The national protests against Israeli military action against Hamas spread to Maryland campuses. Torrey discusses the lack of racial diversity in the protests, as well as the ethical complications of the conflict. We also discuss rating systems for public schools.

The 2pm deadline passed for protestors to voluntarily abandon their protest at Columbia University. 2pm passed and nothing happened. Torrey reflects on the significance of this going forward.  Declining birth rates have some officials concerned about the future implications of this, and we discuss options for encouraging people to start families.  Finally, we look into the latest updates on Baltimore City's Mayoral race.

Torrey reacts to college campus protests across the country surrounding the Israel/Hamas Conflict.  We talk about the latest issues with Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby's campaign finance report, and we touch on the AI conversation again. Torrey talked to WBAL's own Valerie Preactor to discuss the new Baltimore Ravens Cornerback Nate Wiggins and the breaking news of Jackson Holiday going back to the Minor Leagues.

Baltimore County officials announce that they've taken a suspect into custody after creating an audio file depicting a school official making racist remarks.  Torrey goes into the ethics of AI, as well as the official response to the situation.  We also discuss the status of Maryland's US Senate primary. Torrey also talked to WBAL's own Keith Mills and Tony Thornton to discuss the first round of the NFL Draft.

Torrey talks about the difference between environmental stewardship and climate alarmism. We talk about the impact that homelessness has on our community and government responsibilities to address it.  We also have a conversation about parenting skills in the face of juvenile issues. Finally, we talk about employers reviewing the criminal history of prospective employees.

Torrey reacts to updates from the Mayor's team on the impact of GVRS and how people still do not feel safe in Baltimore.  We also discuss the rise of antisemitism on college campuses. Finally, we have a discussion about arts funding in Baltimore City, and some of the racial dynamics of the arts.

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.

Torrey reflects on the Baltimore City Mayoral debate and explores some ideas for making the format more engaging for modern audiences. We also spend a lot of time discussing college in the context of student loan forgiveness.

Torrey discusses the aftermath of Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend. We discuss the merits of potential retaliation from Israel.  We also talk about the shooting of a seven-year-old child in Mondawmin Mall, and the tepid social response to the tragedy. Finally, we review several of the open investigations into the Key Bridge collision, including one from the FBI.

The entire show focuses on public sentiment related to efforts to rename the Key Bridge after it is rebuilt.  We discuss the merits of Francis Scott Key, and how American will deal with it's racial legacy.