Midday

Karl Alexander, a No Kings Day organizer, joins us with perspectives on next Saturday's planned street demonstrations here in Baltimore and across the nation.

Shari Bailey, who founded Laila's Gift, explains why her non-profit is supporting a bill to build new and stronger protections for citizens with mental disabilities like dementia or autism.

WYPR's State House reporter Sarah Petrowich updates us on which proposals have been passed by the House and Senate in time for Monday's Crossover Day deadline.

WYPR reporter Wambui Kamau tells us about the entrepreneur who's making waves in the hair-braiding space with her salon in Bowie that's open for business 24/7.

Imam Yaseen Shaikh with the Islamic Society of Baltimore says that as war rages in the Middle East, his Muslim community is marking Ramadan's end with both sadness and joy.

WYPR's Baltimore County reporter John Lee joins us to size up the county's crowded primary election field, plus key questions facing the council and the General Assembly.

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews the new Motte & Bailey production of "Caesar / Americana" at the Fells Point Corner Theatre

John Davis, host of MotorWeek, TV's longest running automotive series, joins us with tips on car care, and insights on the fast-changing global auto industry.

Each week here on Midday, it is our practice to read the names of the people who have lost their lives to violence in Baltimore City.

Iranian-born political analyst Trita Parsi, and two local members of the Iranian diaspora in America join Tom to discuss the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.