w WYPR: Cellar Notes Podcast http://programs.wypr.org/podcast-feed/1915 en clean WYPR News in Maryland from Your Public Radio <P><A href="http://winemarketbistro.com/" target=_blank></A>Al Spoler and Hugh Sisson host Cellar Notes</P> WYPR SKhalid@wypr.org WYPR, Maryland, Local news, Public Radio, NPR, Talk Radio, Baltimore, USA Sparrows Point, "When the US Spoke French," Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and "Carrie: the Musical" http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/sparrows-point-when-us-spoke-french-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-carrie-musical <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Will Sparrows Point have a new owner soon? Plus, we learn about five Frenchmen who took refuge in Philadelphia as Revolution swept through 1790s France, Studio Theatre stages "Carrie: the Musical," and Nutritionist Monica Reinagel returns. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Sparrows Point might have a new owner soon, we talk about it with Mark Reutter, reporter for the online news site Baltimore Brew and author of a book about the Point. Then, in the 1790s, five distinguished Frenchmen took refuge in Philadelphia as Revolution swept through France. How did they fit into the young republic they found here? We ask historian Francois Furstenberg, who’s just published "When the United States Spoke French."</p> <p>Plus, Telekinesis, pig's blood and musical numbers! Tom Hall talks with theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck about the Studio Theater's production of "Carrie: The Musical."</p> <p>Tom will also tell us who won this year’s Sondheim ArtScape Prize. And, he’ll visit with the Nutrition Diva, Monica Reinagel. </p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/sparrows-point-when-us-spoke-french-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-carrie-musical#comments Agriculture Arts & Culture Books Economy Entertainment Health History Maryland Morning Medicine Research Science Theater Maryland Morning Sparrows Point might have a new owner soon. about it with Mark Reutter, reporter for the online news site Baltimore Brew… and author of a book about the Point. Then, in the 1790s, five distinguished Frenchmen took refuge in Philadelphia as Revolution swept through France. How did they fit into the young republic they found here? We ask historian Francois Furstenberg, who’s just published "When the United States Spoke French." Plus, Telekinesis, pig's blood and musical numbers! Tom Hall talks with theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck about the Studio Theater's production of "Carrie: The Musical." Tom will also tell us who won this year’s Sondheim ArtScape Prize. And, he’ll visit with the Nutrition Diva, Monica Reinagel. Will Sparrows Point have a new owner soon? Plus, we learn about five Frenchmen who took refuge in Philadelphia as Revolution swept through 1790s France, Studio Theatre stages "Carrie: the Musical," and Nutritionist Monica Reinagel returns. no Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:43:25 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244303 at http://programs.wypr.org Summer Hunger, Baltimore's Deaf Heritage, and How 'Bout Them O's? http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/summer-hunger-baltimores-deaf-heritage-and-how-bout-them-os <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Many children go hungry in the summer due to an absence of school food programs, Kathleen Brockway's new book "Baltimore's Deaf Heritage", and the Orioles hope to hang on to first place in the A.L. East.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Once school lets out, many kids find themselves without three meals a day. There are programs to serve them, but many children are still hungry. The head of a summer meals program in Baltimore and the director of the Johns Hopkins' Center for a Livable Future discuss fighting summer hunger and its effects.</p> <p>From schools, to churches to bowling leagues, we learn about the influence of Baltimore's deaf community from Kathleen Brockway, the author of a new book, “Baltimore's Deaf Heritage”.</p> <p>Also, the Orioles are in first place in their division, the American League East. But, can they stay there? Tom Hall talks Orioles baseball with sportswriter Mark Hyman.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/summer-hunger-baltimores-deaf-heritage-and-how-bout-them-os#comments Books Class Community Food Government Health History Maryland Morning Policy Poverty Public Safety Sports Maryland Morning Once school lets out, many kids find themselves without three meals a day. There are programs to serve them, but many children are still hungry. The head of a summer meals program in Baltimore and the director of the Johns Hopkins' Center for a Livable Future discuss fighting summer hunger and its effects. From schools, to churches to bowling leagues, we learn about the influence of Baltimore's deaf community from Kathleen Brockway, the author of a new book, “Baltimore's Deaf Heritage”. Also, the Orioles are in first place in their division, the American League East. But, can they stay there? Tom Hall talks Orioles baseball with sportswriter Mark Hyman. Many children go hungry in the summer due to an absence of school food programs, Kathleen Brockway's new book "Baltimore's Deaf Heritage", and the Orioles hope to hang on to first place in the A.L. East. no Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:36:46 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244302 at http://programs.wypr.org International Money Transfer Cost on the Rise?, Sri Lankan Parenting Ideas, Plus African-Americans and Gentrification in D.C. http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/international-money-transfer-cost-rise-sri-lankan-parenting-ideas-plus-african-americans-and <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p class="MsoNormal">Will the cost of sending money abroad go up? What can Sri Lanka teach us about raising our children? Plus, researcher Sabiyha Prince on gentrification and African-Americans.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">Some big banks are getting out of the international money-transfer business, and that’s expected to drive up the cost of sending money abroad. We talk about what that means for Marylanders with Paul Dwyer, CEO of Viamericas, a money-transfer company headquartered in Bethesda.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then, University of Maryland, Baltimore County professor Bambi Chapin lived in Sri Lanka for two years, trying to understand why spoiled toddlers there grew into obedient children. Sheilah talks with her about the different ways Americans and Sri Lankans parent and her new book, <em>Childhood in a Sri Lankan Village</em>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus, What are the effects of gentrification and its implications for social justice in Washington, D.C., and beyond? Tom Hall asks cultural anthropologist Sabiyha Prince.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/international-money-transfer-cost-rise-sri-lankan-parenting-ideas-plus-african-americans-and#comments Maryland Morning Maryland Morning Some big banks are getting out of the international money-transfer business, and that’s expected to drive up the cost of sending money abroad. We talk about what that means for Marylanders with Paul Dwyer, CEO of Viamericas, a money-transfer company headquartered in Bethesda. Then, University of Maryland, Baltimore County professor Bambi Chapin lived in Sri Lanka for two years, trying to understand why spoiled toddlers there grew into obedient children. Sheilah talks with her about the different ways Americans and Sri Lankans parent and her new book, Childhood in a Sri Lankan Village. Plus, What are the effects of gentrification and its implications for social justice in Washington, D.C., and beyond? Tom Hall asks cultural anthropologist Sabiyha Prince. Will the cost of sending money abroad go up? What can Sri Lanka teach us about raising our children? Plus, researcher Sabiyah Prince on gentrification and African-Americans. no Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:02:11 +0000 Matt Purdy 244301 at http://programs.wypr.org Civil Right to Counsel, Tracking Ospreys in Maryland, "As You Like It" Review, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-right-counsel-tracking-ospreys-maryland-you-it-review-frank-solivan-and-dirty-kitchen <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p> </p> <p class="p1">Should access to a lawyer be a guaranteed right in certain <span class="s1">civil </span>cases? Plus, tracking ospreys in Maryland, a review of Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's "As You Like It", and bluegrass band Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="p1">A state task force is looking at whether poor Marylanders should have free access to a lawyer in civil cases affecting basic rights like shelter, safety or health. We ask the executive director of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission how it might work and how much it could <span class="s1">cost</span>.</p> <p class="p1">Then, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been tracking the journey of ospreys from South America back to Chesapeake Bay. One of the leaders of the project tells Nathan Sterner what scientists are learning about the ospreys from those tracking devices. </p> <p class="p1">Plus, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's open-air production of "As You Like It."</p> <p> </p> <p class="p1">And, they’ve won awards and played all over the globe.  This morning, Bluegrass masters Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen play in our studio.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-right-counsel-tracking-ospreys-maryland-you-it-review-frank-solivan-and-dirty-kitchen#comments Arts & Culture Humor Law Maryland Morning Music Nature Maryland Morning A state task force is looking at whether poor Marylanders should have free access to a lawyer in civil cases affecting basic rights like shelter, safety or health. We ask the executive director of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission how it might work and how much it could cost. Then, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been tracking the journey of ospreys from South America back to Chesapeake Bay. One of the leaders of the project tells Nathan Sterner what scientists are learning about the ospreys from those tracking devices. Plus, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's open-air production of "As You Like It." And, they’ve won awards and played all over the globe. This morning, Bluegrass masters Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen play in our studio. Should access to a lawyer be a guaranteed right in certain civil cases? Plus, tracking ospreys in Maryland, a review of Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's "As You Like It", and bluegrass band Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. no Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:58:41 +0000 Matt Purdy 244299 at http://programs.wypr.org Maryland's Odd Constitutional Delegation, "The Central Park Five", Baltimore writer Rafael Alvarez http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/marylands-odd-constitutional-delegation-central-park-five-baltimore-writer-rafael-alvarez <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Maryland's odd constitutional delegation in 1787, a documentary about the "Central Park Five", Baltimore writer Rafael Alvarez on his book "Tales from the Holy Land."</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="p1">Happy Fourth of July! Today, we mark the day we declared independence from Britain in 1776. We revisit our conversation with author David O. Stewart about another seminal event in American history: writing the federal constitution and who Maryland sent to take part.</p> <p class="p2">Then, five black and Latino teenagers, known as The Central Park Five, were wrongfully convicted in the rape of a Central Park jogger in 1989. Tom Hall talks with the directors of a documentary about the case, and one of the five men, now exonerated.</p> <p class="p1">Plus, Baltimore writer Rafael Alvarez sketches intimate portraits of the city's down-and-out and up-and-coming. Tom talks with him about his book of short stories, Tales From The Holy Land.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/marylands-odd-constitutional-delegation-central-park-five-baltimore-writer-rafael-alvarez#comments Books Criminal Justice Film History Maryland Morning Maryland Morning Happy Fourth of July! Today, we mark the day we declared independence from Britain in 1776. We revisit our conversation with author David O. Stewart about another seminal event in American history: writing the federal constitution and who Maryland sent to take part. Then, five black and Latino teenagers, known as The Central Park Five, were wrongfully convicted in the rape of a Central Park jogger in 1989. Tom Hall talks with the directors of a documentary about the case, and one of the five men, now exonerated. Plus, Baltimore writer Rafael Alvarez sketches intimate portraits of the city's down-and-out and up-and-coming. Tom talks with him about his book of short stories, Tales From The Holy Land. Maryland's odd constitutional delegation in 1787, a documentary about the "Central Park Five", Baltimore writer Rafael Alvarez on his book "Tales from the Holy Land." no Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:53:12 +0000 Matt Purdy 244298 at http://programs.wypr.org Effects of Youth Violence in Baltimore, Shirley Sherrod http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/effects-youth-violence-baltimore-shirley-sherrod <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The psychological costs to children when bullets fly in Baltimore, plus activist Shirley Sherrod on healing from injustice.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="p1">When violence breaks out in neighborhoods, how do you address the psychological damage to young witnesses? We spoke with a Stanford University child psychiatrist who studied links between community violence and PTSD, and with a Baltimore public-school social worker.</p> <p class="p3">Plus, it's been four years since Shirley Sherrod was fired from her federal agriculture job over an inaccurately reported speech. Sherrod told Tom Hall what lessons she took from that incident, and how a lifetime of witnessing inequality taught her how to fight it.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/effects-youth-violence-baltimore-shirley-sherrod#comments Community Criminal Justice Law Maryland Morning Race Maryland Morning When violence breaks out in neighborhoods, how do you address the psychological damage to young witnesses? We spoke with a Stanford University child psychiatrist who studied links between community violence and PTSD, and with a Baltimore public-school social worker. Plus, it's been four years since Shirley Sherrod was fired from her federal agriculture job over an inaccurately reported speech. Sherrod told Tom Hall what lessons she took from that incident, and how a lifetime of witnessing inequality taught her how to fight it. The psychological costs to children when bullets fly in Baltimore, plus activist Shirley Sherrod on healing from injustice. no Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:44:10 +0000 Matt Purdy 244297 at http://programs.wypr.org Appointed Attorneys Program, The Battle of Monocacy, "Sideshow" at the Kennedy Center, "Ayya's Accounts" http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/appointed-attorneys-program-battle-monocacy-sideshow-kennedy-center-ayyas-accounts <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Attracting attorneys to represent arrestees at initial hearings, remembering "the battle that saved Washington" during the Civil War, plus how one man’s story reflects India’s story in the 20th century.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The District Court of Maryland is looking for lawyers to represent criminal defendants at the pretrial hearings that decide whether the arrestee is held in custody or released before trial. We ask Chief Judge John Morrissey about how the search is going.</p> <p>Then, the "Battle of Monocacy," fought near Frederick 150 years ago next week, crushed Confederate hopes of capturing Washington. We talk with Brett Spaulding, a Monocacy National Battlefield Park Ranger who wrote a book about the conflict.</p> <p>Plus, J. Wynn Rousuck and Tom Hall discuss the first major revival of the musical "Sideshow," now at the Kennedy Center.</p> <p>And, writer and Johns Hopkins anthropologist Anand Pandian tells the story of his grandfather, and of India in the 20th century, in his new memoir, Ayya’s Accounts.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/appointed-attorneys-program-battle-monocacy-sideshow-kennedy-center-ayyas-accounts#comments Law Maryland Morning Maryland Morning no Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:54:13 +0000 Matt Purdy 244296 at http://programs.wypr.org HIV Testing Efforts, the German Community in Baltimore, and Movie Madness http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/hiv-testing-efforts-german-community-baltimore-and-movie-madness <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>We talk about what’s being done to reduce HIV rates in Baltimore, how WWI shaped Baltimore's large German community, and what movies to see this month. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Today is ‘National HIV Testing Day.’ In Baltimore, 1 in 43 people live with the virus. We talk about what’s being done to reduce HIV rates in Baltimore, challenges to getting more people tested and into treatment, and plans to test at least 800 people tomorrow.</p> <p>Also, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - 100 years ago tomorrow - triggered the start of World War I a month later. How did the war shape Baltimore's large German community? Sheilah asks amateur historian John Foertschbeck.</p> <p>Plus, Tom Hall talks with Jed Dietz of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post, about what movies to see this weekend (if watching the World Cup isn’t taking up all your time).</p> <p> </p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/hiv-testing-efforts-german-community-baltimore-and-movie-madness#comments Arts & Culture Books Community Entertainment Film Health History Maryland Morning Medicine Policy Pop Culture Science Social Programs Maryland Morning Today is ‘National HIV Testing Day.’ In Baltimore, 1 in 43 people live with the virus. We talk about what’s being done to reduce HIV rates in Baltimore, challenges to getting more people tested and into treatment, and plans to test at least 800 people tomorrow. Also, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - 100 years ago tomorrow - triggered the start of World War I a month later. How did the war shape Baltimore's large German community? Sheilah asks amateur historian John Foertschbeck. Plus, Tom Hall talks with Jed Dietz of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post, about what movies to see this weekend (if watching the World Cup isn’t taking up all your time). We talk about what’s being done to reduce HIV rates in Baltimore, how WWI shaped Baltimore's large German community, and what movies to see this month. no Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:27:37 +0000 Matt Purdy 244295 at http://programs.wypr.org Maryland Primary Recap, Chef Sascha's Burgers 101, and Love, Espionage, and the Theremin http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/maryland-primary-recap-chef-saschas-burgers-101-and-love-espionage-and-theremin <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Where things are headed in November based on the primary vote.  Plus, burgers you may have never thought of, and a musical instrument you may have never heard of. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">As the dust settles on yesterday’s primary, we ask WYPR statehouse reporter Chris Connelly and Baltimore Sun reporter Luke Broadwater what the results mean for November.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then, Chef Sascha Wolhandler on how we can expand our ideas of what a burger can be.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus, we talk with Sean Michaels, author of the new novel “Us Conductors," about the inventor of the theremin, a musical instrument you play without touching.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/maryland-primary-recap-chef-saschas-burgers-101-and-love-espionage-and-theremin#comments Books Food Government Maryland Morning Maryland Morning As the dust settles on yesterday’s primary, we ask WYPR statehouse reporter Chris Connelly and Baltimore Sun reporter Luke Broadwater what the results mean for November. Then, Chef Sascha Wolhandler on how we can expand our ideas of what a burger can be. Plus, We talk with Sean Michaels, author of the new novel “Us Conductors," about the inventor of the theremin, a musical instrument you play without touching. Where things are headed in November based on the primary vote. Plus, burgers you may have never thought of, and a musical instrument you may have never heard of. no Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:31:49 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244294 at http://programs.wypr.org Chronic Health Conditions, America's First Woman in Space, "Wild With Happy" at Center Stage, and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/chronic-health-conditions-americas-first-woman-space-wild-happy-center-stage-and-negro-leagu <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Sheilah asks a Hopkins public-health professor why chronic conditions are so tough to treat, a biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, "Wild With Happy" at Center Stage, and we visit the new ‘Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball’ in Owings Mills.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Can health care reform make a dent in how many Marylanders have chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity? We ask a Hopkins public-health professor why chronic conditions are so tough to treat.</p> <div>Journalist Lynn Sherr started covering NASA’s Space Shuttle Program for ABC News just about the time a young astrophysicist was training to become the first American woman in space.  Sheilah asks Sherr about her biography of her friend, Sally Ride.</div> <div></div> <div>Also, "Wild With Happy" is up at Center Stage. Will theatergoers go wild over this quirky play about grief?  We hear from J. Wynn Rousuck.</div> <div></div> <div>And, Tom Hall visits the new ‘Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball’ in Owings Mills to talk to the Museum’s 'ambassador' and the wife of the only Negro Leagues player from Baltimore who’s been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.</div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/chronic-health-conditions-americas-first-woman-space-wild-happy-center-stage-and-negro-leagu#comments Arts & Culture Books Entertainment Federal Government Gender Government Health Legislation Maryland Morning Policy Research Science Sports Theater Maryland Morning Can health care reform make a dent in how many Marylanders have chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity? We ask a Hopkins public-health professor why chronic conditions are so tough to treat. Journalist Lynn Sherr started covering NASA’s Space Shuttle Program for ABC News just about the time a young astrophysicist was training to become the first American woman in space. Sheilah asks Sherr about her biography of her friend, Sally Ride. Also, "Wild With Happy" is up at Center Stage. Will theatergoers go wild over this quirky play about grief? We hear from J. Wynn Rousuck. And, Tom Hall visits the new ‘Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball’ in Owings Mills to talk to the Museum’s 'ambassador' and the wife of the only Negro Leagues player from Baltimore who’s been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sheilah asks a Hopkins public-health professor why chronic conditions are so tough to treat, a biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, "Wild With Happy" at Center Stage, and we visit the new ‘Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball’ in Owings no Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:33:20 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244293 at http://programs.wypr.org Expanding Mental Health Services in Howard County, Just the Right Amount of Protein http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/expanding-mental-health-services-howard-county-just-right-amount-protein <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>How Howard County is expanding its mental health services, and nutritionist Monica Reinagel explains how much protein you need depending upon your age. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The shooting in January at the Mall in Columbia prompted Howard County to expand its mental health services. Sheilah talks to county health and police officials about what’s being done and what still needs to be done to better assist those with mental health challenges.</p> <p>Also, how much protein do you need, and how does that change with age? Tom Hall asks nutritionist Monica Reinagel.</p> <div></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/expanding-mental-health-services-howard-county-just-right-amount-protein#comments Community Crime Criminal Justice Food Government Health Maryland Morning Policy Public Safety Science Maryland Morning The shooting in January at the Mall in Columbia prompted Howard County to expand its mental health services. Sheilah talks to county health and police officials about what’s being done and what still needs to be done to better assist those with mental health challenges. Also, how much protein do you need, and how does that change with age? Tom Hall asks nutritionist Monica Reinagel. How Howard County is expanding its mental health services, and nutritionist Monica Reinagel explains how much protein you need depending upon your age. no Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:29:53 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244292 at http://programs.wypr.org Aerospace on the Eastern Shore, Maryland in Black and White, Baltimore Author Jim Magruder http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/aerospace-eastern-shore-maryland-black-and-white-baltimore-author-jim-magruder <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>What NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore could mean for Maryland, a book of photos captures life in Maryland during the Great Depression and World War II, and local author Jim Magruder talks about his new collection of short stories titled "Let Me See It." </p> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>What can the aerospace industry do for the Eastern Shore economy? Sheilah talks with an economist at Salisbury University and the Deputy Director at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore.</p> <p>Then, a new book of photos captures life in Maryland during the Great Depression and World War II. Tom Hall talks with author Constance Schulz about Maryland as a microcosm of America.</p> <p>Also, local author Jim Magruder talks about his new collection of short stories titled "Let Me See It." He talks with Tom about the linked stories which follow two cousins as they navigate growing up and growing into their identities.</p> <div></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/aerospace-eastern-shore-maryland-black-and-white-baltimore-author-jim-magruder#comments Arts & Culture Books Eastern Shore Economy History Maryland Morning Science Southern Maryland Technology Maryland Morning What can the aerospace industry do for the Eastern Shore economy? Sheilah talks with an economist at Salisbury University and the Deputy Director at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Then, a new book of photos captures life in Maryland during the Great Depression and World War II. Tom Hall talks with author Constance Schulz about Maryland as a microcosm of America. Also, local author Jim Magruder talks about his new collection of short stories titled "Let Me See It." He talks with Tom about the linked stories which follow two cousins as they navigate growing up and growing into their identities. What NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore could mean for Maryland, a book of photos captures life in Maryland during the Great Depression and World War II, and local author Jim Magruder talks about his new collection of short stories no Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:03:45 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244291 at http://programs.wypr.org Anne Arundel County Executive Race, Summer Reads for Kids, "Tribes," and Poems about Warren http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/anne-arundel-county-executive-race-summer-reads-kids-tribes-and-poems-about-warren <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The race for the Republican Nomination for County Executive, Paula Willey's recommendations for summer books, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Tribes" at Everyman Theatre, and Ann Kolakowski's poems about Warren. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The race for the Republican nomination for Anne Arundel County Executive pits the incumbent Laura Neuman against Delegate Steve Schuh. What separates the two candidates? We ask WYPR reporter Kenneth Burns and Center Maryland’s Josh Kurtz.</p> <p>School is out. Summer is here, and so is Paula Willey with summer book recommendations for young ones or teens.</p> <p>Also, finding a way to be understood--through sign and sound. Theatre critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Tribes" at Everyman Theatre.</p> <p>And, the town of Warren was flooded in 1921 to create the Loch Raven reservoir. Poet Ann Kolakowski wrote about it after finding an old schoolbook of her grandmother's.</p> <div></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/anne-arundel-county-executive-race-summer-reads-kids-tribes-and-poems-about-warren#comments Arts & Culture Books Education Elections Government Humanities Maryland Morning Parenting Policy Politics Theater Maryland Morning Incumbent Laura Neuman faces Delegate Steve Schuh in the race for the Republican Nomination for Anne Arundel County Executive. Paula Willey recommendations summer books for young ones or teens. Theatre critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Tribes" at Everyman Theatre. And, the town of Warren is the subject of Poet Ann Kolakowski's new book of poems. The race for the Republican Nomination for County Executive, Paula Willey's recommendations for summer books, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Tribes" at Everyman Theatre, and Ann Kolakowski's poems about Warren. no Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:43:35 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244290 at http://programs.wypr.org Fatherhood in the Inner City,The Secret Lives of Plants http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/fatherhood-inner-citythe-secret-lives-plants <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Fatherhood in the inner city, and the secret lives of plants.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Sociologists Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson, of Johns Hopkins,  spent seven years living in Camden, New Jersey, one of the poorest cities in the country. They were trying to understand the lives of poor urban fathers. They've shared what they found in their book, "Doing the Best I Can: Fatherhood in the Inner City". We talk about what surprised them.</p> <p>Plus, how do flowers have sex? That's one of the questions author Ruth Kassinger asks in her new book, "A Garden of Marvels." Tom Hall talks with her about the secret life of plants.</p> <div></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/fatherhood-inner-citythe-secret-lives-plants#comments Academia Agriculture Books Class Community Crime Food Health Maryland Morning Nature Poverty Race Research Science Social Programs Maryland Morning Sociologists Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson, of Johns Hopkins, spent seven years living in Camden, New Jersey, one of the poorest cities in the country. They were trying to understand the lives of poor urban fathers. They've shared what they found in their book, "Doing the Best I Can: Fatherhood in the Inner City". We talk about what surprised them. Also, how do flowers have sex? That's one of the questions author Ruth Kassinger asks in her new book, "A Garden of Marvels". Tom Hall talks with her about the secret life of plants. Fatherhood in the Inner City, and The Secret Lives of Plants. no Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:45:25 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244289 at http://programs.wypr.org How Much Will Health Insurance Cost Next Year, Reflections on Coming Out in Baltimore, Choreographer Liz Lerman's "Healing Wars" http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/how-much-will-health-insurance-cost-next-year-reflections-coming-out-baltimore-choreographer <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>We talk with CareFirst CEO Chet Burrell about next year's individual health insurance rates, plus Baltimore activists reflect on coming out in the 70s and 80s, and choreographer Liz Lerman on her newest theatrical dance piece, "Healing Wars."</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>How much will individuals pay for health insurance in November when enrollment opens back up? Insurers have told state government what they hope to charge. We talk with about it with the CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Maryland’s largest health insurer.</p> <p>This weekend's "Baltimore Pride" festivities will bring 30-thousand people into the city to celebrate LGBTQ visibility. But there was a time when being openly gay wasn’t common. We revisit our conversation with two Baltimore activists about coming out in the 1970s and 80s.</p> <p>Also, Tom Hall speaks with choreographer Liz Lerman about her newest theatrical dance piece "Healing Wars." It explores how medics and nurses during the Civil War healed physical and emotional wounds.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/how-much-will-health-insurance-cost-next-year-reflections-coming-out-baltimore-choreographer#comments Arts & Culture Economy Gender Government Health Humanities Maryland Morning Medicine Policy Theater Maryland Morning How much will individuals pay for health insurance in November when enrollment opens back up? Insurers have told state government what they hope to charge. We talk with about it with the CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Maryland’s largest health insurer. This weekend's "Baltimore Pride" festivities will bring 30-thousand people into the city to celebrate LGBTQ visibility. But there was a time when being openly gay wasn’t common. We revisit our conversation with two Baltimore activists about coming out in the 1970s and 80s. Also, Tom Hall speaks with choreographer Liz Lerman about her newest theatrical dance piece "Healing Wars." It explores how medics and nurses during the Civil War healed physical and emotional wounds. We talk with CareFirst CEO Chet Burrell about next year's individual health insurance rates, plus Baltimore activists reflect on coming out in the 70s and 80s, and choreographer Liz Lerman on her newest theatrical dance piece, "Healing Wars." no Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:56:24 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244288 at http://programs.wypr.org NAACP Maryland State Conference, USA Games Athletes, Sister Act and David Ignatius http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/naacp-maryland-state-conference-usa-games-athletes-sister-act-and-david-ignatius <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p class="MsoNormal">How local NAACP branches plan to increase voter turnout.  Plus, author David Ignatius on his latest spy thriller, "The Director."</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">The NAACP has a new president. What direction will the civil rights organization take now? Tom Hall gets a local perspective from the President of the NAACP Maryland State Conference.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then – More than 150 athletes from Maryland will head to New Jersey for this weekend's Special Olympics USA Games. We talk with a Frederick cyclist and a Taneytown soccer player about training for the big event.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus– The nuns in "Sister Act" are singing and dancing across the Hippodrome's stage. Worth seeing? Tom Hall asks our theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And, Sheilah talks with author and<em> Washington Post </em>columnist, David Ignatius, about his latest spy thriller, "The Director."</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/naacp-maryland-state-conference-usa-games-athletes-sister-act-and-david-ignatius#comments David Ignatius Hippodrome Maryland Morning NAACP Maryland State Conference Sister Act Special Olympics USA Games David Ignatius,Hippodrome,Maryland Morning,NAACP Maryland State Conference,Sister Act,Special Olympics,USA Games The NAACP has a new president. What direction will the civil rights organization take now? Tom Hall gets a local perspective from the President of the NAACP Maryland State Conference. Then – More than 150 athletes from Maryland will head to New Jersey for this weekend's Special Olympics USA Games. We talk with a Frederick cyclist and a Taneytown soccer player about training for the big event. Plus– The nuns in "Sister Act" are singing and dancing across the Hippodrome's stage. Worth seeing? Tom Hall asks our theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck. And, Sheilah talks with author and Washington Post columnist, David Ignatius, about his latest spy thriller, "The Director." How local NAACP branches plan to increase voter turnout. Plus, author David Ignatius on his latest spy thriller, "The Director." no Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:26:23 +0000 Jamyla 244287 at http://programs.wypr.org Income Taxes in Maryland, Mapping Social Media, and Must-See Summer Movies http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/income-taxes-maryland-mapping-social-media-and-must-see-summer-movies <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Can a state tax all of the income earned by its residents, even if it’s earned in another state? Plus, Baltimore tech entrepreneur Dave Troy maps social networks in the city, and finds two Baltimores. And, must-see movies this summer.</p> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Can a state tax all of the income earned by its residents, even if it’s earned in another state? That's the question at the heart of a case out of Maryland that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. We talk with the attorney representing the Howard County  family at the center of the issue and an assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland</p> <p>Then, local tech entrepeneur Dave Troy has mapped Baltimore’s Twitter landscape. We talk with him about how Baltimore is just as divided online as it is in the real world.</p> <p>Plus, Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Jed Dietz of the Maryland Film Festival are here to share with Tom Hall their rundown of must-see movies this summer.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/income-taxes-maryland-mapping-social-media-and-must-see-summer-movies#comments Arts & Culture Entertainment Film Government Law Maryland By The Numbers Maryland Morning Media Policy Pop Culture Maryland Morning an a state tax all of the income earned by its residents, even if it’s earned in another state? That's the question at the heart of a case out of Maryland that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. We talk with the attorney representing the Howard County family at the center of the issue and an assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland Then, local tech entrepeneur Dave Troy has mapped Baltimore’s Twitter landscape. We talk with him about how Baltimore is just as divided online as it is in the real world. Plus, Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post and Jed Dietz of the Maryland Film Festival are here to share with Tom Hall their rundown of must-see movies this summer. Can a state tax all of the income earned by its residents, even if it’s earned in another state? Plus, Baltimore tech entrepreneur Dave Troy maps social networks in the city, and finds two Baltimores. And, must-see movies this summer. no Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:32:26 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244286 at http://programs.wypr.org Youth Homicides in Baltimore, plus Beethoven's Ninth at the BSO http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/youth-homicides-baltimore-plus-beethovens-ninth-bso <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Violence has claimed the lives of several young people in Baltimore. How are youth homicides being dealt with, and how can future violence be prevented? The BSO will perform Beethoven's Ninth this weekend conducted by Marin Alsop.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Too many young lives have been lost in Baltimore in recent months. What will it take to reduce violence against city youth? We ask members of Baltimore City's Youth Commission, Councilman Brandon Scott and Daniel Webster with the Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence.</p> <p>Plus, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was the last he wrote, widely considered his greatest. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform it this weekend. Tom Hall talks with BSO Music Director Marin Alsop about the message behind Beethoven’s music.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/youth-homicides-baltimore-plus-beethovens-ninth-bso#comments Arts & Culture Crime Environment Maryland Morning Maryland Morning Too many young lives have been lost in Baltimore in recent months. What will it take to reduce violence against city youth? We ask members of Baltimore City's Youth Commission, Councilman Brandon Scott and Daniel Webster with the Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence. Plus, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was the last he wrote, widely considered his greatest. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform it this weekend. Tom Hall talks with BSO Music Director Marin Alsop about the message behind Beethoven’s music. Violence has claimed the lives of several young people in Baltimore. How are youth homicides being dealt with, and how can future violence be prevented? The BSO will perform Beethoven's Ninth this weekend conducted by Marin Alsop. no Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:58:25 +0000 Maryland Morning Intern 244285 at http://programs.wypr.org Civil Rights Leader Gloria Richardson, Author David Grimm on US pets http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-rights-leader-gloria-richardson-author-david-grimm-us-pets <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Civil rights leader Gloria Richardson reflects on the struggle in the 1960s to end segregation in Cambridge, plus Tom Hall talks with author David Grimm about man's best friend.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Fifty years ago, civil rights leader Gloria Richardson marched on picket lines to end segregation in Cambridge, on the Eastern Shore. When we spoke this spring, she told us how she reacted at one demonstration to racial slurs shouted at her, and how her daughter kept her cool. </p> <div>Americans are sharing their homes with four times as many pets as in the 1960s. And courts are more disposed to see pets as part of the family. Tom Hall talks with Baltimore-based writer David Grimm about his new book “Citizen Canine.” It looks at the changing status of animals, inside and outside the home.    </div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-rights-leader-gloria-richardson-author-david-grimm-us-pets#comments Books History Maryland Morning Pets Maryland Morning Fifty years ago, civil rights leader Gloria Richardson marched on picket lines to end segregation in Cambridge, on the Eastern Shore. When we spoke this spring, she told us how she reacted at one demonstration to racial slurs shouted at her, and how her daughter kept her cool. Americans are sharing their homes with four times as many pets as in the 1960s. And courts are more disposed to see pets as part of the family. Tom Hall talks with Baltimore-based writer David Grimm about his new book “Citizen Canine.” It looks at the changing status of animals, inside and outside the home. Civil rights leader Gloria Richardson reflects on the struggle in the 1960s to end segregation in Cambridge, plus Tom Hall talks with author David Grimm about man's best friend. no Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:21:31 +0000 Matt Purdy 244282 at http://programs.wypr.org Barriers to Employment, The Gospel Songstress and Muse 360 http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/barriers-employment-gospel-songstress-and-muse-360 <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>What are the barriers to employment for job-seekers in the Baltimore region? Plus, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "The Gospel Songstress" at Arena Players. And, we learn about Muse 360, an arts organization for youth.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">A new report out today asks what barriers are keeping job-seekers from finding employment in the Baltimore region. We talk with the author of the report, the executive director of a workforce development non-profit, and with a Columbia man who says his criminal record kept him from getting a job.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus: Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "The Gospel Songstress" at Arena Players in Baltimore.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And: How visual and performing arts take some Baltimore students around the world. Tom Hall speaks with Sharayna Christmas Rose, founder of the arts program ‘Muse 360.’</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/barriers-employment-gospel-songstress-and-muse-360#comments Arena Players Job Opportunities Task Force Maryland Morning Muse 360 Opportunity Collaborative The Gospel Songstress Arena Players,Job Opportunities Task Force,Maryland Morning,Muse 360,Opportunity Collaborative,The Gospel Songstress no Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:39:32 +0000 Jamyla 244281 at http://programs.wypr.org U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, The Legacy of Black Jockeys and Open Walls http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/us-senator-barbara-mikulski-legacy-black-jockeys-and-open-walls <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p class="MsoNormal">We talk with U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski about how to combate the gender pay gap. Plus, we explore the murals of Open Walls Baltimore 2.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski on the Nigerian school girls, health care in the Veteran Affairs Department, and…who’s she would back for President in 2016.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then – As the winner of the Preakness prepare to compete for the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes next weekend, many Marylanders still have horses on their minds. Tom Hall visits an exhibition at Coppin State University that highlights the role of African-American jockeys in horseracing.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus: The Station North Arts District is the home of many murals…now displayed as part of ‘Open Walls Baltimore 2.’ Tom takes a tour with the artist Gaia, who curated the project</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/us-senator-barbara-mikulski-legacy-black-jockeys-and-open-walls#comments Black Jockeys Coppin State University gaia Maryland Morning Open Walls Baltimore 2 U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski Black Jockeys,Coppin State University,gaia,Maryland Morning,Open Walls Baltimore 2,U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski on the Nigerian school girls, health care in the Veteran Affairs Department, and…who’s she would back for President in 2016. Then – As the winner of the Preakness prepare to compete for the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes next weekend, many Marylanders still have horses on their minds. Tom Hall visits an exhibition at Coppin State University that highlights the role of African-American jockeys in horseracing. Plus: The Station North Arts District is the home of many murals…now displayed as part of ‘Open Walls Baltimore 2.’ Tom takes a tour with the artist Gaia, who curated the project We talk with U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski about how to combate the gender pay gap. Plus, we explore the murals of Open Walls Baltimore 2. no Fri, 30 May 2014 15:30:34 +0000 Jamyla 244279 at http://programs.wypr.org Civil Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Astronaut Reid Wiseman, and America's Love Affair with Bourbon http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-attorney-marilyn-mosby-astronaut-reid-wiseman-and-americas-love-affair-bourbon <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p class="MsoNormal">Democratic candidate for Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Plus, what’s it take to be an astronaut? And, corn distilled, aged and sealed in a bottle. </p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="MsoNormal">This week, we're talking with the Democratic candidates for Baltimore City State's Attorney. Today, we speak with Marilyn Mosby, a civil attorney and former prosecutor in the State’s Attorney’s Office.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Then – What's it take to be an astronaut? Tom Hall asks Cockeysville native Reid Wiseman, who will launch into space this afternoon, headed for the International Space Station about 200 miles above the Earth.</p> <p>Plus: Bourbon is considered a true American spirit. Tom talks with author Dane Huckelbridge, who writes in his latest book about the U.S.’s long love affair with corn distilled, aged and sealed in a bottle. </p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/civil-attorney-marilyn-mosby-astronaut-reid-wiseman-and-americas-love-affair-bourbon#comments Astronaut Reid Wiseman Baltimore City State's Attorney bourbon Marilyn Mosby Maryland Morning Astronaut Reid Wiseman,Baltimore City State's Attorney,bourbon,Marilyn Mosby,Maryland Morning This week, we're talking with the Democratic candidates for Baltimore City State's Attorney. Today, we speak with Marilyn Mosby, a civil attorney and former prosecutor in the State’s Attorney’s Office. Then – What's it take to be an astronaut? Tom Hall asks Cockeysville native Reid Wiseman, who will launch into space this afternoon, headed for the International Space Station about 200 miles above the Earth. Plus: Bourbon is considered a true American spirit. Tom talks with author Dane Huckelbridge, who writes in his latest book about the U.S.’s long love affair with corn distilled, aged and sealed in a bottle. Democratic candidate for Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Plus, what’s it take to be an astronaut? And, corn distilled, aged and sealed in a bottle. no Wed, 28 May 2014 21:17:52 +0000 Jamyla 244278 at http://programs.wypr.org Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein, a History of the Bay Bridge, plus "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell" http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/baltimore-city-states-attorney-gregg-bernstein-history-bay-bridge-plus-pearl-broke-its-shell <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>We talk with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein about his campaign for reelection. David Guth joins us to talk about how the Chesapeake Bay Bridge got built. Plus, pediatrician and author, Dr. Nadia Hashimi, talks with Sheilah Kast about her new novel "The Pearl that Broke Its Shell."</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <p>We're talking with the Democratic candidates for Baltimore City State's Attorney. Today we speak with the incumbent, Gregg Bernstein, first elected four years ago.</p> <p>Ocean City's summer season is now in full swing. What’s the story behind the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which connects so many vacationers to the beach? Nathan Sterner talks with author David Guth about his latest book, “Bridging the Chesapeake: A Fool Idea that Unified Maryland.”   </p> <p>Dr. Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician and now, a novelist. She recently released her first book, "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell," about a girl in Afghanistan who takes on the role of a boy in her family. We talk with her about it.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/baltimore-city-states-attorney-gregg-bernstein-history-bay-bridge-plus-pearl-broke-its-shell#comments Books Eastern Shore Elections Maryland Morning Maryland Morning We're talking with the Democratic candidates for Baltimore City State's Attorney. Today we speak with the incumbent, Gregg Bernstein, first elected four years ago. Ocean City's summer season is now in full swing. What’s the story behind the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which connects so many vacationers to the beach? Nathan Sterner talks with author David Guth about his latest book, “Bridging the Chesapeake: A Fool Idea that Unified Maryland.” Dr. Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician and now, a novelist. She recently released her first book, "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell," about a girl in Afghanistan who takes on the role of a boy in her family. We talk with her about it. We talk with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein about his campaign for reelection. David Guth joins us to talk about how the Chesapeake Bay Bridge got built. Plus, pediatrician and author, Dr. Nadia Hashimi, talks with Sheila Kast about her n no Tue, 27 May 2014 17:45:38 +0000 Matt Purdy 244283 at http://programs.wypr.org The History of Memorial Day, an Iconic Kiss, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Impossible! A Happenstance Circus," and Poems from Carolyn Surrick http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/history-memorial-day-iconic-kiss-j-wynn-rousuck-reviews-impossible-happenstance-circus-and-p <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The history behind Memorial Day, plus the kiss in Times Square, 1945 that was immortalized in a photograph. Then, A review on "Impossible! A Happenstance Circus" by Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck And, poet Carolyn Surrick on her latest book of poems.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Time was, so many people flocked to area cemeteries to decorate graves of soldiers killed in combat, the trolleys and buses were swamped. We talk to an amateur historian about how Memorial Day used to be celebrated, and its meaning today.</p> <p>Then, in August 1945, a Life magazine photographer captured a sailor kissing a woman in a white uniform in Times Square. The sailor was identified as George Mendonsa, of Rhode Island, and the woman in white, Frederick resident, Greta Friedman. We revisit our chat with them</p> <p>Music, movement, comedy, the circus! Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Impossible! A Happenstance Circus!" at the Theatre Project.</p> <p>Musician and poet Carolyn Surrick on her latest book of poems, "Silently, Shadows are Sweeping".</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/history-memorial-day-iconic-kiss-j-wynn-rousuck-reviews-impossible-happenstance-circus-and-p#comments Books History Maryland Morning Theater Maryland Morning Time was, so many people flocked to area cemeteries to decorate graves of soldiers killed in combat, the trolleys and buses were swamped. We talk to an amateur historian about how Memorial Day used to be celebrated, and its meaning today. Then, in August 1945, a Life magazine photographer captured a sailor kissing a woman in a white uniform in Times Square. The sailor was identified as George Mendonsa, of Rhode Island, and the woman in white, Frederick resident, Greta Friedman. We revisit our chat with them Music, movement, comedy, the circus! Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Impossible! A Happenstance Circus!" at the Theatre Project. Musician and poet Carolyn Surrick on her latest book of poems, "Silently, Shadows are Sweeping". The history behind Memorial Day, plus the kiss in Times Square, 1945 that was immortalized in a photograph. Then, A review on "Impossible! A Happenstance Circus" by Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck And, poet Carolyn Surrick on her latest book of poems. no Mon, 26 May 2014 19:55:44 +0000 Matt Purdy 244284 at http://programs.wypr.org Images of terrorism, the Chestertown Tea Party, "Celtic Woman" http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/images-terrorism-chestertown-tea-party-celtic-woman <div class="field field-type-text field-field-podcast-summary"> <div class="field-label">Podcast Summary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>How images shape our idea of terrorism, the tea party nobody talks about on the Eastern Shore, plus members of the Irish folk-pop group "Celtic Woman."</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>How have visual images shaped our idea of terrorism since the 9/11 attacks? We talk with UMBC professor Rebecca Adelman, who's written about it in a new book, and with someone  who curates the images we see - MaryAnne Golon, director of photography for "The Washington Post."</p> <p>Then, you know that angry colonists stormed a British ship in Boston harbor in 1773.  But have you heard they also did it on Maryland’s Eastern Shore? The Chestertown Tea Party has been celebrated since the 1960s, but it's not certain it actually took place. We talk with Washington College historian Adam Goodheart.</p> <p>Plus, the Irish folk-pop music group "Celtic Woman" will be at the Hippodrome Tuesday. Tom Hall talks with two of its musicians about the allure of Irish ballads.</p><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_image" width="59" height="60" alt="" src="http://programs.wypr.org/sites/default/files/imagefield_default_images/path3778.png?1333634809" /> </div> </div> </div> http://programs.wypr.org/podcast/images-terrorism-chestertown-tea-party-celtic-woman#comments History Maryland Morning Media Music Maryland Morning How have visual images shaped our idea of terrorism since the 9/11 attacks? We talk with UMBC professor Rebecca Adelman, who's written about it in a new book, and with someone who curates the images we see - MaryAnne Golon, director of photography for "The Washington Post." Then, you know that angry colonists stormed a British ship in Boston harbor in 1773. But have you heard they also did it on Maryland’s Eastern Shore? The Chestertown Tea Party has been celebrated since the 1960s, but it's not certain it actually took place. We talk with Washington College historian Adam Goodheart. Plus, the Irish folk-pop music group "Celtic Woman" will be at the Hippodrome Tuesday. Tom Hall talks with two of its musicians about the allure of Irish ballads. How images shape our idea of terrorism, the tea party nobody talks about on the Eastern Shore, plus members of the Irish folk-pop group "Celtic Woman." no Fri, 23 May 2014 21:12:37 +0000 Matt Purdy 244277 at http://programs.wypr.org