WYPR Programs

We hear from Tony Woods, Secretary for the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, about the attempted ban on transgender military personnel.

Midday Theater Critic J. Wynn Rousuck shares her latest review and this week she talks about "Rarefied Air" at The Strand Theatre.

The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore recently released their annual State of Downtown report. The organization's president Shelonda Stokes joins Midday to share the highlights of downtown living and business development.

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen joins Midday for our monthly update. Today he discusses the latest Inspector General report on the Department of Public Works and the city's spending on overtime.

Jeremiah Program provides college support, mentoring and more to single parents and their kids. We meet the director and one of the moms.

Here's a story from Rebecca Fielding about her son Enso, and everything he's taught her.

On Midday, the acclaimed pianist Lura Johnson introduces us to her stunning new album.

Heidi Ackerman, Music Director of the Frederick Chorale, highlights an upcoming collaboration with The Frederick Chorale, The Frederick Symphony Orchestra and Charm City Sings.

Midday examines the rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion with the Chronicle of Higher Education and Baltimore Racial Justice Action.

We go On the Record to hear what a laugh can reveal about your relationship to someone. University of Baltimore professor Sally Farley shares her surprising research. For instance: why do most laughs in conversation come when something is NOT funny ?