth saving?

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Veteran local journalist Pamela Wood discusses her role at the newspaper and how politicians are held accountable by the work of local media.
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EPISODE 248: Steele discusses what it means to be a “real” Republican in America

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Nestor is pretty succinct in this one, calling former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele his "favorite Republican"
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EPISODE 222: 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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Free The Birds

The Peter Principles (Ch. 13): Mi$ter Angelo$ & $on$ Network change$ everything for two citie$

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Peter G. Angelos threatens MLB and gets his every wish fulfilled in 2005 and Orioles would never be the same
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Free The Birds

The Peter Principles (Ch. 10) – Syd Thrift, Confederate money and the new Oriole Way of 21st century

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(Author note: This is Chapter 10 of my book “The Peter Principles,” which I was working to finish in March 2014 when my wife was diagnosed with leukemia the first time. I will be releasing the entire book for...
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Free The Birds

Ten observations on why Baltimore sports fans aren’t going to Orioles games

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At some point, fans are going to start showing up at Orioles games. Right...?
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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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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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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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

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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These tacos aren’t going to eat themselves

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Many local businesses are struggling to survive and very few are actually opening doors during a pandemic. Our pal Evan Brown from State Fare just opened El Guapo in Catonsville and tells us the story of managing and moving forward during a plague.

Are undefeated Steelers only the second best team in AFC?

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He's written about all of the great Pittsburgh football teams up close but now Ed Bouchette of The Athletic watches from afar as the unlikely undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers try to author a different kind of story in 2020.

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...

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"...

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...)

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.

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.
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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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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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why Hons and Charm make Baltimore so special from the outside
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Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses education strategies and solutions in era of pandemic
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SPORTS

Ravens

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.
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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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Campbell, Mekari, Skura become latest Ravens added to reserve-COVID-19 list

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Defensive end Calais Campbell's status was already in doubt due to the calf injury that's sidelined him since Week 9.

Are undefeated Steelers only the second best team in AFC?

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He's written about all of the great Pittsburgh football teams up close but now Ed Bouchette of The Athletic watches from afar as the unlikely undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers try to author a different kind of story in 2020.

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.

McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game

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The veteran outside linebacker won't be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.

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.

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 handles Old Dominion in season opener 85-67

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Eric Ayala led the way with 19 points and five rebounds for the Terps, who won their 44th consecutive home opener.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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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.
Read more

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

Covid 0
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

The waiting is the hardest part

Community 0
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

Ain’t no big surprise…

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Stay for just a while...
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Celebrities

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses MSA degenerative disease, his brother and how you can help

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The Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talks about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story...
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Arts

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

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Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.
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Music

For Engelbert Humperdinck, I was not that easy to forget

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The "May" I share my #SongfulNes stories with you all month for conversation and comparison series continues
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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

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Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins WNST.net's Nestor Aparicio for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.
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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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BUSINESS

Business

Kromer poll reports temperature of Maryland politics for Kirwan and elections

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Taking a deeper dive into the latest poll findings of the Goucher professor about local issues
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Business

Meet new Baltimore City comptroller Bill Henry

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

Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes home to Baltimore to discuss the 25th Amendment and why you need to vote

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To kick off the all new Baltimore Positive platform, we welcomed the Madame Speaker from Little Italy to the show to discuss the state of America during COVID and how we move forward as a nation.
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Business

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

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

Baltimore Positive Classic

Dutch discusses how to make Baltimore better

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Dutch Ruppersberger extends the conversation into ways to help fix Baltimore with Don and Nestor in Episode 2 of our chat with the Congressman.
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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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Arts

Copeland says online educational tools still open doors to Lewis Museum for learning

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The Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture tells us how to stay involved
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HEALTH

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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Charity

Helping and protecting children in Baltimore

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The mission of the Baltimore Child Abuse Center is to provide victims of child sexual abuse, trauma and other adverse childhood experience in Baltimore and their non-offending caretakers with comprehensive forensic interviews, medical treatment and mental health services with a goal of preventing future trauma.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

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.
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ARTS

Arts

Legler tells us the pain of beautiful Broadway lights being off at The Hippodrome

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Unfortunately, crisis management is something all-too-familiar to the man who helps brings Broadway to Baltimore...
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Arts

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

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

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

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

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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.
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Arts

Ahmet Zappa explains the incredible hologram Frank Zappa tour show and Baltimore love

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When the Frank Zappa Experience came to the Modell, it gave Nestor a chance to ask Ahmet Zappa everything he always wanted to know about the bust at the Highlandtown Library. Plus, what's a hologram concert?
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Hall of Fame

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

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With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.
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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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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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Purple Reign

One month before winning Super Bowl XXXV, Dilfer pours his heart out to Nestor at The Barn

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He led with his heart and his brain and it led to Trent Dilfer winning a ring with the Baltimore Ravens in a very short time here. On the day after Christmas in a short playoff week back in 2000, he told us what winning would mean to him with the emotion we expect...
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Arts

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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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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Arts

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

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Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.
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Celebrities

The night that Martina Navratilova hid from the SI crowd in Nestor’s studio at Madison Square Garden

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It was the greatest night of sports legends ever collected in one room. The 1999 Sports Illustrated 20th Century Awards event in New York brought out all of the stars...
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