10/24/07 Paul Krugman

Of all the people in the world who love to spout off about politics, few make a living doing it.  Even fewer get paid to do it in The New York Times twice a week.  This Paul Krugman must be a pretty smart guy.
He certainly has a lot to say.  Click here to see his [...]

10/23/07 Diana Walker

Today we are talking with one of the finest photographers working in journalism today.
Her name is Diana Walker and she is a contract photographer for Time Magazine. She’s spent over two decades covering the White House, and has photographed Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Today she is joining us because of her new book [...]

10/23 Antarctica: The Global Warning

The recent awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former Vice-President Al Gore and climatologists, conitinues to strengthen the need for worldwide awareness of global warming.
Global warming has been most noticeable in the Antarctic. Significant changes in the environment have resulted in the melting of the polar ice caps, increased water levels and the threat [...]

9/22 Ballroom Dancing

In the 1930’s Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers personified the elegance and sophistication of ballroom dancing. Over time, partnered social dancing gave way to people dancing apart. However, the popularity of movies like Strictly Ballroom, Dance With Me and Shall We Dance, as well the television show Dancing With the Stars has lead to a [...]

10/18/07 Baltimore Teachers’ Contract Dispute

Main Entry: im·passe

Pronunciation:
\ˈim-ˌpas, im-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French, from in- + passer to pass
Date:
1851

1 a: a predicament affording no obvious escape b: deadlock2: an impassable road or way : cul-de-sac

Thanks to Webster’s for the above definition.  Impasse is the word of choice for the contract dispute between the Baltimore Teachers Union and the Baltimore City [...]

10/17/07 Travis Price

When this book came in, I was immediately transfixed.  We get a lot of books coming through everyday, and when a pretty one comes in, it’s a nice break from the policy tomes we see all the time.  But this book goes so far beyond that.  It is way more than pretty pictures.  It’s a [...]

Baltimore Bioneers

Something interesting to check out this weekend..
October 19-21 at MICA: Baltimore Bioneers ‘07: Cultivating Change.  Inspiring Solutions.
Over the course of three days, the 2007 Baltimore Bioneers program will feature an unforgettable array of some of the most insightful, inspiring innovators working to change the region and the world. We will witness how the power of [...]

10-17-07 Food and Kids… and School.

If this picture triggers horrible flashbacks to your school cafeteria lunch days, I’m sorry.  If this picture looks like your lunch today, I’m also sorry.  If this picture is making you hungry and you’re offended by the first two sentences, I’m sorry, as well.
I never had cafeterias in my elementary schools, so I always had [...]

10/17 Jayne Miller

Marc’s guest this hour is Jayne Miller, Chief Investigative Reporter for WBAL-TV. City Paper has named her one of Baltimore’s best reporters. Jayne Miller’s work as a general assignment reporter, consumer advocate and investigative reporter has earned numerous awards and resulted in changes in legislation and public policy.
                                                                                                                                     -Marcus

10/16/07 Congressional Representatives

Today at noon we are talking with 1/2 of Maryland’s representation in the House.  We’ll hear from Chris Van Hollen, Elijah Cummings, Wayne Gilchrist, and John Sarbanes.  Topics?  Iraq, SCHIP, Iran, veterans issues, and whatever you choose to bring to the table!
-Jessica