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Maryland schools are another step closer to being able to ban hate symbols. And while the number of residents getting vaccines is increasing, in Baltimore County pandemic-induced food insecurity is not waning.

Our Season One Finale! This story has been adapted into several international motion pictures (including one as recently as 2008), and was the musical subject of the world-famous progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, President and CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation, explore the challenges of leading through a pandemic and the short and long-term issues they're working to address on behalf of the Baltimore region.

Stephen Morris drove the shift from punk to postpunk as the drummer for Joy Division and New Order, and helped further open postpunk to new sounds. On this episode, he discusses how the music of Can, Terry Riley, and Grandmaster Flash shaped his course.

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we explore three novels that plumb the possibilities -- both good, and bad -- of prep school life. Marion Winik reviews All Girls by Emily Layden, The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont, and Old School by Tobias Wolff.

After a long contentious debate, the Maryland General Assembly passed a landmark police reform bill Wednesday. Governor Larry Hogan hasn’t committed to signing the bill, but had a sharp rebuke for it this morning. Maryland senators have inched the state closer to legalized sports betting. The University of Maryland Medical System aims to tackle racial disparities in health care with its first chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And we’ll hear from a leader at the Justice Policy Institute, about the toll this pandemic has had on Maryland prisons.

To no one's surprise, Masters' officials kept quiet about Georgia's new voting laws.

Maryland will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today after federal health agencies called for a pause in its use. Dr. Leana Wen says the FDA & CDC recommendation is precautionary and is no cause to second-guess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in general. And the Maryland General Assembly has just wrapped up a historic legislative session – we have the highlights.

Baltimore City’s newly released 3.2 billion dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects the financial toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken. The University of Maryland Medical System’s first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer says he will prioritize reconnecting with Baltimore’s communities of color. And Dr. Leana Wen spells out what vaccinated and unvaccinated people can and cannot do safely.

A new bill lowers the age of consent for Maryland minors to access mental health treatment. Governor Hogan creates a working group to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans. And, she’s got giant eyelashes, purple eyes and a big mouth. We’ll take you to the site of Baltimore’s newest trash wheel designed to clean garbage from the Gwynns Falls.

International recovery and family advocate Robert Kanter talks with host Theo Hill about his family's journey with addiction and the work he does to support other families suffering from addiction.

The Maryland General Assembly wraps up its annual session tonight at midnight in what’s been an historic session. We take a look at its major legislative accomplishments, including a final bill to reform the parole process over Republican objections. Plus: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott gives an update on the city’s ongoing vaccination efforts.

Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball and Aaron Tomarchio, Senior Vice-President of Corporate Affairs at Tradepoint Atlantic, talk about how the Baltimore region is building a 21st century economy through the marriage of new technologies with blue collar history.

Maryland is opening vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and older, weeks earlier than anticipated. The Maryland State Fairgrounds will become a mass vaccination site. Baltimore County is expanding services to help residents experiencing a mental health crisis. A bill limiting no-knock warrants is moving through the Maryland General Assembly. Meanwhile, a controversial bill that would provide Baltimore renters alternatives to security deposits, awaits the mayor’s signature. And the director of the state health department’s call center for vaccines talks about pre-registration and how to secure your first dose.

Baltimore County focuses on getting vaccinations to its homebound residents. Governor Hogan’s easing of public health restrictions is being met with mixed approval. Baltimore’s Health Commissioner says there’s still work to do to bring down the city’s positivity rate. And Baltimore steps into the spotlight with a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris.

Baltimore City’s outdoor mask mandate will be relaxed in line with state guidelines. The Maryland Health Department will restart distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week. Housing advocates have a plea to Mayor Brandon Scott: Stop this year’s tax sale! And state transportation officials look to ease traffic congestion on the Bay Bridge, but the plan is drawing criticism from lawmakers on the shore and beyond.

Advocates for Baltimore’s homeless help clear an encampment under a city overpass and find temporary housing for those who lived there. Mayor Scott responds to WYPR about getting delinquent homeowners off the upcoming tax sale list before they face foreclosure. And Baltimore’s former health commissioner says the Biden administration blew a big opportunity last week to tout the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Suzanne Vega has spanned four decades with her deceptively cool singing voice and urbane songwriting. On this episode, she discusses how the music of Bob Dylan, Philip Glass, and Lou Reed guided her path.

Baltimore’s mayor will ease Covid-19 restrictions in the city, starting next week. An advocacy group for the disabled drops a lawsuit against Maryland over vaccine inequity. Plus, a conversation about the economic challenges facing low-wage essential workers during the pandemic.

The first episode of The Chesapeake Connect Podcast features Mike Kelly, Executive Director of Baltimore Metropolitan Council, John A. Olszewski, Jr., Baltimore County Executive, and Scot Spencer, Associate Director of Local Policy for Annie E. Casey Foundation.