Midday

Baltimore Museum of Art Director Asma Naeem joins us as we spotlight a pair of extraordinary exhibitions about Black culture and history, by two visionary artists.

Monica Reinagel, a licensed nutritionist, weighs in on the government's new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which offer controversial new recommendations for our intake of fatty meats, dairy, sugar and alcohol.

Guest host Farai Chideya examines Maryland's tough labor outlook with Labor Secretary Portia Wu, two labor economists tracking Black women unemployment, and a career counsellor helping job-seekers keep hope alive.

WYPR's State House reporter Sarah Petrowich discusses Governor Moore's call for a dynamic pricing ban, how the practice impacts Maryland consumers and what state lawmakers are likely to do about it

Baltimore Banner business reporter Bria Overs explains BGE's latest utility rate increases, and what's still in store for Baltimore customers.

We ask a National Weather Service meteorologist and officials at BWI and the State Highway Administration to size up the weekend's looming winter storm and how travelers will be affected by the potentially dangerous arctic blast.

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews Rapid Lemon Production's world premiere of Karen Li's "From East, Like the Sun" at Baltimore's Strand Theatre.

‘It Took A War To Make Us Ukrainian’ was created by high school student Maya Ellenbogen, and was named a finalist in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge.

Pamela Wood, Maryland government and politics reporter at The Baltimore Banner, discusses the latest developments in the 2026 General Assembly, including Gov. Moore's proposed $70.8 billion state budget.

State Schools Superintendent Carey Wright discusses growing budget pressures, new student assessment tools, and AI's expanding role in Maryland's 1,400 public schools.

DENT CEO Micky Wolf, along with Associate Director of Programs Taylor Carter, explain how their Baltimore organization taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of the city's young people, ages 14-24, and teaches them the skills they need to find rewarding careers.

Julia Baez and Bridget Blount, the CEO and Deputy CEO of Baltimore’s Promise, describe how their collaborative group of civic leaders teach young adults the skills needed for economic success.

Sue May, the founder and executive director of Love and Cornbread, and board president Dr. Lamarr Darnell Shields, describe how the group's food outreach has helped Baltimore communities deal with issues of poverty and hunger.

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.

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.

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.

The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly kickoffs on noon on January 14. We preview the top issues at play this year with two leading Annapolis lawmakers and with veteran State House reporter Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner.

Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Belson and Aziza Peace founder Saran Fossett join guest host Gabe Ortis to discuss the next stage of Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy.

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

Midday guest host Matt Bush talks with Capital Gazette deputy news editor Jacob Baumgart about the race for Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman's office.

Midday guest host Matt Bush and Baltimore Banner Howard County reporter Lillian Reed discuss the campaigns to replace the incumbent Democrat, Calvin Ball.