Program Highlights

Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast Friday on Maryland Morning: Nathan hunts the oldest living thing, a lesson in history and punctuation, J Wynn Rousuck reviews Bloodlines, vocal adventures with Bobby McFerrin and more...         Midday with Dan Rodricks This week on Midday, we'll learn about the rarely discussed, exceedingly difficult adjustment process that faced the men and women returning from World War II.  We'll be visited by Congressman Elijah Cummings, and get a preview of alternative arts festival Whartscape.  To close out the week, we'll enjoy some cool summer treats with food nerd Henry Hong.         The Signal Friday 7-3-09 on The Signal...Aaron Henkin teams up with musician Caleb Stine, and they head west on Maryland’s blue highways for an exploration of modern Americana.       Tapestry of the Times A brief hiatus during the summer months.  During the next two months (July and August), Aaron will offer some of the earlier episodes of the show.  You can listen at the usual time and place on the dial:  8 o'clock Saturday nights on WYPR 88.1 FM.  And as always, you can subscribe to the podcasts of all the episodes whenever you wish at:  www.tapestryofthetimes.org. Check back here in the fall when hopefully, Tapestry will return. Thanks again for your interest and your support...and thanks for listening.

Radio Kitchen Coming up on Radio Kitchen:  Jerry and Al launch the grilling season with tips for firing up the Weber; a walk through the produce section can be an inspiration for the creative cook; learn to cook a Normandy classic seafood dish; May flowers bring June honey...learn how to cook with it; cherry lovers should learn to cook a Claffoutis; learn the ins and outs of poaching; and the boys go over four ways to cook a salmon this summer.   Cellar Notes Coming Up on Cellar Notes:  Sonoma's Cline and Jacuzzi have a lot in common including great value.  Al reviews some delicious French roses; a look at what makes a great India Pale Ale; how to put a chill on your hot summer evenings with great white wines; fire up some big reds for the Fourth of July grill; Girard of Napa makes a comeback and Windsor-Sonoma makes the switch from contract winemaking to their own value label. Choral Arts Classics Maryland Morning's Culture Editor Tom Hall is also the Music Director of the The Baltimore Choral Arts Society. On the final Tuesday of each month from September-April, he hosts Choral Arts Classics, a monthly program featuring recordings of concerts by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and many special guests. Choral Arts Classics will return for its 7th season in September. In the meantime, catch Tom on Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast weekday mornings at 9:00 pm   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 Fridays at 7:35 am and 9:35 am, Gil Sandler's Baltimore Stories are a hallmark feature on WYPR.  His recollections of our city reveal her complexity, drama, and often--humor.  From tap dancing elephants to notorious train rides, Gil's Baltimore Stories are a true gem heard on Friday mornings. 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

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