WYPR Programs

Poe Baltimore board member Dr. Amy Branam Armiento joins guest host Gabe Ortis to discuss the life and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe, and why Baltimoreans love to celebrate him.

WYPR reporter Scott Maucione and Michele Eberle of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange join host Gabe Ortis to discuss the week's top health stories, including soaring health insurance costs.

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews the new production of August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre.

Maryland State Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis discusses the Board of Elections' new campaign finance reporting systems and other election-year issues.

In our monthly Midday with the Mayor, Brandon Scott answers questions about his violence reduction strategy, priorities in the General Assembly, and other key issues facing Baltimore.

Two physicians join us to discuss ways to safely observe Dry January, the self-imposed month of post-holiday alcohol "detoxing" being practiced by more than half of all adult US drinkers.

Bruce Gartner, executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, joins us to discuss progress in replacing Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed by a ship collision in March 2024.

Each week here on Midday, it is our practice to read the names of the people who have lost their lives to violence in Baltimore City.

The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly kickoffs on noon on January 14. We preview the top issues at play this year with insiders from Annapolis.

Maryland Matters' politics reporter Bryan Sears discusses why AFSCME and Governor Moore missed the December 31st deadline for inking a new contract.