Humor

April 30, 2013

We all know that in case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. For information, press 4-1-1. But last year, more than 96,000 Maryland residents dialed 2-1-1. Sandy Monck, chief impact officer at United Way of Central Maryland tells us how UWCM's 2-1-1 Maryland is assisting residents in need.

March 19, 2013

February 1, 2013

Stephanie Hughes, Producer

In three weeks, Marylanders will decide whether to legalize same sex marriage.  It's a referendum being watched around the country.  We talk with two reporters about strategists...and money... coming into the state.

Today is ‘Ada Lovelace Day,’ a day that recognizes women working in science, technology, engineering, and math. We talk with Penny Rheingans, director of the Center for Women in Technology at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, about how to draw more women into tech.

If you’re looking for humor on film, you don’t necessarily have to look to Hollywood. (In fact, that seems like a worse idea year after year.)

This segment originally aired December 29, 2010.

Ira Glass, host and executive producer of “This American Life” has turned some of his attention to producing for the eye, and not just the ear.

This segment originally aired December 29, 2010.

Ira Glass, host and executive producer of “This American Life” has turned some of his attention to producing for the lens, and not just the ear.