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September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Anthony goes solo on today's episode to react to a viral and eye-opening quote from new tight end Isaiah Likely. Having played his entire career under John Harbaugh in Baltimore, Likely admitted that hearing about how previous Giants training camps were run was "mind-boggling" compared to the grueling standard Harbaugh brought to New York this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer delivers a comprehensive "State of the Union" address for wrestling at the 2026 NWCA Convention in Baltimore, outlining the sport's explosive growth—especially in girls' and women's wrestling—and the NWCA's educational mission to develop transformational coaches at every level. Moyer details how partnerships (notably with FloSports and the Wrestlers in Business Network) fuel coach education, career pathways for athletes, and the launch of hundreds of new men's and women's college programs, even as the sport navigates challenges like coach shortages, limited high school duals, and broader NCAA financial pressures. He highlights initiatives such as the CEO Leadership Academy, expanded sports science and safety research, new data and reporting tools for coaches, and technology that makes dual meet streaming and live scoring more accessible.Throughout, Moyer emphasizes one central theme: wrestling coaches change lives, and the NWCA is working relentlessly to support them in making the sport more visible, sustainable, and impactful in schools and communities nationwide. Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime

If you had to pick 3 things that represent Baltimore for a "draft," what would they be??

P.M. Edition for Sept. 2. A federal judge today decided that Google doesn't have to break up its online advertising business, rejecting a request from the Justice Department. Journal reporter Dave Michaels discusses why the decision is such a big win for Google, and a loss for the antimonopoly movement.. Plus, Chevron is one of several energy companies to invest in Venezuela's oil fields, a big win for the Trump administration. And if you've been weighing whether to sign up for one of those airport-security line-cutting programs like TSA PreCheck or Clear, travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson has got you covered with her favorite new option. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken and Anthony make their weekly swing around the division, checking in with Baltimore's Bob Haynie and Cincinnati's Mo Egger on where their teams really stand heading into Week 1. There's a top ten power ranking to unpack, a kicker battle worth watching, and a very different Joe Burrow than the one fans saw in December. Plus, the guys get called out on their own Browns coverage when a division rival makes the exact same roster move. And as usual, Pittsburgh's Andrew Fillipponi leaves them hanging.

Financial literacy guru and visionary entrepreneur John Hope Bryant makes his highly anticipated return to our classroom. John will offer an exclusive preview of his latest game-changing book, “Capitalism For All”—a must-hear for anyone invested in economic empowerment and social justice. Before John, The Faith Brothers will join us. We’ll also welcome Melanie Campbell, President and Founder of the National Black Coalition on Black Civic Participation, who will reveal the critical challenges and bold strategies her group is using to mobilize voters for the fall elections. Kicking off our powerhouse lineup is David Murphy, publisher of Baltimore's National Black Unity News, who brings a vital perspective on unity and progress in our community. The Big Show is your front-row seat to transformative discussions that matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with 6LACK.Born in Baltimore and raised in Atlanta, 6LACK grew up around music from the start — his father owned a recording studio, and he was already stepping into the booth by age four. After cutting his teeth as a teenage battle rapper, he broke through in 2016 with his debut album Free 6lack, which spawned the Grammy-nominated single "PRBLMS" and established the introspective, emotionally direct sound he's known for. His follow-up, East Atlanta Love Letter, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and his most recent album, Since I Have a Lover, earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album. Along the way, he's collaborated with everyone from J. Cole and Lil Baby to Elton John and Gorillaz.A decade into his career, 6LACK joins Joel in the Artist Friendly studio to open up about how he has spent the last few years simplifying his life — cutting out excess, opportunists, and old habits — confronting the ego he didn't know he had, and learning what it actually means to build a life around what matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we featuring one of our favorite recurring guests: Tory Lanez! She comes on and gives us a life update, her latest trip to Turks and Caicos and what ever happened to her man in Miami?? Plus we play 21 questions and she brings on the Bender Queen Alijah on and tells us about her former OF career. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Luis Robert Jr. joins an expanded roster in Baltimore. How will he be implemented? "The Bird's Nest" on the new-look O's, plus a look back at one of the most memorable moments of the season.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  MD tech tax brings in 23% of what is expected.  The US continues to strike Iran.  The US house averts a government shutdown.  The latest in the Lindsay Clancy case.  Bruce Gartner, Executive Director of MDTA joined the show discussing the latest audit with nearly 818 million in uncollected toll & fees plus the latest on the Key Bridge rebuild.  Gregory Farno, Chancellor of Education at the Archdiocese schools of Baltimore joined the show discussing the start of the new school year.  Jennifer Grondahl, VP of Communications for your Baltimore Orioles joined the show discussing the upcoming events at Camden Yards during the next homestand.  Listen to C4 & Bryan weekdays from 5:30-10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio app!!

Comedian/storytelling queen Ayanna Dookie has been known to bring a man to tears, but it's not her fault she knows how to ask the right questions! She and Maddy discuss their building strength and confidence, the myth of de-centering men, costuming on stage, and more!! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Ayanna:https://www.instagram.com/adookie/?hl=enSubscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:9/4-9/5 FORT COLLINS, CO9/11-9/12 JACKSONVILLE, FL10/1-10/2 CARY, NCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we bring together old Baltimore Positive supporters and new ones, we wind up having the most fun on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time at The Fishmonger's Daughter in Catonsville, Zach Dermer of The Comfort Guys joins Dennis Koulatsos of Koons Ford for a Baltimore sports fall primer on where the Orioles are and where the Ravens might be going as the leaves change and the birds flock together for the home team. The post Dogs and cats and Ravens and Orioles with Dennis Koulatsos and Zach Dermer first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

My conversation with Christina begins at 24 minutes Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Christina Greer is a Professor of Political Science at Fordham University - Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and teaching focus on American politics, black ethnic politics, urban politics, quantitative methods, Congress, New York City and New York State politics, campaigns and elections, and public opinion. Prof. Greer's book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream (Oxford University Press) investigates the increasingly ethnically diverse black populations in the US from Africa and the Caribbean. She finds that both ethnicity and a shared racial identity matter and also affect the policy choices and preferences for black groups. Professor Greer is currently writing her second manuscript and conducting research on the history of all African Americans who have run for the executive office in the U.S. Her research interests also include mayors and public policy in urban centers. Her previous work has compared criminal activity and political responses in Boston and Baltimore. Prof. Greer received her BA from Tufts University and her MA, MPhil, and PhD in Political Science from Columbia University Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo All things Jon Carroll Buy Ava's Art Subscribe to Piano Tuner Paul Paul Wesley on Substack Listen to Barry and Abigail Hummel Podcast Listen to Matty C Podcast and Substack Follow and Support Pete Coe Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

River systems around the world are under stress from various factors ranging from pollution, to agriculture, to extractive industries. In some parts of the world there are regulations to help protect rivers, but in a lot of cases these are just preventative measures for a system already seriously degraded. Another way to protect rivers which has been receiving attention is to give them legal rights, like those we associate with being a person. These rights could include the right to flow freely and the right to regenerate. Corporations have long been recognised as legal persons and increasingly this has been extended to environmental entities. There are different pathways to secure legal personhood, from changing a country's constitution, to changing local law or to implementing a new ruling on an existing law, but as to whether any of these provide protection in practise, often depends on the way humans respond to the river. If a river can have rights and responsibilities, could they in turn face legal action from humans for failing to meet their own legal duties? Should rivers have personhood? (Photo: A wide view of the Turag River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, lined with small boats in the foreground and a densely populated riverside settlement on the right bank. Homes and market stalls sit on raised wooden structures above the water, while the shoreline shows piles of debris and exposed earth. The water appears dark with scattered floating vegetation, and trees and buildings fade into a hazy background. Credit: Md Manik/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Contributors: Prof Nick Mount, geographer and river scientist, UK Dr Erin O'Donnell, author, senior lecturer and ARC research fellow, University of Melbourne Law School, Australia Pier-Olivier Boudreault, director of conservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, a founding member of the Alliance Muteshekau-shipu, Quebec, Canada Author and professor Naveeda Khan, Department of Anthropology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USAPresenter: William Crawley Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Katie Morgan Technical producer: Craig Boardman Production co-ordinator: Phoebe Lomas Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

This episode of Field & Garden is a replay of a recent Ask Me Anything event with guest host Ellen Frost, one of our online instructors and the owner/head designer of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, Maryland.Ellen shares practical floral design advice for working with seasonal, locally grown flowers — including favorite foliage for September weddings, how to keep hydrangeas hydrated, reliable flowers for fall boutonnieres, ways flower farmers can practice designing with what they grow, and why fall can be a great time to connect with florists.MentionsMore from Ellen: Website, Email, Instagram, FlowerMore Ellen's online courses: Preparing to Sell to Florists, Growing Your Business with Local Flower SourcingEllen's recommended books:Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style by Christin GeallColor Me Floral: Stunning Monochromatic Arrangements by Kiana UnderwoodLife in Bloom by Graeme Corbett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, owner of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener's Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

Time to Get Up with T minus two days and counting to kickoff- the college weekend is loaded with stars and storylines- we'll make sure you're read to roll! Meanwhile- for a team with all the answers, the Rams still have some questions- are they overlooking the one issue that could cost them their season? And-wait until you hear the Raven raving about the new offense in Baltimore! that and so much more as Get Up starts right now.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update! 02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report 09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play? 12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr. 23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits 29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top 36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas 39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff? 52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author and community organizer Dominque Conway has transformed a house at the epicenter of the 2015 Baltimore uprising into "Eddie's Front Porch," a people's museum dedicated to preserving the remarkable legacy of her late husband, Eddie Conway. To mark the opening of the museum, this special episode of Rattling the Bars features host Mansa Musa sitting down with Dominque to discuss the project and Eddie's enduring impact.The conversation also highlights perspectives from formerly incarcerated organizers who worked alongside Eddie inside Maryland prisons and are now building community power on the ground in West Baltimore. Together, they share powerful stories celebrating the man, the myth, and the legend behind the movement.   Credits: Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-production: Cameron GranadinoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

FROM THE ARCHIVES: With NASCON26 happening in Baltimore this weekend, we're resurfacing one of Rob and Pam Skinner's most practical episodes on how to make the most of a Christian conference. Originally recorded before the 2022 World Discipleship Summit, the principles are just as relevant for NASCON today. Going to NASCON26 in Baltimore this weekend? Listen to this before you go. We're bringing back this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast because the advice Pam and I shared about making the most of a conference may be more relevant than ever—especially for singles heading to NASCON26: Divine Design – Created for Purpose. A great Christian conference can encourage your faith, give you fresh vision, create lifelong friendships and introduce you to people who may change the direction of your life. But don't just show up and hope something happens. Prepare for it. In this episode, Pam and I talk about what you can do before and during a conference to get the most out of the experience. Before you go: Pray about what God wants you to learn and where you need to grow. Pray to make new friends. Contact people you'd like to spend time with before everyone's schedule fills up. Don't plan to spend the entire conference only with people from your home church. Prepare yourself spiritually. Get rested. And yes—look your best and make a great first impression. Once you're there: Be loving to the person standing in front of you. Smile. Introduce yourself. Get outside your comfort zone. Sit toward the front. Take notes. Thank the speakers and people serving. Use meals to build relationships instead of spending half your lunch trying to find the perfect restaurant. Remember people's names. Ask good questions. Listen more than you talk. Exchange contact information. And follow up with the people you meet. And if you're single... This could be a life-changing weekend. Pam and I share the story of two Christians who met at a conference—and eventually got married. Does that mean you're going to NASCON just to find a spouse? No. Go to learn. Go to grow. Go to deepen your relationship with God. Go to make friends. But also be open to what God may do. Be bold. Meet people. Don't spend the whole weekend surrounded by the same friends you traveled with. If someone says, "There's somebody I'd like you to meet," be open. If you're on a date, don't spend the entire conversation talking about yourself. Ask questions. Be interested. Keep it light. Have fun. NASCON26's theme is Divine Design – Created for Purpose. Go into this weekend believing that God has a purpose for you right now. Ask him: "What do you want me to learn?" "Who do you want me to meet?" "Who can I encourage?" "How do you want me to grow?" Prepare for it. Get ready for it. And expect God to work. Have an incredible NASCON26—and make this life count. —Rob

Lon Strickler is a respected Fortean researcher, author, and publisher of the syndicated Phantoms & Monsters blog. Launched in 2005, the site has grown into a popular destination for paranormal enthusiasts, investigators, experiencers, and anyone searching for answers about the unexplained. Lon has spent decades collecting and investigating reports involving Bigfoot, cryptids, UFOs, strange humanoids, supernatural encounters, and unexplained phenomena. His research has been featured across hundreds of media outlets and on television programs including History Channel's Ancient Aliens, Syfy's Paranormal Witness and Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, and Destination America's Monsters and Mysteries in America. He is also the author of nine books and host of the Phantoms & Monsters Podcast.Born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania near the historic Gettysburg battlefield, Lon developed a lifelong fascination with strange encounters and unexplained phenomena. After spending approximately 40 years in the Baltimore, Maryland area, he returned to his hometown in 2016, where he continues researching witness reports and documenting some of the strangest cases from around the world. Through Phantoms & Monsters, Lon gives experiencers a place to tell their stories while searching for answers to mysteries that often defy conventional explanation.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Jared and Matt wrap up the 2026 NFL and college football preview season by breaking down the AFC North, NFC North, and the SEC conference. Plus, it's time for the first Six-Pack of the year — six weekly college football picks against the spread.   We start in the AFC North, a division turned upside down this offseason. Three of the four teams enter with new head coaches — Jesse Minter in Baltimore after John Harbaugh's departure to the Giants, Mike McCarthy back home in Pittsburgh, and Todd Monken taking over in Cleveland after Kevin Stefanski left for Atlanta. On top of that, the Browns sent shockwaves through the league by trading superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Rams. We break down how the division shakes out amid all the change.   From there we shift to the NFC North, where the Bears look to defend their surprise division title after a wild, comeback-fueled 11-6 season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams. The Lions enter as the betting favorites once again after a disappointing fall from grace, while the Packers deal with uncertainty up front as star pass rusher Micah Parsons starts the year on the PUP list. We break down all four teams in what's shaping up to be one of the league's most competitive divisions.   We close out the football previews with the SEC. Georgia enters as the back-to-back defending conference champion behind quarterback Gunner Stockton, while Texas, Alabama, and a Lane Kiffin-led LSU squad round out the league's top tier of national title contenders.   Then it's time for our first Six-Pack of the season:

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets to boost their outfield depth ahead of the stretch run. Corey Pieper breaks down a major waiver wire pickup, an explosive 9-home-run offensive outburst by the Cubs, crucial September bullpen shifts, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction and health wire was active as the calendar turns to September, highlighted by Baltimore claiming Luis Robert Jr., St. Louis anticipating the return of Masyn Winn, and Ketel Marte returning to the lineup. On the injury front, Luis Rengifo suffers a season-ending ACL tear, Aaron Judge continues targeting an early September activation during New York's upcoming homestand, and both Ethan Salas and Yohandy Morales highlight notable health updates. Daily performance slates featured dominant showings in the studs column from Ian Seymour dueling Robert Stock, Randy Arozarena, Daylen Lile, Taj Bradley, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Jeffers, Jacob deGrom, Clay Holmes, Walbert Urena, Cal Raleigh, Rafael Devers, Brandon Pfaadt matching up against Aaron Nola, and an unprecedented 9-home-run display from the Chicago Cubs lineup featuring Alex Bregman launching three homers alongside blasts from Michael Conforto, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner, Tyrone Taylor, Carson Kelly, and Matt Shaw. Conversely, Bryce Elder, Kyle Harrison, Jackson Jobe, Gage Jump, and George Kirby matching up against Payton Tolle all struggled into the duds section. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes late-inning dynamics across the league, examining Oakland turning back to Elvis Alvarado, Andrew Kittredge handling high-leverage work in Baltimore, Bryan Hudson in the White Sox bullpen, Josh Hader cementing his status as a top-three closer in Houston, and Justin Martinez returning to late-inning duties for Arizona. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"What must it have felt like to be a white attorney defending a Black man in 1890, at the height of racism in the United States? I think there are lessons to be learned by those stories that we can tell about history in general." - Gerald Patnode ABOUT THIS EPISODE Gerald Patnode has lived many lives - Navy veteran, police officer, serial entrepreneur, television host, political analyst, university professor, academic dean - and now, bestselling author. His debut novel The Stirling Defense transforms a largely forgotten true story from 1889 Baltimore into a gripping historical legal thriller about forced labor, racial injustice, and one attorney's quest to defend a Black man at enormous personal cost. Mike and Gerry talk about discovering a family connection to the story in his grandmother's attic at age fifteen, how his academic research skills gave his fiction its backbone, why he arrested his first wife at a pot party in Ocean City, and how Archibald Stirling's fight for justice led to the creation of the public defender's office. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Great stories start with a question, not an answer. Gerry's academic career taught him that facts alone don't move people. When he started asking "What must it have been like to be those people?" - that's when the fiction came alive. 2. History has a way of repeating itself. The racial injustice at the heart of The Stirling Defense - set in 1890 - still resonates today. Gerry believes uncovering these forgotten stories is a form of truth-telling that we need now more than ever. 3. A family secret lit the fuse. At fifteen, Gerry found a steamer trunk in his grandmother's attic filled with his great-grandfather's diaries, maps, and letters - revealing a direct family connection to Navassa Island and the incident that inspired the novel. His great-grandfather wasn't the man the family stories made him out to be. 4. Justice has a price. The real Archibald Stirling lost his family, his fortune, and his law practice for defending a Black man. But his sacrifice helped establish the principle that everyone - regardless of race or wealth - deserves legal representation. 5. Every life you've lived feeds the work. From undercover vice work to academia to broadcast television, Gerry draws on the totality of his experience. "We are all the sum of our parts," he says - and he tries to make that sum bigger than the individual pieces. 6. Give historical figures grace. Rather than judging people of the past by today's moral standards, Gerry tries to understand the times they lived in. That empathy is what makes his characters feel human rather than like moral lessons. GET THE BOOK The Stirling Defense by Gerald Patnode Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Un7rWY Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=The+Stirling+Defense Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250703966-the-stirling-defense CONNECT WITH GERRY Website: https://patnodemedia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldrpatnode/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerald.patnode CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST Mike Carlon | Uncorking a Story Website: https://uncorkingastory.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Subscribe & Leave a Review - It helps more readers and writers find the show! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncorking-a-story/id563636205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HZiAEtFlhAzk60Z4eAkhY Uncorking a Story is produced by Mike Carlon. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can credit unions use AI and digital lending tools without losing the human relationships that set them apart? Al Gregory, Chief Lending Officer at Securityplus Federal Credit Union, joins Mark Ritter to explain why technology should support, not replace, experienced judgment in commercial lending.Al shares his path from bank teller to CUSO CEO and credit union lending executive, along with the lessons that shaped his approach to member business lending, credit administration, and strategic partnerships. Mark and Al discuss how a mid-sized credit union can compete in a major market through community investment, local relationships, and service that creates measurable value for members. They also explore AI in loan underwriting, the future of office commercial real estate, changing borrower expectations, and the responsibility credit union leaders carry when lending members' money.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅How Al Gregory progressed from bank teller to CUSO CEO and Chief Lending Officer✅How CUSO experience can strengthen credit union partnerships, governance, underwriting, and member business lending✅How credit unions can balance digital lending efficiency with personal service and experienced credit judgment✅Why community investment helps a mid-sized credit union compete in a crowded metropolitan market✅How AI, office commercial real estate, and changing borrower expectations may shape the lending marketSubscribe to Credit Union Conversations for practical insights on credit union leadership, commercial lending, loan growth, and member business lending. Connect with MBFS to explore business lending support, loan servicing, back-office solutions, and credit union partnerships.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Mark introduces Al Gregory of Securityplus Federal Credit Union02:55 Al's career journey from bank teller to credit union Chief Lending Officer06:03 The history, membership, and growth of Securityplus Federal Credit Union09:29 How borrower expectations and communication have changed across generations16:02 How leading a CUSO shaped Al's approach to credit union partnerships and commercial lending18:31 Balancing digital lending, AI, personal service, and responsible credit decisions21:16 How community investment helps Securityplus compete in the Baltimore market24:05 How technology and agentic AI are changing the Chief Lending Officer role25:29 Al's outlook for office commercial real estate, AI governance, and the lending marketKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Welcome to the Shooting The Breeze Sailing Podcast (STBSP) episode number 206! This time around we are back with Friend of the Show, Founder of the Upper Chesapeake Sailing Group on Facebook, and progenitor of the Boaters Boat Show, the third edition being held in Baltimore on the weekend of September 11th, 2026. He is […]

The 53-man roster didn't even last 24 hours before Carolina started tinkering again. On this episode of Two Growls One Roar, we're breaking down every move the Panthers made the day after final cuts — and there's more here than you'd think for a Monday in late August.We start with the practice squad, where 12 players cleared waivers and walked right back into the building. Four of them actually matter for this roster: David Moore, cut for John Metchie III just a day earlier, lands back with the team on the strength of his relationship with Dave Canales going back to Seattle and Tampa Bay. Isaiah Simmons, the former eighth-overall pick, is back for a third season as one of the most versatile chess pieces on the roster. Jake Curhan adds more offensive line depth at a position that's already thin behind the injuries to Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton. And Cam Gill returns for special-teams and pass-rush depth. We also touch on the eight rookies and young players filling out the rest of the 16-man squad, plus the international pathway exemption that let Carolina add linebacker Maz Mwansa without it counting against that number — something we explained in detail in our last episode's rules primer.From there, Bobby Okereke's deal is officially signed, and we get into why that's a real add: four of his last five seasons have topped 130 tackles, and he immediately becomes the second-most accomplished linebacker on the roster next to Devin Lloyd. But that signing wasn't free — Carolina had to place backup guard Brady Christensen, still working back from last October's torn Achilles, on injured reserve to make room.Then we walk through the Panthers' first waiver claim of the season: center Corey Bullock off Baltimore's roster, in exchange for waiving Chandler Zavala, Carolina's own 2023 fourth-round pick. It's a full-circle moment on the rules we broke down last episode — Bullock going through the actual waiver process instead of being released outright. We also flag that two of Carolina's own cuts from Sunday didn't sit on the wire long: Nick Samac was claimed by the Vikings and Trevin Wallace was claimed by the Jets, both landing directly on new 53-man rosters.We close with the names you'll see floating around on unofficial trackers that the team itself hasn't confirmed — linebacker Tyrel Dodson, defensive tackle Anthony Goodlow, and offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins III, a Charlotte native with local ties. We give you the stats and context on all three, but we're clear about the caveat: until Panthers.com actually announces it, this is smoke, not fire.If you want to actually understand how a roster gets built in the days after cutdown — not just who made it, but who's quietly cycling through behind the scenes — this is the episode. Subscribe for more Panthers, Hornets, and Gamecocks coverage, and drop a comment if you think any of those unconfirmed names actually stick.

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The Giants got through final cuts with depth at running back, tight end and the secondary, but the cost may be leaving some of their biggest questions unresolved. Center remains the clearest concern, while defensive-line and EDGE depth still make this roster feel unfinished.Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate.Is the Giants' 53-man roster actually finished? Not if they are still looking for a potential challenger to John Michael Schmitz and were willing to explore another meaningful defensive-line addition after cutdown.Drew and Rob go position by position through the initial 53, the practice squad and the players who landed elsewhere. The offense kept Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston on the active roster with Jake Haener returning to the practice squad, while Najee Harris, Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. all survived at running back. Add Patrick Ricard and four tight ends, and John Harbaugh's preference for heavier offensive personnel is easy to see.But did the Giants protect too much depth in some places while leaving questions elsewhere? At wide receiver, Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham Jr. made the 53, while Braxton Berrios, Jalin Hyatt and Dalen Cambre returned on the practice squad. Hyatt clearing waivers and returning became one of the more revealing parts of the cutdown process.The offensive line creates the biggest concern. John Michael Schmitz remains the starter, Bryan Hudson made the roster and Lucas Patrick was released, yet New York was still reported to be looking for someone capable of challenging Schmitz. Evan Neal was also released, ending the former No. 7 overall pick's Giants tenure.On defense, C.J. Okoye made the roster after being acquired from Baltimore, but the Giants also reportedly showed interest in Gervon Dexter before Atlanta completed a trade for him. Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux give the Giants a strong top three on the edge, but the depth behind them remains worth watching.The final question is the waiver wire. New York had the No. 5 waiver priority and made zero claims. If the Giants still wanted help at center or defensive tackle, was standing pat confidence in the roster—or a missed opportunity before Week 1?Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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Now that The Fishmonger's Daughter is serving folks for lunch and dinner in Catonsville, it was time to sit down with Damye Hahn and talk about her incredible vision and passion to get the Faidley's family from Lexington Market to a full-service restaurant in their hometown on Frederick Road. Bill Cole joins Nestor to talk fresh seafood, local dining and the family touch that only four generations in Baltimore can bring. The post Damye Hahn and Bill Cole talk fresh seafood and local dining at Fishmongers Daughter in Catonsville first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In June of 2024, 31-year-old Wade Hack traveled from North Carolina to Baltimore, Maryland, to spend time with a man he had met online. What was supposed to be about a week-long visit stretched into several months. By late October, Wade was making plans to return home. But just days before his family was expecting him back in North Carolina, Wade disappeared.The initial account of Wade's disappearance centered on a note he was said to have left behind, suggesting he intended to be gone only briefly. But as his family and friends began retracing his final days, even the most basic details became difficult to pin down. Accounts of when and where Wade was last seen shifted, key stretches of time remained unexplained, and his loved ones were left trying to reconstruct his movements in a city where he had spent only a few months and had very few connections of his own.In Part One of Wade's story, we will examine how he ended up in Baltimore, his final days before he disappeared, and why the timeline his loved ones were initially given became increasingly difficult to verify.If you have any information about the disappearance of Wade Hack, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department at (410) 887-2214.Wade's loved ones have also created an email address for anyone who may have information related to his disappearance: FindWadeAlan@gmail.com.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-A drive through Baltimore leaves Rob mourning the city he remembers, as he rattles off declining economic, real-estate and quality-of-life statistics and concludes that socialism apparently comes with graffiti, taxes and complimentary rats. -On the Newsmax hotline, America First Policy Institute's Fred Fleitz joins Rob to discuss the proposed U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil, American energy dominance, Iran's collapsing economy and Strait of Hormuz blockade, the future of AI data centers, and Trump's “Lake America” feud with Canada. Today's podcast is sponsored by : CALOTREN - Just take Calotren as directed at bedtime and let its collagen-based formula burn fat and maintain muscle while you sleep. Visit http://TopLoss.com/Rob GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 318 of Elite Muzik Radio, mixed by DJ Eternity, is pure energy from start to finish. This set is driven by the fast-paced bounce of Jersey Club, blended seamlessly with Afrobeat grooves, Baltimore club rhythm, house vibes, and smooth electro soul textures. From the first drop, it's nonstop motion—heavy drums, infectious tempos, and transitions that keep the momentum locked in. Whether you're in the car, at the gym, or outside catching a vibe, this episode is built to keep you moving.

This lecture reflects on Mark chapter 2, where Jesus returns to Capernaum and is surrounded by such a large crowd that people pack the house and fill the area outside the door. Four men bring a paralyzed man on a mat, but when they cannot reach Jesus through the crowd, they dig through the roof and lower him down before him.Jesus responds first by telling the man that his sins are forgiven. The religious teachers present question this, saying that only God can forgive sins. Jesus then asks whether it is easier to forgive sins or to tell the man to stand up and walk, and he declares that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.He then tells the man to stand up, pick up his mat, and go home. The man immediately gets up and walks out, and the crowd is amazed and praises God, saying they have never seen anything like it.The lecture then highlights the faith and persistence of the four friends, describing them as people who go out of their way to help someone meet Jesus. Their effort is presented as a model of friendship and determination, even in the face of crowding, resistance, and inconvenience.A second focus is the order in which Jesus addresses the man's needs. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus begins with forgiveness before physical healing, using this to point to priorities in life. The teaching compares life to a jar that can be filled with many concerns, and argues that when Jesus and forgiveness come first, the other parts of life fit more properly.The lecture closes by encouraging listeners to reorder their lives with God first and to trust Jesus with both the major and minor concerns of daily life.

A very sad week in the 2CGD household as the Springboks get up and beat the All Blacks in Test Two of the greatest rivalry in rugby.And, annoyingly, it was an absolute cracker.Two contrasting styles, two heavyweight teams going at each other, and another reminder of exactly why this rivalry is so bloody good. Unfortunately, this one didn't go our way, which leaves the series locked at 1–1 and sets up a massive, mouth-watering Game Three — the unofficial decider at FNB Stadium in the Republic.Far more important, obviously, than that little moneymaker happening in Baltimore.We go deep on the second Test: where it was won and lost, what the Boks did well, what the All Blacks will be kicking themselves about, and what needs to change ahead of the big one.Tony also goes on a completely calm and measured rant about the outrage surrounding Dave Rennie having the sheer audacity to mention something to the media. We certainly can't think of any other international rugby coach whose name begins with R who might occasionally use the media to apply a little pressure…Cough cough, Rassie. Cough cough.We also touch on the Lions v All Blacks opportunity that popped up during the week, start building toward the enormous third Test, and — because we're nothing if not thorough — try not to completely forget about our friends in Australia and Argentina.The Wallabies are quietly putting together something resembling a winning streak. What a time to be alive.It's a bit of a doozy.Grab a beer, settle in, and enjoy.

by Gerald R PatnodeIn 1889, Archibald Stirling is a man of wealth, privilege, and prestige. As a respected Baltimore criminal defense attorney and partner in a renowned law firm, his life is steeped in tradition and order. But when he accepts a single desperate plea for help; everything he believes will be challenged,One morning, the familiar routine in the Stirling household is shattered. Outside, the shouts of an angry mob rise as four Black men in chains are paraded through the streets by federal marshals. Among them is Henry Jones, the son of the Stirling family's loyal housemaid, Elsie Tolson who has been accused of leading a violent uprising on Navassa Island, where Black laborers fought back against their brutal white overseers. Henry now faces certain execution. With tears in her eyes and fear in her voice, Elsie begs Archibald to save her son.This real event, fictionalized through The Stirling Defense, is a gripping exploration of justice, sacrifice, and moral courage. Through one man's fall from privilege into the crucible of social change. The novel reveals the extraordinary cost of standing for what is right and the lasting impact of one man's fight against an unjust system.Determined to seek justice, Archibald takes Henry's case, setting off a chain of devastating consequences that include expulsion from his partnership, divorce from his wife, his young son brutally assaulted, and their home is torched in an arson attack. Even with several attempts at Archibald's life, he refuses to back down.As the trial unfolds, Archibald exposes the horrors of Navassa Island, where Black laborers were starved, beaten, and worked to death. His defense is not just for Henry but for an entire cla

Reggie Jackson graced the August 30, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated during the single strangest season of his Hall of Fame career — his lone year as a Baltimore Oriole. Fifty years later, the cover still surprises people who forget he ever played for anyone besides Oakland, the Yankees, or California. Jackson wasn't winding down; he was a superstar in his prime when A's owner Charlie Finley cut his salary 20% while dismantling Oakland's three-peat championship roster, prompting Jackson to refuse to sign and Finley to trade him to Baltimore that April. Even then, Jackson held out for a bigger deal and didn't report for a month, finally signing a $200,000 contract for that one season before moving to the Bronx Zoo in 1977. A decade later, Jackson would wind down his career in Oakland — and the person who watched it happen up close, night after night, was Susan Fornoff. A University of Maryland journalism grad who cut her teeth at the Baltimore News-American and USA Today, Fornoff took over as the A's beat writer for the Sacramento Bee in 1985, becoming one of the pioneering women fighting for real locker room access rather than the token accommodations most teams offered at the time. That fight produced one of the sport's most infamous incidents of hostility toward women reporters. A's slugger Dave Kingman froze Fornoff out of the clubhouse and refused to speak to reporters in her presence after his 400th home run, before escalating in 1986 by sending her a live rat in a box with a tag on it that read, “ My name is Sue”— an act that drew a $3,500 fine from the club but little in the way of contrition from Kingman himself. Fornoff went on to co-found the Association for Women in Sports Media in 1987, and in 1993 turned her experiences into the memoir Lady in the Locker Room: Uncovering the Oakland Athletics, chronicling sexism both in the clubhouse and inside sports departments, with a cast of characters that included Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart — and Reggie Jackson himself. Now Fornoff joins Past Our Prime to bring that history full circle, centering the conversation on Jackson's final major league season in 1987 and offering a beat reporter's view of Mr. October as his career wound down. She talks candidly about the Kingman incident, recalling a gut sense that something was off with him in the days before it happened, and reflects on how, even four decades later, the moment still carries weight for her in ways she didn't expect. From there she widens the lens to where women in sports media stand today, contrasting the hostility she faced breaking in during the '80s with the far more accepted — if still imperfect — landscape now. The author of Lady in the Locker Room is now Lady on the Podcast: Susan Fornoff, on Past Our Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a sermon preached by Dan Case at Maranatha Community Church Baltimore on 8/30/2026

In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, Tammi Thomas, President of TEDCO, joins the conversation to discuss how Maryland is helping entrepreneurs move ideas from research and concept to market. Tammi shares how TEDCO has evolved from an early-stage funding organization into a broader partner for Maryland startups, supporting companies through capital, federal funding navigation, technical assistance, ecosystem connections, and venture development. The conversation touches on what makes Maryland's innovation ecosystem different, from federal labs and research universities to technical talent, founder grit, and quality of life. Tammi and Rich also discuss why helping companies stay and scale in Maryland requires more than writing a check. Tammi highlights several TEDCO programs and initiatives, including SBIR/STTR support, the Entrepreneur Expo, the Equitech Growth Fund, the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, and the Maryland Makerspace Initiative. The episode closes with a look at Maryland's next opportunity: connecting these individual assets into a more seamless path for founders, so companies can move from feasibility to prototype, federal funding, venture capital, and commercialization without leaving the state. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant. Tammi Thomas is President of TEDCO, Maryland's $200M+ AUM, with another $50M being managed under a strategic partnership, $2.7B impact, economic engine for technology and life sciences companies. In this role, she serves as the primary internal leader of TEDCO, working closely with the CEO to execute priorities and translate the CEO's vision across departments while ensuring alignment, accountability, overall performance, and company-wide commitment to transparent reporting. She is responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, execution and management of TEDCO's fundraising strategies designed to broaden awareness of and expand philanthropic, corporate and investor resources for TEDCO and its various programs. Tammi leads TEDCO's efforts to secure additional fiscal resources from the State of Maryland, federal and philanthropic grants, and venture capital investments. Since 2020, TEDCO has increased its revenues from the State by more than 50%, has been the recipient of over $75M in federal grants, increased its AUM by over 33%, secured over $55M in foreign direct investments and created over a $500K philanthropic pipeline. Additionally, Tammi leads TEDCO's investor and stakeholder engagement strategy through relationship building, compelling brand storytelling, and convening high-impact events, including TEDCO's  annual Entrepreneur Expo, which draws over 1,000 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, legislators, and ecosystem leaders under one roof. Her leadership and knowledge are instrumental in forging relationships that will enable TEDCO to expand its reach and services, diversify funding streams, and grow the innovation ecosystem, as well as establish TEDCO as the most recognized organization in Maryland for identifying, investing in, and growing technology and life sciences-based businesses. Tammi is also a key decision maker in the organization's investment decisions through her role on the fund allocation team, allocating over $25-30M per year. Her experience includes executive leadership roles such as serving as the former Chief Development & Marketing Officer and now President of TEDCO, Vice President of Strategic Management at Data Solutions & Technology Inc., and Director of Business Development and Marketing at University of Maryland, Baltimore County Research Park & Business Incubator. In addition to her corporate and economic development leadership experience, Tammi's professional expertise was sought after, to teach the next generation of communicators as an adjunct professor at Bowie State University and the University of Baltimore. She is also a frequent speaker and published thought leader on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business development. Tammi has been recognized by her industry peers for excellence in communication, marketing and development. She has received the Maryland Economic Development Association's Marketing award for TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo (2020), the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland's 2017 Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award, the AMA Baltimore's MX Award for Best Print Advertisement Campaign of the Year (2022 and 2023), named one of The Daily Record's Top 100 Women in Maryland (2023 ), received a Distinguished Women Award from the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (2024), named one of I-95 Business Magazine's 2025 Influential Women, was chosen as a Waves of Change Impact Award honoree (2025) and most recently was selected as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women for a second time (2026). She graduated from Leadership Maryland's Class of 2018, completing the eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the State's most vital social, economic and environmental issues. She serves on the World Trade Center Institute's CEO Council, Maryland Energy Innovation Institute Investment Committee, the Maryland Momentum Fund Advisory Board and MEDA Board of Directors, where she is currently serving as President. Tammi earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Alabama State University and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.

No city (or metro region) is defying gentrification. All of them are failing at it.I feel that in my bones and soul when I step out of my creative studio and into a world where the train might be cancelled after I made the 15-20 minute walk to the station, and I can only get to McDonald's on foot within 5 minutes.A world where my younger cousins in school may not be valued because they're Black, but maybe they have a good doctor, an amazing community recreation center, and someone to make their hair look dope? I know they probably don't say dope for any reason anymore, but still, we are all aging and growing on this round planet with dwindling water together.That's why I decided to take cities back to school this fall and grade their performance! I did a more qualitative measure of this back in 2018-2019, and now I want to put a number on this work, so you all can more easily measure your city's progress and improve on areas that would be graded “needs improvement” on a traditional report card. A version of this report card is also in The Defying Gentrification Playbook.I graded the six metros/cities I've lived in (Greensboro; Washington, DC; Baltimore; Kansas City; Raleigh; Durham) and four cities I would consider living in (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta) I counted the core city elements and included adjacent counties if they behave as suburban satellite business districts and villages, not just the legacy city limits and their central business districts. Still, my 13 rubric points for metro regions may not be your 13.However, as a scholar of cities for nearly two decades and a multiply marginalized person as a regular human in cities for 40 years, I feel like my rubric covers everything.I've created a JotForm survey to capture cities and specifically metro regions I haven't been able to include in this series and to test the validity and reliability of my rubric so that this measure can be expanded. I also added a block so that you can tell me what I missed, so it can be added in. My rubric is very US-centric, but a lot of what I'm grading is affected by US federal law. I'd love to see how a Vienna or Hong Kong or London would look in my metric. That's where this survey comes in. Take the survey.Over the next few weeks, as I celebrate my tenth anniversary of dropping everything and moving from Kansas City to Washington, DC, out of my own volition, on the assumption that I could thrive in the District, I'll share my personal grades of cities/regions I've lived in or frequently visited. Over time, I'll update the grades based on what you've told me.This is our bridge between our Black August series on what I can control as a Black queer feminist disabled urbanist, the elders that guide me spiritually, and the on-the-ground facts of what is and isn't present in a city that tickles my Black queer feminist disabled urbanist spidey senses!Now let's get to those things I'm grading on!What's On The Report CardJotform will not let me give cities zeros in its automatic grade setting. It's very similar to my retired middle school teacher mom, who always stopped her Fs in her classroom grades at a 60. Her logic is that a 0 is hard to recover from, but a 60 is fixable. 0.5 signals fixable, but needs fixing.As I mentioned at the beginning, no city achieved a perfect score. The highest grade achieved was a 78, a low C, and the lowest grade was a 67, a high F. The average grade is a 73, which is a low D. Not failing, but barely passing. You'll have to come back in subsequent weeks to find out which cities failed and why. But I will tell you this week what I graded them on, in no special order of importance:Art and creative spaces for all skill and desire levels2- Both amateur and professional artists have somewhere to go that fulfills their need for creativity and a livelihood for their work.1- Only amateur or only professional artists have somewhere to go to practice their art and craft. There's also no real pipeline between the two types of artists, and professional artists are often not homegrown.0.5- No art at all, at least not in visible spaces.Thriving entrepreneurship and gainful employment are available to more than white, straight, abled, wealthy people.2- Both thriving entrepreneurship and gainful (above a living wage based on the MIT calculator) employment are present in folks who aren't straight, white, cis, male, and have family wealth1- Only one or the other is present in non-straight, white, cis, male, and family wealthy folks. Tokens are made of the few people who stand out, because it's not normal; it's extraordinary.0.5- Nobody is working or owning businesses besides the straight white cis male with family wealth. Or others are working, but for under a living wage.Wraparound medical care2- Yes, with a care center that's not a hospital, with all specialties present or able to be referred in-house, an urgent care and pharmacy that are open 24 hours, and accept all insurances and genders.1- Yes, the care center is there, but it's not all inclusive of hours, specialties, genders, and insurances. Or there's just a hospital.0.5- No hospital, no care center.Culturally competent non-medical hair and body care2- You have hair salons for all textures, hair care for all textures in all of your beauty supply stores, and you have practitioners of all types of non-medical or quasi-medical body care sensitive to all skin types and tones and sizes.1- You have these spaces, but they have documented issues with diverse hair types, skin tones, and body sizes0.5- No spaces will even accept a non-white, skinny, straight-haired person into their establishmentsFood that provides both joy and basic nutritional needs in all neighborhoods2- The food is fun and nutritious1- The food is fun or nutritious, not both0.5- There's no food at all. This is not a food desert; this is apartheid.Public transit exists for more than just paratransit users2- Public transit of all types runs for 24 hours a day1- Public transit exists, but outside of paratransit, there are restrictions on its timing, where it takes people, and what type of vehicles/trains there are.0.5- Even disabled folks can't get transportationSpiritual spaces of all faiths that affirm and delight in Black, disabled, feminist and/or queer lives2- All faiths have somewhere to go where their gender, sexual orientation, skin color, size, national origin, and their politics are affirmed and loved in the pursuit of good morality or a divine presence. These places also honor that there are different faiths, or lack thereof, and that's ok. These places respect a gray area, but have clarity on right and wrong that doesn't dehumanize people.1- Some houses of faith behave like the above, but they are few and far between, making it harder for people to plug in and for the communities to have a positive impact on the community.0.5-Houses of faith are all hateful, dogmatic, and even actively terrorizing those that don't believe in their tenets.Schools that affirm Black children K-12, no matter their ability level or perceived behavior.2- Every school, no matter who runs it or how much that might put a target on their backs, believes that Black children can thrive. This investment in Black kids reaps across all children, as in many schools, they are the most marginalized.1- Only a handful of schools, and they are ones you have to apply to and/or pay for, are affirming of Black children.0.5- No schools affirm Black children, and they may be terrorizing them and contributing directly, without shame, to the school-to-prison pipeline.Bookstores and libraries that affirm all authors and all readers.2- Specialized bookstores and libraries exist, and the regular ones honor books that aren't written by white, straight, cis, and male authors.1- Only specialized bookstores and libraries exist, or the regular ones are hostile to readers that aren't white, cis, straight, or male.0.5- No bookstores or libraries exist at all, except for maybe an aisle in Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree, or Dollar GeneralParks, playgrounds, waterfronts, and other natural resources/outdoor activities are not closed off to the public.2- These resources and activities are free and open to the public.1- These outdoor resources have a price tag, or they are partially operated by private entities.0.5- They don't exist at all or are all privatized with no kind of public accessBlack, LGBTQ, disabled, feminist, and other community centers and community events.2- All community centers and events understand that communities overlap and could need support services and culturally competent activities and vendors. They also provide safety for their primary audience of people, while being welcoming.1- Community centers and events for specific groups exist, but they don't serve others or understand intersectional identities or the need for core community safety.0.5- No community centers at allBasic housing that doesn't exceed 30% of one's income at the poverty level and for those under the area median income.2- Housing that meets and exceeds these standards, happily and fully.1- Housing that meets these standards, but begrudgingly and with an outside emphasis on mixed-income areas and market rate areas, without ensuring those who need housing and have no or low income are housed.0.5- People who can pay for housing are unhoused, and of course those who can't are unhoused by default.A way to get out of town that's not your personal vehicle (if you even have one).2- You have an airport that flies internationally, a train station that can take you to all corners of your country and possibly into others, and you have rental cars, rideshares, bikeshares, and trails connected to other cities.1- You have a handful of the above, but not everything0.5- You have none of this besides private vehiclesWhat else stood out with these cities and their initial gradesMost cities had perfect scores on the following measures:* Art and creative spaces for all skill and desire levels* Culturally competent non-medical hair and body care* Spiritual spaces of all faiths that affirm and delight in Black, disabled, feminist and/or queer lives* Bookstores and libraries that affirm all authors and all readers.* Parks, playgrounds, waterfronts, and other natural resources/outdoor activities not closed off to the public.This is not surprising in that these are the easiest things for any city to provide, often without political pushback, although some libraries are under fire for being so diverse, equitable, and inclusive.This is also in line with how movements and lifestyle changes that emerged and became more mainstream during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected and stuck with certain sectors of society, like houses of faith and arts spaces.No city scored above 0.5 on housing, because most cities, even the most progressive ones in the spaces above, meet the standard that warrants a 1. This is a measure I am most looking forward to your feedback on. Same with community centers. I've heard some community centers really struggle with how to be in community and properly handle conflict resolution and intersectional identity. This might actually go down because of things you share with me.In the meantime, Greensboro, my beloved hometown, is up first on a deep dive analysis. I'll be sharing its scores and sharing specific places that fill in the gaps, along with city-specific ways the gaps that aren't filled can be filled.Your city might be a failure now, but by the end of this, it will be a winner!Before you go…I'm bringing classifieds back! All you need to know about how this will work, plus an order form, is right here in the application. All ads will follow my announcements in this section of the newsletter and can start running as soon as the next newsletter. I also have a solid editorial calendar in place through the end of the calendar year, so we can talk about ideal placement too!I am currently in Greensboro for a panel on my colleague and friend Marrianne LeGrecco's book on food justice in Greensboro, Everybody Eats. We'll be at Scuppernong Books on Elm Street this afternoon from 4-6 pm.If you want my guidance on anything, especially on how to respond to ads in the classifieds, I'm booking 90-minute strategy sessions! This is a great way to have me help you plan something, namely your career or funding strategy, and they are rebookable!Thanks to everyone who came to the inaugural Making New Fantasies: A Defying Gentrification Workshop, which we decided to do on every third Thursday as a virtual journaling workshop around processing what cities do and don't do for us. Registration is free, and you can register at this link. Join us in September if you want encouragement to write your own stories and make your own plans to make your community better.Get The Defying Gentrification Playbook full-color PDF for just $19.99Finally, for one last time, grade your city!Until next time,Kristen Get full access to Defying Gentrification with Kristen Jeffers at theblackurbanist.substack.com/subscribe

The Giants can keep Odell Beckham Jr. and sacrifice a roster spot on a veteran who offers little special-teams value, or cut him after he just showed he can still separate and contribute as an NFL receiver. That same gain-versus-sacrifice decision runs through a roster that still has questions at quarterback, defensive tackle and the bottom of the 53.Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. It helps more Giants fans find the show.Should the Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr.? Based on what Drew saw against the Jets, cutting OBJ would now be the more surprising decision after Beckham caught 3 passes for 53 yards and consistently created separation.The bigger on-air concern was Jaxson Dart. If Dart starts against Dallas, he will have gone 29 days without game action. Drew questions whether the Giants became too conservative with a second-year quarterback learning a new Matt Nagy offense, particularly because Dart never played a preseason game after the full foundational install was completed.Did protecting Jaxson Dart create another risk? Drew argues that practice cannot fully recreate live game reps and worries that a slow start against Dallas could become especially costly with the Rams waiting in Week 2.The defensive line created another major concern. The Jets opened the game with a 10-play, 65-yard touchdown drive without attempting a pass, exposing the Giants' interior run defense. New York responded by trading a 2028 seventh-round pick to Baltimore for 6'6", 365-pound defensive tackle C.J. Okoye.But did the Okoye trade actually fix the problem? John Harbaugh made clear the Giants are still looking for opportunities to improve, and Drew views defensive tackle as the biggest unresolved weakness heading into the final roster decisions.Trace Ford made those decisions even more difficult with 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, a sack, 2 quarterback hits and 2 passes defensed. Tyrone Tracy Jr. also responded to earlier preseason mistakes with 37 yards and a touchdown on only 4 carries, while Najee Harris finally returned to game action following his Achilles rehab.Dominic Zvada officially won the kicking job after a perfect preseason. Drew also works through the remaining bubble cases involving Braxton Berrios, Zaire Barnes, Jack Kelly, Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa, Korie Black, Jake Haener, Jameis Winston and Evan Neal.The roster movement has already started. Ugo Amadi, Damon Bankston, Josiah Deguara, Leki Fotu, Isaiah Hodgins, Brenden Jaimes, Anfernee Orji and Kobe Prentice were released as the Giants began working toward the initial 53.The preseason is finished. Now the question is which performances actually earned roster spots — and where the Giants still need outside help before Dallas.Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show

We had BJ Kerwin in the Lounge for a conversation about music, drums, touring, and everything in between. BJ has spent years behind the kit, including playing with Candlebox and Baltimore's The Last Year. We get into his path as a drummer, stories from the road, playing with different bands, and what life looks like when he's not behind the drums. We also talk about his other creative side — building handmade furniture through Industrial Imperfections. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #BJKerwin #Candlebox #TheLastYear #SanityLounge #BaltimoreMusic #BaltimoreMusicians #Drummer #RockMusic #MusicPodcast #SupportLocalMusic #CheckerspotBrewing

He spent a decade here as one of the premier voices in Baltimore sports, and the now longtime hockey play-by-play voice of the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets has written a memoir to share his amazing stories of Orioles baseball, hosting radio on WBAL and our local pursuit of an NFL team before the Ravens came to town. We competed extremely hard with Jeff Rimer 35 years ago, and it was a pleasure to welcome him on the show and hear his stories with The Greatest, and Pete Rose, too! The post Former WBAL host Jeff Rimer comes home to Baltimore to tell old tales and never before ones in new book first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Ravens took down the Commanders 41-3 to close out the preseason. Team insiders Garrett Downing and Clifton Brown break down the impressive performance and discuss the looming roster cutdown this weekend, the kicking situation and what stood out the most about Baltimore’s strong preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 08/28 Hour 3: The Commanders and Ravens have been linked together all week long, and Baltimore has gotten the best of Washington for the most part. Cordell Woodland stopped by The Sports Junkies this morning to preview tonight's preseason clash between the two teams, and break down their joint practice from earlier this week.

08/28 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies highlight the top headlines surrounding the sports world. The guys also preview tonight's final preseason game between Washington and Baltimore. Today's guest was Cordell Woodland.

From 08/28 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies opened up their phone lines to ask listeners if Jayden Daniels should play tonight against Baltimore. Several callers made some great points, but the decision wasn't unanimous. Do you think Jayden Daniels should play tonight?

From 08/28 Hour 1: The Commanders had a rough joint practice with the Ravens earlier this week, but they get their chance at revenge tonight. Washington and Baltimore will clash for their final preseason game tonight at 6:00pm. What's your prediction for tonight's game?

Ravens SVP Of Marketing Brad Downs explains all the new perks and areas around Baltimore's stadium this season.