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Midday

WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what"s on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander"s, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org

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12:35

Maryland parents continue to face challenges with...

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2024/12/06

In MD, 15% of childcare providers have closed up shop between the pandemic in 2020 and this year. For parents juggling the demands of work and raising children, finding a safe and reliable situation for their kids is a crucial component of every family’s life. Midday guest Christina Eaglin is the author of "Who’s Watching My Baby: A Complete Guide to Competent Childcare," and she talks with Tom about this all too familiar issue for many families. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR,

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48:50

Senior U.S. Senator Ben Cardin retires after five...

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2024/12/06

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin ends a storied 58-year career in public service in a few weeks. He served in the state legislature, the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Now he approaches retirement at the age of 81. In Congress, he has been one of the Senate’s most impactful members, passing legislation on Human Rights, Health Care, the Environment, Transportation, and a host of other issues. Cardin reflects on a career in Maryland and national politics that has spanned nearly 60 years on

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48:10

Parenting is a challenge, and childcare is becoming...

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2024/12/05

Today, we talk about raising young people—from babies to teenagers. Dr. Ashanti Woods of the Mercy Medical Center answers your questions. Surveys of America’s young people find poor mental health is a widespread problem. How can you keep the young people in your life healthy and happy this winter? Plus, good childcare has become more costly and difficult to find. 1 in 6 childcare providers have closed up shop since the beginning of the pandemic, and parents and caregivers across Maryland are feeling

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37:13

How to deal with loneliness during the holidays with...

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2024/12/04

Psychologist and author Dr. George Everly joined Midday in November to talk about moving on from the stress of a tumultuous election season. Today, we discuss coping with loneliness and isolation through the lens of the enormous literature of self-help books. Dr. Everly is the co-author, with the business entrepreneur Jim McCann, of Lodestar: Tapping Into 10 Timeless Pillars of Success. Everly is a public health scholar who specializes in crisis management and resilience. He is on the faculty of

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11:29

The launch of a new survey tracks concerns over...

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2024/12/04

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council recently released a survey that examined what the top-of-mind issues are around the region. Mike Kelly, BMC’s executive director, joins us to take stock of the survey's results on how Marylanders feel on a wide range of issues. The BMC brings together the chief executives of Baltimore and the counties that surround it, as well as others, to look at the challenges each jurisdiction faces through the lens of regional cooperation and shared interest.Email us at

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7:17

Midday previews "Poe Theatre on the Air"

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2024/12/03

WYPR will begin airing "Poe Theatre on the Air," a collection of stories and poems produced by The National Edgar Allen Poe Theatre. The series will air quarterly beginning December 8 as a part of WYPR's Radio Theatre Sunday Night. The Poe Theatre's Founder and Artistic Director Alex Zavistovich joins Midday to share a preview of the series.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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41:14

A how-to guide on managing your finances. Midday...

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2024/12/03

As 2024 comes to a close, Midday takes stock of the financial markets, where the opportunities for successful investing are, and what we can do to minimize any tax consequences that may come our way. So, what does that mean moving forward, for both experienced investors and people ready to dip their toes in the market for the first time? Nicolas Abrams joins Midday to take your questions and share some tips about how to manage your money, whether you are just entering the workforce, or planning to

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10:06

Midday on the news: Biden pardons his son, despite...

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2024/12/02

Last night, President Joe Biden issued a broad pardon for his son, reversing an earlier pledge to not interfere in his legal affairs. Hunter Biden had been scheduled to be sentenced in his gun possession and tax cases next week. Luke Broadwater, a congressional correspondent for the New York Times, joins us with the latest.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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38:37

Maryland transit leader on riders returning...

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2024/12/02

Holly Arnold, Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration, talks about managing rising ridership while state budget cuts seem inevitable. Plus, news on the Red Line.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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48:36

What Ya Got Cooking for Thanksgiving?

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2024/11/27

It’s the What Ya' Got Cookin'? Thanksgiving edition, a beloved tradition here on Midday, going all the way back to 2016. Tom talks with John Shields, owner of Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art and Damian Mosely of Blacksauce Kitchen. The two chefs talk with Tom and the Midday callers about cooking tips and food faux pas for folks preparing tomorrow's big meal. We also get a special check-in from Tom's mom, Rosemary Hall. Jo-Jo’s Curried Crab Dip (Gertrude's Recipe) Ingredients (8

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48:34

Has one of Baltimore's largest community foundations...

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2024/11/26

The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund supports access to arts, athletics, music, mental healthcare and more, using 3 percent of the city’s property tax each year. The idea behind the community foundation is to fundamentally change the dynamic for nonprofits in the city, and get more money into the hands of Baltimoreans making a difference in the lives of children across the city. In 2024, BCYF awarded $9 million in grant funding to 91 youth programs. However, some critics say more transparency

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48:37

Ann Patchett annotates and critiques her famous novel...

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2024/11/25

Midday's guest is the best-selling author, Ann Patchett. Her latest book is an annotated edition of her most popular novel, Bel Canto, which was published to great acclaim in 2001. In the latest version, she walks us through what she wrote, page by page, commenting on what she thinks could be improved. She shares insights into her creative process with the same kind of grace, humor and gifts of perception that draw us all to her novels and essays.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR,

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11:37

News Wrap: Reports identify errors in Safe Streets...

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2024/11/22

On the Midday Newswrap, WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter discusses her recent reporting on the first audit of Baltimore’s Safe Streets program. The first biennial audit for MONSE, which oversees Safe Streets, found the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement had weak processes to prevent duplicate payments and overpayments to contractors. Ultimately, the audit found no evidence of fraud but warned that MONSE was making itself susceptible to fraud if it did not heed recommendations from the

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27:03

In Baltimore's 8th Council District, a transfer of...

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2024/11/22

Two public servants who represent change on the Baltimore City Council join Midday. Kristerfer Burnett was elected to represent the 8th district in 2016. He has decided to retire from the council at the end of this term, which is in a couple of weeks. His successor is Paris Gray, who served in Councilman Burnett’s office for four years as a community outreach coordinator. We ask the pair about their work, past and future, on the city council.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or

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9:59

Rousuck's Review: 'Frozen' at the Olney Theatre Center

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2024/11/22

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. Today we discuss Frozen, on stage at the Olney Theatre Center through January 5. The theatre was one of the few regional venues that Disney asked to produce their own take on this animated classic.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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48:36

City Schools CEO discusses school board changes and...

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2024/11/21

Enrollment in Baltimore City schools continue to decline, in parallel to the city's shrinking population over the past few decades. There are nearly 10,000 fewer kids in city classrooms this year than there were 10 years ago. With funding for schools tied to the number of students in classrooms, less students represents a challenge for school officials. Chronic absenteeism, which afflicts Baltimore schools and schools across the country, is also a pressing problem. Meanwhile, if President-elect

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48:31

After Election 2024, Midday revisits the white rural...

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2024/11/20

Midday revisits Tom's conversation with political scientist Tom Schaller, a professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and former Washington Post columnist Paul Waldman. In February they published, 'White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy.'Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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48:45

Bill Adair goes 'Beyond the Big Lie' to expose...

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2024/11/19

Donald Trump’s penchant for fabrication and malicious claims against immigrants and others did not seem to matter to voters in the last election. A majority of voters chose Trump to serve a second term. My guest has been chronicling lying in politics for the past 17 years. Bill Adair is the creator of PolitiFact. We’ll talk about his latest book, Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy.Email us at midday@wypr.org,

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23:27

Midday on the Arts: 'Treemonisha' and Violinist Qing Li

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2024/11/18

Today on Midday on the Arts, a rare, Reconstruction-era masterpiece by the groundbreaking African American composer Scott Joplin is on stage at Morgan State University. Opera@Morgan artistic director Marquita Lister tells us about Treemonisha. Plus, the violin virtuoso Qing Lee of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra joins Midday to preview her appearance at Emmanuel Church tomorrow night at Emmanuel Church.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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25:16

Zeke Cohen sets his priorities as the new City...

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2024/11/18

First District Baltimore Councilman Zeke Cohen dominated the primary and general election to become the next President of the Baltimore City Council, succeeding Nick Mosby. Cohen is a Democrat who has been on the council since 2016. Cohen joins Midday to talk about his priorities as he assumes one of only three city-wide offices.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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