Midday

Midday revisits a 2025 interview with Ann Patchett, who released an annotated version of her 2001 novel, "Bel Canto."

As of August 1, homicides in Baltimore are down 24.3% compared to 2024.

Mayor Brandon Scott says says many different sources deserve credit for the reduction, including the police department and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE).

But what role does the City State’s Attorney’s Office play in curbing the violence? Additionally, how are community groups working directly with neighborhoods and residents to make the city safer?

Today, Midday gets two perspectives on the work of curbing gun violence. We hear from Hassan Giordano, the Chief of External Affairs for the City's State's Attorney's Office, and Brandon Wilson, Manager of the Stop the Beef Hotline at violence intervention organization, We Our US.

WYPR's Gabe Ortis guest hosts.

Midday guest host Gabe Ortis gets the latest news on Baltimore sports with Cordell Woodland from 105.7 The Fan, who joins the show live from Camden Yards.

They discuss the current state of Orioles baseball and the upcoming preseason game between the Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys.

Every week, theatre critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to review the latest productions on stage across the region.

Today, Judy discusses 'Floating Down to Camelot,' a Baltimore Playwrights Festival production continuing at the Spotlighters Theatre through August 17.

Gov. Wes Moore joins Midday to share his perspective on the deployment of National Guard and additional officers to patrol the streets of Washington.

In a White House press conference on Monday, President Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department and the deployment of the National Guard, intending to restore order and public safety.

During his remarks, the President mentioned several cities, implying they have crime problems. He listed Baltimore, along with Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Oakland, saying, "We don't even mention that anymore, they're so far gone."

Moore continues to highlight the partnership between the state and the city to reduce gun violence in Baltimore.

From the halls of the state capitol in Annapolis to the corner dive bar in Baltimore, it seems like everyone is talking about rising utility costs.

It is more expensive to turn the lights on, run air conditioning or bake cookies in the oven.

On June 1, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco all raised their rates, yet again. The prices for gas and electricity have risen at a rate exceeding inflation.

Lawmakers have taken notice. So what’s the reason for these increases? And can Marylanders expect any relief?

My first guest today is David Lapp, who represents ratepayers at the Maryland Office of the People’s Counsel, an independent state agency that advocates for consumers.

Many young people report experiencing depression and anxiety and struggling with identity and purpose. Dr. Charissa Cheah is here to help.

Cheah is a professor of psychology at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She directs the Culture, Child and Adolescent Development Lab at UMBC and she serves as the President of the Society for Research on Adolescents, an international organization of scholars who support study in the field.

Midday turns the spotlight to young people who have left childhood and are navigating the oftentimes confusing, treacherous path toward adulthood.

For those who run afoul of the law, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is tasked with their supervision and treatment.

Betsy Fox Tolentino is the new acting secretary of DJS. Last June, Gov. Wes Moore appointed her to replace Vincent Schiraldi.

Tolentino is no stranger to the agency, or to the work of youth justice. She is a former DJS Deputy Secretary, a Baltimore based public defender, and most recently, the director of the Roca Impact Institute.

A new book chronicles the remarkable political comeback of President Donald Trump, and the unprecedented circumstances of his reelection.

Isaac Arnsdorf, a Washington Post White House reporter, is the coauthor of 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.

Josh Dawsey, of the Wall Street Journal, and Tyler Pager, of the New York Times, coauthored with Arnsdorf.

Dr. Ashanti Woods, an award-winning pediatrician at Mercy Family Care Physicians in Baltimore, returns to Midday to discuss health and young people.

A disturbing report that was recently released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia warns that mental health challenges, obesity, and infant and child mortality are all on the rise in the United States.

Woods will take your questions about your kids, and how to keep them healthy and thriving.

What do you need to know about vaccines? With school starting soon, vaccination rates for children are still lower than pre-COVID levels, although Maryland’s rates are slightly higher than the national average.