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Gov. Wes Moore joins Midday to share major end of the year updates including federal funding for rebuilding the Frances Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the future of the Washington Commanders stadium in Prince George's County.

Dr. Charissa Cheah joins Midday to talk about an epidemic of loneliness for children and how parents can help.

Stefanie Mavronis, Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, joins Midday to discuss another year of falling rates of gun violence and homicides in Baltimore City. Will that trend hold in 2025?

As Congressman John Sarbanes prepares to leave office after 18 years, he joins Midday to reflect on his highlights in Washington.

Cellist Amit Peled is the founder and artistic director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, a string orchestra of young musicians who perform free concerts in churches, synagogues, prisons, hospitals and schools throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Mount Vernon Virtuosi will be presenting their annual  Mozart in Jeans  concerts tomorrow and Sunday in Baltimore and Rockville. The Mount...

Music from Handel’s  Messiah is  a holiday staple around the world, including here in Baltimore. Nobody has done it annually for as many years in our area as the Handel Choir of Baltimore. This year the chorus is celebrating their 90th season and will offer Handel’s beloved masterpiece this weekend with shows in Baltimore and Timonium. Brian Bartoldus, the Choir’s...

In this year-end edition of Midday with Mayor, Brandon Scott talks with Tom about his goals and priorities for the city in his historic second term. In 2025, how will he move forward on violence reduction, vacant housing and water bills? Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Dr. Myriam Rogers, the Superintendent of the Baltimore County Schools, received great news when the annual Maryland School Report Card was released earlier this month. Twenty Baltimore County schools received a 5-star rating, the most of any jurisdiction in the state. Additionally, Dr. Rogers is moving forward to address school safety and budget challenges as the district continues to grow. Email...

As Christians celebrate the Christmas holiday this month, churches and parishes in Maryland and across the country are wrestling with a dilemma that has affected every Christian denomination: a marked decrease in the number of people who attend services and say they are affiliated with a church. Dr. Firmin DeBrabander is a philosophy professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art and he wrote...

Theater critic  J. Wynn Rousuck  joins Tom to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week's review includes some of her favorite theater actors which are puppets. 'Life of Pi' tells the story of a young man's journey with zoo animals in the ocean after a shipwreck. The production runs through December 14 at the  Hippodrome Theatre . Photo Credit: Matthew...

Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents. Today, Dr. Wen will address your concerns with healthcare coverage, risks of the bird flu and the future of vaccine access. Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore and columnist for the Washington Post. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYP...

Should President Biden issue pre-emptive pardons for any people the Trump administration may prosecute when he returns to the White House?   Kim Wehle is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and her latest book is  Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why.  She joins Midday to tell us more about the pardon process. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet...

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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...

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. Ca...

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 c...

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 i...

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 challeng...

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...

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...

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-...

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.

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 che...

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 a...

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...