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Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott take questions from reporters outside Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle School in Brooklyn. A community survey found widespread dissatisfaction in how the city is policed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

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Baltimore police commissioner Richard Worley on violence reduction and juvenile justice

Tom Hall

Richard Worley, a longtime member of the Baltimore City Police Department, took an interim role as acting commissioner in the summer of 2023 before officially being named commissioner in October.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said he is developing a plan to deal with prostitution offenses

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City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on parents, youth & curbing crime

Tom Hall

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins Midday to discuss parental accountability, youth crime and juvenile justice.

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Comptroller Brooke Lierman on the state of Maryland's economy

Tom Hall

Comptroller Brooke Lierman visits Midday to share the findings of the latest "State of the Economy" report.

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, is flanked by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat of New York during a recent press conference in Washington D.C. Van Hollen is expected to introduce legislation that would enable healthcare enrollment on tax forms replicated nationwide.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Israel, Ukraine and the federal budget

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Senator Chris Van Hollen on the latest foreign policy issues in Congress.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is starting his second four year term in office on Dec. 5.

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Balto County Exec. Olszewski shares his 2024 priorities

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski about his 2024 priorities and upcoming budget townhalls.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a press conference at City Hall on June 23. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

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Mayor Scott on the homicide decrease & housing initiatives

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the latest concerns in Baltimore City including the decrease in homicides and the new emergency alert system.

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Midday with the Mayor of Frederick: Michael O'Connor

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor about population growth, transportation and housing.

Richard Worley, deputy commissioner at Baltimore Police Department, with Mayor Brandon Scott at a press conference. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)

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New BPD Commissioner Richard Worley on crime reduction

Tom Hall

The new Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley joins Tom to discuss his plans for the police department including his goals for group violence reduction strategies and youth crime.

Isreali soldiers patrol next to houses damaged by Hamas militants at Kibbutz Kissufim in southern Israel, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Kibbutz was stormed by Hamas militants from the nearby Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, when they killed and captured many Israelis. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Sen. Ben Cardin on the U.S. agenda for Israel and Gaza's future

Tom Hall

Sen. Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins Midday to discuss Israel, Hamas and pathways forward to address this conflict.

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Mayor Scott on Safe Streets and plans for Harborplace

Tom Hall

Tom speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the latest concerns in Baltimore City including Safe Streets funding, group violence reduction and plans for the redevelopment of Harborplace.