Midday
Midday
Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org.Social links:
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Amit Peled's magnificent melodies with the Mount Vernon Virtuosi
Cellist Amit Peled is the founder and artistic director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, a string orchestra of young musicians who perform free concerts in churches, synagogues, prisons, hospitals and schools throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Mount Vernon Virtuosi will be presenting their…
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The Handel Choir of Baltimore Celebrates 90th Anniversary Season
Music from Handel’s Messiah is a holiday staple around the world, including here in Baltimore. Nobody has done it annually for as many years in our area as the Handel Choir of Baltimore. This year the chorus is celebrating their 90th season and will offer Handel’s beloved masterpiece this weekend …
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Midday with the Mayor: What are the priorities for his second term?
In this year-end edition of Midday with Mayor, Brandon Scott talks with Tom about his goals and priorities for the city in his historic second term. In 2025, how will he move forward on violence reduction, vacant housing and water bills?
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Baltimore County schools battle growth and budget shortages
Dr. Myriam Rogers, the Superintendent of the Baltimore County Schools, received great news when the annual Maryland School Report Card was released earlier this month. Twenty Baltimore County schools received a 5-star rating, the most of any jurisdiction in the state. Additionally, Dr. Rogers is m…
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Churches in Baltimore and beyond are shedding worshippers
As Christians celebrate the Christmas holiday this month, churches and parishes in Maryland and across the country are wrestling with a dilemma that has affected every Christian denomination: a marked decrease in the number of people who attend services and say they are affiliated with a church. D…
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Rousuck's Review: 'Life of Pi' at The Hippodrome
Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week's review includes some of her favorite theater actors which are puppets. 'Life of Pi' tells the story of a young man's journey with zoo animals in the ocean after a shipwreck. The pr…
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Healthwatch: Healthcare coverage woes and bird flu risks
Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents. Today, Dr. Wen will address your concerns with healthcare coverage, risks of the bird flu and the future of vaccine access. Dr. Wen is a former health commissione…
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Who else will President Biden pardon before leaving office?
Should President Biden issue pre-emptive pardons for any people the Trump administration may prosecute when he returns to the White House? Kim Wehle is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and her latest book is Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why. She joins …
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Midday at the Movies for the Holidays
Tom and the Midday movie crew discuss the holiday movie season which includes big name films such as "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" in addition to the usual seasonal favorites. Tom prefers "Love Actually" while Baltimore Magazine editor-in-chief Max Weiss took issue with some of the film's storyline…
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Rousuck's Review: 'A Very Jewish Christmas'
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