Podcasts about Maryland Public Television

Reflecting on 2024: Milestones, Gratitude, and Big Plans for 2025 In this New Year's special episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver reflects on the achievements of 2024 and shares exciting plans for 2025. Key Highlights from 2024: PTSD911 Documentary: 21 in-person screenings across the U.S., totaling 56 events over two years. 139 agencies are now using the PTSD911 Documentary Toolkit for training purposes. Podcast Growth: Over 115 podcast episodes (including previous titles). 251 new YouTube videos and 474 new subscribers added this year. Audience reach expanded to 48 countries, with the U.S., Canada, and Australia leading. The most downloaded episode remains #22: "Are You Losing Your Religion?" with Jeremy Wade. Looking Ahead to 2025: PTSD911 Documentary Broadcast: Premieres on Maryland Public Television on January 22nd at 10 PM (edited version). Upcoming Events: February 11th: Montross, Virginia screening. March 17th: Wisconsin Peer Support Conference. April: Presentation at ICISF World Congress in Baltimore. June 29th: Screening at Fire and Police Games in Birmingham, Alabama. Podcast Updates: Audio episodes will continue every Wednesday morning. YouTube episodes may shift to Sundays for broader reach. New Monthly Live Event: First Responder Wellness Podcast Live on Zoom. First event: January 31st at 12 PM ET featuring Dr. Phil Buckley discussing resilience. Motivational Message: Conrad encourages listeners to stay active, set stretch goals, and pursue growth in 2025. He emphasizes the importance of movement for physical and mental health, challenging everyone to set ambitious goals that push boundaries. Call to Action: Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform. Join the monthly First Responder Wellness Live Events. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i3vSspv8R6Kmp4fU0QPzeg Explore the PTSD911 Documentary Toolkit for your agency. Learn more here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Closing Note: Conrad expresses gratitude for the community's support and looks forward to another impactful year focused on wellness, growth, and positive change. Happy New Year!

John Davis, the creator, producer and host of MotorWeek, joins Midday on Cars. Now in season 44, MotorWeek is the longest running automotive show on television. The show is produced at Maryland Public Television and syndicated on PBS stations across the country. Davis discusses plug-in hybrids, new labor contracts for auto workers and the best way to take care of your car as temperatures start to plummet.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Part 1 - Neville James, the host, receives a weekend forecast from the National Weather Service. The tropical Atlantic is seeing an increase in activity. Next, Neville connects with Dion Parson to discuss his concert for Maryland Public Television. 

The Baltimore News Collaborative's Youth Voter Guide is out now. The guide surveys young people and candidates about priorities this election. Baltimore Beat editor Lisa Snowden speaks with WYPR's Bri Hatch about top issues affecting youth, like the cost of housing and how Baltimore's taxes are levied. Check out the Youth Voices section. Read responses to the candidate survey. The Baltimore News Collaborative is a local newsroom partnership exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. WYPR, Baltimore Beat, The Baltimore Banner, Wide Angle Youth Media, Morgan State University, and Maryland Public Television are all members. Links:Suspensions are increasing in Baltimore City schools. Is that a solution, or another problem?Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income studentsProposed Baltimore ballot initiative builds community fund by taxing large institutionsMaryland lawmakers consider bill to reimburse college students on mental health leaveMaryland bill stops ‘slippery slope of censorship' by banning book bansDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

John Davis, the creator, producer, and host of MotorWeek, joins us for another edition of Midday on Cars. Now in its 44th season, MotorWeek is the longest running automotive show on TV. The show is produced at Maryland Public Television and syndicated on PBS stations across the country. Davis takes your questions and comments about all things automotive. If you're in the market for a new car, what are you thinking of buying? Is this a good time to buy and how are you feeling about going electric?Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

WYPR and WTMD have been partners since 2021. Today, we are announcing the formation of a new company that will serve as an umbrella for both stations. The two stations will join together as Baltimore Public Media to serve listeners in Baltimore and beyond. We speak with Craig Swagler is the President and General Manager of Baltimore Public Media. We are also joined by Wendel Patrick is a composer, performer and educator, and the host of ArtWorks on Maryland Public Television. He is the composer of the musical, sonic identities for WYPR and WTMD.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The rich tidal marshes and mixed oak and pine forests of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge stretch back into time. Into this lush, mysterious world of cricket song and nesting waterfowl in Dorchester County on the edge of the Eastern Shore, Araminta Ross was born in March 1822. Araminta would later be called “Moses” by the enslaved people she led to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Most of us know her as Harriet Tubman. The steadfast abolitionist grew up on a 10-acre property near the mouth of the Blackwater River. Over decades, Tubman's childhood home was lost in the swampy marsh, but then rediscovered in 2021. A new documentary, “Ben's Ten: Chattel Slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore,” visits the site, and explores, the lives of enslaved people who lived, worked and died here. It's called “Ben's Ten: Chattel Slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore.” The documentary was produced by Maryland Public Television in partnership with the state's Department of Public Transportation State Highway Administration. We speak to Dr. Julie Schablitsky, Chief of Cultural Resources at the Maryland Department of Transportation, who helped rediscovery the historical site. We are also joined by Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt, a descendant of Harriet Tubman. (Photo by Lorie Shaull, via Flickr. License: CC BY 2.0 DEED)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Multimedia artist Oletha DeVane makes art from an enormous variety of material: glass, fabric, beads, string, steel and much more. One of six winners of the 2023 Baker Artist Awards, DeVane describes her process and where she draws inspiration. Check out DeVane's Baker Artist portfolio. Watch profiles of the 2023 Baker Artist Award winners. Tonight at 7:30 pm, Maryland Public Television will air profiles of all six 2023 Baker Artist Award winners. You can catch this special on MPT-HD or online at mpt.org/livestream. An encore broadcast of the special will air on Saturday at 8 p.m. on MP2/Create and online.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Last of three pre-Christmas week 2023 episods of the program all about TV. Our opening half-hour spotlights the 25th anniversary edition of Home For The Holidays,an annual special running tonight on CBS. On hand live: executive producer Stu Schreiberg and producer/Children's Action Network head Jennifer Perry. On our second half-hour: Christene Marie and Vincent De Paul, co-stars of Christmas Couples Retreat, a new made-for-TV movie getting its first run earlier this month on Maryland Public Television.

Join us for a captivating talk with Travis Mitchell, Senior VP and Chief Content Officer at Maryland Public Television. With over 30 years in media and a strong focus on community, Mitchell delves into his career journey, storytelling, and the importance of HBCUs. Don't miss his insights on HBCU Week, an initiative expanding the representation of Historically Black Colleges nationwide. This season of 'The Truth In This Art' Podcast is powered by The Gutierrez Memorial Fund & The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. Learn more about their work by visiting The Gutierrez Memorial Fund & The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

BIO: Dr. David Kass received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and has published articles in corporate finance, industrial organization, and health economics. He currently teaches Advanced Financial Management.STORY: In his early 20s, David invested $2,000 in a company giving out high dividends. Only after he invested did he realize that none of the senior executives in the company owned its shares. Soon enough, the stock went down to zero due to accounting fraud.LEARNING: Only invest in a company if senior executives, especially the CEO, own a significant stake. The value of the CEO's stock in his own company to his annual salary should be at least 3:1. “Look carefully at proxy statements and make sure the CEO and other senior managers have skin in the game, that their interests are likely aligned with yours and have a large stake through their stock holdings.”Dr. David Kass Guest profileDr. David Kass received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and has published articles in corporate finance, industrial organization, and health economics. He currently teaches Advanced Financial Management.Before joining the Smith School faculty in 2004, he held senior positions with the Federal Government (Federal Trade Commission, General Accounting Office, Department of Defense, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis).Dr. Kass has recently appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, PBS Nightly Business Report, Maryland Public Television, Business News Network TV (Canada), FOX TV, Bloomberg Radio, Wharton Business Radio, KCBS Radio, American Public Media's Marketplace Radio, and WYPR Radio (Baltimore), and has been quoted on numerous occasions by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, The New York Times and The Washington Post, where he has primarily discussed Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, the economy, and the stock market.He has also launched a Smith School “Warren Buffett” blog. Dr. Kass has accompanied MBA students on trips to Omaha for private meetings with Warren Buffett and Finance Fellows to Berkshire Hathaway's annual meetings.Dr. Kass received a Smith School “Top 15% Teaching Award”, a “Distinguished Teaching Award (Top 10%),” and the prestigious “Krowe Teaching Award” on two occasions.Worst investment everDavid was fortunate to start as an investor in the stock market at age 12, courtesy of his grandfather, who gave him a gift of five shares of a $20 stock. Since then, David started following the market.Fast forward ten years or so, in his early 20s, when David was working and earning some money investing in the stock market. In 1969 the stock market was doing reasonably well, and a stock caught David's attention. Back then, every day, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, or Financial News would list the ten most active stocks by number of shares traded. Near the top of the list was this computer software company called Scientific Resources. It had a common and preferred stock. David noticed that the preferred stock was paying a 9% dividend yield.David didn't understand the relationship between risk and return then. The average stock in the stock market then had an average dividend yield of 3%. Cash dividends were higher because more companies back then did not buy back their shares. They'd return capital to shareholders through a cash dividend. So a stock paying 9% was a huge deal. David bought 100 shares at $20 per share. The $2,000 was all the money he had to invest at the time. Then the share price started going down daily.Once a year, shareholders would be asked to vote under SEC...

The 2023 festival, themed “Stories in Bloom,” will feature 25 short-form independent films. These eye opening and uplifting stories centered around growth and creating new perspectives, celebrate identity, culture, family, society, and the environment.Speak to Director of Audience Engagement at PBS, Taryn Jackson, for a Preview of this Year's Films.Since its inception in 2012, hundreds of films celebrating love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and more have been presented under the festival's banner.The PBS Short Film Festival is part of a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country and amplify the voices of diverse content creators. The 2023 festival carries the tagline “Stories in Bloom” to highlight the impact of powerful storytelling.Starting at midnight on Monday, July 10, audiences can watch and share all 25 films. In addition, a panel of five jury members will select their favorite film of the festival for the Juried Prize. Jury members are respected professionals in independent film and public media and were invited by PBS to participate.Films featured in the PBS Short Film Festival have been selected and provided by 16 public media partners and PBS member stations. This year's lineup includes films from Alabama Public Television, Austin PBS, Black Public Media, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Independent Television Service (ITVS), Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), POV, Reel South, Vision Maker Media, WHUT Howard University Television, World Channel, WQED (Pittsburgh), and WPSU Penn State.Generating more than 12 million streams over the course of the festival's history, the Webby Award-winning PBS Short Film Festival continues to be an engaging annual digital event.

The 2023 festival, themed “Stories in Bloom,” will feature 25 short-form independent films. These eye opening and uplifting stories centered around growth and creating new perspectives, celebrate identity, culture, family, society, and the environment.Speak to Director of Audience Engagement at PBS, Taryn Jackson, for a Preview of this Year's Films.Since its inception in 2012, hundreds of films celebrating love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and more have been presented under the festival's banner.The PBS Short Film Festival is part of a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country and amplify the voices of diverse content creators. The 2023 festival carries the tagline “Stories in Bloom” to highlight the impact of powerful storytelling.Starting at midnight on Monday, July 10, audiences can watch and share all 25 films. In addition, a panel of five jury members will select their favorite film of the festival for the Juried Prize. Jury members are respected professionals in independent film and public media and were invited by PBS to participate.Films featured in the PBS Short Film Festival have been selected and provided by 16 public media partners and PBS member stations. This year's lineup includes films from Alabama Public Television, Austin PBS, Black Public Media, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Independent Television Service (ITVS), Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), POV, Reel South, Vision Maker Media, WHUT Howard University Television, World Channel, WQED (Pittsburgh), and WPSU Penn State.Generating more than 12 million streams over the course of the festival's history, the Webby Award-winning PBS Short Film Festival continues to be an engaging annual digital event.

Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., became the eighth President of Coppin State University (CSU) on May 26, 2020. A respected higher education leader, he is an advocate committed to creating opportunities for all students, especially those from underrepresented communities.He is a champion of public policy issues that foster meaningful dialogue within the landscape of higher education. President Jenkins has delivered keynote addresses to audiences across the United States and internationally. His speeches, research, presentations, and publications have been focused on economic development, crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, leadership, African-American male initiatives, social justice, first-generation college students, funding higher education, mentoring, and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct.President Jenkins is leading the Coppin State University family with an unwavering commitment to student-centeredness, excellence, transparency, and accountability. Through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Baltimore community, President Jenkins is positioning Coppin State University to become a national leader in urban higher education that transforms the lives of students, from all backgrounds. Coppin State University is recognized, nationally, for its healthcare, business, psychology, criminal justice, teacher education, social work, and STEM academic programs.President Jenkins has expanded the academic portfolio by developing and implementing new, high-demand academic program offerings, such as: the certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Master of Science in Health Information Management, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, the Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and the Master of Science in Polymer and Materials Sciences. Greater emphasis has been placed on adult learners and, therefore, three fully online degree programs are under development with the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems recently receiving full approval for online offering. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – Human Development, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice will be submitted for approval to offer through online modality.As President of Coppin State University, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Hippodrome Foundation; the Baltimore chapter of President Obama's national initiative, My Brother's Keeper; Healthcare Access Maryland; the Maryland Zoological Society; the Boy Scouts of America – Baltimore Area Council; the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities; and the national advisory council for Ninety To Zero. He is also a member the President's Council of the Greater Baltimore Committee.President Jenkins has been honored by several civic organizations and universities for his leadership on social change and community engagement. He has been invited to discuss important higher education issues on various media outlets, appearing on Maryland Public Television, Fox News, CBS News, The Jim Strawn Talk Show, HBCU'ish, Hoppy Kercheval – WV MetroNews, IHeart Radio, TEDCO Talks, WOLB, HBCU Digest, C-SPAN, The Box Podcast, NPR and the Roland Martin Show. President Jenkins has been inducted into several prestigious academic honor, business, and leadership societies, including Alpha Kappa Psi; Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Alpha Pi; Alpha Sigma Lambda; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Phi Sigma; Pi NU; and Order of Omega. The Baltimore Business Journal included him in their 2021 cohort of “Faces to Watch.”Born in Washington, D.C., and raised between the nation's capital and North Carolina, Jenkins is a United States Army veteran who began his path to the presidency as a first-generation college graduate of Fayetteville State University. He earned a master's degree from North Carolina Central University and a doctorate from Virginia Tech. President Jenkins is the first graduate in the history of Virginia Tech's Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) doctoral program to become a college or university president.President Jenkins is married to his college sweetheart, Toinette Jenkins, who proudly serves as the First Lady of Coppin State University. They have two daughters.

Listen as former coworkers, Angela and Josh, talk journalism school, first news reporting jobs, and their love of Ocean City.  Josh also shares about how he turned his recent documentary experience into a course for future filmmakers as well as other documentary projects.    Follow Josh's work here:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jdavidsburg1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdavidsburg Lot1Films TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/lot1films/  Senior Lecturer: https://merrill.umd.edu/directory/josh-davidsburg Queen of the Capital: https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Capital-Daniel-Hays/dp/B08GNZ291C Ocean City: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ocean-city-tourism/ WMAR: https://www.wmar2news.com/ WBAL: https://www.wbaltv.com/ Maryland Public Television: https://www.mpt.org/ Maryland Dept of Natural Resources: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx On-Air Shooting, VA: https://allthatsinteresting.com/alison-parker Reporter Hit by Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn1Aeq0lzgc&ab_channel=TODAY Spellbound Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Spellbound-Jacques-Bailly/dp/B07VWXJHY1 The Imperial Court of DC: https://mobile.twitter.com/icwdc  Peabody Music Conservatory: https://peabody.jhu.edu/ PREP Program: https://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ Frederick Pennyfarthing Race: https://www.highwheelrace.com/ Slam Dance: https://slamdance.com/ Boys State: https://boysstate.movie/ Minding the Gap: https://www.mindingthegapfilm.com/ Bastards Road: https://www.bastardsroad.com/  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662   

Where would our country be, what would it be without Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman? Award-winning documentarian Stanley Nelson evokes new insights into how each pushed to freedom from slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore. In the film MPT premiers next week, Nelson traces Tubman's visions, which she took as direct guidance from God. Then Nelson shows Frederick Douglass reinventing himself again and again on his quest to demand respect for his people. Learn more about these two documentaries. Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom will debut on Maryland Public Television and PBS stations nationwide next Tuesday, Oct. 4. Becoming Frederick Douglass, which will debut the following Tuesday, Oct. 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IN THE NEWS Air Force gamers comes out on top during the Pentagon's first official video game tournament. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Documentary filmmaker Ian Adelson, and his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran and former Misty squadron flight surgeon Dean Echenberg, join us to talk about their work on the documentary "The Misty Experiement" The film tells the story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War's most dangerous air missions: to search for enemy supply transports and anti-aircraft installations concealed along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and direct rescue operations for U.S. and allied aircrews shot down within the web of trail paths and waterways. RAPID FIRE Second all-women Honor Flight takes off from Florida Marine Corps Pride Month message misses the mark Special Guests: Dean Echenberg and Ian Adelson.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss the Democratic Gubernatorial debate that happened last night at Maryland Public Television. There was a testy budget meeting yesterday between Marilyn Mosby and Baltimore City Council. Also, gas seems to be going up hourly. When will $5/gallon be the national average? C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

About the guestAn artistic force in the broadest and most creative sense of the word, Darin Atwater's career has encompassed the roles of composer, conductor, pianist, record producer, artist, arranger, film composer, vocalist, entrepreneur, educator, and arts advocate. As a master inventor of musical hybrids, he has blended American pop, soul, Hip Hop, jazz, classical, and gospel music into many dazzling fusions, traversing virtually every medium, including records, live performance, radio, and television--literally reinventing the symphony orchestra in America.Born in Washington, D.C., Atwater made his orchestral debut as both composer and pianist in May 1995 with the National Symphony Orchestra performing his own Piano Concerto. The following year the National Symphony and the National Cathedral Choral Arts Society premiered his Proclamations. In 1997 he accompanied Kathleen Battle and the NSO for the re-opening of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall along with a performance that summer with Jennifer Holiday and the NSO for the PBS national broadcast of A Capitol Fourth. engagements with major orchestras, In Performance at The White House, European tour, and world premieres of his numerous compositions followed. As a guest conductor he has appeared with the Baltimore Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, M phis Brass, and the Columbus Symphony. Atwater appears regularly with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis as both guest conductor and composer. From 20042007 Atwater served as Composer-in-Residence with the Baltimore Symphony. This collaboration produced many evening length works that have become staples in the repertoire. Among th are Song in a Strange Land, Evolution of a People, Paint Factory, Southern Folk Sketches, God's Trombones, and a ballet, Ghetto Safari. As solo artist, Atwater presented annually for the Steinway Series presented by the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. He was vocalist, pianist, and arranger with the U.S. Air Force Band for America's Veterans; A Musical Salute on PBS. Most recently, Atwater performed a solo piano recital for the grand opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the first artist to perform in the Oprah Winfrey Theatre.In 2000, Atwater founded Soulful Symphony, an 85 member orchestra with vocals made up of mostly African American and Latino musicians. After 10 wildly successful seasons of sell-outemperformances in a joint venture with the Baltimore Symphony, Soulful Symphony entered into a historic partnership with Broadway Across America. Soulful Symphony delivered another three seasons of sold outemperformances at the Hippodrome Theatre before a triumphant return to the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to celebrate 15 yearstaking an entire culture and setting it to music. The 2009 my Award(r)winning Soulful Symphony with Darin Atwater is one of the longest running pledge specials, airing currently nationwide on PBS/APT.Atwater r ains a strong advocate for Arts, Culture, and Music Education. He served on the board of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, testifying before the House and Senate for state and national funding. Through his work with Soulful Symphony, Atwater has lectured and spoken to countless schools along with hosting open rehearsals that has accompanied every concert since the inception of the organization.The critics' praise has been unanimous: The New York Times described him as composer with a muscular imagination. The Baltimore Sun wrote, Atwater has an uncommon ear for instrumental coloring and the urban beat. The Philadelphia Inquirer writes, Atwater has created a musical antidote for the malaise gripping classical music and is a unifying vessel for a dozen or so genres of music in the commercial and art realms The Washington Post adds, From the first few chords, his music sets itself apart, otional and riveting. Among his many honors and recognitions, NBC named him in The Grio 100: History Makers in the Making. Ebony magazine dubbed him one of the 30 Leaders of the Future, and the Baltimore Business Journal placed him on their exclusive 40 under 40 list. Atwater received The Prestige Award by the State of Maryland foremindividuals who bring prominence to the region along with Legends and Pioneers Award by The Afro American Newspaper and The Vision Award from Maryland Public Television. He was profiled on an ABC special for Entertainment Studios We are the Dream following President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and the late Ted Kennedy.Along withemexpanding the cultural footprint of Soulful Symphony, He is scoring two feature films along with recording his debut album with a label releaseemscheduled for the summer of 2017. 2016-2017 seasonThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episodeDarin Atwater - Kennedy CenterTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Colette Colclough from Maryland Public Television is our guest on this edition of Powerful Women: Let's Talk

EP 166: Aaron sat down with Baltimore Music Artist John Tyler to discuss Mental Health and how it has affected him in various stages of his career and currently now. He performed at Firefly Music Festival with Peach Face and that was an  experience that changed his life perspective. We spoke on how he wanted to be architect growing up but found the passion of music through an unlikely avenue. He has a new album  out & we talk about the next movement with Love Groove Ent/Festival John Tyler is a 21-year-old artist, multi- instrumentalist, multi-genre producer, Founder of Love Groove Music Festival, and film scorer for Under Armour, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Visit Baltimore, and Maryland Public Television.  He has been featured in Charm TV, Hulu Advertisements, BET Instagram Promotions, Baltimore Magazine, Afro Newspaper, Baltimore Sun, B'more Art, Baltimore's 92Q, & WTMD.    At 16, John released his first mixtape and has since released two more. In 2019, John's debut album “The Good Side of Things'' dropped, setting a high standard for Baltimore music.  This project highlights his abilities to merge multiple genres into one. At 17, John started the Love Groove Music Festival to bring together young artists from different genres of art to showcase talent and to offer learning and networking opportunities.  This year marks his fifth showcase, partnering with Hot Sauce Artists Collective, Baltimore Center Stage,  to bring an ultimate music, arts, and education festival. After two long years since John Tyler's debut album, “The Good Side of Things”, he is finally back with his new EP and documentary entitled “ Free Spirit”. Free Spirit is a soulful, yet relaxing four-song collection highlighting his musicality and inspired by his desire to take a step back and appreciate life. John made this relaxing EP because he was overwhelmed with the fast forward nature of his life, the good and the bad.  He describes this EP as “from sunrise to sunset”.    It is his hope that this EP serves as a relaxing tool for those who are facing anxiety and constantly in motion.  Join John on his upcoming 2022 winter tour as he performs the full free spirit project! IG: johntylersounds www.johntylersounds.com www.nopixafterdark.com Thank you to my sponsors:                 Zeke's Coffee        www.zekescoffee.com                           Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                     Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org               Baltimore Fiscal                https://www.baltimorefiscal.com      

Today on Midday, It's Midday on Politics. We'll be previewing Governor Larry Hogan's final State of the State speech tonight, and talking with two political journalists about what bills are moving forward in these first few weeks of the General Assembly Session. One of those bills is called the Juvenile Interrogation Protection Act, and Tom's first guest is its sponsor, State Sen. Jill Carter, a Democrat who represents Baltimore City and District 41 in Annapolis. Sen. Carter joins us on Zoom from Baltimore City. Governor Larry Hogan will give his 8th and final State of the State speech at 7pm tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 2). Hogan is the first Maryland Republican Governor to serve two terms since the 1950s. He has remained very popular among Republicans, Democrats and Independents, but he is term limited and prohibited from running for a third term. Because of the pandemic, like last year, he will not deliver his remarks to a live audience. He has chosen the room in Annapolis known now as the Old Senate Chamber, where George Washington resigned his military commission in an emotional and historic speech two days before Christmas in 1783. Washington ended his tearful remarks by saying, “I take my leave of all the employments of public life.” That didn't quite work out. Six years later, Washington was elected the first President of the United States. Whether or not Gov. Hogan will tear-up tonight remains to be seen, but it is doubtful that he will announce he is leaving public life. His frequent appearances on national cable shows have fueled lots of speculation that he is preparing for a Presidential run in 2024. Mr. Hogan is being courted by Mitch McConnell and other GOP leaders to run for office sooner than that, They would reportedly like him to challenge Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen in 2022. Joining Tom now are two veteran political journalists. Bryan Sears covers government for The Daily Record… Bryan joins us on Zoom from Crofton, Maryland. And Jeff Salkin is the host of Direct Connection and State Circle on Maryland Public Television. State Circle is now in its 40th season… Jeff joins us on our digital line from Columbia, Maryland. You are welcome to join us… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're back with Dr. Bill Schindler who released his new book: Eat Like A Human. He was trained as an anthropologist and more recently as a chef. His work focuses on extracting the most nutrition possible from food, so we cover a variety of fascinating topics, including stories from his international travels. Dr. Bill Schindler is an internationally known archaeologist, primitive technologist, and chef. He founded and directs the Eastern Shore Food Lab with a mission to preserve and revive ancestral dietary approaches to create a nourishing, ethical, and sustainable food system and is an adjunct associate professor of archaeology at University College Dublin. His work is currently the focus of Wired magazine's YouTube series, Basic Instincts and Food Science, and he co‑starred in the National Geographic Channel series The Great Human Race, which aired in 2016 in 171 countries. Dr. Schindler has also been featured on CNN, Maryland Public Television, NPR's Weekend Edition and Here and Now, as well as on such podcasts as Milk Street Radio, Peak Human, and The Academic Minute. Dr. Schindler's work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the London Times, among other publications. Visit his website! -https://eatlikeahuman.com   DISCLAIMER: The opinions and information provided here by Dr. Gary Shlifer are not to be taken as medical advice.   SAPIEN TRIBE http://tribe.sapien.org SAPIEN PROGRAM http://SapienProgram.com MAIN SITE http://Sapien.org   Dr. Gary Shlifer owns and operates Evolve Healthcare in Woodland Hills, CA.   Brian Sanders is the maker of the Food Lies film and founder of Nose to Tail   Follow along: http://twitter.com/sapien http://instagram.com/sapien.health http://facebook.com/sapieninstitute  

Brief summary of episode:John Tyler is a 21-year-old artist, Founder of Love Groove Music Festival, and film scorer for Under Armour, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Visit Baltimore, and Maryland Public Television.  He has been featured in Hulu Advertisements, BET Instagram Promotions, Baltimore Magazine, Afro Newspaper, Baltimore Sun, B'more Art, and Baltimore's 92Q.    At 16, John released his first mixtape and has since released two more. In 2019, John's debut album “The Good Side of Things” dropped, setting a high standard for Baltimore music.  This project highlights his abilities to merge multiple genres into one. At 17, John started the Love Groove Music Festival to bring together young artists from different genres of art to showcase talent and to offer learning and networking opportunities.  This year marks his fifth showcase, partnering with Hot Sauce Artists Collective, Baltimore Center Stage, Blueprints For Artists to bring an ultimate music, arts, and education festival.  John aspires to be a touring artist, compose music for major films, and to continue to give back to his community through Love Groove Music Festival.To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Love Groove FestivalJohn's First InterviewPhotography by Brandon ArmstrongTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Michael M. Hughes is a highly sought speaker on a large variety of topics including magic, activism, cannabis and psychedelics, tarot, consciousness, creativity, writing, the paranormal, UFOs, pop culture, esotericism, and numerous other subjects. He has appeared before clients as diverse as the American Red Cross, Maryland Public Television, the International Fortean Organization, The Big Read (Baltimore and Attleboro), Ignite Baltimore, Stoop Storytelling Series, Sacred Space Conference, Mushroom City Art Festival, among many others. Michael M. Hughes is a highly sought speaker on a wide variety of topics including magic, tarot, activism, psychedelics, writing, the paranormal, UFOs, pop culture, esotericism, and numerous other subjects. He teaches popular online and in-person tarot and divination classes.For booking information, contact michaelmhughes@gmail.comMichael M. Hughes (michaelmhughes.com)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Bill Schindler is back for another great episode! This is his third appearance on the podcast, so be sure to listen to our previous episodes. After 10 years of hard work, he is excited to announce the release of his new book: Eat Like A Human. He was trained as an anthropologist and more recently as a chef. His work focuses on extracting the most nutrition possible from food, so we cover a wide range of fascinating topics and stories. Dr. Bill Schindler is an internationally known archaeologist, primitive technologist, and chef. He founded and directs the Eastern Shore Food Lab with a mission to preserve and revive ancestral dietary approaches to create a nourishing, ethical, and sustainable food system and is an adjunct associate professor of archaeology at University College Dublin. His work is currently the focus of Wired magazine's YouTube series, Basic Instincts and Food Science, and he co‑starred in the National Geographic Channel series The Great Human Race, which aired in 2016 in 171 countries. Dr. Schindler has also been featured on CNN, Maryland Public Television, NPR's Weekend Edition and Here and Now, as well as on such podcasts as Milk Street Radio, Peak Human, and The Academic Minute. Dr. Schindler's work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the London Times, among other publications. Visit his website! - https://eatlikeahuman.com   SHOW NOTES [4:20] His background, travels, and new book: Eat Like A Human [9:00] How an animal-based diet made us human [12:30] Why humans are omnivores [19:40] The healthiest, most nourishing diet possible [22:40] Humans eat nose to tail, not just meat [26:00] How hunting fueled our massive body & brain growth [30:00] Why we should be wary of plant foods [36:30] Brian and Bill's shocking oxalate stories [44:30] How do we detoxify different plant foods? [49:00] The most and least toxic parts of a plant [54:50] Modern convenience disregards tradition & detoxification [1:00:30] The most rewarding part of hunting [1:05:00] Learn more! - https://modernstoneagekitchen.com   GET THE MEAT! http://NosetoTail.org  GET THE FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE! http://Sapien.org    Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg  http://instagram.com/food.lies  http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg   

In the fall of 1968, just a few months after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, an extraordinary thing happened in northwestern Montgomery County. A Black Methodist church in a community called Quince Orchard, and two nearby White Methodist churches decided to merge into one congregation. Cities across the country, including Baltimore, were dealing with unprecedented racial tension in the aftermath of the riots and uprisings that erupted after King's murder, just as these three churches began a nearly unprecedented odyssey together. A film that tells this amazing story will air on Maryland Public Television this coming Monday as part of MPT's Standing Against Racism: Fostering Unity Through Dialogue initiative.  It's called Finding Fellowship, and Tom's guest today is the film's director and co-producer, Jason Green. He is also an attorney and former associate counsel in the Obama White House who is co-founder and senior vice-president of Skillsmart, a local technology firm. Jason Green joins us on our digital line from Gaitherburg, Md. The documentary"Finding Fellowship" will air on MPT at 9pm on Monday, November 22, and at two other times as well, and it will be available after the broadcast for streaming on-demand. For more information, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now, we turn our attention to a program at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) that is working to address the lack of diversity in the biomedical field, by inspiring students to pursue STEM-based careers. It's called the CURE Scholars Program. CURE stands for Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences. Now in its sixth year at UMB, the CURE Scholars Program partners with three West Baltimore public schools, offering mentorship and experiences to kids beginning in middle school. On Monday, October 25th at 9pm, Maryland Public Television will air a documentary film that features students in the program, called 10th and 11th Grade: West Baltimore.  The documentary also is available online at the MPT website, where it streams through November 25th. Tom spoke on Tuesday of this week with Princaya Sanders, a senior at Western High School, and Ivan Lamos-Sanchez, the College and Career Specialist at CURE, who has been helping Princaya with her college applications. We hear their recorded conversation, and then we're joined live by Dr. Gia Grier McGinnis, the executive director of the UMB CURE Scholars Program. She joins us on Zoom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of our conversation with UMB Chief Officer of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA, we learn about Forbes Berthoud's goals for the fall semester (6:41), her interactions with campus groups and committees (9:57), lessons learned from UC San Diego (13:01), how to take personal responsibility (20:22) and much more. Get all of your Pulse Check updates (1:55) including how to watch a Maryland Public Television documentary featuring the UMB Cure Scholars (2:00).

Sue shares wisdom from a lifetime in the field of broadcast journalism.  After teaching journalism at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland for two decades, Sue's passion for the industry has her learning new skills as an award-winning multimedia journalist.  Listen to her share with Angela what brought her to and keeps her in this field.Connect with Sue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/umnewsie?lang=en or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umnewsie/?hl=en Review Sue's work at the University of Maryland: https://merrill.umd.edu/directory/sue-kopen-katcef WMUC radio: http://www.wmuc.umd.edu/ WBAL News Radio: https://www.wbal.com/ Floyd Protests Historic Ties: https://youtu.be/6eqm8YgEtOk Dateline Award Winner: https://spjdc.org/2021/06/4981/ Silver Circle Inductees: https://www.capitalemmys.tv/goldsilver/silver-circle-inductees/ 

Ms. Yolanda Vazquez is currently the External Affairs Director in the Office of the State's Attorney for Howard County.  She is also an multi-award winning journalist. Her awards include Emmys, Associated Press Awards, and Telly awards. Ms. Vazquez has been a reporter for Maryland Public Television, WJZ in Baltimore, and the host of Comcast Newsmakers. She is a member of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Black Journalists. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-harris96/message

Tom's first guest today is Jim Hunter. He was the voice of the Baltimore Orioles for 24 years. The team has been in a rebuilding mode for some time now, and that rebuild included a complete revamp of its broadcast team last January, when Jim and six of his colleagues in the Os broadcast booth were swapped out for a new team. Jim is now contributing his talents to Maryland Public Television, and he remains a scholar of the game he has been broadcasting for nearly 40 years. Jim Hunter joins us on our digital line from his home in Harford County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story Producer and Black Vintage Media founder Jada Ford is an inspirational force in the entertainment industry. Jada began her career as an intern at Maryland Public Television. After college she followed her dreams to Los Angeles quickly landed her first job in Production on VH1's Surreal Life. After over a decade of experience producing commercials, news and unscripted series for internet, cable and network television, she has founded Black Vintage Media.Jada Ford established herself as excellent Story Producer on productions including Big Brother, Hell's Kitchen, Black Ink Crew, Big Freedia, Tia and Tamera, Bad Girls Club, and Dance Mom, among many others. She has contributed to various television networks, to include ABC, CBS, FOX, VH1, OXYGEN, DISCOVERY ID, E!, FUSE, LIFETIME, TV ONE, NEWS CHANNEL ASIA and more.Motivated by a desire to increase inclusion, diversity, and representation both on camera and behind it, Jada Ford is developing groundbreaking projects through Black Vintage Media, where she collaborates with production companies and media professionals to bring audiences the best content around.  Follow our show at : Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet Facebook: @Fishscallsheet   For Jada Ford: Instagram: @BlackVintageMedia Website: https://www.blackvintagemedia.com/  For Michael Fishman: Instagram: @ReelMFishman Twitter: @ReelMFishman Facebook: @ReelMFishman  Attributions:  Media provided by: Jada Ford  (Guest) https://www.blackvintagemedia.com/ Michael Fishman (Host) https://www.facebook.com/ReelMFishman

Colette Colclough is an HR executive who currently serves as the Vice President of HR for Maryland Public Television. In this episode Colette shares the power and the importance of storytelling as she focuses on how to help women and people of color climb the corporate ladder. This podcast was a response to the racial unrest in 2020 after the George Floyd tragedy. Colette and I discuss the importance of cultural awareness and the inequity experienced in the workplace by women and many people of color.

Tisa Silver Canady, EdD, MBA, is a financial wellness advocate for today's scholar. As an author and collegiate financial wellness expert specializing in student loan debt, she has personally advised students and families on the repayment of more than $50 million in student loans. A highly sought after thinker on personal finance, Tisa has authored personal finance content for outlets including Forbes, Investopedia, and BET. Her financial insights have been featured in radio, television, and print outlets including TIME, Ladies' Home Journal, ESSENCE Magazine, FOX Business, MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, Black Enterprise, and Maryland Public Television.Passionate about how the student loan crisis has perpetuated a wealth gap in the African-American community, in 2020 Tisa launched Melanin, Money, & Matriculation, a book series and consumer education initiative. The book series includes Borrowing While Black and the forthcoming titles Black Women Beyond the Bachelor's and When Borrowing Becomes a Family Affair, and focuses on helping African-American borrowers make strategic decisions about student loans.Tisa is on a mission to increase financial education around student loan borrowing. A double graduate of the University of Delaware's Alfred E. Lerner College of Business and Economics, she earned a doctorate in higher education administration/community college leadership from Morgan State University.

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by “Commander” Mark Kistler, Emmy award winning artist and host of the popular 1980s PBS series The Secret City. Mark is also head of the website Draw3D.com and has a lifelong mission to teach people of all ages to draw! With Covid continuing to ravage our country, children are missing important socialization and creative skills with lack of in person schooling and art. With this in mind, we spend an evening to sit down and discuss the importance of art in the life of children and how endeavoring in art as a child is one of the most important skills to learn!In 1983 wanting to address the lack of drawing specific how-to-videos in art stores Mark began to approach video production companies to create a drawing program to make drawing accessible. One of the production companies he approached was already preparing to produce a children's painting program, upon learning about the opportunity Mark convinced the company to change their focus citing the lack of available programming specifically geared to drawing techniques. The show developed into Maryland Public Television's 1985 production "The Secret City."Mark now teaches children, adults, and families alike with his continuing online series, facebook live videos and private web instruction!Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we welcome Mark Kistler to discuss his amazing drawing series as well as the importance of art in the life of children.The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by “Commander” Mark Kistler, Emmy award winning artist and host of the popular 1980s PBS series The Secret City. Mark is also head of the website Draw3D.com and has a lifelong mission to teach people of all ages to draw! With Covid continuing to ravage our country, children are missing important socialization and creative skills with lack of in person schooling and art. With this in mind, we spend an evening to sit down and discuss the importance of art in the life of children and how endeavoring in art as a child is one of the most important skills to learn! In 1983 wanting to address the lack of drawing specific how-to-videos in art stores Mark began to approach video production companies to create a drawing program to make drawing accessible. One of the production companies he approached was already preparing to produce a children's painting program, upon learning about the opportunity Mark convinced the company to change their focus citing the lack of available programming specifically geared to drawing techniques. The show developed into Maryland Public Television's 1985 production "The Secret City." Mark now teaches children, adults, and families alike with his continuing online series, facebook live videos and private web instruction! Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we welcome Mark Kistler to discuss his amazing drawing series as well as the importance of art in the life of children. The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com. The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by “Commander” Mark Kistler, Emmy award winning artist and host of the popular 1980s PBS series The Secret City. Mark is also head of the website Draw3D.com and has a lifelong mission to teach people of all ages to draw! With Covid continuing to ravage our country, children are missing important socialization and creative skills with lack of in person schooling and art. With this in mind, we spend an evening to sit down and discuss the importance of art in the life of children and how endeavoring in art as a child is one of the most important skills to learn! In 1983 wanting to address the lack of drawing specific how-to-videos in art stores Mark began to approach video production companies to create a drawing program to make drawing accessible. One of the production companies he approached was already preparing to produce a children's painting program, upon learning about the opportunity Mark convinced the company to change their focus citing the lack of available programming specifically geared to drawing techniques. The show developed into Maryland Public Television's 1985 production "The Secret City." Mark now teaches children, adults, and families alike with his continuing online series, facebook live videos and private web instruction! Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we welcome Mark Kistler to discuss his amazing drawing series as well as the importance of art in the life of children. The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com. The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by “Commander” Mark Kistler, Emmy award winning artist and host of the popular 1980s PBS series The Secret City. Mark is also head of the website Draw3D.com and has a lifelong mission to teach people of all ages to draw! With Covid continuing to ravage our country, children are missing important socialization and creative skills with lack of in person schooling and art. With this in mind, we spend an evening to sit down and discuss the importance of art in the life of children and how endeavoring in art as a child is one of the most important skills to learn! In 1983 wanting to address the lack of drawing specific how-to-videos in art stores Mark began to approach video production companies to create a drawing program to make drawing accessible. One of the production companies he approached was already preparing to produce a children's painting program, upon learning about the opportunity Mark convinced the company to change their focus citing the lack of available programming specifically geared to drawing techniques. The show developed into Maryland Public Television's 1985 production "The Secret City." Mark now teaches children, adults, and families alike with his continuing online series, facebook live videos and private web instruction! Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we welcome Mark Kistler to discuss his amazing drawing series as well as the importance of art in the life of children. The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com. The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

Travis Mitchell is senior vice president and chief content officer at Maryland Public Television (MPT). In this position, he oversees all content created, acquired, and aired on the statewide public television network.  Travis brings more than two decades of media experience to his role at MPT.  Prior to his current role, he was chief content officer for the University of North Carolina Television (UNC-TV) where he provided editorial vision and guided UNC-TV content on its four TV channels and in its online properties. The post 598: Why to Ask African American Professionals How They’re Really Doing With Travis Mitchell, Maryland Public Television [K-Cup DoubleShot] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Travis Mitchell is senior vice president and chief content officer at Maryland Public Television (MPT). In this position, he oversees all content created, acquired, and aired on the statewide public television network.  Travis brings more than two decades of media experience to his role at MPT.  The post 594: How to Break Into Management in Broadcast Journalism With Travis Mitchell, Maryland Public Television [Espresso Shots] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Cherrie Woods is a 16-year plus public relations (PR) veteran known for her work as a PR consultant, book publicist and workshop facilitator for authors and small businesses. Woods has held staff and management positions at several museums and government agencies. She is the author of Where Do I Start?10 PR Questions and Answers to Guide Self-Published Authors as well as an award-winning poet. Woods has been featured in several media outlets including, The Baltimore Sun, Fox45-TV, WJZ-TV, WEAA.88.9., SiriusXM and Maryland Public Television. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Next week, Maryland Public Television turns 50. Tom welcomed Rhea Feikin to Studio A to reminisce about MPT's storied history. Feikin has been an on-air presence at MPT for more than 40 years.To mark the anniversary, MPT is airing a documentary called Made Possible By Viewers Like You: 50 Years of Maryland Public Television on Saturday, October 5th at 8:00 pm. Also, check out the traveling exhibition that tells the story of MPT. It is at the Carroll County Library in Eldersburg this month, and at the Central Branch of the Howard County Library in Columbia next month.

Tom's guest for the hour is James Patterson, the phenomenally prolific American author who has written more than 200 books for adults, young adults and children. One of his latest thrillers is a best-seller published last summer that he co-wrote with former President Bill Clinton titled The President Is Missing.James Patterson is a passionate literary activist who promotes reading by people of all ages, and a philanthropist who has backed his activism with millions of dollars in grants and scholarships to support reading programs in schools, universities and libraries across the country. A few years ago he launched ReadKiddoRead, an online platform to promote reading by young people. Kid Stew, a public television series he created to encourage kids to read and explore creative outlets, will be rolling into its second season in May 2019. Maryland Public Television will air a Kid Stew marathon of its first season this Saturday morning, from 6:30-8:30am.

Today a conversation about the interplay of music and medicine.Parkinson's disease is a chronic degenerative brain disorder that affects about 3% of people over the age of 60. That’s the average age of people who develop the disease, but Parkinson’s has been diagnosed in people as young as 18. The Parkinson’s Association reports that about 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease every year. There may be as many as 7-10 million people living with Parkinson’s world-wide.There’s a story in the Baltimore Sun by Andrea McDaniels that describes how some patients use boxing to help stave-off the tremors and balance problems they experience. And, there is some encouraging research that indicates that music may also be a helpful tool in treating the devastating symptoms of this pernicious disease. Dr. Zoltan Mari is the director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas and the head of the Nevada Movement Disorders Program. He joins us on the phone from his office in Las Vegas.Dr. Alexander Pantelyat joins us here in Studio A. He’s an assistant professor of neurology, and the co-founder and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine, a research and treatment initiative with the Peabody Institute. Not coincidentally, as you can see in this brief clip produced by the Baltimore Sun, Dr. Pantelyat is also an accomplished violinist.Carolyn Black-Sotir is here as well. She’s a singer, actress and journalist. You may have seen her perform in concerts, or as a host on Maryland Public Television. She lost both her parents to Parkinson’s Disease, and she has a concert series called the Steinway Series at Silo Hill in Baltimore County that is devoted to raising awareness of, and funding for, research on Parkinson’s Disease.An outgrowth of Dr. Pantelyat's research at Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine is ParkinSonics, a research study group-turned-community chorus that's open to anyone with PD or atypical Parkinsonism. No musical experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Maryland Association for Parkinson Support, Inc (MAPS), and Johns Hopkins Pacing for Parkinsons Campaign. For more info, email parkinsonics@comcast.net.

A look at how this last day looks to two political analysts who have kept their eyes on the legislature for years. Barry Rascovar writes for the blog Political Maryland and Charles Robinson is a political reporter for State Circle on Maryland Public Television. He's also associate producer of MPT’s award-winning Hard-Working Families series.

Outside of the home, Colonial America was a man’s world. Women were mostly excluded from power in the church and could not take part in town meetings, which meant they could not vote. But one woman defied the norms. Have you ever heard of Margaret Brent? DOWNLOAD NOW Credit: A huge thanks to Dr. Henry Miller, historical archaeologist and Director of Research at Historic St. Mary’s in Maryland, Julie Dolan, professor of political science specializing in women and politics at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Lily Read, a Member of the Watertown School Committee in Massachusetts. Parts of this episode first appeared on Narratively. Sources: Margaret Brent; Exploring Maryland’s Roots: Library; Maryland Public Television; Retrieved February 2018. Women in Early America: Struggle, Survival and Freedom in a New World; Dorothy A. Mays; ABC-CLIO; November 23, 2004. Margaret Brent; Maryland History Leaflet No. 1; State of Maryland; Retrieved February 2018. History; Visit St. Mary’s; St. Mary's County Division of Tourism; Retrieved March 2018. 5 Margaret Brent honorees helped level the playing field for women lawyers; Terry Carter; American Bar Association; August 7, 2016. Profiles in Colonial History; Aleck Loker; Solitude Press, July 10, 2009. Margaret Brent – A Brief History; Lois Green Carr; State of Maryland; February 7, 2002. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly January 1637/8-September 1664 Volume 1, Page 215; Maryland State Archives; October 31, 2014.

Larry Matthews, a long time writer from Maryland, called in to discuss his radio and writing careers, as well as his body of work. From his website: "Larry Matthews is a veteran of thirty-five years in broadcast journalism, working in radio and television in major markets and networks. He was a street reporter, investigative reporter, anchor, news director, editor and producer. He has worked at some of the nation's premier radio stations, including WMAL in Washington when it was the market leader and one of the most respected stations in the country. He also reported and anchored newscasts for ABC and National Public Radio. He taught broadcasting and writing for radio and television at The George Washington University, where he also conducted media workshops and training. He produced programs and reported for Maryland Public Television. His awards include The George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting, The DuPont/Columbia Citation, The National Headliner Award, and other national and regional awards for journalism and excellence in broadcasting. He is the author of eleven published books, including the acclaimed "I Used to be in Radio, a Memoir". ​Tp learn more about Larry Mathews and to order his books, please visit the following website: https://www.larrymatthews.net​

2:08: Book critic Paula Gallagher recommends a foodie book, this one called, "Eating Korea," by British writer Graham Holliday, a chip off the ole Bourdain. 7:15: With St. Patrick’s Day a week away, Dan welcomes Henry Hong and John Shields for a lesson in making corned beef from scratch. If you’re going to make your own corned beef in time for the Irish holiday, you’d better listen up and get started right away. While corned beef and cabbage is considered the traditional dish, John says it’s not so in Ireland, and he offers a recipe for what he had there on St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Bacon and Cabbage. John Shields is a cookbook author and proprietor of Gertrude’s restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art. Henry Hong, aka The Food Nerd, is food and beverage manager of the Baltimore Country Club.24:35: Laura Byrne, founder and director of the Baltimore Irish Arts Center, talks about Irish music in Baltimore on St. Patrick’s Day and the upcoming Baltimore Irish Trad Fest.30:38: Peter Brice, executive director of New Century American Irish Arts Co. in Annapolis, tells the back-story of an old Irish tune that years later became the school song of Morgan State University. Dan tells about the Morgan teacher who adopted “Believe me, if all those endearing young charms” into “Fair Morgan,” the university’s alma mater. The segment concludes with the Morgan choir singing the song. Special thanks to Maryland Public Television for providing the recording.Links:http://www.gertrudesbaltimore.com/http://www.bcc1898.com/http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/irish-bacon-cabbage-with-mustard-saucehttps://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018642-homemade-corned-beefhttps://www.harpercollins.com/9780062400765/eating-koreahttps://www.laurabyrne.com/biographyhttp://www.baltimoreirisharts.com/tradfest.htmlhttp://www.newcenturyirisharts.com/biographies/peterbrice/http://www.newcenturyirisharts.com/http://www.morgan.edu/academic_affairs/university_convocation/the_alma_mater.html

Driverless cars are being tested in the United States and in Europe. A British concern is set to roll out a commuter and shuttle-type vehicle called Pod Zero to get people around places like airports and resorts. The state of Michigan is pushing to allow the manufacture and sale of driverless cars in an effort to get ahead of the development curve in the United States. Are driverless cars really going to become part of our daily lives?We discuss a no-hands-on the-steering-wheel future with John Davis, host of MotorWeek, now in its 35th year on public television. The award-winning program, based at Maryland Public Television, that has been test-driving and reviewing motor vehicles since 1981. Other topics: Buick’s cool new convertible, why it’s hard to buy a bad new car today, and John Davis suggests a smart buy in the $25,000 range.

Francis Scott Key is heralded not for his bravery on the battlefield, but rather for his poetic prowess. There is a lot, however, that most people don't know about the attorney and wordsmith, but a new docudrama abut this enigmatic figure aims to reconcile that. ----F.S. Key: After the Song---- will air on Maryland Public Television and nationwide in three parts, beginning tomorrow night.

Episode 52: "Keep the phrase going" - a conversation with Charles Daval Trumpet player Charles Daval has held positions in some of North America’s most prestigious orchestras including the Boston Symphony, the Cincinnati Symphony and the Seattle Symphony. His principal appointments have included the Boston Pops and the Solo Trumpet position of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. In 1993, Mr. Daval was appointed Professor of Trumpet at the University of Michigan. Mr. Daval moved to Pittsburgh in 1998 to enable his wife to accept the Principal Second Violin position in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Since the move he has been appointed Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Orchestras and continues to maintain an active teaching and performing schedule. In the spring of 2008, Mr. Daval fulfilled a lifelong dream when he received the degree of Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from the Duquesne University Law School, where he enrolled in the fall semester 2004. As a law student, Mr. Daval worked to secure benefits for Veterans and their families through his participation in the Duquesne University Veteran’s Benefits Clinic in 2006-07, and he participated in the Civil Rights Litigation Clinic at Duquesne University’s Center for the Bill of Rights. After passing the bar examination in the summer of 2008, Mr. Daval was admitted by the State Supreme Court to the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the winter of 2009 he passed bar exams in Colorado and Wyoming, and is admitted to the bars of both states. Highlights from his performing career include appearances on PBS broadcasts of “Evening at Pops” with conductor – composer John Williams and the Boston Pops from 1984 to 1988. In 1986, he was featured on Maryland Public Television’s “Live from Wolftrap” as cornet soloist with Keith Brion’s “New Sousa Band.” Additional appearances as soloist include concerts with the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Toronto Symphony, the Rochester Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Naples Philharmonic, the Seattle Symphony, and the Carmel Bach Festival. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University, Mr. Daval went on to study with Vincent Cichowicz at Northwestern University where he earned his Masters Degree and was elected to the Pi Kappa Lambda music honor society. While in Chicago, he also performed with the Chicago Civic Orchestra and studied with Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony, Adolph Herseth. The trumpet playing of Charles Daval has been met with much critical acclaim. The San Francisco Chronicle called him “downright sensational”, and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer praised his “musical finesse and technical polish”. His performances on the piccolo trumpet at the Carmel Bach Festival hailed this response from the Monterey Peninsula Herald; “Daval’s sound is all that can be asked of the Baroque trumpeter: He is polished, accurate, and articulate.” And the San Francisco Examiner says; “He made every note a personal treasure.” Email: cdaval@illinois.edu    

When Jeff Mose earned his insurance license and became a financial advisor in 2002, some might have seen it as a somewhat radical career change. In truth, however, Jeff’s extensive and accomplished background in the fields of communication, education and entrepreneurship served as the perfect foundation from which to launch a career in financial services.  Today, Jeff draws upon his impressive past to provide a uniquely high level of expertise and client service. With a focus on proactive communication and education, Jeff teaches clients how to take ownership of their personal finances and confidently build toward a secure financial future.  Having successfully managed and grown businesses in the midst of all the market turmoil and economic challenges of the past 30 years, Jeff has a unique insight into the financial tools and strategies that work best in varying market conditions. He knows first-hand the importance of “financial defense,” and teaches clients how to grow their money using conservative, “bird-in-the-hand” strategies designed to also protect their portfolios from potentially devastating losses. A Maryland native, Jeff got his start in business with a part-time job in a sporting goods store while still in high school. He served in the U.S. Navy and Reserves near the end of the Vietnam War, and afterward went into sales and marketing for an upstart company called Nike. While studying mass communication at Townson State University, Jeff worked behind the scenes and as on-air talent for Maryland Public Television. From there, he moved to the executive offices as a fundraising developer. Returning to Maryland, Jeff worked as Development Director for Baltimore-based WJHU-FM, and his success there led him to similar positions with the Maryland Chapter of the American Lung Association and the historic ship, Pride of Baltimore II.  Then, recognizing that the Internet was poised for explosive growth, Jeff used his skills to become the marketing and communications manager for start-up Aether Systems, one of the first software developers for web-based handheld devices to track financial data. In 1995, Jeff helped prepare the company for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and contributed to its eventual growth into a $12.8 billion company. After leaving Aether, Jeff co-founded the data-security company KoolSpan, Inc., and helped oversee its growth until leaving to pursue his career in financial services.  In 2009, Jeff opened his own company, adopting a unique business model geared primarily toward retirees and near-retirees and focusing on conservative financial strategies designed to provide reasonable growth, dependable lifelong income and protection from damaging losses.  Jeff has been quoted in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, as well as featured on the cover of Senior Market Advisor.   Questions Answered:    1) It appears that there’s more than one type of annuity. If I’m correct, what are the different types of annuities?   2) With all these good reasons to love annuities, why don’t more people buy them? Studies show that just .25% of the IRA market are in annuities.   3) Pensions are the monthly paycheck for most of America’s current retirees. But that’s changing as the secure income offered by pensions is no longer being offered to the majority of today’s workers. They now have a 401k or similar retirement plans. Can these plans be counted on for a guaranteed paycheck or is that something an annuity can provide?   Grow the value of your business by 71%! Here's how:Of course you know how to work IN your business. Take my FREE 6 week Value Drivers course by email and I'll teach you how to work ON your business and grow your value. You have nothing to lose! - Bill Black, 30+ Year Business Consultant and Host of the Exit Coach Radio Show on AM830 in Los Angeleswww.BizValueCourse.comSponsors: Exit & Retirement Strategies, Inc. | BEI |Jeffrey M Verdon Law Group | Albert J Rasch & Associates | Ghassemian Law GroupListening from an iPhone or iPad? Get our App in the App Store: click here  

“You have to lead by example 24-7” – Tien Wong What does it say about you if, as a child, you fantasize about an airline being named after you? Or as an adult your proudest accomplishments are the successes of leaders you’ve helped cultivate? For Tien Wong, it says that entrepreneurship and integrity are in his blood and how he defines himself as a leader. In this candid, enlightening interview Tien shares his immigrant family story and what he has learned as a leader and entrepreneur, both through successes and missteps along the way. What you’ll learn: How being the son of Chinese immigrant entrepreneurs shaped Tien’s path What Tien dreamed of being when he grew up (hint: we almost ended up with TWA - Tien Wong Airlines!) How he learned (the hard way) to grow and scale a business Why it's essential to hire good, even if expensive, people from the beginning What he learned from the common "trap" of promoting technically gifted professionals to leadership roles Excellent advice about importance of process, even for listeners who may not be process people (like me) Difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation or "pull" vs. "push” type of leadership Strategies for successful hiring decisions (including the right combination of brain, heart and intuition) How to know when to train or coach an employee to succeed and when it's time to let them go Importance of a robust employee orientation and coaching structure How to make employees feel cared for - and want to stay in touch - even if you must let them go Why of all his incredible accomplishments Tien is most proud of helping emerging leaders blossom And so much more! Links & Resources Predictive Index – assessment tool Tien recommends for determining the cultural alignment of employees. NFTE – wonderful non-profit that brings entrepreneurial training to high school students, especially those from low-income communities (Tien and I met through our involvement with NFTE) Glen Ogilvie's episode – Referenced in our hiring and firing conversation with Tien CONNECTpreneur Forum - Tien's community for entrepreneurs based in the D.C. area About Tien Wong S. Tien Wong is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Opus8, Inc., a Chevy Chase, Maryland-based private investment firm specializing in middle market buyouts, private equity and venture capital investment. The firm seeks to acquire North American call center, CRM (customer relationship management), and outsourced marketing services and technology companies.  Opus8 also makes venture capital investments in emerging outsourcing companies in China with a special focus on tech and services companies in the following sectors: ITO (IT outsourcing), CRM, BPO (business process outsourcing), and outsourced marketing and information management. In 1991, Tien co-founded and served as CEO of CyberRep, Inc. until its acquisition in 2003 by Affiliated Computer Services (NYSE: ACS). At the time of its acquisition, CyberRep was one of the largest privately held CRM outsourcing companies in the world, operating 6 customer interaction centers throughout the USA with over 2,300 employees and $80 million in revenue. Today, the CyberRep/ACS business unit is one of the largest call center operations in the world, with over $850 million in revenue.  In addition to garnering such prestigious awards as Customer Inter@ction Solutions magazine's MVP Quality Award and Customer Interface magazine's ACCE (Award for Call Center Excellence), CyberRep was ranked in INC. magazine's 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000's "Inc. 500" as the 51st, 53rd, 72nd and 408th fastest growing private company in the USA, respectively. CyberRep was profitable for eleven consecutive years and was backed by Allied Capital Corporation, a $5 billion investment company (NYSE: ALD). Tien is a recognized international expert in CRM, direct marketing, and BPO. He has presented at dozens of industry events around the world, and has written numerous articles on the CRM and BPO spaces. He has also provided industry commentary on the ABC, Fox, NBC, CNBC, Maryland Public Television, and China's CCTV networks. Prior to co-founding CyberRep, he worked for ten years in commercial real estate finance and investments. Tien was the recipient of the 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Greater Washington.  An "Entrepreneur in Residence" at the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, he frequently guest lectures on entrepreneurship, leadership and finance at the University of Maryland, Georgetown University, and the University of Virginia. Tien serves on the Boards of Directors of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (bsomusic.org), Technology Council of Maryland (techcouncilmd.com), HarVest Bancorp (harvestbankmd.com), Association for Corporate Growth - National Capital (acg.org), the Potomac Officer's Club (potomacofficersclub.com), and Monte Jade Science and Technology Association (mj-dc.org). He serves on the Investment Advisory Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology GAP Fund (cit.org). He is former Treasurer and National Board Member of the American Teleservices Association (ataconnect.org). Tien is Chairman of the Executive Leadership Committee for the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship's Greater Washington region. He is CEO of The Tien and Beverly Wong Foundation, which supports youth, education, and social services charities. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College where he majored in Government.  

Tien Wong joined this episode of The Dating Advisory Board to discuss how businesses can utilize Snapchat. Find The Dating Advisory Board here: Website: http://www.thedatingadvisoryboard.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/MC1jjt Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedatingadvisory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedatingadvisoryboard/ Snapchat: jenhecht1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenHecht1 Tien's Bio: Tien Wong is a technology entrepreneur, CEO, and angel investor. He is Chairman of Tech 2000, Inc., a Virginia-based EdTech company which provides advanced tech training, mobile e-learning, and software development to Fortune 500 customers. Mr. Wong is also Chairman of Lore Systems, Inc., a Virginia-based IT services company which provides managed hosting, IT support, “virtual CIO,” and cloud computing solutions for commercial, nonprofit, and government clients. He also serves as Chairman & CEO of Opus8, Inc., a private investment and strategic advisory firm specializing in middle market buyouts and venture capital investment. He is Founder and Host of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a community of over 5000 founders, CEOs, angels, VCs, CXOs and other business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region. The community hosts quarterly 1/2-day Forums with upwards of 550 attendees, featuring VIP guests, speakers, exciting presenting companies, and the best CXO to CXO networking in the region. Don't forget to sign up for next week's CONNECTpreneur event on September 28th- www.connectpreneur.org/ Mr. Wong received the 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Greater Washington and the 2003 Ernst & Young Performance Excellence Award. He was inducted into the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame. He is a 2012 and 2013 Washington Business Journal “Power 100” selection as one of the region's most influential leaders, a three-time SmartCEO Magazine selection as a “Smart100” CEO ('09, '10 and '11), a 2013 InTheCapital “Fifty on Fire” awardee, community service honoree as a member of Greater DC Cares 2009 “Class of Change” and The Gazette of Politics and Business selection in 2010 as one of “25 CEOs You Need to Know.” He is a member of YPO and is a frequent guest lecturer on entrepreneurship, leadership, venture capital, and private equity at the University of Maryland and Georgetown University where he is an Entrepreneur in Residence. He serves on the Boards of Directors of the Montgomery County (MD) Economic Development Corp., TradeUp Capital Fund, Potomac Officer's Club, and FounderCorps. He serves on the Investment Advisory Boards of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology GAP Fund, and the Digital DC Tech Fund, and is a Mentor at the Mach37 Cybersecurity Accelerator and Conscious Venture Labs. He has also provided industry commentary on the ABC, Fox, NBC, CNBC, Maryland Public Television, and China's CCTV networks, as well as for publications such as Time Magazine, The Washington Post, Inc. Magazine, and Success Magazine. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College. Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/stienwong LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tienwong Snapchat: stienwong Twitter: @tienwong Instagram: stienwong Angel List: angel.co/tienwong Blog: tienwong.wordpress.com Medium: medium.com/@tienwong

My guest, Howard Nelson Cromwell, shares about the upcoming second season his TV Show "Being Fabulous Rocks!.Being Fabulous Rocks! BFR! is a 30 minutes long trendy television news magazine & entertainment talk show focusing on social, environmental & community responsibility. To this end, they bring on to their show celebrities, business owners & corporations who are supporting programs & initiatives that are geared toward giving back to the community and encourages the show's audience participation." With the show's reach of two million viewers, Howard continues to make an impact! He shares how he started his company in PR and media company. He specializes in crisis management public relations and shares a bit of insider tips of a behind the scenes view of the media. Most importantly I want the audience to walk away with how you can combine lifestyle, entertainment and community to make a difference.

Join Historian and African American Artifacts Collector, Philip Merrill on The Gist of Freedom as he lectures on Rev. Peter Fossett and other historical related topics. Entrepreneur and Underground Railroad Conductor ~Rev. Peter Fossett (1815 -1901) At the age of 11, Fossett's life took a turn for the worst in 1826. On July 4, 1826, Jefferson died. While Jefferson freed Fossett's father in his will, the remainder of the Fossett family still remained in bondage, being sold at auction in January 1827. Peter Fossett was enslaved by John R. Jones. Fossett's father attempted to purchase Peter's freedom, but Jones refused to sell his son Peter so him. In 1843, after purchasing several family members' freedom, Joseph Fossett moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, leaving Peter behind in Virginia still in bondage. Joseph Fossett made several trips back to Virginia to see his enslaved family members. Twice, Peter Fossett tried to run away to join his family in Ohio. Both times his owner recaptured him. ------ In 1994, Philip Merrill founded the organization Nanny Jack & Company, an archives and consulting agency specializing in creating projects that illuminate the African American experience through memorabilia, oral history and research. The company would eventually house over 30,000 artifacts, including photographs, rare books, folk art, documents, music, dolls, furniture, and quilts. Nanny Jack & Company would go on to collaborate with various educational organizations and television channels, including The Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture, the Discovery Channel, the Maryland Historical Society, Maryland Public Television, and the History Channel. In 1996, Merrill became an appraiser with the Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) television show Antiques Roadshow.

The man widely hailed as "the dean of moderators" looks at more than 40 years of televised political debate in the United States. Drawing on his own moderating experience, in-depth interviews with the candidates and his fellow moderators, and transcripts of key exchanges, Lehrer sheds light on all the critical turning points, major moments, and rhetorical faux pas that helped determine the outcome of America's presidential elections.Jim Lehrer is the author of 20 novels, two memoirs, and three plays, and for years has been the executive editor and anchor of the PBS News Hour.Presented in partnership with Maryland Public Television.  Recorded On: Thursday, January 12, 2012