Episodes – WBAL Baltimore News

Torrey discusses protests at Tesla dealerships over DOGE cuts.  Baltimore City Legislators push back on blueprint cuts, and Southwest Airlines makes a policy change.

Torrey discusses Baltimore City's abandoned 5 Million dollar contract with Tesla for electric vehicles.  The Trump administration imposes draconian spending limits on federal workers.  Maryland lawmakers explore new taxes and fees for Maryland residents.

Torrey discusses the budget woes of the State of Maryland, and discusses if personal budget habits could aid officials in making appropriate adjustments. Trump clarifies Elon Musk's role in staffing decisions, and VA plans staffing cuts.

Torrey reacts to former Gov. Martin O'Malley's discussion about the Social Security Administration.  Maryland Budget forecasts project reduced revenues from taxation.  Trump takes aim at the Department of Veteran's Affairs with staffing cuts.

Torrey reacts to President Trump's joint address to congress and reflects on the various perspectives and responses to the speech.

Torrey reacts to the fallout from new tariffs on trade partners and we discuss the implications for the US economy.  Maryland lawmakers consider new taxes on businesses.  Lawmakers boycott Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

Torrey reflects on the fallout from Trump/Zelensky outburst in the Oval Office.  We discuss the impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada.  Maryland legislators look for new opportunities to tax residents.

Torrey reacts to the extremely tense exchange between President Trump and President Zelensky.  We also discuss efforts to aid federal workers impacted by DOGE cuts.

Torrey reacts to remarks from DJS Secretary, Vincent Schiraldi, about the role of the department with school updates.  Trump discusses his foreign policy ambitions.  Budget challenges plague both Maryland and the Federal Government.

Trump's Cabinet meets and we discuss remarks from Elon Musk and others on the status of the Federal Government. We examine the impacts of a new budget resolution from Congress.  Plus, updates from Ivan Bates on the Adnan Syed case.