<a href="https://rericthomas.com/">R. Eric Thomas</a> writes wry, perceptive essays about things that seem more amusing in his life than they do in yours. He grew up in West Baltimore -- but moving back after more than a decade away triggered stress and latent depression -- as well as some very funny episodes. We spoke to the author in September about his new book, "Congratulations, the Best is Over!"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

R. Eric Thomas writes wry, perceptive essays about things that seem more amusing in his life than they do in yours. He grew up in West Baltimore -- but moving back after more than a decade away triggered stress and latent depression -- as well as some very funny episodes. We spoke to the author in September about his new book, "Congratulations, the Best is Over!" 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

<a href="https://rericthomas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">R. Eric Thomas</a>&nbsp;writes wry, perceptive essays about things that seem more amusing in his life than they do in yours. He grew up in West Baltimore -- but moving back after more than a decade away triggered stress and latent depression -- as well as some very funny episodes. We spoke to the author in September about his new book, "Congratulations, the Best is Over!"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

R. Eric Thomas writes with humor and wit in his latest book, 'Congratulations, the Best is Over!'

On The Record&nbsp;is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved&nbsp;Stoop Storytelling Series!
You'll hear On The Record&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mondays,&nbsp;Wednesdays&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's&nbsp;Morning Edition&nbsp;on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series! You'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

On The Record&nbsp;is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved&nbsp;Stoop Storytelling Series!
You'll hear On The Record&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mondays,&nbsp;Wednesdays&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's&nbsp;Morning Edition&nbsp;on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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