Malarie Pinkard-Pierre
Senior Producer, Pass The MicMalarie Pinkard-Pierre, Senior Producer of Pass The Mic, is a seasoned multimedia and communications executive with more than 30 years of service to the Maryland community. Her distinguished career spans broadcast journalism, public affairs and community engagement leadership with Hearst Broadcasting and The School of Global Journalism and Communication at Morgan State University.
Throughout her career, she has spearheaded award winning newsrooms, managed high impact programming and cultivated strategic partnerships that elevate brand visibility and strengthen public trust. Through continuous evolution in multimedia content strategy, talent scouting and development and operational foresight, she has positioned herself at the forefront of news and public affairs management.
Most recently, over the past four years, she has served as Editorial Producer for Midday with Tom Hall, further demonstrating her commitment to thoughtful, community-centered journalism and impactful storytelling.
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Political Journalist Osita Nwanevu has spoken openly about the pressures that come with political reporting and the responsibility of translating complex issues for a broad audience. He offers tips on staying grounded and connected without feeling overwhelmed by political news. -
Baltimore actor Robert Lee Hardy opens up the many challenges of navigating the entertainment industry. -
This week's episode of Pass the Mic features guest host, Simone Phillips, Founder and Creator of Charm City Table. In the Spring of 2017, Simone began sharing observations and thoughts about the best places to eat and gather by creating the Charm City Table Blog. Years later, Charm City Table has become an award-winning established platform for foodies, business owners and great conversation about restaurants and food. -
Midday Theater Critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" at the Everyman Theatre. -
In today's newswrap, Tom hears about congressional attempts to pass a bipartisan immigration bill. We also discuss the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments on whether Donald Trump can be disqualified from holding public office. -
Tom holds his monthly movie conversation with Jed Dietz, former director of the Maryland Film Festival. -
Tom speaks with John O'Connor from the Baltimore Banner about Marilyn Mosby's trial and the future for Council President Nick Mosby. -
Midday features a special live show with a performance by The Swingles, a Grammy award-winning UK based acapella group. -
Tom talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe on her new book, "HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience." -
Tom speaks with Shannon Sneed about her campaign to become Baltimore's next City Council President. Sneed represented District 13 on the city council from 2016-2020.
