On The Record

<p>Here's a Stoop Story from <strong>Mike Ricigliano</strong> with the moral: if you can’t fix it, feature it! The next live Stoop show is Tues. Dec. 12, 2023 at the Senator theater. Details are here: <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/chrismahanukwanzakaafestivus-stories-about-the-universal-truths-of-holiday-celebrations/">ChrismaHanuKwanzakaaFestivus: Stories about the Universal Truths of Holiday Celebrations</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Though the agonizing conflict in Gaza is in the headlines, the war in Ukraine slogs on. <strong>Dr. Boris Lushniak</strong>, dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Health--son of Ukrainian immigrants--tells of the mood in the country’s capital. Plus: what’s the outlook for more U.S. assistance? We speak with <strong>U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer </strong>(D-5th)<strong>.</strong></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>The state's massive education reform package - the <a href="https://blueprint.marylandpublicschools.org/">Blueprint for Maryland's Future</a> - lays out a plan to expand free pre-kindergarten to low-income families. How will school systems and private childcare providers work together? </p> <p>We speak with <a href="https://aib.maryland.gov/Pages/members.aspx"><strong>Jennifer Lynch</strong></a>, a member of the Blueprint’s <a href="https://aib.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx">Accountability & Implementation Board</a>, and <strong>Chris Peusch</strong>,<strong> </strong>executive director of the <a href="https://mscca.org/">Maryland State Child Care Association</a>.</p> <p>Links:<br><a href="https://nieer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/YB2022_ExecutiveSummary.pdf">The State of Preschool 2022 - The National Institute for Early Education Research</a><br><a href="https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/06/19/breaking-down-the-blueprint-major-changes-ahead-as-maryland-plans-dramatic-expansion-of-early-childhood-education/">Breaking down the Blueprint: Major changes ahead as Maryland plans dramatic expansion of early childhood education</a><br><a href="https://blueprint.marylandpublicschools.org/ece/">Blueprint Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education</a><br><a href="https://marylandpublicschools.org/Blueprint/Documents/Reports122021/PrekindergartenImplementationPlanning.pdf">Blueprint for Maryland’s Future: Prekindergarten Implementation Planning</a><br><a href="https://blueprint.marylandpublicschools.org/prekindergarten-expansion-and-improvements/">Prekindergarten Expansion and Improvements</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">In Maryland, some officials and civil rights advocates are concerned there is not enough oversight of how the city uses increasingly sophisticated surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.</p> <p>We talk about policy at the state and local level with Baltimore <strong>City Councilman</strong> <strong>Kristerfer Burnett</strong> and <strong>State Sen. Charles Sydnor.</strong></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Eyes and body language can give big clues about how someone <em>really </em>feels. What about their laugh? That holds hidden truths, too. We talk to University of Baltimore researcher Prof. <strong>Sally Farley</strong> about her findings -- and why a simple laugh can reveal if someone is newly in love … </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://spsp.org/news/character-and-context-blog/farley-laughter-sign-of-love" data-cms-ai="0">Article</a> about Farley's recent research, link to Farley's <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sally-Farley" data-cms-ai="0">ResearchGate</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Twenty-six indigenous writers from the U.S. and Canada -- including one from Maryland--poured stories into a new anthology of dark fiction. Some tales call on the supernatural, some on horrors lived in the real world. It’s called "Never Whistle at Night." </p> <p>Our guests:<strong> <br></strong><strong>Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.</strong> co-edited the collection “Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology"<br><strong>Dani</strong> <strong>Trujillo </strong>is an author and one of the project’s contributors</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Here is a <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Story</a> from <strong>Kim Worthington</strong> about remaking your life after tragedy.</p> <p>Want more Stoop? Check out the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">Stoop podcast</a>. </p> <p>The <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/chrismahanukwanzakaafestivus-stories-about-the-universal-truths-of-holiday-celebrations/">next Stoop event</a> is in less than three weeks -- December 12th at the Senator Theater in Baltimore. Storytellers will share tales about the universal truths of holiday celebrations.</p> <p> </p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Here is a Stoop Story from Jessica about an under-dressed guest at Thanksgiving.</p> <p>The next Stoop Storytelling event is coming up December 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Senator Theatre. Join them for, <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/chrismahanukwanzakaafestivus-stories-about-the-universal-truths-of-holiday-celebrations/">Chrisma-Hanu-Kwanza-kaa-Festivus: Stories about the Universal Truths of Holiday Celebrations</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p><a href="https://katemyersisanauthor.com/">Kate Myers</a> of Annapolis has written a funny, irreverent novel with lots of romantic twists that also unspools a mystery about what’s being excavated at a archeological dig on a sunny Greek island.</p> <p>We spoke to Myers in last August about her book and the questions it asks about who gets to shape history.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Over the past decade, crimes committed by young people in Maryland fell by fifty percent, according to a <a href="https://djs.maryland.gov/Documents/MD-DJS-Juvenile-Crime-Data-Brief_20230912.pdf">recent report by the state Department of Juvenile Services</a>. However, in the aftermath of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in juvenile arrests, and certain categories of crime - like carjackings and handgun violations —have risen steeply. We ask Maryland Secretary of Juvenile Services <a href="https://djs.maryland.gov/Pages/about-us/Leadership.aspx"><strong>Vincent Schiraldi</strong></a> what's behind the uptick and what DJS is doing to support at-risk youth.<br><br>Links:<br><a href="https://djs.maryland.gov/Documents/MD-DJS-Juvenile-Crime-Data-Brief_20230912.pdf">Research Brief- Putting Youth Crime In Maryland in Context </a><br><a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-09-12/crimes-by-maryland-youth-down-over-last-decade-report-finds">Crimes by Maryland youth down over last decade, report finds</a><br><a href="https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/11/10/lawmakers-assess-whether-juvenile-services-are-effective-but-law-enforcement-could-help-too/">Lawmakers assess whether juvenile services are effective, but law enforcement could help, too</a><br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/11/07/1211133229/gun-violence-among-juveniles-is-rising-how-do-you-keep-them-out-of-the-system">Gun violence among juveniles is rising. How do you keep them out of the system?</a><br><a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-juvenile-justice-maryland-20230912-n7y67u32jfbhxjt5adkyrsejvi-story.html">Maryland DJS secretary: ‘Many of the assumptions that society seems to hold about youth violence are wrong.’ </a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>A rich web of nonprofits serves young people in Baltimore, working in schools and neighborhoods to keep kids engaged in positive activities. We speak with <a href="https://www.wypr.org/people/bri-hatch"><strong>Bri Hatch</strong></a>, who<strong> </strong>covers education for WYPR, about a new collaborative journalism project to examine the challenges and successes experienced by young people in our region.<br><br>Links:<br><a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-11-01/baltimore-nonprofit-aims-to-curb-youth-crime-with-citywide-after-school-programs">Baltimore nonprofit aims to curb youth crime with citywide after-school programs</a><br><a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-11-15/budding-baltimore-nonprofit-helps-youth-realize-their-untapped-potential">Budding Baltimore nonprofit helps youth realize their untapped potential</a><br><br></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Nestled in northeast Baltimore County lies TALMAR: a haven of farmland, woods and soothing sounds. It’s a place people with disabilities can go for socializing, rejuvenating and hands-on horticulture therapy. We meet executive director Kate Joyce, and then stop by for visit with some folks who have been regulars for years! </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://talmar.org/about/">TALMAR</a>, <a href="https://talmar.org/event/visit-santa-in-a-low-sensory-environment/">Sensory-friendly Santa</a>, TALMAR <a href="https://talmar.org/event/christmas-tree-sale-2/">Christmas Tree fundraiser</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Access is key, and athletes often encounter obstacles to competing in the sport they love.</p> <p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Lacrosse has grown in popularity in recent years, but some fans say the sport has a problem. A Baltimore lacrosse organization is trying to change the sport. We speak with <strong>Coach Lloyd Carter</strong>, one of the founders of <a href="https://www.blaxlax.org/">Blax Lax</a>.</p> <p>And the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s adaptive sports program, the Bennett Blazers, brings together young people with disabilities interested in a range of sports. We speak with <strong>Landon Brown</strong>, a longtime member of the team, and <strong>Coach Gerry Herman</strong>, who has managed the Bennett Blazers program since it started in 1990.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Drums like a heartbeat, voices rising in unison, dancers adorned with beads, feathers and bone. The <a href="https://www.baltimoreamericanindiancenter.org/">Baltimore American Indian Center</a>’s 47th annual Pow Wow is this weekend. We get a preview from <strong>Christine Duckworth-Oxendine</strong> (Lumbee) and<strong> Louis Campbell </strong>(Blackfoot and Lumbee) both Northern Traditional dancers and educators at BAIC.</p> <p>Links: Baltimore American Indian Center <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/47th-annual-pow-wow-tickets-722022517787?aff=erelexpmlt">47th Annual Pow Wow Sat. Nov. 18</a>, <a href="https://www.baltimoreamericanindiancenter.org/">Baltimore American Indian Center</a>, <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N9GBCKC">Holiday Sponsorship for Native Youth</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1519903432197712/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D">Native American Lifelines Community Feast Potluck</a>, Nov. 25.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Here's a Stoop Story from <strong>Dave Reichley</strong> about the time he helped some neighbors out -- no matter how big the job! You can hear his story and others at <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoopstorytelling.com</a> </p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Seems like everyone has ideas about how to improve Charm City … from the cosmetic to new construction. We ask <strong>Shelonda Stokes</strong>, head of the <a href="https://godowntownbaltimore.com/">Downtown Partnership of Baltimore,</a> and Faith Leach, Baltimore City Chief Administration Officer, to walk us through the new Downtown RISE plans. Plus, what’s the worst neighborhood for car thefts in Baltimore?</p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.downtownbaltimorerise.com/">Downtown RISE</a>, Baltimore Banner <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/auto-theft-hyundai-kia-neighborhoods-baltimore-city-county-EOWDXIZN3VBCLEPP5PNFY3UMXE/">auto theft map</a>, Baltimore Banner <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/">reporting on auto theft.</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><a href="https://rericthomas.com/"><strong>R. Eric Thomas</strong></a><strong> </strong>writes wry, perceptive essays about things that seem more amusing in his life than they do in yours. He grew up in West Baltimore -- but moving back after more than a decade away triggered stress and latent depression -- as well as some very funny episodes.</p> <p>We spoke to the author in September about his new book, "Congratulations, the Best is Over!"</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>A new collaboration weaves together the artistry of a local modern dance company and the pithy lyricism of Maryland’s former poet laureate. This weekend will see the premiere of “<a href="https://www.fullcircledancecompany.org/performances2023">And Still, We Dream</a>,” by <a href="https://www.fullcircledancecompany.org/">Full Circle Dance Company</a>. The show’s centerpiece is inspired by the work of the late Maryland Poet Laureate and Baltimore resident <a href="https://poets.org/poet/lucille-clifton">Lucille Clifton</a>.</p> <p>We speak with <strong>Donna Jacobs</strong>, the founder and artistic director of Full Circle Dance Company, and <strong>Sidney Clifton</strong>, the daughter of Lucille Clifton and founder of <a href="https://www.thecliftonhouse.org/">The Clifton House</a>, a space for emerging writers, artists, and activists.</p> <p>Full Circle Dance Company will present “<a href="https://www.fullcircledancecompany.org/performances2023">And Still, We Dream</a>,” this Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Baltimore Theatre Project. </p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Tracing the <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/S1101SPHOUSE024510">picture</a> over decades, the U.S. Census Bureau finds that of Baltimore households with children, more than half are single-parent families. Growing up in a single-parent household struggling paycheck to paycheck can be tough for a young child.</p> <p><strong>Leslie Gray Streeter</strong> is the author of a <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/column/single-mother-meaning-parenting-GML7E25Z2NHWDHPUJGF7FWT75A/">new series of columns for the Baltimore Banner</a> about being a single mother. She joins us to talk about facing stigma and uncertainty while raising her young son.</p> <p>Then we're joined by <strong>Danielle Staton,</strong> Executive Director of the Jeremiah Program in Baltimore.</p> <p><a href="https://jeremiahprogram.org/campuses/baltimore/">The Jeremiah Program</a> seeks to address the struggles of single-parent households with programming looking to help both mothers and their children succeed.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Here’s a Stoop Story from<strong> Gwen Mayes</strong> about lessons she’s learned living with a chronic illness.</p> <p>Find out more about upcoming Stoop Storytelling events <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/shows/">on their website</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Burlesque performances are lively experiences often featuring jazzy, sultry music, flashy costumes and bawdy striptease.</p> <p>And now, you too can climb on stage and learn how to perform burlesque.</p> <p>Local burlesque performer <strong>Jacqueline Boxx</strong>, an instructor with Essential Tease, joins the show to talk about the art of burlesque and the classes she helped design to introduce newcomers to the performance style.</p> <p>Find more information about registration for Spring 2024 classes, including scholarships and the <a href="https://creativealliance.org/event/essential-tease-transformative-burlesque-class-series-spring-2024/2024-04-14/">upcoming ticket releases</a>, on <a href="https://www.essentialtease.com/">their website</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Growing up <a href="https://www.mattildabernsteinsycamore.com/"><strong>Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore</strong></a> adored her grandmother Gladys Goldstein -- not for her acclaim as an abstract artist, but because she nurtured young Mattilda’s creativity. That all changed when Mattilda came out as gender queer. She explains in her memoir: <a href="https://www.theivybookshop.com/book/9781593767358">"Touching the Art."</a><em><br></em></p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.theivybookshop.com/upcomingevent/35839">Ivy Bookshop talk 11.13.23</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>We ask two Johns Hopkins doctors about their topics in the upcoming seminars called “<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney">A Woman’s Journey.</a>” Thousands of Americans are turning to a new era of weight-loss drugs. What are the risks and benefits? We ask <strong>Dr. Selvi Rajagopal</strong>, who is part of the clinical faculty of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s division of internal medicine. </p> <p>Plus, people who are socially isolated are at greater risk for dementia; what could help? <strong>Dr. Thomas Cudjoe </strong>is an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins whose work focuses on geriatrics and gerontology. He shares his insights.</p> <p>"A Woman's Journey" will be held on Saturday, November 18th at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney/upcoming-live-programs-november-18-2023">Details here</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>About one in three women in the military -- and one in 50 men -- experience sexual assault or harassment. We hear from <strong>Dr. Christine Calmes</strong>, a Veterans Administration doctor, about specialized treatment. Then <strong>Erica Carpenter</strong> and <strong>Dr. Paula Smith-Benson</strong>, two women vets who overcame the trauma, talk about their experience and how they use their strength to help survivors thrive.</p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/health-services/">MD Veterans Healthcare</a>, Dr. Calmes, head of Military Sexual Trauma program can be reached at 410-637-1231, <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis line</a> / call 988 press option 1</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Why is Democrat <strong>John Sarbanes</strong> leaving Congress after nine terms? What will he focus on during his last 14 months in public office? Plus: <em><a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/">Baltimore Banner</a> </em>reporter <strong>Adam Willis </strong>on redrawing city-council districts and an ambitious plan to reimagine the Inner Harbor. </p> <p>Read:<br><a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/growth-development/harborplace-developer-design-plans-E2XBQBIQX5FGXPUHHO5P2OKVPU/">Harborplace developer pitches 900 residential units, rooftop park at Inner Harbor</a><br><a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/safe-streets-fbi-raid-5N56V2Y7ANDODI2IBLTXVI3XKM/">Safe Streets staffer charged, Belair-Edison operations suspended following FBI raid</a><br><a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/city-council-approves-baltimore-redistricting-map-countering-mayors-proposal-YCPKSDGZBBHHRNUYDXTVO5RVKA/">City Council approves Baltimore redistricting map, countering mayor’s proposal</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Listen in to a Stoop Story from artist and curator-in-Residence at The Peale<a href="https://www.jeffreykentart.com/about"> <strong>Jeffrey Kent</strong></a> about how he found himself along the road to becoming an artist.</p> <p>You can hear his story and others at <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Storytelling's website</a>.</p> <p>The <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/shows/">next Stoop live event</a> is next Thursday, November 9th, at the Whitehall Mill in Baltimore; it’s titled “Not Gonna Work for Me: Stories about Horrible Bosses, Quiet Quitting, and Career Reinventions.”</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Charm City is blessed with a vibrant arts and culture scene.</p> <p>Now, Baltimore Center stage and Baltimore American Indian Center team up to add to that bounty with a gallery to showcase local Indigenous arts.</p> <p>We hear about the inaugural<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.centerstage.org/about/indigenous-art-gallery/"><strong>Indigenous Art Gallery</strong></a><strong> </strong>exhibit from <strong>Annalisa Dias</strong>, who directs ‘Artistic Partnerships and Innovation’ at Baltimore Center Stage. She is a Goan-American artist and co-founder of the non-profit ‘Groundwater Arts.’</p> <p>Also with us was <strong>Ashley Minner Jones</strong>, a community-based visual artist in Baltimore who is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>It’s the highest disparity of any state in the union: about 30 percent of Maryland’s residents are African-American. Yet African Americans are <em>71 percent</em> of those behind bars.</p> <p>A new partnership between the Maryland Attorney General and Maryland Public Defender, called the "<a href="https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2023/102523.pdf">Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative</a>," takes aim at reducing mass incarceration of African Americans in Maryland. </p> <p>We speak with <strong>Attorney General Anthony Brown </strong>and <strong>Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue </strong>about the MEJC's goals. </p> <p>The MEJC will hold a public forum on November 6th in Baltimore. Details <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-forum-eliminating-mass-incarceration-tickets-749179234257">here</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Local clergy <a href="https://theurbanrabbi.org/"><strong>Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg</strong></a> traveled to Israel on a listening and solidarity mission. He bore witness to massacre sites and met with families of those taken hostage - we hear how they cope as they await news. The we hear from <a href="https://www.codettabakeshop.com/info"><strong>Sumayyah Bilal</strong></a> and <strong>Rebekka Paisner</strong>, two friends who bring their Jewish and Muslim communities together in Baltimore in hopes of fostering empathy and understanding. </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://naalehbaltimore.org/programs-events/events/towards-shlemut-wholeness/?fbclid=IwAR0_d_jGYYWIZRwGnke_QrAwSPqpXlAiKncKJ-zFEcXaSRDa_Kt07UJijIU">Towards Wholeness</a>, Sun. Nov. 5 at 4:30p.; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visions-of-peace-a-night-of-healing-tickets-750853873147?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl">Visions of Peace</a> on Nov. 8 at 6:30pm at the Muslim Cultural Center of Baltimore.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Food, water and medical supplies are trickling into Gaza as the war persists. Are humanitarian aid groups able to meet the need? We ask <strong>Sean Callahan</strong>, the head of Catholic Relief Services, what he’s hearing from workers on the ground. Plus, what is<a href="https://www.lailahaddad.com/about"><strong> Laila El-Haddad</strong></a>, a local Palestinian journalist, hearing from her relatives in Gaza? </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.crs.org/">Catholic Relief Services</a>, <a href="https://www.nrc.no/perspectives/2023/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza/#:~:text=1.4%20million%20are%20displaced,shelters%20in%20increasingly%20dire%20conditions">10 Things You Should Know About the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Car exhaust, industrial waste and forest fires are well-known sources of air pollution which can negatively impact human health. But a group of lesser-known air polluters hit closer to home; residential or commercial gas furnaces, water heaters and other heating and cooling systems.</p> <p>A new report from an array of environmental justice advocates highlights air pollution emitted by Maryland residential and commercial buildings. The report is titled, <a href="https://www.greenandhealthyhomes.org/publication/cutting-through-the-smog/"><em>Cutting Through The Smog: How Air Quality Standards Help Solve The Hidden Health Toll Of Air Pollution From Maryland’s Homes And Businesses</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p>Our guest <strong>Ruth Ann Norton</strong> is one of the report's authors. Norton is CEO and President of <a href="https://www.greenandhealthyhomes.org/">The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative</a>, a nonprofit working to improve health and energy efficiency standards. <a href="https://www.greenandhealthyhomes.org/services/maryland-direct-services/">Visit GHHI's website for more information</a> on home environmental health, safety and energy efficiency.</p> <p>Also with us is <strong>Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos</strong>, a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician, and an associate professor of pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He is also a member of the BREATHE Center at Hopkins, a group of scientists and doctors who advocate for lung health.</p> <p>The pair recently wrote <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/community-voices/hvac-air-pollution-climate-change-homes-JWGL3EAUUZFXFE33ZFXE4AYDBQ/">a column for the Baltimore Banner about solutions for the growing detriments of poor air quality</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Here's a Stoop Story from Nikayah Fayson about finding the joy in Baltimore’s unique cultural landscape after moving to Baltimore in high school.</p> <p>Interested in attending a Stoop Storytelling live? <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/not-gonna-work-for-me-stories-about-horrible-bosses-quiet-quitting-and-career-reinventions/">The next Stoop event is Nov. 9 at the Whitehall Mill in Baltimore</a>, and is titled “Not Gonna Work for Me: Stories about Horrible Bosses, Quiet Quitting, and Career Reinventions.”</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A new book explores the a league of dangerous women through history.</p> <p><strong>Lisa Perrin</strong>, professor in the illustration department at the Maryland Institute College of Art, wrote and illustrated <a href="http://www.madebyperrin.com/the-league-of-lady-poisoners">The League of Lady Poisoners</a>. The elegantly illustrated book is about women known for poisoning people throughout history.</p> <p>In addition to her work as an illustrator, she is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur and educator. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, <em>3 by 3 Magazine</em> and <em>Print Magazine</em>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>The ready-to-wear clothing industry nearly killed the appetite -- and the need -- for home sewing. At <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Leona’s Sewing Studio</a> colorful fabrics, humming machines and constant camaraderie have helped create a revival of the nearly lost art. We hear from founder <strong>Ireatha Leona Woods</strong> and three of her students: <strong>Brenda Squirrell, Nichelle Midon and Lori Ferrara.</strong></p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/">Leona's Sewing Studio</a>, <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/fdoaprogram" data-cms-ai="0">Future Designers of America</a>, <a href="https://www.leonasews.com/wedding-attire" data-cms-ai="0">Custom Wedding Designs,</a>BMI's <a href="https://www.thebmi.org/redefining-industry/" data-cms-ai="0">Redefining Industry</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>The Child Victims Act lifts the statute of limitations on when sexual abuse victims may sue perpetrators. <strong>Steven J. Kelly</strong> is a principal at the law firm Grant & Eisenhofer. He represents some of the <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-sexual-abuse-lawsuits-detailed-today-under-marylands-new-child-victims-act-301943356.html">first-to-file plaintiffs</a>. We hear their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jennerlaw8498/videos">stories</a>. </p> <p>Plus, what does the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy filing mean for survivors of clergy abuse? We speak with <a href="https://cardozo.yu.edu/directory/pamela-foohey"><strong>Professor Pamela Foohey</strong></a> of Cardozo School of Law, who argues that the process pushes survivors into settlements. With Christopher Odinet of Iowa College of Law, Foohey recently published the article, “<a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4365005">Silencing Litigation Through Bankruptcy,</a>” in the Virginia Law Review. <br><br>Links:<br><a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-10-03/baltimore-archdiocese-bankruptcy-brings-new-time-crunch-for-alleged-victims">Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy brings new time crunch for alleged victims</a><br><a href="https://www.archbalt.org/archbishop-loris-message-on-chapter-11/">Archbishop Lori’s Message on Chapter 11</a><br><a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-archdiocese-baltimore-catholic-bankruptcy-abuse-20231020-dapk67eppbcrflzjwkk2abqd7e-story.html">What’s a creditor’s committee? 7 abuse victims to negotiate for all in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Why has teaching African American history become politicized -- and what must be done to make sure the true stories are told?</p> <p>Today we 'Pass the Mic' to <strong>Terri Freeman</strong>, head of the <a href="https://www.lewismuseum.org/">Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture</a>. She asks <strong>Dr. Edwin T. Johnson</strong> Chairman of the <a href="https://africanamerican.maryland.gov/">Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture </a>and historian and archivist at Morgan State University, about the role cultural institutions play in correcting the rampant inaccuracies about African American history.</p> <p>Then spoken word artist <strong><a href="https://www.ladybrion.com/about-me">Lady Brion</a> </strong>recounts West Baltimore's Pennsylvania Avenue famous past and offers an update on the <a href="https://www.lewismuseum.org/">Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District</a>, for which she is executive director. </p> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://www.lewismuseum.org/">Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture</a>. <a href="https://africanamerican.maryland.gov/">Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture</a><a href="https://www.lewismuseum.org/">, Pennsylvania Avenue, Black Arts and Entertainment District</a> <a href="https://bdmuseum.maryland.gov/">,Banneker-Douglass Museum</a><a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/">, National Museum of African American History and Culture.</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Sharing and messaging through social media apps is the modern version of passing a note in class. It’s how kids communicate. We speak parenting and technology expert <strong><a href="https://devorahheitner.com/">Devorah Heitner</a> </strong>about setting healthy boundaries for Internet use while giving children space to explore. Her latest book is, "Growing Up In Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World.”</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Here's a ghostly Stoop Story from <strong>Sean MacDonald</strong>. </p> <p>The next Stoop event is November 9th at Whitehall Mill in Baltimore. The theme is “<a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/not-gonna-work-for-me-stories-about-horrible-bosses-quiet-quitting-and-career-reinventions/">Not Gonna Work for Me: Stories about Horrible Bosses, Quiet Quitting, and Career Reinventions.</a>” Want more Stoop? Listen to the <a href="https://www.wypr.org/podcast/the-stoop-storytelling-series">Stoop podcast</a>. </p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Evie Archer is the new girl in town, and her aging home holds a dark secret. We ask Frederick author <a href="https://www.michellejcorpora.com/"><strong>Michelle</strong><strong> Jabès</strong> </a><strong><a href="https://www.michellejcorpora.com/">Corpora</a>: </strong>will spirits from beyond help Evie solve a decades-old mystery … or claim <em>her </em>as their next victim? This supernatural thriller for teens is titled, " Holly Horror."</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">At its peak in the late 1800s, the Chesapeake Bay produced more oysters than almost anywhere else in the world. During the twentieth century, however, oyster populations in the bay plummeted to a tiny fraction of their<strong> </strong>former levels.</p> <p>And 5 years ago—in 2018— a Maryland Department of Natural Resources assessment of the state’s waters found the oyster population had shrunk in half in less than twenty years.</p> <p>But there is recent good news for the bay's oysters. Last week, <a href="https://www.umces.edu/news/record-chesapeake-bay-oyster-planting">Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland and its partners would plant</a> more than 1.7. *billion* new juvenile oysters--a new one-year record for oyster planting in the Chesapeake Bay.</p> <p>The new oysters are primarily grown at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge.</p> <p><strong>Matthew Gray</strong> is an assistant professor at that laboratory, which hosts one of the largest oyster hatcheries on the east coast. He joins the show to discuss oysters and their habitat.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">There is a hidden world buried beneath your feet.</p> <p>As you walk to work or drive to the grocery store, you crisscross a network of hidden streams and rivers beneath Baltimore’s concrete surface.</p> <p>Now, a new public art installation and walking tour seeks to pull back the pavement on Baltimore’s underground waterways. <a href="https://ghostrivers.com/about">Ghost Rivers</a> is a series of installations, wayfinding markers, and writings that took several years of research and preparation.</p> <p><strong>Bruce Willen</strong> is the artist behind the project, and also the founder of design studio Public Mechanics.</p> <p>A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ghost Rivers is 5 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2023 in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore city. <a href="https://ghostrivers.com/updates-press">More information at GhostRivers.org</a>.</p> <p>And listen in to this <a href="https://www.wypr.org/curiosity/2021-09-29/where-are-baltimores-hidden-streams">archived episode of Maryland Curiosity Bureau</a>, where host Aaron Henkin learned more about Baltimore's hidden streams and rivers.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Many people only see a crime-ridden, violent version of Baltimore City. We hear from photographer<strong> <a href="http://www.jmgiordanophotography.com/">J.M. Giordano</a></strong> and <a href="https://baltimorepeacemovement.com/">Baltimore Peace Movemen</a>t co-founder <a href="https://naturesacred.org/firesoul/letrice-gant/"><strong>Letrice Gant</strong></a>, who are dedicated to helping citizens understand and embrace the truth: there is much more at work than that same old narrative. </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://baltimorepeacemovement.com/">Baltimore Peace Movement,</a> <a href="https://baltimorepeacemovement.com/calendar">Peace Weekend Nov. 3-5</a>, Sat. 10.21 Lost Weekend <a href="https://www.greedyreads.com/lost-weekend-2023">Book fest talk</a> for <a href="https://www.nightedlife.com/shop/13-23">‘13 to 23: How a Summer of Violence Led to a Decade of Activism.'</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Preventing suicide among veterans is personal for state Secretary of Veteran Affairs’ <strong>Anthony Woods</strong>. He lost his mother, an Air Force veteran, to suicide five years ago. We hear how Woods is expanding the reach of mental-health services. Read Woods' <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/community-voices/suicide-prevention-maryland-veterans-affairs-YIDKWTKNEFG63PNUELY6HLHCKU/">commentary in the<em> Baltimore Banner</em></a>. </p> <p>The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. Veterans can dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. </p> <p>Plus, <a href="https://warriorcanineconnection.org/">Warrior Canine Connection</a> enlists veterans to train service dogs for service members. We speak with WCC founder <strong>Rick Yount,</strong> and <strong>Tina Houser</strong>, a U.S. Army veteran who was matched with her service dog, Erik, a year ago. Learn how to become a WCC <a href="https://warriorcanineconnection.org/get-involved/become-a-puppy-parent/">puppy parent</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">There once was a time when “artificial intelligence” existed only in the pages of science fiction.</p> <p>Now, you hear about AI everywhere; AI-generated images, art and video, AI writing cover letters and college essays.</p> <p>But how would you feel about artificial intelligence making decisions about your health?</p> <p>This emerging technology is being used more and more in healthcare, from analyzing test results to shaping decisions about patient care.</p> <p>We talk with<strong> Mark Gladwin</strong> about the implications of artificial intelligence technology in healthcare. Gladwin is <a href="https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/Gladwin-Mark/">the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Maryland-Baltimore</a>.</p> <p>We also speak to<strong> Lauren Rhue</strong>, an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland-College Park where <a href="https://www.laurenrhue.com/">she researches the use of emerging digital technology, including AI, in the commercial sector</a>.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>White Potato pie, stuffed ham, blintzes, oyster stew! <a href="https://oldlineplate.com/product/festive-maryland-recipes-pre-order/">'Festive Maryland Recipes: Holiday traditions from the Old Line State'</a> mixes food with colorful graphics and stories to create a celebration of yesteryear. Author Kara Mae Harris gives us a taste! </p> <p>Links: Event: <a href="https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/pratt_test_kitchen_kara_mae_harris">Pratt Test Kitchen with Kara Mae Harris</a>, <a href="https://oldlineplate.com/">Old Line Plate blog.</a> </p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Here's a <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Story</a> from Gertrude's Restaurant co-founder Chef <strong>John Shields</strong> about the courage of blazing your path but then following the detour that delivers your dreams.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Since recreational cannabis became legal July 1, Marylanders are spending millions on cannabis products every day.</p> <p>Adult-use sales topped $54 million in September, while medical cannabis sales fell slightly between August and September. </p> <p>We ask <strong>Will Tilburg</strong>, acting director of the <a href="https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspx">Maryland Cannabis Administration</a>, what products are selling most, how new licenses will expand the business, and who is watching for any impact on teenagers. </p> <p>Links:<br><a href="https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/Data-and-Reports.aspx">MCA Data and Reports</a><br><a href="https://mmcc.maryland.gov/Pages/Social-Equity-Verification.aspx">Social Equity Verification</a><br><a href="https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/cannabis-business-assistance-fund?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">Cannabis Business Assistance Fund</a><br><a href="https://ose.maryland.gov/Pages/technical-assistance.aspx">Maryland Office of Social Equity - Technical Assistance</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Israel is at war with Hamas. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are dead, and Hamas is holding civilian hostages. We ask Middle East analysts <a href="https://elliott.gwu.edu/marc-lynch">Marc Lynch</a>, and <a href="https://sais.jhu.edu/users/lblumen6#:~:text=Laura%20Blumenfeld%20is%20a%20Middle,Department's%20Israeli%2DPalestinian%20Negotiating%20Team.">Laura Blumenfeld</a>: What should we expect from this conflict? How does revenge fuel emotions, and what happens when leaders pursue justice at any cost? </p> <p>Links: <a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/israel-palestine-one-state-solution">Israel's One-State Reality</a>, <a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/israel-palestine-one-state-solution">Gaza and Israel: Five Things to Watch</a>, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/12/27/lets-get-american-revenge-00074960">Let's Get American Revenge</a>, <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?169776-1/revenge-story-hope">Revenge: A Story of Hope</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Art and history lovers get ready: a new show at Baltimore Museum of Industry dives into the late-nineteenth-early- twentieth century role of the neighborhood corner bar. And the Baltimore Museum of Art turns ideas about male-dominated artmaking on their head in 'Making Her Mark.’ </p> <p>Links: '<a href="https://www.thebmi.org/corner-bar/">The Neighborhood Corner Bar</a>' at BMI, '<a href="https://artbma.org/exhibition/making-her-mark-a-history-of-women-artists-in-europe-1400-1800/">Making Her Mark' at BMA</a>, <a href="https://48278.blackbaudhosting.com/48278/Neighborhood-Corner-Bar-Walking-Tour-18Nov2023">BMI neighborhood bar walking tour</a>, Corner Bar <a href="https://www.thebmi.org/programs-events/life-death-corner-bar/">author event</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxEVkMLzkdU">Baltimore Heritage 5-minute history</a> of Baltimore neighborhood bars, BMA <a href="https://artbma.org/event/art-after-hours-making-her-mark/">Art After Hours</a>, <a href="https://www.artandobject.com/articles/making-her-mark-explores-four-centuries-groundbreaking-women-artists-europe">Art and Object article</a> about Making Her Mark.</p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>

<p>Here's a Stoop Story from Kerry Prayer about embracing the unconventional in the pursuit of love and family.</p> <p>The next LIVE Stoop event takes place Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the American Visionary Arts Museum. The theme: <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/crafting-change-stories-about-art-as-social-change/">‘Creating Art, Creating Change: Stories About Art as a Tool for Social Justice.’</a></p><p>Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472</p>