Markus Rauschecker spoke to Tom Hall on WYPR’s Midday with Tom Hall 📻 about Maryland’s new data privacy laws. https://www.wypr.org/show/midday/2025-10-27/maryland-leads-country-in-data-privacy-guardrails-as-new-statewide-law-goes-into-effect

Coming up Tuesday on Midday, have you been the target of a scam? You’re not alone. Maryland saw more than a 50% increase in reports of online fraud in recent years. Have a question about scams, or a story you’d like to share? Leave us a message at 410-735-1616, and tune-in Tuesday at noon! #scams

Join a LIVE edition of Midday from the Charles Theatre as host Tom Hall talks to filmmakers behind @newnextfilmfest.bsky.social. The show starts Oct 3, at noon, in the Charles lobby. This is free and open to the public! Looking to attend a New/Next screening? Tickets here: newnextfilmfest.com

On today's show, LIVE at noon📻, Department of Juvenile Services head Betsy Tolentino. She was named acting secretary in June, following the departure of Vincent Schiraldi. Check out our conversation with @govwesmoore.bsky.social, when he joined Midday to discuss Tolentino's appointment:

It's Midday at the Movies! Join us right now, live on WYPR! This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D. We are talking about it.

Word nerds! Tomorrow's episode of Midday is about grammar and we want to hear from you. ✒️Where do you struggle when putting your thoughts on the page? We’ll talk about Oxford commas, run on sentences and more. Let us know your grammar questions below, or leave us a message at 410-735-1616

On today's Midday, author and historian Rick Atkinson on his latest book, the second of a trilogy covering the American Revolutionary War. Meticulous and grand, "The Fate of the Day" covers a desperate phase of the colony's war for independence from the British. Check out our discussion below:

"Protect, then serve." Conversations about Maryland's fisheries.

Meet Sean Marshall. He's graduating today with the rest of the class of 2025. But not before helping his school boost the graduation rate. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-...

Today, @offairashley.bsky.social takes over the host chair to talk crabs, oysters and the aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay. What's worked helping oysters bounce back? And whats needed to reverse the decline of blue crabs? Plus, a Japanese technique that could change Maryland's fishing industry.

Today on Midday: 🔷John Suau, new executive director of @thepeale.bsky.social, joins Midday to discuss the next step for the 200-year-old arts and culture center. 🔷Plus, a preview of tomorrow's First Thursdays Music Festival, hosted by our sibling station WTMD🎶

On Midday RIGHT NOW: What's at stakes for the Ravens in the aftermath of substantiated allegations against kicker Justin Tucker? Later, the Orioles season. Is it "Orioles Magic"? Or Orioles...tragic?⚾ The @thebaltimorebanner.com's @kylegoon.bsky.social and @danielleallentuck.bsky.social join us.

On today's Midday, we take your questions about #health and #nutrition. Navigating health advice, especially online, can be a challenge. Nutritionist Monica Reinagel joins us with the facts! Tune-in today at noon for our show, and call in with your questions on the Midday Live line: 410-662-8780 ☎️

Today at noon, @baltimorepolice.bsky.social Commissioner Richard Worley joins Midday. We discuss: 🔷What's worked as the city sees a sharp drop in violence 🔷Making inroads with young people repeatedly involved in crime 🔷Auditing finds a dozen deaths in police custody should have been ruled homicide

On Midday LIVE📻, we're talking zoning! Can simple, in-the-weed changes make Baltimore more affordable and better for small businesses? City council president @zekecohen.bsky.social on school rezoning: "This is an issue that our school board is going to need to take up," he said.

"We are in the posture of listening and finding out the full ramifications," @zekecohen.bsky.social said about yesterday's shocking audit of the MD's medical examiner office, which found as many as 36 deaths in police custody should have been ruled homicide. Listen in to our conversation on Midday!

Starting this summer, we’re upgrading our buses with brand-new, modern fareboxes. As part of this upgrade, we’ll be retiring the 15-year-old CharmCard® system. Riders are encouraged to make the switch to CharmPass, our convenient mobile payment option. (1/2)

Tomorrow on Midday, @zekecohen.bsky.social stops by to talk about a consequential rezoning proposal before the city council. We'll also ask about city's Opioid Restitution Fund and the $1.9 billion FY26 budget for city schools approved this week by the city's Board of School Commissioners.

Today on Midday, we're heading out to the garden. Farmer Chippy of Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm and Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms in Cockeysville joins us with the latest tips for your garden plot. Tune in live at noon, and ask us a question at 410-662-8780!

The Catholic Review was in the room with Archbishop William Lori, of Baltimore, when Pope Leo XIV was announced — and captured the palpable surprise at an American Pope!

Maryland's Lt. Gov. @arunamiller.bsky.social joins Midday today. We'll talk about: 🔷The challenges of assisting federal workers in a year where the state’s belt has been tightened as well. 🔷The new State Autism Plan. 🔷After dangerous accidents, new safety efforts protecting highway workers.

Today on Midday, we check back in with Baltimore high school seniors as they prepare for graduation. Laila, Shawn and Lamont first joined us at the beginning of this school year. 9 months later, have their post-school plans or priorities changed? And how do they think AI changed their education?

Thursday on Midday, Lt. Gov. @arunamiller.bsky.social joins us to discuss state budget cuts to education, transportation and more. Plus, Miller's advocacy surrounding disability, including a newly announced State Autism Plan. Tune-in on WYPR, WYPR.org and the Baltimore Public Media app.

A new executive order threatens NPR's funding. But are Baltimore Public Media's WYPR and WTMD at risk? Listen-in to Midday in just a few moments as we discuss the future of public radio in Baltimore with BPM President Craig Swagler.

Baltimore! Here’s your protest schedule for later this afternoon. @thebaltimorebanner.com has all your information needs

On tomorrow's Midday with the Mayor: We ask Mayor Brandon Scott about a proposed raised for Baltimore's tipped workers, and whether federal cuts spell the end for Scott's anti-violence initiatives--despite their signs of success. Tune-in at 12p on WYPR and call-in with your question for the mayor.

On today's Midday, former Maryland Gov. @martinomalley.bsky.social on uncertainty in Social Security. Could staffing and policy upheaval lead to the disruption of benefits millions of Americans rely on? O'Malley, the former head of the Social Security Administration under Biden, says its possible.

There are still Uprising-related events going on. There are two today.

On Midday tomorrow, young voices with big dreams. Baltimore 5th-12th grade students took to the stage to share their vision for a better tomorrow during the 8th annual Dream Big Contest at the Lyric Baltimore. We'll hear from the finalists, who created poems, essays, videos and visual art work.

On this day in 1963 William Lewis Moore, a white postal worker from Baltimore, was shot and killed during a solo march against segregation in Alabama. Moore embodied radical nonviolence and moral courage and we remember his sacrifice—and carry forward his call for justice.

The news never sleeps! We pivoted today following the passing of Pope Francis, with BBC News coverage pre-empting our interview w/ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. But never fear, you can listen-in to our fascinating conversation with Adichie about her new book, 'Dream Count,' on May 12!

With the passing of Pope Francis, Midday hears from local parishioners and clergy in Baltimore. Join us tomorrow at noon on WYPR, and call-in with your thoughts: 🔷Live 12-1pm at 410-662-8780. 🔷Or leave a voicemail anytime at 410-735-1616.

Looking for something to listen to on your Sunday? Tune-in to Midday's roundtable on the future of public media. Amid threats of federal funding cuts and accusations of bias, does public radio and television have a place in a increasingly crowded media landscape? 📻 ▶️ tinyurl.com/4ne3csbu

Next week on Midday: 🔷Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her new book, 'Dream Count.' 🔷On Earth Day, the future of Maryland energy. Offshore wind turbines, nuclear reactors, solar panels, oh my! 🔷Charm City reflects on 10-years since the uprisings following Freddie Gray's murder by police.

On the morning of April 12, 2015, at about 8:48 a.m., a 25-year-old Black man named Freddie Carlos Gray Jr. allegedly made eye contact with a police officer at the corner of North and Mount. baltimorebeat.com/a-mass-movem...

Today on Midday, the future of public media featuring voices from WEAA, Maryland Public Television and Delmarva Public Media. We covered: 🔷Nonprofit news and programming in a crowded media landscape. 🔷Accusations of bias in public media. 🔷Preparation for the possibility of cut federal funding.

On Midday, @elfreth.house.gov joins the program to discuss a busy first couple months in office, including federal worker layoffs and tariffs. She represents the 3rd Congressional District covering from Mount Airy to Annapolis.

On Midday today, lawmakers passed a state budget on the final day of session after longer than usual negotiation. So, what's in the spending plan? And does it solve the state's deficit woes? We talk to @thebaltimorebanner.com's @pwoodreporter.bsky.social and Frederick County Del. Kris Fair.

The Civic Pride of the Baltimore Saltbox exhibit at the Pratt Central Library also goes away on April 15th on Saltbox Ascension Day, so swing by. Many thanks to Baltimore City DOT, the Pratt, the artists, Juliet Ames, and everyone who loves Baltimore and its iconic yellow saltboxes.

Tomorrow on Midday: @thebaltimorebanner.com's @adampwillis.bsky.social on climate anxiety. Research found climate anxiety is more common among Black & working-class residents in Baltimore. Plus, is Maryland ready for higher risk of forest fires? (Photo: Jessica Gallagher/Baltimore Banner)

Hoping the O’s will channel this energy into a Baltimore win today

Mayor Brandon Scott on Midday today at noon. We ask about his budget proposal, released yesterday, which includes a significant investment in public schools, parks and affordable housing. But can the budget survive the loss of income tax revenue from widespread layoffs of federal workers?

Hotel resident no more: Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley has vacated the downtown hotel he was living in to satisfy residency requirements and now lives in North Baltimore. Also received a new contract today along w other top city officials www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/cr...

Mayor Brandon Scott discuss his billion dollar budget on Midday tomorrow. Scott staked out his priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, including huge investments in housing, parks and schools. Next, @bmorecitycouncil.bsky.social gets its say. What questions do you have for Mayor Scott?

Through March, Baltimore has experienced 34 homicides - the fewest for the first 3 months on record in the city's modern history (since 1970). Prior fewest: 39, in 1977 (city population then was 830,000). Previously saw 40 killings to start 2010, 41 in 2012 & 44 in 2014 & 2011

Don't miss today's show at noon. The New York Times' @anniekarni.bsky.social and @lukebroadwater.bsky.social discuss their new book, 'Mad House.' It's an account of the chaos and disorder of U.S. Congress, told by two reporters who have covered it closely.

It’s 75°, sunny (as of now), and the Baltimore Orioles are playing a baseball game at Camden Yards today

the cherries of Baltimore City

Tomorrow, a peak into the chaos of Congress with @lukebroadwater.bsky.social and @anniekarni.bsky.social. Their new book, 'Mad House,' is a first-hand account of rock bottom in the legislative branch, and the pettiness and egomania that got us there.