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Maryland Unfolded

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Maryland Unfolded is a history podcast from Baltimore Public Media and WYPR. Twice a month, a rotating cast of hosts and guests explores the people, events, and ideas that continue to shape Maryland's story. By challenging familiar narratives and elevating undertold stories, the podcast uncovers new perspectives on the state's history and its lasting impact today.

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Drag Balls and Hidden Havens: Maryland's LGBTQ+ History 02.07.2026 47:13

LGBTQ+ people have long been part of Maryland's story, but their histories have often gone untold. In this episode of Maryland Unfolded, host Dr. Kalima Young speaks with public librarian and historian Ben Egerman about his research into Maryland's LGBTQ+ past and his book, A Gay Little History of Maryland: Volume 1. Together, they discuss a 19th-century trans horse thief, Black drag balls during...

Black Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution 18.06.2026 32:54

Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, it's easy to forget just how controversial the American Revolution was. Marylanders served on both sides of the conflict. Some joined the Continental Army in support of independence from Great Britain, while others remained loyal to the British Crown. For Black Marylanders, the choice was especially fraught. The Continental Army in...

Maryland's Revolutionary Past and Lucille Clifton's Legacy 02.06.2026 42:48

In the premiere episode of Maryland Unfolded, host Marc Steiner explores two distinct chapters of Maryland history. First, he speaks with political scientist Matthew Crenson about Baltimore politics in the Revolutionary era, examining the often-contentious relationship between the city and the rest of Maryland and how the Revolution shaped state politics for generations. Then, Steiner celebrates t...