Two physicians join us to discuss ways to safely observe Dry January, the self-imposed month of post-holiday alcohol "detoxing" being practiced by more than half of all adult US drinkers.

Bruce Gartner, executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, joins us to discuss progress in replacing Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed by a ship collision in March 2024.

The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly kickoffs on noon on January 14. We preview the top issues at play this year with two leading Annapolis lawmakers and with veteran State House reporter Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner.

Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Belson and Aziza Peace founder Saran Fossett join guest host Gabe Ortis to discuss the next stage of Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy.

Maryland Matters' politics reporter Bryan Sears discusses why AFSCME and Governor Moore missed the December 31st deadline for inking a new contract.

Midday guest host Matt Bush talks with Capital Gazette deputy news editor Jacob Baumgart about the race for Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman's office.

Midday guest host Matt Bush and Baltimore Banner Howard County reporter Lillian Reed discuss the campaigns to replace the incumbent Democrat, Calvin Ball.

Midday guest host Matt Bush talks with WYPR's Baltimore County reporter John Lee about the competitive campaigns to replace outgoing Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier this November.

J. Wynn Rousuck reviews 'Wicked,' on stage at Baltimore Hippodrome Theatre and the play's movie adaptation, 'Wicked: For Good.'

Movie mavens Jed Dietz and Max Weiss join Tom to compare notes on their favorite movies of 2025, and talk about the latest trends in the film industry.