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Midday is a show for conversations that matter to Maryland. We are a community table, bringing people together for frank discussions about politics, culture, news and more. Listen 12-1pm, Monday thru Friday, on WYPR.org, at 88.1FM or on the WYPR app.

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Feb 4

Hello from Studio A! 📻 We're the team behind Midday, a radio show for frank, insightful conversations about issues from the foothills of the Appalachians to the Eastern Shore.

Follow us, and submit a question or call-in during our live show 12-1pm ever weekday.

A photo of the inside of Control Room A at WYPR's Baltimore station. Several computer and television screens display information. In the background, host Tom Hall sits in the studio.

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · 15d

Join a LIVE edition of Midday from the Charles Theatre as host Tom Hall talks to filmmakers behind @newnextfilmfest.bsky.social.

The show starts Oct 3, at noon, in the Charles lobby.
This is free and open to the public!

Looking to attend a New/Next screening? Tickets here: newnextfilmfest.com

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Aug 13

On today's show, LIVE at noon📻, Department of Juvenile Services head Betsy Tolentino. She was named acting secretary in June, following the departure of Vincent Schiraldi.

Check out our conversation with @govwesmoore.bsky.social, when he joined Midday to discuss Tolentino's appointment:

Gov. Wes Moore on new leadership at Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services

Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Midday to discuss new leadership at the state Department of Juvenile Services.

www.wypr.org

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's Midday at the Movies! Join us right now, live on WYPR!

This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D. We are talking about it.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jul 8

Word nerds! Tomorrow's episode of Midday is about grammar and we want to hear from you.

✒️Where do you struggle when putting your thoughts on the page? We’ll talk about Oxford commas, run on sentences and more. Let us know your grammar questions below, or leave us a message at 410-735-1616

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jul 3

On today's Midday, author and historian Rick Atkinson on his latest book, the second of a trilogy covering the American Revolutionary War.

Meticulous and grand, "The Fate of the Day" covers a desperate phase of the colony's war for independence from the British.

Check out our discussion below:

The riveting story of a desperate phase of the American Revolution in 'The Fate of the Day'

Historian Rick Atkinson take us two years into the American Revolutionary War in the second book from his trilogy: 'The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780....

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Ashley Sterner @offairashley.bsky.social · Jun 7

"Protect, then serve."
Conversations about Maryland's fisheries.

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Kristen Griffith @kris10griffith.bsky.social · Jun 6

Meet Sean Marshall. He's graduating today with the rest of the class of 2025. But not before helping his school boost the graduation rate.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-...

How a Woodlawn High senior helped boost the graduation rate

Sean Marshall helped design and fund a student-led tutoring program that’ll live on after he leaves Woodlawn High School.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today, @offairashley.bsky.social takes over the host chair to talk crabs, oysters and the aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay.

What's worked helping oysters bounce back? And whats needed to reverse the decline of blue crabs?

Plus, a Japanese technique that could change Maryland's fishing industry.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today on Midday:

🔷John Suau, new executive director of @thepeale.bsky.social, joins Midday to discuss the next step for the 200-year-old arts and culture center.

🔷Plus, a preview of tomorrow's First Thursdays Music Festival, hosted by our sibling station WTMD🎶

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Jun 3

On Midday RIGHT NOW:

What's at stakes for the Ravens in the aftermath of substantiated allegations against kicker Justin Tucker?

Later, the Orioles season. Is it "Orioles Magic"? Or Orioles...tragic?⚾

The @thebaltimorebanner.com's @kylegoon.bsky.social and @danielleallentuck.bsky.social join us.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 21

On today's Midday, we take your questions about #health and #nutrition. Navigating health advice, especially online, can be a challenge. Nutritionist Monica Reinagel joins us with the facts!

Tune-in today at noon for our show, and call in with your questions on the Midday Live line: 410-662-8780 ☎️

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 20

Today at noon, @baltimorepolice.bsky.social Commissioner Richard Worley joins Midday. We discuss:

🔷What's worked as the city sees a sharp drop in violence
🔷Making inroads with young people repeatedly involved in crime
🔷Auditing finds a dozen deaths in police custody should have been ruled homicide

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 16

On Midday LIVE📻, we're talking zoning! Can simple, in-the-weed changes make Baltimore more affordable and better for small businesses?

City council president @zekecohen.bsky.social on school rezoning: "This is an issue that our school board is going to need to take up," he said.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 16

"We are in the posture of listening and finding out the full ramifications," @zekecohen.bsky.social said about yesterday's shocking audit of the MD's medical examiner office, which found as many as 36 deaths in police custody should have been ruled homicide.

Listen in to our conversation on Midday!

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Maryland Transit Administration @mta.maryland.gov · May 14

Starting this summer, we’re upgrading our buses with brand-new, modern fareboxes. As part of this upgrade, we’ll be retiring the 15-year-old CharmCard® system. Riders are encouraged to make the switch to CharmPass, our convenient mobile payment option. (1/2)

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 15

Tomorrow on Midday, @zekecohen.bsky.social stops by to talk about a consequential rezoning proposal before the city council.

We'll also ask about city's Opioid Restitution Fund and the $1.9 billion FY26 budget for city schools approved this week by the city's Board of School Commissioners.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 14

Today on Midday, we're heading out to the garden. Farmer Chippy of Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm and Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms in Cockeysville joins us with the latest tips for your garden plot.

Tune in live at noon, and ask us a question at 410-662-8780!

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Cody Boteler @codyboteler.bsky.social · May 8

The Catholic Review was in the room with Archbishop William Lori, of Baltimore, when Pope Leo XIV was announced — and captured the palpable surprise at an American Pope!

Archbishop Lori surprised, heartened by selection of American pope - Catholic Review

As French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to the world May 8 that Cardinal Robert F. Prevost had been elected as the successor to Pope Francis, Archbishop William E. Lori and several of his clos...

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 8

Maryland's Lt. Gov. @arunamiller.bsky.social joins Midday today. We'll talk about:

🔷The challenges of assisting federal workers in a year where the state’s belt has been tightened as well.

🔷The new State Autism Plan.

🔷After dangerous accidents, new safety efforts protecting highway workers.

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 6

Today on Midday, we check back in with Baltimore high school seniors as they prepare for graduation.

Laila, Shawn and Lamont first joined us at the beginning of this school year. 9 months later, have their post-school plans or priorities changed? And how do they think AI changed their education?

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 5

Thursday on Midday, Lt. Gov. @arunamiller.bsky.social joins us to discuss state budget cuts to education, transportation and more. Plus, Miller's advocacy surrounding disability, including a newly announced State Autism Plan.

Tune-in on WYPR, WYPR.org and the Baltimore Public Media app.

Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · May 2

A new executive order threatens NPR's funding. But are Baltimore Public Media's WYPR and WTMD at risk?

Listen-in to Midday in just a few moments as we discuss the future of public radio in Baltimore with BPM President Craig Swagler.

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Kaitlin Newman @kaitlinobscura.bsky.social · May 1

Baltimore! Here’s your protest schedule for later this afternoon.

@thebaltimorebanner.com has all your information needs

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Midday with Tom Hall 📻 @middayonwypr.bsky.social · Apr 30

On tomorrow's Midday with the Mayor:

We ask Mayor Brandon Scott about a proposed raised for Baltimore's tipped workers, and whether federal cuts spell the end for Scott's anti-violence initiatives--despite their signs of success.

Tune-in at 12p on WYPR and call-in with your question for the mayor.