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Americaās Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what itās like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketballās biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durantās international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauffās greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.ā¦
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Today, guest host Farai Chideya examine how AI-generated content can target and harm individuals and entire communities, and what advocates and policymakers are doing to address these growing threats. Kristen Griffith, education reporter for The Baltimore Banner, who has been covering a local example of a AI-generated deepfake used to harm the reputation of a local school principal, Eric Eiswert. "As the judge said when he sentenced the perpetrator, this type of action makes it harder to address real issues of racism and injustice," Eiswert wrote. "The public becomes numb to everything because it's impossible to know what is real." Plus, Midday is joined by Mutale Nkonde, CEO and founder of AI for the People. Her nonprofit advocates for policies and practices to ensure responsible AI development. Nkonde is also a UN advisor on race and AI, serves on TikTok's Content Moderation Board, and is the author of "Automated Anti-Blackness: Why We Need to Name Race to Create Just Technological Futures."ā¦
Midday theater critic J Wynn Rousuck joins our show for weekly theater reviews. Today, she shares a review of Young Vic's production of "The Yeoman of the Guard." The story is set at The Tower of London and includes a planned execution, a secret marriage, and a brave escape. "The Yeoman of the Guard" runs through July 20.ā¦
In the early hours of the morning, the U.S. Senate voted to approve President Donald Trump's rescission package, which includes the elimination of $1 billion for public broadcasting. The package will now move forward with the possibility of final approval from Congress by Friday. If the package is approved, how will the public broadcast industry face this funding challenge? Joining Midday to discuss this critical issue are Baltimore Public Media President and General Manager Craig Swagler, American Public Television Stations President and CEO Kate Riley, and National Public Radio Media Correspondent David Folkenflik.ā¦
Midday goes Back to the Garden as the summer reaches its peak. Farmer Chippy and Farmer Tiara from Plantation Park Heights and Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms join Midday to help you choose the right plants for the summer. They share their best tips on how to care for your garden, and answer your questions about peppers, fruit trees, cucumbers and more.ā¦
On Midday today, are ask listeners about their aches and pains. Dr. Miho Tanaka is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She is also the Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Miho joins Midday to discuss your body's fitness and how injuries can impact your sports performance. What is the best way to prevent injuries often incurred from an active lifestyle?ā¦
Baltimore's Inner Harbor features a long, nearly uninterrupted stretch of public promenade running along the water. The five-mile walkway begins at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Key Highway and snakes past downtown and on to Canton. The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore envisions a new chapter for the promenade, with new opportunities for local residents, and new attractions for tourists. Dan Taylor, the President of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, and Andy Frank, Director of Specialty Projects with the Cap Ex Advisory Group, join Midday to discuss their plans for the future.ā¦
President Donald Trump's domestic agenda became law in one ābig, beautiful billā passed earlier this month. The legislation includes new work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, new funding for border security and an increase in defense spending. Cuts to clean energy programs were paired with extending the tax cuts that were passed during Trump's first term. On Midday today, a conversation about what the bill means for Maryland with Julie Margetta Morgan, President of the Century Foundation. The progressive think tank was founded in 1919, making it one of the oldest public policy research institutes in the country. Morgan was named to her position in April of this year.ā¦
Today, Midday explores the future of energy in Maryland. The push for sustainable sources of electricity faces new hurdles. Federal support for solar and wind energy has evaporated, and in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore vetoed several important climate-related initiatives. How will these changes affect projects across the state? Guests on this program include: Nathanael Miller, WYPR Frederick Reporter Timothy Fox, Managing Director of Clearview Energy Partners Brian Shane, OC Today-Dispatch Reporterā¦
It's Midday at the Movies! This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D. Jed Dietz, founding director of the Maryland Film Festival, and Ann Hornaday, film critic for the Washington Post, join Midday to discuss what is new in the film-industry and review the latest films.ā¦
Last month, the Library of Congress announced it has acquired a treasure-trove of the work Stephen Sondheim. Sondheimās music and lyrics were made available for public viewing and more items are expected to be added over the next few months. Midday theater critic J Wynn Rousuck and Mark Horowitz, Senior Music Specialist at the Library of Congress, discuss the collection.ā¦
Midday on Grammar talks words, syntax and phonology. If you have a question about words or writing, we have answers. Our guest is Ellen Jovin, a grammarian and author of a terrific book, Rebel with a Clause. The roving grammar guru takes her pop-up advice on the road across the U.S. to explore the power language holds to unite us.ā¦
On today's Midday on the Law, Prof. Kim Wehle joins me to review some of what the high court decided this term, and analyze what it will mean for democracy and the rule of law moving forward. In her most recent book, Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why, Wehle argues that Trumpās inappropriate use of the pardon power could have a devastating effect on our democracy.ā¦
WTMDās First Thursday Festival returns this week. The homegrown affair takes place every summer at the Canton Waterfront Park and features artists from Maryland. Tyler LaPorte, WTMD's Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Host, joins Midday to preview this month's artists, which include Dan Deacon, LandisHarryLarry, and Eyas.ā¦
Dr. Leana Wen joins Midday for our monthly series, Healthwatch. This month, she discusses public concern for future access to flu, COVID, and measles vaccines. Additionally, she provides federal resources beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reliable information on vaccines and health.ā¦
Rick Atkinson is the author of seven narrative histories about five American wars. Today he will take us back in time discussing the American Revolution written in the The Fate of the Day: the a of America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1778. This is the second book from his trilogy and sees the most desperate phase of the Revolutionary War. The British Are Coming is the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. Atkinson has won numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes for history and journalism.ā¦
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