Program Highlights

Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast Tuesday on Maryland Morning: We hit the streets to find out how hard it is to go even one block in the snowpocalypse, the fact and fiction in Jack Greer's Abraham's Bay & Other Stories, playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah on CenterStage's production of his new work, Let There Be Love...and more.         Midday with Dan Rodricks This week on Midday, we'll consider what President Obama's remarks during his State of the Union address might mean for the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.  We'll learn about the first Chinese in the Wild West from the author of a new book on the subject, and speak with a Baltimore-born U.S. Army Captain on leave from Afghanistan.  We'll also hear former Baltimore school board member Kalman "Buzzy" Hettleman's ideas about how to transform public education.       The Signal Stay tuned on Friday, February 5 on The Signal:  Dispatches from the South Pole, fiddler Dave Bing, recommendations from Breathe Books, and a reading from Eric D Goodman....

Radio Kitchen Coming up on Radio Kitchen...The story behind mincemeat pie; try working with gingerbread for enjoyable holiday treats; some unusual winter beverages to try around the fireplace; some easy ideas for New Year's Breakfast; the great comfort of eating a really good bread pudding and tried and true tips for cooking duck breast.   Cellar Notes Coming Up on Cellar Notes...California's Pinots, Greg Norman wines equal great value.  Plus are Malbecs the new Shiraz and we taste some fortified wines for the winter. Choral Arts Classics Choral Arts Classics returns on Tuesday night January 26. Join us for the broadcast premiere of Tina Davidson's cantata for chorus and orchestra, Hymn of the Universe.  Composer Tina Davidson joins Tom Hall for a conversation about her music, and the French poet and philosopher, Pierre Theilhard de Chardin, who wrote the evocative text that Ms. Davidson set.  The Baltimore Choral Arts Society gave the East Coast premiere of Hymn of the Universe in March 2009, and we'll hear a recording of that live performance.   Postcards from the Walters Join Gary Vikan, director of the Walter's Art Gallery, as he delves into the cultural and historical treasures of the museum. Monday morning at 9:35 am.   Connecting Family Every other Wednesday at 9:35 am, Meredith talks about family -- what we celebrate and what keeps us up at night.   The Environment in Focus Tom Pelton shares his perspective on the issues and people changing Maryland's natural world. Baltimore Stories From tap dancing elephants to notorious train rides, Gil's Baltimore Stories are a true gem heard on Friday mornings at 7:35 am and 9:35 am.  The Morning Economic Report Anirban Basu informs Marylanders of city, state and national economic issues including employment trends, banking and the stock market.  Weekday mornings at 7:33 am Your Maryland Covering nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland with Ric Cottom.

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