Roughly Speaking

Dan discusses the four M's: Malaria, Mosquitos, Marijuana and Moms.

In the midst of a historically bad season, the Orioles have decided to tear down the house and rebuild, trading popular players for an infusion of youthful talent. It marks a fresh start, but it comes with risks, as Sun sports columnist Peter Schmuck explains. Still, breaking from the status quo, scrapping what wasn’t working, investing in youth, and working patiently and deliberately toward a better future -- the Orioles are doing what the whole city of Baltimore needs to do.

With climate change, population growth and an insatiable global demand for seafood, how can we continue to harvest fish without destroying the fragile ecosystems of the oceans and bays? And should Americans eat more fish and shellfish for the sake of their health and the environment?In this episode of Roughly Speaking: An update on the status of the Chesapeake blue crab, a deep dive into the Omega-3 industry and the merits of seafood, and a look at effect of warming waters on Maine’s lobster harvest.Paul Greenberg, a best-selling author of books on fish and the seafood industry, talks about the demand for menhaden, the most heavily harvested fish on the East Coast, and the multi-billion industry connected to the Omega-3 fatty acids that come from the oily fish. Greenberg’s new book, “The Omega Principle,” argues that Americans could have healthier, eco-friendly diets by eating more seafood, and, he says, there’s a way to increase fish consumption without destroying the oceans.Christopher White grew up in the Chesapeake region and has written three books about the bay. His latest work took White to Stonington, Maine for a look at the lobster industry and how climate change has affected that fishery. His new book, “The Last Lobster,” tells a fascinating story that explains the lobster boom of recent years, and tries to chart what the future holds for lobstering as ocean temperatures rise.

A look at Chesapeake blue crabs, the Omega-3 industry and Maine's lobster harvest in warming water

In the last of a five-part series of conversations with accomplished Baltimore principals, Dan speaks with Marc Martin about turning around a failing school with falling enrollment. Eight years ago, Martin took over Commodore Rodgers, replaced most of the staff, enrolled his own children and generally raised expectations. His approach has guided the school on an impressive turnaround in academic performance and enrollment, and Martin now mentors leaders of other troubled city schools.Also in the series:-Part One, Episode 408: Matthew Hornbeck, Hampstead Hill Academy-Part Two, Episode 409: Kimberly Hill-Miller, Lockerman Bundy Elementary School-Part Three, Episode 410: Emily Hunter, Arlington Elementary/Middle School-Part Four, Episode 411: Cindy Harcum, Baltimore City College High School

Marc Martin's approach has guided an impressive turnaround in academic performance and enrollment

In the fourth of a five-part series of conversations with award-winning Baltimore principals, Dan’s guest is Cindy Harcum of City College. With all of her students focused on getting to college, Harcum implemented a student-to-student tutoring program while making college-level courses the norm. City’s senior class set a local record for International Baccalaureate diplomas. Harcum also talks about having to deal this spring with the violent death of one of the school's most promising student-athletes, Ray Antwone Glasgow III.Also in the series:-Part One, Episode 408: Matthew Hornbeck, Hampstead Hill Academy-Part Two, Episode 409: Kimberly Hill-Miller, Lockerman Bundy Elementary School-Part Three, Episode 410: Emily Hunter, Arlington Elementary/Middle School-Part Five, Episode 412: Marc Martin, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School

Cindy Harcum started a peer tutoring program and made college-level courses the norm

In the third of a five-part series of conversations with accomplished Baltimore principals, Dan speaks with Emily Hunter, principal at Arlington Elementary-Middle School in northwest Baltimore. The daughter of a former Baltimore schools superintendent, Hunter created a wellness center and a series of monthly events to encourage students to stay focused on studies while engaging their parents in the life of the school and in preparing their children for it. Arlington has made steady academic progress but still faces challenges in student achievement. Also in the series:Part One, Episode 408: Matthew Hornbeck, Hampstead Hill AcademyPart Two, Episode 409: Kimberly Hill-Miller, Lockerman Bundy Elementary SchoolPart Four, Episode 411: Cindy Harcum, Baltimore City College High School Part Five, Episode 412: Marc Martin, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School

Dan speaks with Emily Hunter, principal at Arlington Elementary-Middle School in northwest Baltimo