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Luke Jones

Orioles return Rule 5 pitchers, reassign Rutschman to minor-league camp

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The first overall pick of last year's draft played sparingly in the Grapefruit League.
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Luke Jones

Orioles elevate Mountcastle, three others to 40-man roster

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International League MVP Ryan Mountcastle was among those protected from next month's Rule 5 draft.
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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

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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

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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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"...

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.
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

Ravens

Andrews: “People are starting to count us out, and that’s fine”

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The Ravens tight end says his team is feeling plenty of urgency to turn the recent struggles around.
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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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“Expect the unexpected” strikes different tone with Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday

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For a Ravens-Steelers rivalry in which we always say to "expect the unexpected," the expression hit a different tone this week due to Baltimore's...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!
Read more

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.
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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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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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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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POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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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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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Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Celebrities

Billy Joel chats with Nestor about sports and life and perils of rock and roll in Spring 1998

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When Billy Joel had to cancel a concert at the Capital Centre due to illness, he gave Nestor a call to apologize and talk about life and music.
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Arts

Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012

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Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.
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Arts

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

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It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.
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BUSINESS

Arts

Hoffberger says best is yet to come for American Visionary Arts Museum in COVID aftermath

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We continue our extended Arts Week 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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Baltimore Positive Classic

O’Malley points to an electoral path for a Biden win

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Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley talked extensively about COVID-19, fair elections and where all of this goes in the aftermath of a divisive campaign to lead our nation.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview

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How did watching his father come home with stacks of paperwork from Watergate in 1973 affect a young John Sarbanes? Learn more in this powerful Baltimore Positive chat...
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Crime

Mayor Young discusses education in Baltimore City schools

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Our second of three chats with Baltimore Mayor Jack Young features lots of talk about crime and grime and the youth of our city and education.
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EDUCATION

Business

New Senate President Ferguson tells his journey from teaching to government

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You heard the big news about Bill Ferguson becoming new Senate President in Annapolis. Now, hear his story of public service and his "why"...
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Arts

Bedford says Baltimore Museum of Art still providing an online journey during pandemic

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Like all of our shuttered local institutions for arts and entertainment, the BMA wants you to visit virtually during the crisis
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Education

Dealing with the emotions of seclusion and quarantine get tougher as crisis lingers

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Your mental health is important during the pandemic! Patty Mohler tells us that this is a time to be good to yourself...
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HEALTH

Baltimore Positive Classic

Message to LBGTQ community from McIntosh always ‘We Can Do This’

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A leader on the issue for three decades, McIntosh discusses her journey and love and life in our middle segment with Madame Chair
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hrabowski: Why I still believe in Baltimore

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Let The Doctor tell you why he still believes...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

The freeze squeeze on Juice

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If you need some inspiration during these trying times, let Stephanie Chall update you on how O.J. Brigance is doing during COVID and how the Brigade is holiday fundraising for ALS patients.
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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

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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You never know who will stop by the WNST Radio set at a Super Bowl. This time, we talked about the legend of Craig Jones with a Hall of Fame rapper...
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Arts

Mike DelGuidice of Billy Joel band Big Shot joins Nestor to invite folks to Big Cork Vineyards for night of Piano Man music

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If you love the music of Billy Joel and you don't know the incredible story of how an amazing club tribute artist from Long Island got the attention of The Piano Man who then invited him into the touring band, well...you're gonna love this story!
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

The time that Jon Ogden co-hosted Orioles Opening Day from Camden Pub

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Back in the 1990s, live radio would pack 'em in and football and baseball conversations would weave together. The future Hall of Famer was wearing an "It's a D.C. Thang" T-shirt. His hometown and the Nation's Capital didn't even have a team back then...
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Arts

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker joins Nestor on eve of MSG tour stop at The Fillmore to discuss legend of UFO and The Scorpions in...

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At some point, Nestor will find the old tape of his late 1980s #AlmostFamous chat with Schenker during the "Anytime" era but this was the grown up lock back at an incredible career as a metal guitar influencer.
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Arts

Marc Roberge of O.A.R. talks Redskins, Merriweather and being a Maryland guy

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Of A Revolution was visiting Radio Row at the Miami Super Bowl in 2010 and local music is always better. Anyone ever seen O.A.R....
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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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Purple Reign

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

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It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

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It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.
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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

Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return

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As they played the Modell Lyric in downtown Baltimore, band members looked back an incredible catalog of music and how to carry on...
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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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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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