Beethoven

In two days, 85 billion dollars is scheduled to be cut from federal spending, cuts known as ‘the sequester.’  In Maryland, that means lots of changes, from air traffic control towers shutting down,to thousands of defense employees being furloughed.  We talk about what to expect.

Some Maryland lawmakers want to expand the hours and number of sites for early voting in Maryland. Critics say Democratic-leaning areas get the most help. We’ll hear from both sides.

Marin Alsop will conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra this weekend in concerts that feature perhaps the most recognizable piece of western art music in the world, paired with a new piece by a composer with Baltimore roots.