Tom's first guest today is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

We check in with him every few weeks to keep tabs on what’s happening in Maryland's third largest jurisdiction.

Topics for today's discussion with Mr. Olszewski include the county's response to reports of poor conditions at a county youth detention facility; how violent crimes in the county are being reported; school safety and student overcrowding concerns, and priorities for next year's County budget.

Johnny Olszewski joins us on Zoom.

Tom's first guest today is <a href="https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/executive/">Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr.</a>
We check in with him every few weeks to keep tabs on what’s happening in Maryland's third largest jurisdiction.
Topics for today's discussion with <a href="https://gojohnnyo.com/about-johnny-o/">Mr. Olszewski</a> include the county's response to reports of poor conditions at a county youth detention facility; how violent crimes in the county are being reported; school safety and student overcrowding concerns, and priorities for next year's County budget.
<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyOJr">Johnny Olszewski</a> joins us on Zoom.

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

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 <a href="mailto:midday@wypr.org">midday@wypr.org</a>

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.

A Baltimore County Update with County Exec Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

Today, a conversation with Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.

McCullough is a longtime veteran of the force, having served in several senior leadership roles, including Bureau Chief of Criminal Investigations and Eastern Patrol Division Commander before being named Police Chief last year.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski cited those decades of experience when McCullough’s nomination was announced in April 2023. How has the police chief's first year gone? And as crime falls dramatically in the county, what's his plan going forward?

Today, a conversation with Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough.
McCullough is a longtime veteran of the force, having served in several senior leadership roles, including Bureau Chief of Criminal Investigations and Eastern Patrol Division Commander before being named Police Chief last year.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski cited those decades of experience when McCullough’s nomination was announced in April 2023. How has the police chief's first year gone? And as crime falls dramatically in the county, what's his plan going forward?

The Baltimore County Police Chief on his summer crime plan, and more

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production.

We discuss 'The Scottsboto Boys,' on stage at ArtsCentric through July 21. The production is based off the history of a group of young African-American men who were wrongly accused and convicted during the Great Depression.

(Photo from ArtsCentric)

Theater critic <a href="https://twitter.com/jrousuck?lang=en">J. Wynn Rousuck</a> joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production.
We discuss 'The Scottsboto Boys,' <a href="https://www.artscentric.org/">on stage at ArtsCentric through July 21</a>. The production is based off the history of a group of young African-American men who were wrongly accused and convicted during the Great Depression.
(Photo from ArtsCentric)

Rousuck Review: 'The Scottsboro Boys'

Back in 2019, the Maryland General Assembly created the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Their goal? Lowering the cost of drugs for Maryland residents.

The board faced several barriers in the past couple years, including a veto from former Gov. Larry Hogan. But in 2023, Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation reaffirming the board’s cost-reduction tools. And this year, the board is reviewing six drugs for potential cost-reduction efforts.

So, what is next? Dr. Gerard Anderson is a member of the PDAB and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Hospital Finance and Management. He is also a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Anderson joins us to talk about the work of the board and the tools at their disposal.

Back in 2019, the Maryland General Assembly created the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Their goal? Lowering the cost of drugs for Maryland residents.
The board faced several barriers in the past couple years, including a veto from former Gov. Larry Hogan. But in 2023, Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation reaffirming the board’s cost-reduction tools. And this year, the board is reviewing six drugs for potential cost-reduction efforts.
So, what is next? Dr. Gerard Anderson is a member of the PDAB and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Hospital Finance and Management. He is also a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Anderson joins us to talk about the work of the board and the tools at their disposal.

A Baltimore County Update with County Exec Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

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