Best Scott Kahn Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Jeffrey Kahn on the ethics of a new organ transplant technique, 3-parent IVF, medical research cuts 49:16

2h ago49:16

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It’s Midday on Ethics.Dr. Jeffrey Kahn is the director of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics.In addition to directing the Berman Institute, Dr. Kahn teaches in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.Jeff Kahn joins us from time to time to talk about some of the thorny ethical issues faci…

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134 - Inside the Movie Novelizations of the ’80s with James Kahn — Jedi, Goonies & Poltergeist 50:32

15h ago50:32

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I talk with James Kahn, the novelist behind some of the most iconic movie novelizations of the 1980s, including Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Poltergeist. James shares how a chance encounter while working as an ER doctor in Santa Monica led him onto the set …

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Vinay Chaudhri — AI Expert & Principal at Knowledge Systems Research on Why AI Shouldn’t Mimic Human Reasoning 37:36

9h ago37:36

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them …

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BDC's Otis Rolley: a new course for Baltimore's economic future? 48:48

19h ago48:48

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Otis Rolley, the new president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation, the city's economic development agency, discusses the challenges ahead to prosperity and growth.By WYPR 881 FM Baltimore

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Suppressed, Rediscovered, Essential: Rav Kook’s Lost Guide for Modern Faith (262) 1:12:21

2d ago1:12:21

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This episode is partially a detective story, partially an analysis of daring ideas, and partially an invitation to discover new methodolgies of confronting challenges to Orthodox Judaism. Rav Kook drafted L’Nevuchei HaDor over a century ago—then the manuscript largely disappeared from view, resurfaced piecemeal, and sparked debates about redaction …

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Movies: Sizing up the fall festivals' bountiful harvest of new films, including Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival 36:09

4d ago36:09

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Some other upcoming local film festivals you should check out:The Columbia Maryland Film Festival opens Monday and runs until the following Sunday.And for the 12th year, the Baltimore International Black Film Festival takes place concurrently with the New/Next Film Festival, Oct. 2-6.____________________________________________________________Next …

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Rousuck's Review: A look ahead to the 2025-2026 theatre season 11:48

4d ago11:48

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Midday theater critic J Wynn Rousuck joins the show for weekly theater reviews. Today, a look ahead to the upcoming theatrical season in Maryland.Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre built a reputation for launching national tours. Rousuck takes a look at two of the new tours starting out here this season, Water for Elephants and The Great Gatsby.Plus, a…

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An inside look into the search for Baltimore City school system's next CEO 24:51

5d ago24:51

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More about the community engagement events, and information about attending events, can be found through the city's school website. The meetings are intended to be an opportunity for the community to ask questions and learn more about the Board’s role and the CEO search process.The public can dial in at (855) 756 -7520, Ext. 125 847# on Monday, Sep…

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Radio Episode: Mayor Scott on fed troops, fighting crime, moving the Sisson St. dump 23:49

5d ago23:49

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More about the community engagement events, and information about attending events, can be found through the city's school website. The meetings are intended to be an opportunity for the community to ask questions and learn more about the Board’s role and the CEO search process.The public can dial in at (855) 756 -7520, Ext. 125 847# on Monday, Sep…

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Balt Co Police Chief McCullough on fighting crime, assisting ICE 24:12

6d ago24:12

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Robert McCullough, Baltimore County Chief of Police, joins Midday to discuss key issues at within his department including police officer retention and training, the use of drones in policing and more.In 2021, McCullough retired after 35 years with the County Police Department.Two years later, he came out of retirement to lead the agency that serve…

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Public media is at a turning point. What can it do to build trust? And what do funding cuts mean for Maryland's public television? 24:28

6d ago24:28

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A conversation about the future of public media on Midday today.The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close its doors by the end of this month, leaving some big financial holes in the budgets of public radio and television stations across the country, including WYPR and WTMD, the two stations that comprise Baltimore Public Media. Maryland Pu…

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Healthwatch: How changes in Covid vaccine policy, mass firings at CDC threaten public health 23:50

7d ago23:50

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It’s the Midday Healthwatch with former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Washington Post columnist, Dr. Leana Wen.Last month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. canceled almost $500 million worth of grants that funded research into mRNA vaccines, technology that is credited with saving millions of lives during the heigh…

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Don't miss out on this summer's final 'First Thursday Festival' 6:44

7d ago6:44

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The final First Thursday Festival of 2025 is this week. The homegrown concert hosted by WTMD takes place every summer at the Canton Waterfront Park and features artists from Maryland.September's performing artists are Uncle Kunkle’s One Gram Band, a funk-rock group based in Maryland, and four-piece jam band Eggy.Tyler Laporte, afternoon host and As…

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Maryland could soon take action on costly prescription drugs. What's next? 15:04

7d ago15:04

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Last month, the Maryland Drug Affordability Board decided to label a pair of Type 2 diabetes medications unaffordable for state and local governments. The PDAB is an independent agency created by the Maryland legislature in 2019 to conduct in-depth reviews of drug costs. The board was one of the first of its kind in the nation.By law, the PDAB can …

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Life's Echo Co-Founder Steve Endacott: How to Build a Car Around the Gen AI Engine 36:17

7d ago36:17

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them …

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'The Fate of the Day' recalls the perilous middle years of the American Revolution 48:30

8d ago48:30

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(This program was originally broadcast on July 3, 2025)In this encore edition of Midday, we reprise Tom Hall's conversation earlier this summer with the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Rick Atkinson. After a 20-year career as a reporter, foreign correspondent and editor at the Washington Post, in 1989, Atkinson — the son of a US Army Officer — be…

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Learning Tanach Daily Through 929: Opportunities, Challenges, and Dangers, with Rabbi Benny Lau (261) 58:13

9d ago58:13

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As one 929 cycle ends and the next begins, Scott talks with Rabbi Benny Lau—founder of 929—about why the project started, what it hopes to change in Jewish life, and what a shared, chapter-a-day cadence can build across communities. They also tackle the harder questions: the risks of using Tanach as a direct guidebook without the mediating lens of …

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S6 E26 J. Ladd Zorn, Jr 1:43:15

12d ago1:43:15

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Elizabeth has an excellent conversation with author J. Ladd Zorn, Jr. , Author of Car Trouble. He reads excerpts from the book and more! Really a great listen. Car Trouble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/car-trouble-j-ladd-zorn-jr/1145547444

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In 'King of the North,' a spotlight on Dr. Martin Luther King's civil rights advocacy beyond the Deep South 48:30

12d ago48:30

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(This conversation was originally broadcast on April 2, 2025)In today's encore edition of Midday, we revisit Tom Hall's conversation last April with Dr. Jeanne Theoharis, a historian and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College, and the author or co-author of 13 books on the American civil rights movement.Her latest book mak…

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In 'Spell Freedom,' a chronicle of the secret schools that fueled the American civil rights movement 48:30

13d ago48:30

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(This program was first broadcast on April 30, 2025) On this encore edition of Midday, we’ll listen to Tom Hall's conversation last spring with author and journalist Elaine Weiss. Her latest book tells the inspirational story of the civil rights activists who offered “citizenship classes” to African Americans throughout the south from 1955-1970.The…

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133 - From The Blob to Pan’s Labyrinth: Tommy Williamson Talks VFX, Guillermo del Toro and Making Movie Magic 1:14:14

13d ago1:14:14

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with Tommy Williamson, a visual effects artist, prop maker, and lifelong creator whose career spans more than three decades. Tommy has worked on films including Spider-Man 2, Sin City, The Mist, Dune: Prophecy, and the modern masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth. Tommy shares his journey from buildin…

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'The Trouble of Color' author Martha S. Jones explores the color line bisecting Black family histories 48:30

14d ago48:30

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Dr. Martha Jones' book is The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore

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Resolving AI Ethical Dilemmas with Dan Nestle of Inquisitive Communications 39:54

14d ago39:54

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them …

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Writer Amor Towles' 'Table for Two' filled with characters old and new 24:22

15d ago24:22

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(This interview was originally broadcast on April 23, 2025)Best-selling writer, Amor Towles, is the author of three novels, including A Gentleman in Moscow, which was adapted for a television series on Paramount+ starring Ewan McGregor. Towles joined Midday last April to discuss the writing of his latest work, a brilliant compilation of six short s…

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Ruth Franklin's new bio of Anne Frank offers novel insights on the famed teenage memoirist 23:56

15d ago23:56

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(This interview was originally broadcast on April 23, 2025)Journalist and author Ruth Franklin joins Midday. Her biography of the writer Shirley Jackson won the National Book Critics Circle Award nine years ago.Franklin's latest book, The Many Lives of Anne Frank, is another biography. She writes about Frank, the young Jewish girl whose diary, publ…

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Orthodox Parents and Their LGBTQ Children, with Rabbi Yakov Horowitz (260) 1:06:58

16d ago1:06:58

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When a child shares something deeply personal about his or her sexual orientation, Orthodox parents can feel love, concern, and uncertainty all at once. In this conversation, Rabbi Yakov Horowitz reflects on what he’s learned working with families and communal leaders: how to approach the first conversations, which words can prevent hurt, and where…

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How do you monitor your mental health and well-being? 48:49

18d ago48:49

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Today, Midday is focused on mental health maintenance. Guest host Farai Chideya explores the ongoing work of checking in with ourselves and others for optimal mental health.Farai's guests — Kerry Graves, the executive director of the Metro Baltimore chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Dr. Ernestine Briggs-King, the vice-pr…

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In Eve, author Cat Bohannon traces the 200 million-year evolution of the female body 48:30

19d ago48:30

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Why do women live longer than men? Is the female brain much different than the male brain? Cat Bohannon, a researcher and author with a Ph.D. from Columbia University in the evolution of narrative and cognition, joins Midday to discuss the human female body and its unique 200 million-year history. Her award-winning 2023 book, Eve: How the Female Bo…

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Kellie Carter Jackson details Black women's resistance in 'We Refuse' 48:30

20d ago48:30

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Author and historian Kellie Carter Jackson explores how Black women fight against white supremacy, showcasing both their loud and quiet forms of resistance.By WYPR 881 FM

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'Dream Count' is the latest story about human desire and identity by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 48:30

21d ago48:30

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Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie returns after 12 years with her latest novel, chronicling the hopes and aspirations of women in "Dream Count."By WYPR 881 FM

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Mark Andrews, Founder & CEO of AI Prophets: Upscale Your AI — Turn It from an Axe into a Chainsaw 33:44

21d ago33:44

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them …

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Midday revisits Ann Patchett's annotated version of 'Bel Canto' 48:30

22d ago48:30

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Midday revisits a 2025 interview with Ann Patchett, who released an annotated version of her 2001 novel, "Bel Canto."By WYPR 881 FM

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When Mitzvot Lose Their Meaning: Rabbi David Stav on Reconnecting Orthodox Youth to Jewish Law (259) 1:04:23

23d ago1:04:23

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Why do so many young Modern Orthodox and National Religious Jews embrace the community but drift from halacha? In this episode of Orthodox Conundrum, Rabbi David Stav, head of Tzohar, joins Scott to confront the growing gap between identity and observance. Together they tackle the hard questions: Are we teaching halacha in ways that feel lifeless a…

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As reported crime falls, what's working and what's not? We ask a community organizer and the State's Attorney's Office 35:59

25d ago35:59

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As of August 1, homicides in Baltimore are down 24.3% compared to 2024. Mayor Brandon Scott says says many different sources deserve credit for the reduction, including the police department and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE). But what role does the City State’s Attorney’s Office play in curbing the violence? Additionally,…

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Baltimore sports: The Orioles wind down and the Ravens ramp up 12:52

25d ago12:52

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Midday guest host Gabe Ortis gets the latest news on Baltimore sports with Cordell Woodland from 105.7 The Fan, who joins the show live from Camden Yards. They discuss the current state of Orioles baseball and the upcoming preseason game between the Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore

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Rousuck's Review: 'Floating Down to Camelot' at Spotlighters 9:26

26d ago9:26

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Every week, theatre critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to review the latest productions on stage across the region.Today, Judy discusses 'Floating Down to Camelot,' a Baltimore Playwrights Festival production continuing at the Spotlighters Theatre through August 17.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore

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Governor Moore criticizes deploying National Guard in D.C. 13:06

26d ago13:06

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Gov. Wes Moore joins Midday to share his perspective on the deployment of National Guard and additional officers to patrol the streets of Washington. In a White House press conference on Monday, President Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department and the deployment of the National Guard, intending to restore order…

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Everyone is talking about utility costs. What's behind the rise, and is relief on the way? 25:20

26d ago25:20

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From the halls of the state capitol in Annapolis to the corner dive bar in Baltimore, it seems like everyone is talking about rising utility costs.It is more expensive to turn the lights on, run air conditioning or bake cookies in the oven.On June 1, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco all raised their rates, yet again. The prices fo…

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Young people in Maryland are struggling with mental health. What can be done to help? 23:53

27d ago23:53

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Many young people report experiencing depression and anxiety and struggling with identity and purpose. Dr. Charissa Cheah is here to help.Cheah is a professor of psychology at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She directs the Culture, Child and Adolescent Development Lab at UMBC and she serves as the President of the Society for Research on…

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Betsy Tolentino, no stranger to youth justice, steps into lead role at Department of Juvenile Services 25:00

27d ago25:00

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Midday turns the spotlight to young people who have left childhood and are navigating the oftentimes confusing, treacherous path toward adulthood.For those who run afoul of the law, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is tasked with their supervision and treatment.Betsy Fox Tolentino is the new acting secretary of DJS. Last June, Gov. Wes …

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'2024' is an inside look at the unprecedented twists and turns of a consequential election 48:28

28d ago48:28

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A new book chronicles the remarkable political comeback of President Donald Trump, and the unprecedented circumstances of his reelection. Isaac Arnsdorf, a Washington Post White House reporter, is the coauthor of 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.Josh Dawsey, of the Wall Street Journal, and Tyler Pager, of the Ne…

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132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond 1:18:26

29d ago1:18:26

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Episode 132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond! At just 19 years old, Dave Barclay found himself stepping into the role of chief puppeteer for Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back. It was the start of an extraordinary career in animatronics and puppetry that would see him bringing to life some of cinema’s most beloved…

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Jason Barnard, Kalicube: Taking Control of Your Brand Narrative in the AI Era 30:21

29d ago30:21

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In the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com, interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them …

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What do you need to know as your child gets ready to return to school? Dr. Ashanti Woods answers your questions. 35:48

29d ago35:48

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Dr. Ashanti Woods, an award-winning pediatrician at Mercy Family Care Physicians in Baltimore, returns to Midday to discuss health and young people.A disturbing report that was recently released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia warns that mental health challenges, obesity, and infant and child mortality are all on the rise in the United S…

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The Bible, the Beasts, and the Big Lies About Israel, with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin (258) 57:10

30d ago57:10

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From biblical lions to the bizarre “Zionist crocodile plot,” Israel’s wildlife tells a story that shatters modern anti-Israel myths. In his new book Lions of Zion, Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin reveals how the animals of the Land of Israel — past and present — reflect the Jewish people’s deep, indigenous connection to their homeland. Scott and Rabbi Slif…

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S6 E25 Aunia Kahn and Michael de Vena 1:17:11

30d ago1:17:11

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Join Elizabeth in a great conversation with artists Aunia Kahn and Michael de Vena. Among discussions of their art, they also talk about gatekeeping (and how it's not always a bad thing,) helping lesser known artists get a leg up in an ocean of big fish, running a gallery, a podcast, and a new publication. And more. Grab a snack and sit down and tu…

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Midday Newswrap: County Council considers tax hikes, redistricting and the federal funding cuts 34:06

1M ago34:06

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On the Midday newswrap, catching up on consequential news stories in Baltimore CountyCounty Executive Katherine Klausmeier backed off of efforts to find a new Inspector General, opening the door for Kelly Madigan to continue in the role. After months of speculation and debate, are we at the conclusion of this story?Meanwhile, the council considers …

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As pet shelters report overcrowding, checking-in with Baltimore County's animal services 14:31

1M ago14:31

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Last year, 5.8 million animals filled the nation's animal shelters, according to the nonprofit Shelter Animals Count.On Midday, WYPR reporter John Lee talks about local animal shelters with Rene Varela, the Bureau Director of the Baltimore County Department of Animal Services.Are the county's shelters as crowded as others in the region? How does fo…

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Rousuck's Review: 'Hamlet' at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory 10:55

1M ago10:55

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Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday each week with her reviews of Maryland's regional stage. Today, Rousuck reviews Hamlet by Baltimore Shakespeare Factory.Baltimore Shakespeare Factory’s production continues through August 17 at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter in Cedarcroft.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore

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Midday with the Mayor: City's anti-violence program expands to new areas. And, addressing a broken permit system 25:29

1M ago25:29

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Midday to talk about the latest issues in Baltimore.By many metrics, public safety in the city continues to improve.Five years ago, in July of 2020, 42 people died by homicide in our city in that one month. That was months before Scott took office. This July, five years later, that number was 18. What has been th…

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