September 28, 2011
Fox News commentator and journalist Juan Williams joins us to discuss his new book, Muzzled:The Assault on Honest Debate.
September 28, 2011
Electric vehicle advocate Chelsea Sexton joins us to discuss the future of electric transportation, and building a sustainable alternative to fuel-burning vehicles.
September 28, 2011
Actress Dawn Ursula plays the role of Ruth in Everyman Theatre's current production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play A Raisin in the Sun. She joins us in the studio to discuss her role and the continuing relevance of the play's themes over half a century after it was written. For more information and showtimes, clic
September 28, 2011
We speak with members of The Intersection, an innovative new organization that seeks to transform Baltimore communities from within by teaching community organizing and leadership skills to youth.
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September 28, 2011
Join us for this Urbanite Radio Story. Dr. Alexander "Sandro" Sulakvelidze joins us to discuss phages, which are viruses that attack germs but leave non-threatening bacteria alone. Commonly used in the Soviet Union, phages never gained traction in the US, and Dr.
September 28, 2011
Researchers at the European Center for Nuclear Research have discovered puzzling new data, that suggests that neutrino particles in their particle accelerator travelled faster than the speed of light. Why would that matter? Our guests join us today to explain how
September 27, 2011
Protesters under the banner of "Occupy Wall Street" continue their second week of protests in New York City. We're joined by protest organizer Lucas Vazquez to discuss the issues driving the protests.
September 27, 2011
We're joined by activist and author Luis Rodriguez. He's the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A, and the forthcoming sequel It Calls You Back: An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions, and Heal
September 26, 2011
Join us for a discussion about Harriet Beecher Stowe's influential abolitionist novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Next year is the 100th anniversary of its publication, and we're joined by two scholars to take a closer look at the book's legacy, from the controversial character of Uncle Tom, to the abolitionist activism of Stowe.
September 26, 2011
This hour, we'll discuss the latest news from Washington, as politicians continue to debate the deficit reduction plan proposed by President Obama last week and global economic troubles continue.
September 22, 2011
On September 11, 1973, the Chilean military overthrew the democratically-elected government of President Salvador Allende and established a military dictatorship led by General Augusto Pinochet.
September 22, 2011
Acclaimed author Sherman Alexie joins us in the studio to discuss his life and work, including books such as The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Indian Killer, Flight, and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.
September 21, 2011
Israeli peace activist Rabbi Arik Asherman joins us to discuss his work with Rabbis for Human Rights and current peace struggles that he has been a part of in Israel.
September 21, 2011
Join us for a discussion with local activists who are working to stop funding the wars and start funding our communities. They are organizing a town hall next Monday, September 26, from 7 - 9 pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Charles Street and Uni
September 21, 2011
Join us for a discussion with South African artist and filmmaker Paul Emmanuel. His new show, Transitions, runs at the Brown Center at MICA through October 2nd. His photorealist drawings and film look at gender, military culture, and sexuality in a society still reeling from apartheid.
September 20, 2011
Composer and Morgan State University Associate Professor Dr. James Lee III joins us to discuss his new work Chuphshah!
September 20, 2011
Did you know that while parties in criminal cases have a right to a court-appointed lawyer, there is no guarantee that participants in civil disputes receive legal representation? Today we're talking about the legacy of Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that has provided free legal help in civil cases to Marylanders in need since 1911.
September 20, 2011
This week, Palestinian officials are applying to the United Nations for recognition as an independent state, setting off strong reactions both of support and opposition internationally. We're joined by a panel to discuss what this historic moment means.
September 19, 2011
President Obama called on Congress today to adopt his new plan, including both spending cuts and tax increases, to reduce the federal deficit by over $3 trillion over the next decade. We'll discuss Obama's plan with Bob Somerby, editor of the Daily Howler, and Marvin 'Doc' Cheatham, past president of the B
September 19, 2011
Troy Davis has been on Death Row in Georgia since 1991 for murder. He was convincted based on the testimony of nine witnesses, but since the case seven of the witnesses have recanted their testimony, citing pressure from police to identify Davis. This Wednesday he is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection. We're joined today by Deirdre O'Connor, a lawyer who has work
September 19, 2011
We're joined by Shawna Murray, Deverick Murray, and Dayvon Love from Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle to discuss their ideas for reforming education and increasing community power in Baltimore.
September 15, 2011
Fox News commentator and journalist Juan Williams joins us to discuss his new book, Muzzled:The Assault on Honest Debate.
September 15, 2011
On September 11, 1973, the Chilean military overthrew the democratically-elected government of President Salvador Allende and established a military dictatorship led by General Augusto Pinochet.
September 14, 2011
Dedrick Muhammad, Senior Director of the NAACP Economic Department, and
September 14, 2011
We're joined by three young farmers to discuss the future of urban agriculture. They are all participants in tomorrow's day-long conference and bike tour organized by The Greenhorns, an group dedicated to supporting and recruiting young farmers.
Joining us are:
September 14, 2011
Join us for a discussion of yesterday's primary elections with four reporters.
Our panel is:
Julie Scharper, Baltimore Sun City Hall Reporter
September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
Ari Berman joins us to discuss his recent Rolling Stone article, The GOP War on Voting. Berman is a contributing writer for The Nation magazine, an Investigative Journalism Fellow at The Nation Institute, and author of the book
September 13, 2011
Join us for a discussion about racial inequality in the healthcare system. Dr.
September 12, 2011
Happy Defenders Day! No, it's not a holiday celebrating the admirable performance of Terrell Suggs in yesterday's Ravens game. It's the anniversary of the day in 1914 that American forces turned back the British from Baltimore
September 12, 2011
Today three guests join us to offer their views of the jobs proposal put forward by President Obama in an address last Thursday. Will the plan jump start our faltering economy, or are different measures necessary?
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September 12, 2011
Otis Rolley, former Director of Planning for the City of Baltimore and mayoral candidate, joins us to take your questions and discuss his bid for office.
September 8, 2011
For this Urbanite Radio Story we're joined by John Marsh, Assistant Professor of English at Pennsylvania State University and author of the new book Class Dismissed: Why We Cannot Teach or Learn Our Way Out of Inequality.
September 8, 2011
Join us for a trip to the studio of Mara Neimanis, aerial theater performer and artistic director of In-Flight Theater. We discuss her work and the upcoming 3rd Annual Alley Aerial Festival, taking place September 9-11 at Load of Fun in Baltimore. For more information on the festival, click here.
September 8, 2011
How has our society changed in the decade since September 11th, 2001? This hour, we'll focus on the tension between civil liberties and security.
September 7, 2011
In the final segment of today's show, we'll be joined by Duane "Shorty" Davis, an artist and activist who is scheduled to go to trial next week on charges of leaving what police believed was a bomb outside of the Towson courthouse.
September 7, 2011
As the weak economy continues to drive home values lower around the country, and foreclosure rates remain high, what is being done to help stimulate the housing market? We're joined by Bill Ariano, Deputy Director of the Community Development Administration at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
September 7, 2011
Jody Landers, Baltimore Mayoral candidate and former Executive Vice-President of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, joins us in the studio to discuss his vision for Baltimore. The primary election is coming up on Tuesday September 13th.
Please join us with your questions and comments from 5-6pm today by calling 410-319-8888.
September 6, 2011
With no new jobs added in August, our guests join us to discuss the best way to employ more Americans. We're joined by Dr. Lester Spence, Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, and Dr.
September 6, 2011
We continue our series on the mayoral election with candidate and State Senator Catherine Pugh. She joins us to take your calls and discuss her vision for a better Baltimore.
September 2, 2011
Next, we're joined in-studio by the master chefs and artisans of Baltimore's own Charm City Cakes.
September 2, 2011
Kari Lydersen and Gabriel Thompson are two writers devoted to exploring the stories of individuals who are often overlooked in both the US and internationally. This hour is taken from a panel on labor journalism they were featured on.
September 1, 2011
For the last two weeks, environmental activists have been peacefully protesting outside of the White House in an effort to bring attention to a new pipeline that would run fuel from the Tar Sands of Canada to Gulf Coast refineries. Today some of those activists join us on the show, to explain their opposition to the project and wh
September 1, 2011
Filmmaker Mary Bosakowski joins us to discuss After the War, a documentary she is working on about the life of Claude AnShin Thomas, a Vietnam veteran and ordained Zen Buddhist monk who has devoted his life to working to promote non-violence.
September 1, 2011
With the 2011 Baltimore primary election twelve days away, and early voting beginning today, we're joined by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. Please join us with your questions and comments while we're on the air from 5-6pm at 410-319-8888.