November 2010

November 30, 2010

November 30, 2010 – Hour 1

Today we return to the topic of the proposed youth detention center in Baltimore.  We've brought three people working on the issue from different angles together to discuss the jail, what it would mean for Baltimore's youth, and what other solutions they envision for incarcerated youth.

November 29, 2010

November 29, 2010 – Segment 3

Journalist Joshua Kors has joined us many times to discuss the difficult environment that often faces veterans returning to the United States.  He's back again today to discuss a video highlighting a congressional hearing into the allegations that Sargent Chuck Luther was tortured after refusing to sign a paper indicating that his inju
November 29, 2010

November 29, 2010 – Segment 1

Once again, the whistle-blowing website Wikileaks dominates national debate today, after another release of classified documents.  Some have claimed that the newly public diplomatic cables will endanger national security, while others cheer for the site's contribution to an open democracy.  We're joined by
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November 24, 2010

November 24, 2010 – Segment 3

Author and publisher Steve MacDonogh joined us several weeks ago to discuss his book Pioneers: The Frontier Family of Barack Obama.  The book traces the history of Barack Obama's Irish ancestors.  He places their story in the broader context of Irish Protestants who migrated to the United States before the better known influx of mostly Catholic Irish during the Potato Fami
November 24, 2010

November 24, 2010 – Segment 2

Garry Wills has written more than forty books, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America, and has counted among his friends many of the notable political and cultural figures from the last 50 years.  His latest work, Outside Looking In: Adventures of an Observer, is an autobiography that offers snapshots of many of the imp

November 23, 2010

November 23, 2010 – Hour 2

The TSA's new security measures for fliers, including full body scanners that allow screeners to see nude images of travellers, and full body pat downs, have garnered a lot of attention during this holiday season.  We're joined today by two guests with different takes on the measures.  Lee Kair is the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Security Operations in the Transp

November 23, 2010

November 23, 2010 – Hour 1

Milton Dugger has been producing soul music for fourty years.  In one of the Marc Steiner Show's holiday traditions, we brought him on the show today to play some of his favorite tracks and talk about music.  You can find some of the many great albums he's worked on over the years here.

November 22, 2010

November 22, 2010 – Hour 2

One of Baltimore's music legends, jazz vocalist Ethel Ennis, joins us in the studio this hour with one of Baltimore's up and coming musical talents, beatboxer Shodekeh.  We're also joined by Ethel's husband Earl Arnett, who ran the music club Ethel's Place with Ethel from 1984-1988.

November 18, 2010

November 18, 2010 – Hour 1

New technologies continue to develop and become increasingly integrated into our daily lives.  This hour we discuss how technology is shaping our lives.  Our guests are:

Linda Schenk - Social Media Consultant & Web Designer

November 16, 2010

November 16, 2010 – Segment 2

At the top of the second hour of the show, we discuss finance with journalist, writer, and economist Robert Kuttner. Mr. Kuttner is the co-founder and co-editor of the liberal public policy magazine, The American Prospect. We discuss international finance policy and the big ticket economic issue- Unemployment.

November 15, 2010

November 15, 2010 – Segment 1

Marc and Anthony McCarthy co-host a local politics hour.  Join them to hear the latest about next year's Baltimore City mayoral race, and don't miss Attorney General Doug Gansler as he talks about the robocall that urged Democratic voters to stay home on election day.
November 11, 2010

November 11, 2010 – Hour 1

While Maryland remains a steadfastly Democratic state by and large, Maryland's 1st Congressional District voted to oust first-term Democratic Congressman Frank Kratovil in favor of Rebuplican candidate Andy Harris last week.  All other Congressional incumbents throughout the state, as well as Democratic Governor Martin O'Malley, held their seats.

November 10, 2010

November 10, 2010 – Hour 1

This hour we explore the work of three Baltimore residents working in innovative ways to improve the city.  All three are recipients of Open Society Institute Community Fellowships.  Our guests are:

Jessica Turral - Founder of Hand in Hand, an organization working to lower the juvenile recidivism rate

November 9, 2010

November 9, 2010 – Hour 1

Veterans Day is this Thursday.  This hour, we take a look at the intersection of veterans and the arts.  We're joined by a panel of artists who are part of the Veterans Day show at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore, Home: A Veterans Day Tribute.  Our guests are B.R.

November 8, 2010

November 8, 2010 – Segment 2

What role will the Progressive Caucus play in the new House of Representatives, since they now have a larger presence in the Democratic Party? Is the US political paradigm shifting beyond the traditional two-party system? We'll discuss these and other questions with Maryland State Delegate Jill P.

November 4, 2010

November 4, 2010 – Segment 1

Baltimore has long been plagued with the problem of vacant lots scattered across the city. These lots are often areas of epidemic crime and drug use, but now there is new hope with greenspace programs being officially established and sanctioned in the city. The greenspace programs, such as the Duncan Street Miracle Garden, provide lush and ornate gardens in place of vacant run-down city lots.

November 3, 2010

November 3, 2010 – Hour 2

This hour we're joined by Bob Somerby, editor of the Daily Howler, and Anne McCarthy, Associate Dean at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, to discuss the 2010 US Midterm Elections.  The Republicans took control of the House and many state offices around the country, while Democrats maintained their majority in the Senate.  What are the implicati

November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010 – Hour 1

The future of Delmarva's environment is inextricably linked with the future of agriculture. On this week's episode of On Delmarva we speak with two farmers who have big ideas about how to transform their own farms, as well as the food system in general, to ensure a more sustainable future of the land and economic health of Delmarva.