Midday Newsmaker

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joins Midday to discuss plans to boost affordable housing, expanding emergency care and developments for Ellicott City.

Tom explores the impact of the Child Interrogation Act and youth crime with State Senator Jill Carter and Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joins Midday for a regular update on important county issues. This month he addresses youth safety, transportation concerns and the use of plastic bans by businesses.

Our guest is Dr. Sonja Santelises, the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. We talk test scores, teacher retention, changing the way we teach kids to read and whether or not the “Mississippi Miracle” means anything for Baltimore.

Tom speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on the latest concerns in Baltimore City including violence reduction and the Department of Public Works.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joins Midday for a regular update on important county issues.

A recent report by the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) finds that youth crime is down across the state while there is a significant increase in recent years of gun violations and carjacking. DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi joins Midday to explain the current state of youth crime.

Maryland's Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain visits Midday to discuss the state's plan to address the long-term effects of climate change.

In our monthly conversation with the Mayor, Scott addresses the Brookyln Day shooting after action report and community meetings with Interim Police Chief Richard Worley.

Maryland's Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller joins Midday to discuss transportation, work zone safety and the importance of diversity in political leadership.