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7.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mixed Diddy Verdict, Big Beautiful Bill Chaos, Frost Smacks GOP & CBC vs Big Ugly Bill A New York federal jury has acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges but convicted him on two of the five counts. We'll speak with legal analyst Candace Kelly and journalist Jasmine Simpkins, who have been covering the trial. House Republicans are racing to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill" before the public can fully react, applying intense pressure on their members ahead of the July 4th holiday. We hope to have Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Maxine Waters on tonight, if House Floor votes do not hold them up. During a nearly 12-hour House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday night, Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost hit a nerve with Republicans -- we'll show you what went down. We'll talk to a North Carolina woman who says a wrongful arrest left her jobless and homeless. The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban. Paramount has settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit with Trump over CBS's 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. And on tonight's Tech Talk, we'll speak to the man behind a visionary initiative that is transforming how students connect with career opportunities in STEM. 7.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks The Senate has passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending plan, and the stakes couldn't be higher. We're facing significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, massive increases in military spending, and billions more allocated for mass deportations and the border wall. At the same time, the wealthiest Americans benefit from new tax breaks. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be joining us to discuss the bill, the next steps in the fight to protect working families, political strategy, and the way forward. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will provide insight into what these cuts could mean for local governments. DNC Chair Ken Martin will share his thoughts on the bill and outline his plans to rebuild the Democratic Party. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's experience growing up in the Park Heights neighborhood informs his approach to crime prevention, youth services, and other city programs. Clarence and Mayor Scott sit down to discuss Baltimore's focus on disrupting cycles of violence, as well as the lessons he learned about intergovernmental response and resilience leading his city through the 2023 Key Bridge collapse.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

7.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks The Senate has passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending plan, and the stakes couldn't be higher. We're facing significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, massive increases in military spending, and billions more allocated for mass deportations and the border wall. At the same time, the wealthiest Americans benefit from new tax breaks. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be joining us to discuss the bill, the next steps in the fight to protect working families, political strategy, and the way forward. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will provide insight into what these cuts could mean for local governments. DNC Chair Ken Martin will share his thoughts on the bill and outline his plans to rebuild the Democratic Party. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Jessica Welman and Charlie Horner unpack the recent lawsuit filed by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott against DraftKings and FanDuel. The duo dives into the heart of the allegations—claims that the operators are targeting vulnerable individuals with gambling problems—and explores the broader implications for the industry. From media scrutiny to the role of VIP programs and the future of responsible gambling, it's a timely conversation on the changes the sector may need to face.To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- https://sbcamericas.com/2025/04/03/baltimore-fanduel-draftkings-lawsuit/Host: Jessica WelmanGuest: Charlie HornerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

This hour, we listen back to our episode about some of the ways that millennial and gen z politicians are making their mark on the U.S. Up first, Brandon Scott is the youngest mayor of Baltimore in more than 100 years. A new documentary film called The Body Politic, follows Mayor Scott during his first term in office, focusing on his campaign to reduce gun violence. We are joined by that film's director and producer, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough. Then, Layla Zaidane is President and CEO of Future Caucus, an organization that brings together young lawmakers to collaborate across party lines. She reframes the idea of civility in politics and tells young people they can have an impact on government. GUESTS: Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough: Director and Producer of the documentary film The Body Politic, which follows Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s efforts to reduce gun violence in the city. The film is currently streaming on PBS's website. Layla Zaidane: President and CEO of Future Caucus, an organization that brings together young lawmakers to collaborate across party lines. Special thanks to intern Frankie Devevo. This episode originally aired on November 8, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diamond K breaks down Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott planning to combat city violence in 2nd term & Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare killing outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, where the company was hosting an investor day.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Midday to discuss his priorities as he enters a second term. What are the prospects for projects planned with federal assistance? While President Joe Biden made promises to Baltimore, the administration of President-elect Donald Trump may not offer continued support. We also discuss Baltimore Safe Streets, a prominent part of the city's violence reduction strategy, the passing of the influential Mary Pat Clarke and the status of repairs following underground fires in the city near the electrical infrastructure.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Did the complete collapse of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign open the door for a new candidate for the Democrats to groom? Whitlock says that the answer is yes, and it's ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. Steve Kim and Butter join “Fearless” to debate Mr. Smith's potential candidacy for office. Plus, NFL officials marred the ending of the Ravens-Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Is there cause for concern over what we saw from Baltimore's defense? There is cause for concern over what we heard from Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Shemeka Michelle stops by to discuss his comments on Kamala Harris and black women. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Show Outline: 07:21 Is Stephen A. Smith being groomed for a Presidential bid? 55:23 Steve Kim:  Is Stephen A. Smith being groomed for a Presidential bid? 1:10:16 NFL Officials mar ending of Ravens-Bengals. 1:19:04 Coach Prime's #21 Colorado Buffaloes travels to Texas Tech 1:21:24 Bama and LSU face off in CFP elimination game in Death Valley 1:23:39 Dak-less Dallas host Eagles 1:26:55 Aaron Rodgers' Jets face Murray's Cardinals 1:29:43 Surging Steelers travel to Commanders 1:35:06 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott bows down to Black Women 1:49:54 Comments of the Day ​​Today's Sponsors: PREBORN Everyday, young, scared women, who don't think they have options, are choosing abortion. Preborn seeks these women out before they make the ultimate choice and introduces them to the life growing inside of them through FREE ultrasounds because of YOU who donate. Help rescue babies' lives and donate by dialing #250 and say the keyword, "BABY." or go to https://Preborn.com/Fearless AMERICAN FINANCING Today's economic environment is still really stressful for a lot of us, but with the Fed finally dropping interest rates, there is no better time than now to put you and your family in a better financial position.  Call today. 888-976-5555 or log on to https://AmericanFinancing.net/WHITLOCK Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This hour, we learn about some of the ways that millennial and gen z politicians are making their mark on the U.S. Up first, Brandon Scott is the youngest mayor of Baltimore in more than 100 years. A new documentary film called The Body Politic follows Mayor Scott during his first term in office, focusing on his campaign to reduce gun violence. We are joined by that film's director and producer, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough. Then, Layla Zaidane is President and CEO of Future Caucus, an organization that brings together young lawmakers to collaborate across party lines. She reframes the idea of civility in politics and tells young people they can have an impact on government. GUESTS: Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough: Director and Producer of the documentary film The Body Politic, which follows Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's efforts to reduce gun violence in the city. The film will be broadcast as part of PBS's POV series on November 25th. Layla Zaidane: President and CEO of Future Caucus, an organization that brings together young lawmakers to collaborate across party lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks ago, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the city would terminate its contract with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, the quasi-governmental agency serving as a local arts council, and as a producer of large city events like Artscape and the Baltimore Book Festival. Financial problems have beset the agency ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to cancel many events. The future of who organizes events like Artscape is uncertain. Is there still a role for BOPA? Rachel Graham is the CEO of BOPA, she joins Midday to share her vision for its future. Later, we speak with Nicholas Cohen, the Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Jeannie Howe, the Executive Director of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Yesterday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the new head of the city's Department of Public Works, Khalil Zaied, released a report from an independent law firm commissioned to evaluate DPW's policies and procedures. This follows the death of Ronald Silver, a DPW worker who died of heat related problems he encountered last summer. WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter was the first to report the story back in early August and joins Midday for an update on the latest.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On this episode of our acclaimed podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter sit down with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, one of the youngest mayors in the country. In March, a cargo ship lost power and smashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, thrusting Mayor Scott into the national spotlight amidst ugly insinuations that the tragedy was a result of Scott being a "D.E.I. mayor.” Find out how he creatively shut down the criticisms, as Mayor Scott takes our hosts through the tragedy of that night, as well as detailing his city's stunning success in reversing the trend of shooting victims and fatalities in Baltimore. He even digs into the hilarious bet he has with the youth of his city as they try to unearth the mayor's D.J. alias. (Hint: he ain't worried.) All in all, another insightful and entertaining episode of How To Really Run A City. Subscribe to the podcast to keep up on all the latest episodes. And you can even watch the conversation play out on YouTube. As cities go, so goes the nation!

On this episode of our acclaimed podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter sit down with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, one of the youngest mayors in the country. In March, a cargo ship lost power and smashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, thrusting Mayor Scott into the national spotlight amidst ugly insinuations that the tragedy was a result of Scott being a "D.E.I. mayor.” Find out how he creatively shut down the criticisms, as Mayor Scott takes our hosts through the tragedy of that night, as well as detailing his city's stunning success in reversing the trend of shooting victims and fatalities in Baltimore. He even digs into the hilarious bet he has with the youth of his city as they try to unearth the mayor's D.J. alias. (Hint: he ain't worried.) As cities go, so goes the nation!

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Joan Esposito and Richard Chew at the DNC.

Joan's guests today are: - WCPT's Patti Vasquez, host of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez," weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 on WCPT - Kendall Scudder, Texas political strategist & vice chair for finance for the Texas Democratic Party - John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, Sirius XM radio host, and "Stephanie Miller Show" regular - Matt Cooper of The Washington Monthly - Amanda Marcotte of Salon.com - Aquilino Gonell, former sergeant of the United States Capitol Police and author of American Shield: The Immigrant Who Defended Democracy - Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones - WCPT's Richard Chew, host of "Chew's Views," weekday mornings from 6:00 to 8:00 - Ryan Wiggins, chief-of-staff of The Lincoln Project, and Maya May, co-host of "The Breakdown with Rick Wilson" - Tom Perez, senior adviser to the president and former secretary of labor - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Midday to discuss his policy plans for the city's biggest challenges. We ask Scott about decreases in violent crime and car thefts. What is working, according to the mayor, and where is there room for improvement? Plus, are city agencies doing enough to prepare and train city workers? On Friday afternoon, solid waste worker Ronald Silver II was finishing his collection route when he collapsed and then later died. According to reporting from WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter, the Baltimore Office of the Medical Examiner has confirmed that Silver died of hyperthermia, colloquially known as heat sickness, which happens when the body's temperature climbs too high. Scott regularly joins the program to discuss the latest from city government, though the interview series was suspended during the Democratic primary. After winning his party's nomination, the Mayor does have an opponent in the general election, Republican Shannon Wright. Wright is not actively campaigning for Mayor, save for a couple of Facebook posts. She does not have a functional campaign website or a staff, and she has signed an affidavit stating she does not intend to spend or raise any money before the November election. Wright joined Midday's “Conversations with the Candidates” series earlier this summer. (Photo by Kaitlin Newman)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

After several weeks of a careful pressure campaign by top Democrat party figures, including former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Joe Biden announced he would stand aside and allow another Democrat to lead the ticket. Democratic members of Congress, past and present, had voiced concerns over Biden's ability to beat Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump in the 2024 elections, just months away. Leaders in Maryland's Democratic party announced their support for Biden's decision, and many endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as their pick for the party's presidential nominee. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Biden is one of the most accomplished presidents of his lifetime, and called Harris the right pick going forward. "Black women have saved this country time and time again," Scott wrote on X. "For that reason and a hundred others, there is no other — or better — option than the Vice President to unite our party and win in November." Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Midday, as does Democratic State Sen. Jim Rosapepe. John King, of the San Francisco Chronicle joins the show to talk about Harris and her political career in California and beyond. And New York Times national politics reporter Adam Nagourney joins Midday to discuss the latest news. With Biden stepping down, what happens next?Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore City Hall is excited to receive new artwork for its walls this year. Five portraits of the most recent mayors will be painted by local artists. The last mayor to have a portrait painted for display in City Hall is Martin O'Malley, who was in office from 1999 to 2007. The city of Baltimore revealed the names of the five artists chosen to paint the portraits exclusively on Midday. The winners are Megan Lewis, Andrew Pisacane, Kennedy Ringgold, Earnest Shaw and Karen Warshal. Tonya Miller Hall, a Senior Advisor on Arts and Culture to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Midday along with Cara Ober, the founding editor and publisher of BmoreArt magazine, to discuss the artists and their work.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

California raises the minimum wage for restaurant workers, Israel bombs workers of World Central Kitchen, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called a 'DEI Mayor', Tallahassee cops openly frame black motorist, Missouri trying to permanently suspended income tax for businesses, and NCAA and NBA hoops talk.Support the show

It's Thursday, April 4th, A.D. 2024. This is The World View in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nigerian Muslims killed four Christians On Monday, the day after Resurrection Sunday, Muslim attackers killed four Christians in northern Nigeria, One pastor told International Christian Concern, “Fulani [militias] are killing Christians in Bokkos. … Attacks by [radical] Fulani have been going on for a long time and they don't want Christians in Nigeria. Pray for us because we will never give up our faith in Christ Jesus and we will forgive them for they don't know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:45, Acts 7:60) Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame [the devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” Local residents also said the Nigerian army does nothing to protect them as the attacks continue.  Nigeria is the sixth most dangerous country to be a Christian according to the Open Doors World Watch List. Taiwan's 7.4-magnitude earthquake A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan yesterday.  The quake killed at least nine people and injured at least 900 more. Over 150 people are trapped It's the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years. The previous 7.7-magnitude earthquake of 1999 caused over 2,000 deaths. Ukrainian pastor: The Russian war has increased church attendance CBN News reports that churches in Ukraine continue to grow since Russia invaded the country in 2022. Pastor Oleh Derkanchenko of Antonivka Kherson Church said they face constant shelling. However, attendance has grown from 100 people to as many as 700. In addition, Pastor Andrii Skantsev of the Church of Jesus Christ in Kherson shared a similar testimony.  SKANTSEV: “Before the war about 150 people attended the church. But after the start of the war, two or three times more people started attending the church, some got baptized, converted to Christianity. We had twice or thrice the amount of people who got baptized during the war.” Trump leads Biden in key swing states Meanwhile in the U.S., former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in several key swing states ahead of November's presidential election. A Wall Street Journal poll found that Trump led Biden between 2 and 8 percentage points in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona. Biden only led in Wisconsin. The polls revealed Trump's lead both in a head-to-head matchup with Biden and separate polls which included Trump, Biden and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the independent. Trump: November 5th will be Christian Visibility Day Speaking of Trump, the former president told supporters on Tuesday that Election Day, November 5th, 2024, would be “Christian Visibility Day.” This comes after President Joe Biden declared a “Transgender Day of Visibility” which fell on Resurrection Sunday this year. TRUMP: “Such total disrespect to Christians. November 5th, [the day of the election, is going to be called something else. You know what it's going to be called? Christian Visibility Day when Christians turn now. Let's call it Christian Visibility Day, alright?” What Americans agree upon Despite much political polarization, U.S. adults agree on several issues, according to a new Associated Press-National Opinion Research Center poll. Over 90% of Americans say equal protection under the law, the right to vote, and freedom of speech are very important to U.S. identity. Over 80% said the right to privacy, freedom of religion, and the right to assemble peacefully are very important. Majorities also said freedom of the press and the right to keep and bear arms are very important.  Maryland leaders calling for prayer after cargo ship crash/bridge collapse Leaders in Maryland are calling for prayer after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last Tuesday. A cargo ship crashed into the bridge after departing the Port of Baltimore, leaving six people presumably dead. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott invited people to join him and leaders across the city by attending a prayer vigil at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  SCOTT: “This is a unthinkable a tragedy we have to first and foremost pray for all of those who are impacted those families pray for our First Responders.” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore also encouraged prayer. Cicada avalanche: Their numbers haven't been this big since 1803! And finally, this year is being called the year of the cicada. One brood of the red-eyed periodical insect emerges every 13 years. Another brood emerges every 17 years. This year they are set to coincide across multiple states. The last time this happened was in 1803 when Thomas Jefferson was president. It's not expected to happen again until 2245. Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge in the coming months. When appearing in such numbers, their collective chorus can be as loud as jet engines! Genesis 1:25 says, “And God made the beast of the Earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the Earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, April 4th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The guys are back with another week of funny. The hosts give their comedic twists on the day's hot topics.  If you enjoy the show, please support. Like, share, donate. Thank you. #inamansworld #morrismediastudios #blackcomedians #comedy #podcast #marktwainawards #kevinhart #teensrobbank #mayorbrandonscott #baltimorebridgecollapse  :00 - Music: Affirmations by George Benson 2:35 - Disclaimer 2:58 - Show intro 3:55 - The show opens with Lewis Dix, TDP and Speedy 4:55 - Jeff and Dannon enter the building 11:00 - The guys recap their week 14:30 - TDP bumps into Poetess at the grocery store 16:08 - Lewis Dix talks about the Mark Twain Awards  18:02 - Lewis meets Jeremy from the DMV 23:35 - Speedy got a hair cut.  25:53 - What popular celebrity that everyone likes that you don't 29:20 - The crew interviews P. Frank Williams about the documentary Freaknik 52:00 - Responding to viewers comments 55:00 - The Poetess Report 55:30 - Teens rob a bank 1:03:22 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott claps back at racists over Baltimore Bridge Collapse  1:07:52 - Jeremy from the DMV talks about his date with Lewis Dix 1:17:18 - Halle Barry herpes misdiagnosis - has menopause instead 1:21:21 - New Good Times animation 1:23:05 - Diddy's alleged drug dealer arrested 1:33:00 - Pooh Lee calls in 1:35:15 - Teeder's Sports Ticker 1:42:33 - The Spit with Dannon Green 1:45:41 - Jody Foster pitches Sterling K. Brown's butt 1:51:13 - Does love hurt, unc? 1:53:53 - Voted off the island 1:56:54 - Would you hit? 1:58:00 - Tribute to Sidney 1:59:10 - Jet Beauty of the Week 2:02:45 - Response to P. Frank Williams 2:04:30 - Reading comments...show begins to wrap.  

President Joe Biden is scheduled to head to Baltimore on Friday to visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. During the press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre gave a preview of the trip. "Meet with state and local officials and get on the ground. Look at federal response efforts. President Biden and his team are working with Governor Moore, the congressional delegation, Mayor Scott and numerous state and and local officials to reopen the port, rebuild the bridge, and support the people of Baltimore. The Chesapeake 1000 arrived Thursday night, and on Saturday, the unified command successfully removed the first piece of wreckage." In a separate news conference, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott assured residents that the rebuild would come with integrity. "And the most important thing that each and every one of us can understand is that we will do it quickly, but the right and safe way every single day until we get this channel back open. Baltimore will recover. It will be long. It will be likely a very hard road." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, following the sudden and deadly collapse of the Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, we ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the nation's roads and airports ahead of the travel surge this spring. As foreign aid package is stuck in the House, we get the latest from House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner. Plus, talk with World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain about the dire hunger crisis in Gaza. Finally, we hear from two faith leaders on the power of hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Referring to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott as “DEI Mayor" A Substitute for the N Word?

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has trouble conjugating verbs, it sounds like! Take an earful of what the man running Baltimore said. Then, Howie gets a couple calls that explain the situation with the ship collision very well.

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State and federal officials have confirmed there is an active search and rescue effort in Baltimore after a cargo ship struck a bridge, causing it to collapse. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins to provide updates as crews search for six missing people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a heartrending incident in the early hours of a Tuesday, the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a calamitous collapse. A large container vessel that had suddenly lost power rammed into a support pillar, leading to a catastrophic failure of the structure and plunging both people and vehicles into the cold depths of the Patapsco River, according to officials. The ship in question, a Singapore-flagged container vessel named the 'Dali', was under the operation of the charter company Synergy Group, and was carrying cargo for Maersk customers at the time of the incident. In a puzzling turn of events, the ship lost power instantly prior to impacting the bridge. The exact cause that led to the vessel's power failure remains enigmatic. Paul Wiedefeld, the Secretary of Maryland's Department of Transportation, conducted a mid-morning press briefing with a somber countenance. During the update, he informed the media that six individuals, all members of a construction team performing pothole repairs on the bridge, were still unaccounted for. Their colleagues, two workers who had also toppled into the water, were fortunately saved by the tireless efforts of rescue workers. On one hand, a worker was fortunate enough to escape the calamity unscathed. On the other, his colleague was transferred to the University of Maryland Medical Center in a critical condition. Currently being treated, the individual is yet to provide their statement to investigators due to the severity of his injuries. In light of the grievous event, Wes Moore, the Governor of Maryland, officially declared a state of emergency. The Governor assured that his administration was vigilantly collaborating with various agencies to fast-track deployment of Federal aid from the Biden administration during this trying time. He expressed gratitude to the intrepid men and women tirelessly working on rescue missions and extended his prayers for the safety of all. Details unraveled that a distress call took place in the wee hours of the day, around 1:30 a.m., with emergency phone lines lighting up with reports of a vessel colliding with the bridge. The exact number of vehicles on the structure during the disastrous event is still uncertain, but reports suggest the presence of a significant tractor-trailer on the facility. Kevin Cartwright, the communications director for the fire department, classified the unfortunate incident as a 'mass casualty event'. Drawing a grave picture of the situation, he described some of the ship's cargo still hanging precariously from the damaged bridge. In response to the distress signals, emergency protocols were quickly put into action. Preemptive measures, including the halting traffic to the bridge, were taken based on the received mayday call. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott jointly affirm that these judicious decisions saved numerous lives that fateful night. Amid catastrophic circumstances, speculations about potential terrorist involvement demanded official resources. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted an on-scene assessment to rule out any links to terrorism. William DelBagno, the special agent-in-charge at the FBI's Baltimore office, dismissed any allegations tying the calamitous bridge collapse to terrorist activities. On the flip side, the National Transportation Security Board has been proactive in its response. The Security Board dispatched a team to meticulously scan the scene of the accident and investigate the incident thoroughly. While recovery efforts continue, Baltimore's Mayor has called for prayers and gratitude for the first responders, the affected families, and those entangled in the ongoing efforts. The impact of the collapse echoed through the surrounding area, with a local Baltimore resident comparing the rumble to an earthquake or a powerful thunderclap. This event has significantly hampered the operations of the Baltimore Port - a critical junction for East Coast shipping. Consequently, shipping to and from Baltimore has been temporarily suspended. Named posthumously after the composer of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', the Francis Scott Key Bridge, established in 1977, served as a frequent passage for approximately 31,000 commuters daily. The four-lane span catered to a bustling flow of traffic, and its absence is expected to result in a significant shift in local transportation dynamics. Governor Moore has declared it premature to predict the timeframe required to restore the bridge and resume regular operations. In the aftermath of the tragic incident, Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, publicly announced his support. 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A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.It was also not clear what caused the cargo ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge long before the busy morning commute in what one official called a “developing mass casualty event” in a major American city just outside of Washington. Two people were rescued, and it was not clear how many more might be in the water.“Never would you think that you would see, physically see, the Key Bridge tumble down like that. It looked like something out of an action movie,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, calling it “an unthinkable tragedy."Latest: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/cargo-ship-baltimore-bridge-collapse/507-84daf3b8-83d7-4365-9968-388679d1ab8f Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Today, we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. He is running in the Democratic primary and seeking a second term in the city's top job.  We ask him to addresses his record in office and his platform for Baltimore's future.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom to discuss this year's decrease in homicides, housing initiatives from the city council and plans to reduce stolen vehicles and carjackings. Scott will also address the recent announcement of service suspension on the north-south light rail line.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Last Monday, Gov. Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joined the developer David Bramble to announce preliminary designs for a reboot of Harbor Place. Melody Simmons covers development for the Baltimore Business Journal. She joins Midday to discuss the plans for Harborplace. Then, Pamela Woodof The Baltimore Banner joins Midday to share her reporting on the retirement announcement from Congressman John Sarbanes which follows Senator Ben Cardin's decision to retire at the end of his term.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On today's show, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins me to talk about violence reduction, economic development and redistricting. Homicides are down in the city, year over year, but some high-profile shootings have people worried. And, city employees are headed back into their offices. Will that improve city services?Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Midday speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott for our monthly conversation on Baltimore City.  Tonight, he will hold a community meeting with residents of Brooklyn to talk about the After-Action report following the mass shooting at the Brooklyn Homes public housing complex two months ago, in which two people were killed and 29 injured.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones to discuss why he's always believed the Orioles could be great, progress on the Camden Yards lease, whether a Baltimore NBA team is possible, gambling and midnight basketball. Additionally, Baltimore Banner sports columnist Kyle Goon joins to discuss attendance at Camden Yards, the Ravens and more.   Follow us on Twitter: @AdamJonesPod  @SimplyAJ10 @sportswcoleman   And check out The Baltimore Banner's Baltimore Orioles coverage and Baltimore Ravens coverage.

Today is another edition of Midday with the Mayor. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom today on Zoom from Ocean City, where he is attending the Maryland Association of Counties Conference, MACo.   We discuss the city's agenda is at the annual conference. Plus, we hear the Mayor's take on how the community is responding to Richard Worley, his nominee to be the next Police Chief.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Tom's first guest today is Shamiah T. Kerney, the Chief Recovery Officer in the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs, an office set up by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to oversee the distribution of the $641 million dollars of funds allocated for the city from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). President Biden signed the ARPA measure into law in March of 2021, with the aim of helping communities across the nation speed their recovery from the dislocations caused by the COVID pandemic. The city's Office of Recovery Programs was established in July of that year. The first announcements about which agencies and organizations would be receiving the funds were made last fall. The city has until the end of 2024 to finish designating who gets the ARPA money, and until the end of 2026 to spend it. Mayor Scott has allocated funds to 28 different project categories, such as digital and phyiscal infrastructure, housing, violence intervention, COVID-19 response, homeless services and projects that are listed as "pending." Shemiah Kerney, who was Tom's guest back in April of this year, returns to Midday's Studio A to discuss the Office of Recovery Programs' continuing work, and to give us an update on how the ARPA funds are being allocated.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom to discuss the nomination of Interim Police Chief Richard Worley to be the permanent chief of the BPD. He opted against a national search, instead tapping a local cop with more than two decades of experience in the department. Worley was candid about the failings of the agency in preventing the horrific shooting at the Brooklyn Homes earlier this month. We ask the Mayor what his administration considers the lessons learned. In the second half of our show, we are hosting a Community Conversation to get your take on the state of our city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago, a squeegee worker shot and killed Timothy Reynolds, a motorist from Hampden, after an altercation near the inner harbor in downtown Baltimore. Reynolds is alleged to have confronted a group of squeegee workers with a baseball bat before he was shot, The trial of the alleged assailant, who was a day away from his 15th birthday at the time of the incident, began yesterday. A jury was seated and opening statements were scheduled for today. Following the murder of Reynolds, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott asked community leaders from government, business and the nonprofit sector to work with young people who squeegee to form the Squeegee Collaborative, to develop a comprehensive strategy to create alternatives to squeegeeing. We are joined by three people behind the collaborative. Joe Jones, the founder of the Center for Urban Families, joins us. He served as a co-chair of the Squeegee Collaborative. Faith Leach now serves as the City's Chief Administrative Officer. At the time of the formation of the Collaborative, she was served as the Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health, and Human Services, and she was a key player in the city's response to the squeegee issue. Dr. Andrey Bundley is the director of the Mayor's Office of African American Male Engagement, the city agency charged with overseeing the squeegee initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore is one of a dozen cities across the country that have re-instated youth curfews as a strategy to reduce crime. As the city discovered two weeks ago at the Brooklyn Homes, enforcing curfews is no easy matter. In what is likely the worst mass shooting in the city's history at a crowded block party, 11 girls and 9 boys under the age of 18 were injured. 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzales was killed, as was 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi. A few months ago, following a shooting at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced his intention to enforce curfew laws that have long been on the books, but ignored. On June 29, a few days before the shooting in Brooklyn, Lakeidra Chavis and the Marshall Project published an article that surveyed curfew policies around the country, with a focus on the nascent stages of the initiative here in Baltimore. The Baltimore Banner, our news partner, published that reporting on its website as well. Lakeidra Chavis, a staff writer for the Marshall Project, joins Midday for an update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, when Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott appeared on our show, he touted a 17% decrease in violent crime in our city compared to last year. In fact, as of today, the 120 homicides recorded in Baltimore so far this year is 25 fewer than the 145 recorded at this time last year. That's a 17% reduction. 21 fewer nonfatal shootings have occurred this year compared to last year, too. But as the Mayor and other city leaders are quick to point out, the animating force behind the Group Violence Reduction Strategy, or GVRS, is the effort to address the root causes of the violence that has plagued our city for decades: poverty, unstable housing, lack of job opportunities and a street culture in which arguments escalate into violent retribution instead of conflicts being resolved peacefully. Kurt Palermo, the head of violence interrupter organization Roca, and Nick Wilson, the Senior Director of Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress join Tom for another episode in Midday's series of conversations about efforts to turn the tide of violence in Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom to discuss his plans to keep Baltimore's youth safe and occupied this summer and his efforts to fill vacancies in some key leadership positions in his administration, including in the Fire Department, the Health Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. The city is facing big challenges filling lower level positions, as well. There are 61 openings in the department of emergency medical services, and the Department of Public Works is still understaffed. What can the city do to convince people to join the team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, a look inside rapid turnovers in the administration of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Tom speaks with reporter Emily Sullivan, who covers local politics for the Baltimore Banner, a WYPR news partner. Yesterday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott fired his Chief of Staff and his director of Communications, neither of whom had been at their respective jobs for long. The changes are the latest in a series of staffing shake-ups in the Scott Administration. Emily Sullivan joins us on our digital line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us with our guest, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott as we discuss his city's victories, his journey from Park Heights to City Hall and what it's like to be among the youngest mayors in Baltimore's history.

Now, Tom is joined by Shamiah T. Kerney, the Chief Recovery Officer in the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs, an office set-up by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to oversee the distribution of the $641 million dollars of funds allocated for the city from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). President Biden signed the ARPA measure into law in March of 2021, with the aim of assisting communities across the nation in their ongoing recovery from the dislocations caused by the COVID pandemic. The city's Office of Recovery Programs was established in July of that year. The first announcements about which agencies and organizations would be receiving the funds were made in the fall. The city has until the end of next year to finish designating who gets the ARPA money, and until 2026 to have spent it.Shemiah Kerney joinsTom in Studio A to discuss the Office of Recovery Programs' important work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we begin with a conversation about the violence interruption program Safe Streets. It's a central fixture of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy that Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has implemented to reduce violence in our city. Safe Streets has operated in some areas for 15 years, providing credible counselors, known to their communities, who help diffuse tense situations and help people resolve conflicts peacefully. Last week, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Gun Violence Solutions released a report assessing the effectiveness of Safe Streets. It concludes “that there is evidence that Safe Streets has yielded important reductions in homicides and nonfatal shootings.” Dr. Daniel Webster, a distinguished research scholar at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions. is the lead author of the report, called Estimating the Effects of Safe Streets Baltimore on Gun Violence.  Professor Daniel Webster join us on Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom's Midday Newsmaker guest today is Faith Leach. She has served in Baltimore City government as the Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health and Human Services since April, 2021. In that role, she worked on programs for squeegee workers and she oversaw the implementation of a pilot program to provide some young mothers with a guaranteed monthly income, among other initiatives. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has now tapped Ms. Leach to be the next City Administrator. Scott championed the creation of the administrator position while running for Mayor in 2020, saying there was a need to “professionalize” city government with a non-political manager who runs the day to day operations of the city. Voters approved the creation of the position by referendum. The position may have been envisioned as non-political, but politics were very much on display during Ms. Leach's confirmation hearings. Last Thursday, after praising her job performance as Deputy Mayor and commending her for her responsiveness and competence, the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee of the City Council, chaired by Councilman Yitzy Schlieffer, promptly voted against her confirmation. One of the members of the committee, Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton told Ms. Leach, “This isn't about you.” You may ask, if a confirmation hearing isn't about the nominee, then who, or what, is it about? Perhaps the Council, in their wisdom, will answer that question at some point. But after a weekend of reported arm twisting, the committee re-convened on Monday and reversed itself, approving the nomination of Ms. Leach. A vote of approval by the full Council followed that evening. As Baltimore's City Administrator, Ms. Leach will reportedly be paid just under $200,000 a year, making her one of the city's highest paid officials. She replaces Christopher Shorter, who left the city for a job in Virginia after less than two years as Baltimore's first City Administrator. Faith Leach joins us on Zoom from City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin Midday today with an update on Baltimore City politics.... Last week, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's nomination of Faith Leach to be the next Baltimore City Administrator was rejected by a City Council Committee in a contentious meeting at City Hall. Yesterday, the committee reversed itself and moved Ms. Leach's nomination forward. Emily Sullivan, who covers Baltimore city government for WYPR's news partner organization, The Baltimore Banner, joins Tom in Studio A with details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Midday with the Mayor.  As he does each month*, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom Hall for an unrehearsed conversation about key issues on the city's agenda. Top officials in the city are at loggerheads about a deal that the Scott Administration negotiated with BGE to manage the city's elaborate, 741-mile underground conduit system, which houses electric and fiber optic cables for BGE and other companies. The draft agreement was first reported in January by the Baltimore Brew. After we hear from the Mayor today, we'll hear from the other two city-wide elected officials in Baltimore: Comptroller Bill Henry and Council President Nick Mosby, both of whom oppose the deal. On Wednesday, March 1, the Board of Estimates was scheduled to vote for the second time on the deal, but that vote has been delayed until April 5th. The Board of Estimates voted to approve the deal on February 15. The Comptroller and Council President skipped that meeting, thinking their absence would leave the board without a quorum. But the remaining three members of the board, the Mayor and his two appointees, voted without the two opposing members. Henry and Mosby assert that that vote is not valid because they did not participate. City Solicitor Ebony Thompson, one of the people voting for the measure, declared in a legal opinion that the vote was, in fact, valid. The Mayor, the Council President and the Comptroller disagree about several aspects of this deal. We talk with each of them today. (Tom's interviews with the City Comptroller and City Council president are combined in a separate Web post/podcast). And we start with Mayor Brandon Scott, who joins us on Zoom during a break in his visit to Northwood Elementary School, the Baltimore City public school on Loch Raven Boulevard. *Scheduling conflicts prevented the Mayor from joining Midday in February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore and surrounding jurisdictions face many challenges that are best addressed from a regional, rather than a local perspective. Yesterday, for example, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski held a press conference with members of the Maryland General Assembly to announce the creation of a task force to study how to modernize the governance of the water and wastewater facilities, which serve both jurisdictions. Scott and Olszewski, along with other elected officials from the Baltimore metro area, are part of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, an organization that encourages cooperation between jurisdictions to promote economic vitality and quality of life for the region. Transportation is one of those issues that cries out for regional coordination and cooperation. The BMC has just released a report that studied how best to organize the governance and funding for regional transit. Maryland Del. Tony Bridges, who represents District 41 in Baltimore City, chaired the workgroup that developed five recommendations for transit that we're going to talk about today. Tom spoke with Del. Bridges on Tuesday about those recommendations, and we begin today with their recorded conversation. Joining Tom in Studio A is the executive director of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Mike Kelly… Also with us in studio is Mark Anthony Thomas, the president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.