Podcasts about mayor brandon scott

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  It's been 10 years since the death of Freddie Gray and the riots that followed soon after.  Today on the show C4 & Bryan were joined by a number of guests that were in the city during the unrest.  Guests included Mayor Brandon Scott, Fairfax Chief of Police Kevin Davis, former Governor Larry Hogan & Reverend Harold Carter Jr. of New Shiloh Baptist Church.  Scott Wykoff also joined C4 & Bryan as he was reporting live on the day of the riots.  Listeners also offered their insight as well.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Angelette Aviles sat in for C4 this morning.  Mayor Brandon Scott gave his state of the city address last night.  Bryan & Angelette reacted along with listener opinions.  ABC News reporter Ines De La Cuetara joined the show providing an update from Rome in the wake of Pope Francis' death.  Pete Hegseth is back in the hot seat with signal gate 2.0.  Can the markets/economy make a rebound.  Baltimore Archbishop William Lori joined the show this morning providing a local aspect in the wake of the death of Pope Francis.  President of Business Operations for the Baltimore Orioles Catie Griggs also joined the show talking about the new streaming package offered by MASN & more.   Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Torrey reacts to Mayor Brandon Scott's state of the city address. College graduates have expectations for their first jobs, and Pet Hegseth embroiled in yet another Signal related scandal.

Torrey reflects on the passing of the Pope, and what role religion should have in our society. The Trump Administration mulls ideas to address falling birth rates. Senator Van Hollen elaborates on his visit to El Salvador. Torrey also previews on what to expect in the State of the City Address with Mayor Brandon Scott

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Trumps tariff war on China continues.  A recap of C4 & Bryans interview with Mayor Brandon Scott.  Wes Moore is on a trade mission in Aisa.  Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Wes Moore Eric Luedtke joined the show this morning discussing the budget, taxes & more.  Orioles play by play announcer Geoff Arnold also joined the show previewing the upcoming 9 game homestand and what it will take for the birds to turn around and win some games.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Torrey discusses yet another drop in the numbers on Wall Street amid the tariffs imposed by President Trump and the 145% increase on those targeted at China.  Torrey then spoke with Maryland State Senator Steve Hershey to get his reaction to the end of the legislative session as well as recent comments made by Senate President Bill Ferguson on the IT Tax.  Torrey also discussed the public safety initiative Mayor Brandon Scott has been pushing to help make the city safer.  Torrey Snow can be heard weekday afternoons from 2-6pm on WBAL NewsRadio 1090, FM 101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Trump instituted a 90 day pause on tariffs except for China.  Reaction from C4, Bryan & listeners as well.  Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show this morning discussing the city budget, what happened to the bulk of the money that was supposed to go to the victims' families after the Key Bridge collapse & more.  President of the state senate Bill Ferguson also joined the show discussing the IT tax and much more related to the newly imposed taxes & fees in MD.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan opened the show talking about the business-to-business tax hearing.  Dems say no to the CR to avoid a government shutdown.  4 teens carjack a 76-year-old where 3 juveniles were arrested, and one was charged as an adult.  Reaction to the BGE hearing.  Mayor of Baltimore City Brandon Scott joined the show discussing the proposed 2% sales tax increase and the ongoing issues with the use of the WorkDay system.  Dr. Paul Offit also joined the show discussing the pandemic 5 years later & its impact.  Bryan is fired up over a BOE member being censured for simply asking questions related to the budget.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan kicked off the show this morning discussing the overnight resignation of the US States Attorney Erek Barron.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show this morning discussing the Glock switch issue.  Congressman Glenn Ivey joined the show as well discussing his opposition to Kah Patel.  A TN school student has sued the school system over possible grade inflation, callers also weighed in with opinions on the topic.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Reaction from C4 & Bryan as well as various leaders regarding the budget deficit in MD.  The latest information on the wildfires in LA.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show to discuss the budget deficit among other topics.  Casey Baynes of the Casey Cares Foundation joined the show to talk about the life of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matuz.  Melissa Adan of ABC News joined C4 & Bryan to provide the latest update on the wildfires in LA & Attorney A Dwight Petit also joined the show to reflect on the life of former President Jimmy Carter.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Brandon Scott has been Baltimore’s mayor since 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. He is the youngest mayor in the city’s history and the first to be re-elected in 20 years, the latter achievement likely owed in no small part to his unprecedented success in reducing Baltimore’s notoriously high rates of crime, violence and homicide. A new documentary, ‘The Body Politic’, explores how he has managed to turn the city around. Mayor Scott sat down with Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss his strategies, how he deals with political crises and the looming presidency of Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  City police say they will not help ICE.  An update to the Luigi Mangione situation. Preakness is getting a refresh ahead of the 150th running of the race .  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show this morning discussing a number of topics including migrants & ICE.  Does the media actually hype crime?  Gov. Moore is for the sale of beer & wine being sold in grocery stores.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Torrey examines Gov. Moore's push to include beer and wine in grocery stores, and we discuss his motivations.  Mayor Brandon Scott and others speak about cooperation with federal law enforcement officials.  Donald Trump is Time Magazine's person of the year.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  The Maryland state schools report cards are out.  Chicago residents go off during a council meeting concerning the issue of migrants.  C4 & Bryan discuss what is next for Mayor Brandon Scott in his 2nd term.  Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly joined the show to discuss school security enhancements.  NYC's Mayor Eric Adams' comments on working with the Trump team to tackle the migrant crime issue and the Frederick County, MD angle, C4 & Bryan reacted to comments from Sheriff Chuck Jenkins.  Hunter Biden cannot plead the 5th.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Torrey evaluates Mayor Brandon Scott's first term as mayor and discusses his growth as a mayor.  We then discuss how the Maryland GOP should prepare for the 2026 election cycle.  Finally, we discuss the state of Baltimore City's economy and if growth is in the future.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Mileah Kromer sat in this morning for Bryan Nehman.  Homicides are historically down in the city.  Kash Patel is Trump's pick for the next Director of the FBI.  A Thanksgiving pardon for Hunter Biden.  Hamas has released a video of an American hostage.  Mayor Brandon Scott prepares for a second term in office.  Isaac "Yitzy' Schleifer joined the show this morning discussing the latest surrounding Baltimore City DPW.   Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  More appointments have been made to the Trump cabinet.  Biden & Trump meeting at the White House.  New Bay Bridge spans are being proposed. Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show discussing a number of topics including the opioid lawsuit settlement & more.  Comedian Paul Mecurio joined the show as well discussing his new Broadway show Permission To Speak.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Torrey reacts to the news that Maryland is facing a 2.7 Billion dollar budget deficit, and examines the role that fiscal discipline and taxes will play in resolving the deficit. Maryland State Senator Chris West discusses the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project and the Governor's potential role in resolving the conflict. Mayor Brandon Scott shares his thoughts on why Harris lost the election.

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott joins host Tom Hall for Midday with the Mayor, an ongoing interview series with the chief executive of Charm City. We ask him about the latest on financial trouble at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, and Baltimore voters deciding the future of the Inner Harbor.  Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore City's charter is a foundational document dictating how the city is run, similar to how the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution sets the responsibilities and limits of the federal government. And like the U.S. Constitution, the city charter is not easy to amend. Amendments need to be voted on and receive majority support at the polls to pass. This year, voters in Baltimore City are set to consider several charter amendments. Midday is taking a deep dive into these important ballot questions. Question H, if passed, would reduce the size of the City Council from 14 district seats to eight. Proponents say with Baltimore shrinking, the city council should shrink, too. Opponents of Question H, including Mayor Brandon Scott, argue a small city council would be more easily influenced by lobbyist and political action committees (PACs). We discuss the question at hand with Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of Beautiful Struggle, and Jovani Paterson, Chairman of The People for Elected Accountability and Civic Engagement (PEACE).Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  A 15 year old shot the person in the Rodgers Forge incident.  Harborplace ballot initiative.  One person has died after a police involved shooting.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show discussing the ongoing issues related to the underground fire in the 300 block of Charles St., youth crime & more.  Odette Ramos also joined the show discussing the vacant housing initiative.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Three times as many people are dying from opioids as a decade ago. Baltimore City sued on behalf of those lives lost, and to combat overdose deaths in the future: The city has won more than $242 million dollars in restitution so far. We ask Interim Deputy Mayor J.D. Merrill, and Sara Whaley, Program Director of the Bloomberg Overdose Prevention Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, how it will be spent. Links: Baltimore City Opioid Restitution Fund, Overview of Mayor Brandon Scott's executive order, Restitution Advisory Board Application, Comments or Questions, 988 substance abuse help.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

In March of 2021, a year into the COVID pandemic, Baltimore City received a chunk of $65.1 billion dollars in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) grants. Baltimore's take was $641 million dollars, which Mayor Brandon Scott disbursed to city agencies, quasi-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations who are charged with improving housing, infrastructure, violence prevention and a host of other areas. By June of this year, 45% of ARPA funds have been spent. However, $68 million of the $641 million allocated to various groups was rescinded because certain grantees were not able to meet the deadlines for implementing their programs. Shamiah Kerney is the city's Chief Recovery Officer in the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs and she joined Midday to discuss the latest updates with the ARPA fund distribution.  (Photo by Bryan J.A. Kelly, Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss the forthcoming city council hearings on the death of Ronald Silver, a Department of Public Works (DPW) worker. The investigation aims to explore the toxic culture and safety protocols within the DPW, catalyzed by a tragic heat-related incident. Mayor Brandon Scott joins the show to discuss this and other issues facing Baltimore CIty. Also, the Baltimore County Inspector General joins the show to discuss issues found in Baltimore County.

Torrey discusses Mayor Brandon Scott's effort to oppose a ballot initiative to limit the number of city council members.  We also consider toxic rhetoric on social media and if it should be regulated.  We also review Donald Trump's remarks at his latest press conference.

Mayor Brandon Scott speaks to Midday about the recent death of DPW employee Ronald Silver II.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Hollywood calling for Biden to step down.  Van Hollen & Cardin fighting for Key Bridge funds.  Wes Moore announces budget cuts.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show discussing Joe Biden.  Bill Alexander joined the show discussing the law enforcement fatalities report & Soccer Champions CEO Joe Carr joined the show to talk about the upcoming match between FC Barcelona & AC Milan on August 6th at M&T Bank Stadium.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

GOP nominee Shannon Wright speaks to Midday about her campaign for Baltimore City mayor in another edition of Conversations with the Candidates. Wright has spent little money on advertising, and faces a tall task in a race against incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott. When the pair last faced off in 2020, Wright received 7 percent of the vote to Scott's 70 percent. Independent Bob Wallace received 20 percent of the vote in that race.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

City officials are considering Mayor Brandon Scott's proposed fiscal budget for 2025. The Mayor said his budget contains few cuts, with more money going to schools, the Department of Recreation and Parks and public safety. Bill Henry, Baltimore City's Comptroller, joins Midday to discuss the proposed budget, reforms to the city's procurement policy and more. Henry sits on the city's Board of Estimates, a powerful committee tasked with formulating and executing Baltimore's fiscal policies.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Mayor Brandon Scott announces Baltimore City's Summer initiative to engage youths.  Torrey discusses the importance of parental engagement, and the risks of not addressing the lack of parental supervision.  We also react to the sentencing of Marilyn Mosby.

Democrats and Republicans in Maryland now know the nominees for their respective parties in some of November's important elections. Votes cast in last night's primary election are being counted, but the results so far pointed to several clear cut victories. Mayor Brandon Scott trounced challenged Sheila Dixon in Baltimore city's mayor race, while Howard County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is set to face off against Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan for one of Maryland's U.S. Senate seats. Our guests join Midday to analyze the results, and look ahead to the general election. Mary Miller is a former business executive who ran for Baltimore mayor in 2020. She also served in the Obama Administration at the U.S. Treasury. Dean Roger Hartley heads the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore. William J. Ford covers news and Maryland politics for Maryland Matters. Jim Burton Republican strategist and founder of Burton Research and Strategies.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Torrey discuss remarks from protestors at local colleges. Governor Wes Moore joins Mayor Brandon Scott for a public safety walk but refuses to endorse the mayor. Finally, we honor the work of first responders and emergency workers as officials announce the recovery of the final body from the Key Bridge collapse.

HBO's seminal series The Wire put Baltimore's plight on the map, with crime and urban blight running amok. Now, 16 years after that show ended, it seems little has changed from the city it depicted. The situation has become so desperate that the city is selling off dilapidated buildings for f $1. However, before you dig out the loose change in your pocket to snag a townhouse, remember there are caveats. There were almost 15,000 abandoned homes in Baltimore as of 2022, blighting the landscape, and Mayor Brandon Scott—as first reported in Bloomberg—is offering up 200 of them virtually free to encourage investors to help transform the beleaguered city. It echoes an initiative that helped change Baltimore in the 1970s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins Midday to discuss his comments on parental accountability as it relates to youth crime and the progress of the citation docket. Additionally, he addresses how he will partner with Mayor Brandon Scott to move forward on reducing crime in Baltimore.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Torrey starts the discussion with an analysis of a joint statement from Baltimore City SA Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott.  We also discuss the pushback against Speaker Mike Johnson who advance legislation in the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Jackson Holliday played his first game as an Oriole up in Boston last night.  Our own Phil Yacuboski  took a tour of the Key Bridge collapse site by boat yesterday providing an update.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined C4 & Bryan in the studio discussing a number of topics. Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Mayor Brandon Scott sits down with us to talk about being the youngest mayor in Baltimore's history, the importance of getting involved in politics, and how to stay authentic while implementing change. Get your Smart Funny & Black merch here!  For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson is joined by Shantelle Malcolm-Lym from the MACo team. They discuss the ongoing policy debates in Annapolis, particularly focusing on transportation funding cuts and their effect on local communities. This special episode highlights an audio excerpt from a January 16, 2024, briefing in the Appropriation Committee. It features Mayor Brandon Scott discussing Baltimore City's longstanding needs, MACo President John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. addressing the impact on Baltimore County and all counties, and our very own Michael Sanderson breaking down the "hows" and the "whys." Tune in to hear the compelling case against cutting back on Highway User Revenues and the potential service and safety cuts to communities.

Mayor Brandon Scott sits down with us to talk about being the youngest mayor in Baltimore's history, the importance of getting involved in politics, and how to stay authentic while implementing change. Get your Smart Funny & Black merch here!  For more content, subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 149: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) We have a curious addition to the NBC/Ronna McDaniel timeline: Trump and the RNC fire Ronna McDaniel. 2. NBC hires Ronna McDaniel. 3. NBC fires Ronna McDaniel. 4. Trump and the RNC make a martyr OUT of Ronna McDaniel. 5. RNC threatens NBC over Ronna McDaniel. Per Politico the RNC is “weighing whether to restrict NBC's access to this summer's convention…'We are taking a hard look at what this means for NBC's participation at the convention,” says a spokesperson. OK how would limiting NBC's access to the R-N-C bullshit festival HURT NBC News? What Republicans watch NBC News? They checked out 30 years ago! So why would NBC worry? Maybe because of something Judd Legum dug up at his marvelous site "Popular Information." Of all the major corporations that vowed after January 6 to never donate to election deniers again, you know which true broadcasting company has breached its promise and donated the MOST to election deniers? Comcast/NBC. $787,500. Coincidence - no doubt. Could there be any connection between this and the fact that nobody has made headlines out of the amazing poll shift: Trump and Trump-Leaning Undecideds: 50. Biden and BIDEN-Leaning Undecideds: 50. And that's in a poll so skewed towards the Republicans (the Harvard-Harris poll) that a Harvard school paper columnist wrote about it: “Harvard Should Break Up With The Harris Poll” because the university is quote “lending its name to a methodologically flawed poll that often promotes a right-wing political agenda.” The 8% undecided lean 61% Biden including 58% of independent undecideds and 41% of Republican undecideds and that is, after all, EXACTLY what the Biden internal metrics told the president's campaign months ago. Once Trump actually became the GOP nominee the fence-sitters would have their "oh shit" moment and break to Biden. Plus, in the Bloomberg swing states poll that America erupted over when Trump led in seven states, Biden has moved ahead in one, tied in two others, and has improved in three more. Funny that these poll results aren't as big deal as the pro-thump ones were. B-Block (22:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: So when they call Baltimore's mayor "The DEI Mayor" what do you think THAT'S a euphemism for? And after Larry David eviscerates Trump so Charlie Kirk has to attack Larry David and say he's a "typical kind of New York Woody Allen-type" what do you think THAT'S a euphemism for? And when a Trump-endorsed Michigan state legislator sees people getting off a plane and onto a bus with a police escort, what do you think he assumes they are? "Illegal invaders," says the guy with no neck. The correct answer is: one of the college basketball teams competing in the NCAA Sweet 16. The hatred and racism and sense of impunity with which the bigots operate was unleashed by Trump, and to stop it we have to stop him. C-Block (34:00) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: A break from this Week of Stupid to the simpler life of a century ago at Ohio State University, when a kid with one eye is asked to draw what he sees when he looks through a microscope. "University Days."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  Should Tik Tok be banned?  Trump v. Biden 2.0 is official.  Nick Sabian testifies related to NIL.  Congressman Glenn Ivey joined the show to discuss special counsel & Hur testimony.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show to discuss a number of topics.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Mayor Brandon Scott reacts to criticism of using the term "Mutt" to describe Former Baltimore City Mayor, Sheila Dixon. Torrey discusses if the Mayor's response is consistent with social responses to derogatory words in reference to people. Baltimore City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Sonja Santelises joins the program to discuss a recent audit of city schools. She also discusses other updates on the status of schools.  We also review legislation that addresses Chinese ownership of Tik Tok.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  A recap of the State Of The State address.  The Border bill has failed.  Nick Mosby IS running for re-election.  Mayor Brandon Scott joined the show.  A lawsuit has been filed against Vincent Schiraldi.  Matt Welch also joined the show to discuss the presidential ballot & third-party candidates.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

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

Mayor Brandon Scott and Commissioner Richard Worley announce significant progress in compliance with the consent decree. Torrey discusses the value of the consent decree and the role of constitutional policing. We also discuss the tragic accident where a BPD officer struck a man on a scooter while responding to a call, and whether or not the officer should do jail time.  Plus, we speak with Tony Thornton to discuss the Ravens as they plan to take on the Houston Texans in the Divisional playoff round.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  C4 & Bryan dive into Governor Moore's public safety bills.  Defense Secretary Austin has prostate cancer.  The city of Baltimore cant sell the Hilton hotel.  Mayor Brandon Scott also joined the show.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Tom speaks with representatives from the mayor's office and police department who are working to reduce violence and address the root causes of crime in Baltimore. Mayor Brandon Scott announced his strategy to address violence in the summer of 2021, setting a goal of reducing murders by 15% per year. We did not achieve that goal in 2021 or 2022, but we are on track to exceed it this year. With 12 days left before the end of the year, it is likely there will be fewer than 300 murders in the city for the first time since 2014. As of today, 255 people have been identified as victims of homicide compared to last year, 65 fewer people were killed as of today than on this same day in 2022. Guests for this program include: Stefanie Mavronis, the Interim Director of MONSE, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Aisha Burgess, a member of the Community Violence Intervention Advisory Board. Jeremy Biddle, Special Advisor for the Group Violence Reduction Strategy to the Mayor and the Baltimore Police Commissioner Colonel Monique Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Patrol & the Community Policing Bureau for the Baltimore City Police Department Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The new chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department joins Midday. Chief James Wallace was nominated to the position by Mayor Brandon Scott in July and confirmed by the City Council in October. He began his career with the department 33 years ago, and rose through the ranks as a paramedic, a firefighter, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. Since 2020, he served in the Scott administration as the head of the Office of Emergency Management. Baltimore sees many fires, with one of the highest per capita fire rates in the country. Chief Wallace is in charge of fighting those fires facing shortages of both equipment and personnel, budget over runs, and the challenge of high 911 call volumes that is causing delays in response timesEmail us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today we discuss the future possibilities for two prime pieces of real estate in Baltimore City: Harborplace and Camden Yards. The two locations are at the physical and emotional heart of our city. Can revitalizing these developments happen in a coordinated way that make downtown a more appealing place for local residents and visitors to enjoy? Tonight, Mayor Brandon Scott will host a Public Forum on Harborplace with David Bramble of MCB Real Estate. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center on Reedbird Avenue. Guests for this program include Baltimore City Chief Administrative Officer Faith Leach, Former Maryland Stadium Authority Chair Thomas Kelso and urban planner Pete Saunders.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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