Midday

Midday covers Crossover Day, where bills must pass into the chamber opposite from where they were proposed. Reporters embedded at the State House discuss which bills are likely to become law and how legislators are tackling the budget deficit.

The head of the Mayor's office administering the $641 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds describes how the city's been putting that money to use.

As the 2025 General Assembly reaches its midway point, the most pressing issue facing lawmakers is the state’s budget deficit.

Baltimore Center Stage's Managing Director Adam Frank and Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb join Midday to share their reasons for rejecting new federal funding guidelines from The National Endowment for the Arts.

Midday hears about the state's latest attempts at juvenile justice reform and a Baltimore City coalition seeking more tax revenue from large nonprofits.

Delegate Kathy Szeliga, Vice Chair of the Freedom Caucus in Maryland's General Assembly, joins Midday to share their priorities for fixing the state's massive budget deficit.

Shelley Washington of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) represents thousands of workers in the Social Security Administration. A 35-year veteran of the agency, he shares what may be lost to severe cuts championed by the White House.

Columnist and Brookings Fellow E.J. Dionne discusses a pending federal government shutdown and the strategy Democrats should adopt as the minority party.

John Davis, the creator of MotorWeek on Maryland Public Television, explores the latest news on the automotive industry. He takes questions about your vintage vehicles and new EV's.

Cat Bohannon seeks to answer the questions scientists ignored for decades about the development of the female body.