On The Record

Cancers of the blood -- like lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma--make up about one-tenth of all cancers. The prognosis for patients with blood cancers is being revolutionized by new treatments that harness a patient’s own white-blood cells and turn them into cancer zappers. It’s called CAR T-cell therapy; the FDA approved it several years ago and it's now more available to patients with aggressive lym...

Here's a Stoop Story from Josh Riley about how gifts can come in many forms. Attend the next LIVE Stoop storytelling Mon. Feb. 6 - the theme is Every Body Has a Story. More details here . Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa G...

Can you name the three branches of American Government? Dozens of Maryland middle-school students will test their knowledge in the National Civics Bee -- an effort to engage young people with their communities -- and democracy. We hear how it works.  Links: National Civics Bee competition info , Test your skills in civics . Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? C...

Dance transports audiences and invokes emotions. We hear how performers in Baltimore will honor the legacy of African Americans’ influence on dance, and also carry it forward: The Gordon Center’s ‘Take a Leap Series’ and Baltimore Jazz Collective’s ‘Baby Laurence Project.' Links: Take a Leap dance series, Baby Laurence Project at Creative Alliance, Baltimore Black Dance Collective , Baltimore Jazz...

Baltimore is six months into its test of offering a guaranteed income . Two hundred young parents who live in the city receive $1,000 a month, no strings. How are they spending this money?  We speak with Tonaeya Moore, the senior policy manager for the CASH Campaign of Maryland , a non-profit helping to administer the program. And hear from participant Jewels Hawkins , who lives in East Baltimore....

Shawn Nocher’s latest novel, "The Precious Jules," set in Roland Park, is a family story on edge. When a young sister with developmental disabilities was sent away, shame and secrets were buried. What will happen now that she’s grown, and may come back? Who is her family now?  Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Prod...

Incarcerated people rarely get to tell those on the outside what life is like for them on the inside . In the exhibit “Life on Hold,” at Notre Dame of Maryland’s ‘Gormley Gallery’ artwork by women at the Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup reveals some of the emotions and realities they face from living a life in prison. We get a preview from curator and art therapy lead Casey McKeel . Li...

Here's a Stoop Story from Lori James Townes about her work as a forensic social worker and the idea that we are all more than our transgressions. You can take in a live Stoop Storytelling show this Monday, February 6 at Everyman Theater, 7 p.m. The theme is: “Every BODY has a story : The body beautiful … the body as battleground.” Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to p...

In the decade since Ethan Saylor was killed during a clash with sheriff’s deputies, hundreds of Maryland police recruits and first-responders have been trained in communicating with people with disabilities. We take a look inside that training with Lisa Schoenbrodt, a professor at Loyola University Maryland and co-owner of LeadAbility LLC , and self-advocate educator  Kayla Grange. And Ethan's mom...

Baltimore’s food scene is chock full of creativity, innovation and good eats. The pandemic dealt a blow to many restaurants, which forced some to close … but lots have thrived and there are also many new establishments to experience. Christina Tkacik , who covers food news for The Baltimore Banner , WYPR’s online news partner, walks us through the latest restaurant openings and some new challenges...

In his budget plan for next year, Gov. Wes Moore pledges to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and broaden tax credits for parents and working families. Danielle Gaines , editor-in-chief of  Maryland Matters, gives us the highlights.  Maryland Matters: Moore introduces $63.1 billion budget, sets focus on expanding state’s economy Analysis: In budget introduction, Moore takes down Hogan policies...

Do you remember your first job? Learning the route to get there, depositing your first paycheck, getting to know your coworkers? For teens and young adults in Baltimore City, that opportunity may come this summer.  YouthWorks is a job program housed in the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. Young people are matched to a local job site, earn a paycheck, and attend personal developm...

Here is a Stoop Story from Phillip Pack about his four decades at Bethlehem Steel.  The next live Stoop show is February 6th at Everyman Theatre. The theme is “Every Body Has A Story: An evening of true, personal tales about our embodied selves.” Find ticket information here . Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Prod...

We’re past the mid-month mark of January … How are those new year’s resolutions going for you? The most common personal goals Americans commit to each year address a healthier lifestyle: like exercising more and eating better. If you need a nudge in that direction, today you’ll hear about three groups that provide options for people of all ages, sizes, and fitness levels -- to move more, gain frie...

As Democrat Wes Moore becomes Maryland’s 63rd governor, we talk to people who know how hectic things can get behind the scenes of a new administration--chiefs of staff. We speak with former chief of staff to Gov. Martin O’Malley, Matt Gallagher , and Amelia Chassé Alcivar,  Gov. Hogan’s current chief of staff. And we ask  law professor and political organizer Larry Gibson about the historical sign...

Even those of us who are not very tech-savvy have an idea that there’s a gender gap in technology … but also that women seem to be closing it. What most of is don’t know is much about what women were doing in the early days of the Information Age Would you be surprised to learn that the very first programmers were women--and they did it on a project generated by U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground...

How do we keep the fullness of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy alive? We speak with historian Chris Haley about preserving King’s radical views on economic justice and Black liberation. Plus, we learn why marching in Baltimore’s MLK Jr. Parade is deemed a badge of honor.  Links: Rev. MLK Day of Service events and activities;   Civic Works Day of Service; The 6th Branch event at 1100 E. North Ave,...

Joni Holifield shares a Stoop story about becoming a leader.  Find more from Stoop Storytelling Series by checking out their list of upcoming events and the Stoop podcast . Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/her...

Martin Luther King Jr’s birth is marked each year by a day of service. We hear what the nonprofit Civic Works has planned, and how they offer year-round opportunities to give back, through neighborhood clean-ups, urban farming and tutoring.  Guests: Civic Works’ executive director, Dana Stein Civic Works’ Member Development & AmeriCorps Programs Manager, Winfield Local Day of Service Plans: Ci...

Open Society Institute-Baltimore community fellows are known for innovative, bold ideas. We hear from two who mentor young people in East Baltimore. Terry 'Uncle T' Williams runs Challenge2Change , and Isaiah Johnson founded Greenmount East Leadership Project. They teach young people skills that lead to safety and success and both have personal connections to the work. We find out why. Links: Open...

Lawmakers are gathering in Annapolis, gearing up for the new legislative session. On their minds: how to set-up the adult-use cannabis industry, how to fund a new family and medical leave program, whether to increase the minimum wage -- and working with a new Democratic governor.  We speak with the founding editor of Maryland Matters , Josh Kurtz, and Pamela Wood, who covers government and politic...

Long COVID--with symptoms that linger for months like brain fog, dizziness, or heart palpitations --may affect 2 to 10 percent of children who have been infected with COVID, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In September, a new set of  guidelines  was published to help pediatricians identify and treat long COVID. We speak with one of the lead authors,  Dr. Laura Malone , co-director...

You may know Ben Jealous as a civil-rights leader -- former president of the NAACP, its youngest president ever when he was named in 2008. You may know him as the Democrat candidate for governor of Maryland in 2018, who failed to unseat incumbent Republican Larry Hogan. Maybe you know that Jealous was born and grew up in California -- in part because his African-American mother and white father le...

Christine Ferrera shares a Stoop story about striking up a relationship with a coffee shop. Want more Stoop ? Check out upcoming events and the Stoop podcast .   Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wyp...

Lots of people make a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. What does it take to kick the habit? We speak with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, who leads the Johns Hopkins Tobacco Treatment and Cancer Screening Clinic , about how mindfulness and medication can diminish cravings. Contact the clinic at: tobacco@jhmi.edu .  More resources: Maryland Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW Baltimore City Tobacco Use...