Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Television

Baltimore Positive Classic

A writer, a boat, a dock, a wire and a story to tell about our city

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There is no finer storyteller or historian of Baltimore in the modern era. Let venerable wordsmith Rafael Alvarez tell you about his journey and the characters who shaped the tales and words of his family legacy.
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Writer Rafael Alvarez discusses love of Baltimore and walking the wire of life on a boat

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Writer Rafael Alvarez discusses love of Baltimore and walking the wire of life on a boat
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EPISODE 272: Jayne Miller recaps four decades of journalism, covering and uncovering crime and how to better serve Baltimore

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Nestor has wanted to chat on the radio with Jayne Miller for at least 20 years. But, as Don Mohler pointed out in serving in his two decades of government, it's when Jayne Miller wants to chat with you that there is usually deep concern at a place that answers to the public trust.
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Remember That Time

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens

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There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.
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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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Latest News

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Harbaugh expecting to see an even better Lamar Jackson in 2021

"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."
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Ravens

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."
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Ravens

Harbaugh: “You’re not where you want to be unless you win the Super Bowl”

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The longtime head coach expressed great pride in the 2020 Ravens while acknowledging a need to improve across the board.
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Arts

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.
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Local

The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.
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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.

AUDIO VAULT

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America
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ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students

Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

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

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As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

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The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

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

Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.
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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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Chris Riehl joins Nestor to discuss reality of hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore
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Tonya Aiken of Howard County Public Library tells Nestor about virtual Stacks event on February 27
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road
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Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss Ravens Festivus and democracy and citizenship in action
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Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo
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SPORTS

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.

Harbaugh: “You’re not where you want to be unless you win the Super Bowl”

The longtime head coach expressed great pride in the 2020 Ravens while acknowledging a need to improve across the board.

Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.

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."

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

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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.

O. Brown on Ravens kicker Tucker: “His job isn’t easy, let alone easy to be consistent”

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The four-time Pro Bowl kicker missed two field goal tries in the first half of Saturday night's loss to Buffalo.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

Andrews: “Things didn’t fall in the right direction at the right time” for Ravens

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The standout tight end credited the Buffalo defense for keeping the Ravens out of rhythm for much of the night in the 17-3 divisional-round loss.

Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.

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.

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

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Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

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BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

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.

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

POLITICS

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

Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

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

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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

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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Arts

Rocker John Corabi of The Dead Daisies catches up with Nestor on his new band and Ramshead show

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The former Motley Crue voice always likes to mix is his sports and rock and roll.
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Arts

American Idol star Caleb Lee Hutchinson tells Nestor about Maddie and tour coming to Modell Lyric

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True love, singers and American Idol.
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Arts

A very young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990

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During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for Junkyard at Hammerjacks. This one is spicy...
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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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Music

Billy Squier chats about The Stroke and success in December 1989

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During his youthful teenage #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio chatted with many legends coming through the area on tour. This is the first of two with the leader of the band who once opened for Kiss at the Capital Centre.
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BUSINESS

Business

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

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The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future
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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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Business

The one-time crazy fall sports nights of playoffs every night in September

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the bizarro world of NBA and NHL playoff games, a MLB pennant race and Ravens Super Bowl dreams...
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Business

Searching for the secret to great local ice cream with Taharka Brothers flavor makers

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Meet Kowfi Dorman-El, who has been making ice cream and serving up social change in Baltimore for nearly a decade. Did he say Pumpkin Latte is coming this month?
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EDUCATION

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

Ferguson says Maryland must be a leader in education

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The new Senate President says that many in Annapolis will not stop fighting for Kirwan and the education of our children in Maryland
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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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HEALTH

Business

Lawrence and Stallings explain importance of luring best young doctors to Maryland

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The best hospitals have the best doctors and nurses. How can Annapolis help?
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Community

Find more light for your mental health during the darkness of winter and holidays

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Sure, you're stressed out! And the pandemic is making it worse. Let psychotherapist and author Patty Mohler provide some tips and ways to renew and restore your energy.
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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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ARTS

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Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

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Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...
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Arts

Schapiro wants Baltimore Homecoming to spread Charm City goodwill globally

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Bringing influential Baltimoreans who live elsewhere "home" for three days of education to take back to the world about the current charms of Charm City. That is what Baltimore Homecoming is all about...
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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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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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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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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren talks all things E Street on Radio Row in Phoenix

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Nestor Aparicio gets the honor of spending time with pal Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix.
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Celebrities

Bret Michaels talks Poison, Steelers and something to believe in with Nestor in 2003

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They crossed paths at the Seagull Inn and Hammerjacks over the years, but Nestor finally got to discuss a football feud from Baltimore to...
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Arts

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

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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.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

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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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Arts

Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks

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Guitarist Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks and being a musician with a song that means a lot to folks.
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Leadership

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

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The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
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Community

When Vince Bagli told old boxing stories with Clem Florio

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At the First Annual Nasty Nice Guy Awards in 1997 in Glen Burnie, two legends talked boxing, horse racing and kindness. The late great Clem Florio and Vince Bagli educate Nestor on Baltimore sports history. And Earnest Byner joins them.
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Leadership

Colts legend Joe Ehrmann teaches Nestor about the Seasons of Life

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The first autograph he ever got at Eastpoint Mall in 1976 was from the big defensive lineman from Buffalo. Then, the Reverend made a life here in Baltimore and still touches us all...
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