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Lashar, a corporate IT consultant, believes the time is right for a third-party candidate for governor; he explains his libertarian visions for the state.

Today on Midday on Politics, we assess the state of Senate races around the country, in light of the death on Friday of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader…

A third pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca, announced this morning that late-stage clinical trials of a COVID 19 vaccine in the UK and Brazil show more…

Today a conversation about homeless young people in Baltimore City. The Abell Foundation’s recent report “No Place to Call Home” found that there are…

In his new book, the award-winning journalist chronicles the 26-day walk he took in 2021 from Washington, D.C., to New York City, and how the people and places he encountered changed his perspectives on the world.

Midday hears from two doctors with varying perspectives on the health impacts of cannabis. Featured guests are Dr. Leigh Vinocur and Dr. David Jernigan.

With hundreds of acres to exercise, bike, stroll or gather, Druid Hill Park is a green oasis in Baltimore. But getting to the park requires crossing up to ten lanes of traffic. We speak with residents calling for change and an artist working to boost pedestrian safety.

Few people are masking or testing themselves for COVID-19. But new variants of the virus are out there, causing an uptick in cases. How can you stay safe? Plus, Baltimore city and grassroots community groups partner to get the word out about COVID safety.

We go On the Record to learn about a peer-to-peer effort on Maryland college campuses aimed at breaking down the stigma around mental health. A simple conversation can be the start. Plus, a Harford County crisis center meets high demand for mental health services.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge serves as a vital artery along the I-95 corridor. Portions of the bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River following the collision, choking off traffic into the port and leading officials to launch a search-and-rescue operation in the river.

Students from Baltimore high schools join Midday to discuss the issues that matter to them; cyberbullying, mental health, identity and where they imagine life will take them.

Cuts to federal grants, legal threats, bans on international students and schools; universities and college face an uncertain future. But the economic fallout will be felt far outside the classroom. Dr. Richard Clinch discusses what could happen next.

Baltimore reaches a new PILOT agreement with the city's large learning institutions and hospitals. Payments will reach $12 million a year, eventually. The previous agreement saw payments of $6 million annually.

Indian-American novelist Megha Majumdar's new work tells the story of two families set on a collision course by a looming climate catastrophe.

In this weekly story roundup, NPR reporters, editors and producers share what they have been reading. Today's mix explores life away from Earth, forgotten photos and fallen stars.

In How the Word is Passed, Clint Smith visits eight places central to the history of slavery in America, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello plantation and Louisiana's Angola prison.

The justices are re-examining decades of precedent allowing affirmative action policies. This time, however, there is every likelihood that the court will overrule some or all of those precedents.

Kevin Kniestedt became the host of Morning Edition on WFAE in September of 2013. Prior to that, he spent twelve years in public radio in Seattle/Tacoma and Spokane, Washington, where you could find him on the air just about any random hour of the day. Kevin has spent time hosting both news and music, has interviewed the likes of Dr. John, Chick Corea, and Branford Marsalis, and has authored the list 1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die. Kevin is also a huge sports fan, loves a good film festival, and can often be found indulging on a massive plate of nachos.

Multigenerational living is on the rise, and the trend is growing fastest among Gen Zers and millennials.

From Miami Vice, to The Wire, to Orange Is the New Black, scripted TV shows have had a serious and sometimes unrecognized impact on public attitudes about drugs in America.