Baltimore was one of the hottest cities in the nation last week. Extreme weather is becoming more common as human-driven changes to the planet's climate continue.

Joey Henderson of the Baltimore City Department of Emergency Management on how the city handles the heat and hurricanes, and how you can be best prepared.

(Photo by Kylie Cooper, The Baltimore Banner)

Baltimore was one of the hottest cities in the nation last week. Extreme weather is becoming more common as human-driven changes to the planet's climate continue.
Joey Henderson of the Baltimore City Department of Emergency Management on how the city handles the heat and hurricanes, and how you can be best prepared.
(Photo by Kylie Cooper, The Baltimore Banner)

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.

Heat scorched Maryland this week. Are you prepared for extreme weather?

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.

Drug costs are hammering Maryland. This board is trying to change that.

Discussion about immigration, not always based in fact, has featured in campaigning in this election year.

But what is the reality of immigration in the Baltimore region? Guiliana Valencia Banks, Baltimore County Chief of Immigrant Affairs, and Catalina Rodriquez-Lima, Director of Baltimore City of Immigrant Affairs, join Midday to discuss immigration across the Baltimore region.

(Kaitlin Newman, The Baltimore Banner)

Discussion about immigration, not always based in fact, has featured in campaigning in this election year.
But what is the reality of immigration in the Baltimore region? Guiliana Valencia Banks, Baltimore County Chief of Immigrant Affairs, and Catalina Rodriquez-Lima, Director of Baltimore City of Immigrant Affairs, join Midday to discuss immigration across the Baltimore region.
(Kaitlin Newman, The Baltimore Banner)

City and county immigration leaders on how newcomers make their homes in Baltimore

Concerns about President Joe Biden's health reemerged after a disastrous debate performance in June. Now, several leader in the Democratic party are considering alternative candidates.

The Washington Post reports there are currently 22 congressional Democrats, including one U.S. Senator, who have called on Biden to step aside in favor of another standard bearer for the November election.

Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter with the New York Times, joins Midday to break down the latest.

Has the assassination attempt on Mr. Trump changed how you think about his chances in the November election? And what about the addition of Ohio congressman J.D. Vance to the Republican presidential ticket?

Concerns about President Joe Biden's health reemerged after a disastrous debate performance in June. Now, several leader in the Democratic party are considering alternative candidates.
The Washington Post reports there are currently 22 congressional Democrats, including one U.S. Senator, who have called on Biden to step aside in favor of another standard bearer for the November election.
Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter with the New York Times, joins Midday to break down the latest.
Has the assassination attempt on Mr. Trump changed how you think about his chances in the November election? And what about the addition of Ohio congressman J.D. Vance to the Republican presidential ticket?

Heat scorched Maryland this week. Are you prepared for extreme weather?

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