***No longer adding new episodes*** On The Record was co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley shared conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series! On The Record was 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 [email protected]
Latest episodes
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12 min
'On the Record' signs off with reminisces and thanks
On the Record reflects on the last nine years of our radio show and the interviews with — and insights from— artists, scientists, community leaders, and others that we spoke with a…
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13 min
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on empathy in this moment
Sheilah Kast talks with former UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski about empathy, dialog, and forgiveness in this fraught political moment.
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14 min
'Beyond Baltimore Street' celebrates Lumbee elders legacy
The Lumbee Indian community has had a longstanding presence in Baltimore. They arrived after World War II when thousands of people came looking for work, migrating up from North Ca…
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11 min
'Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt' at the Walters Art Museum
When you think of Ancient Egypt, what comes to mind? Sand, the Nile, pyramids, the Sphinx? Maybe, even mummies. If you’re thinking about mummies, you’re probably thinking about hum…
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12 min
Former pardon attorney Liz Oyer: A 'five-alarm fire' at the Department of Justice
If you find “Lawyer Oyer” on TikTok or Instagram, the voice is calm and the demeanor steady. It can feel like a 3-minute tutorial on the law. But listen, and you realize it’s not a…
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13 min
Maryland Gov. Moore: Taking stock and taking action
Tense financial times. Since January, 15,000 federal workers in Maryland have lost their jobs, more than in any other state. Looking ahead, policy changes in the federal 'One Big B…
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14 min
Cellist and educator Amit Peled on why learning the language of music creates better citizens
Part of success is looking back at the path that got you there. On the Record is in its homestretch -- ending October 3. We’re using some of our last shows to listen back to guests…
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12 min
Richard Bell's 'The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'
On the Record will end October 3. I’m indebted to you, our listeners and to all those who spoke with our small team during these nine years--to all who explained what they’re pouri…
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11 min
A story about Stoop Storytelling
From before the dawn of recorded history, people have come together to tell stories. Whether it’s the oral traditions and folk tales of yore… or simply folks chatting around the ca…
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5 min
Stories from the Stoop: Sophia Garber
For this week's Stoop Story, we hear from Sophia Garber... about a butterfly named Nathaniel who never got to spread his wings. Information about upcoming live storytelling events…
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6 min
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center has impacted food safety, nutrition
For more than a century, the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center -- called BARC -- has generated scientific discoveries that improved farmers’ productivity, food safety and hum…
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11 min
Maryland DJS Secretary Tolentino on her priorities
Betsy Fox Tolentino calls her new gig -- heading Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services -- her dream job. She was named acting secretary in early June after Gov. Moore decided…
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13 min
'Baltimorons' is a rom-com love letter to Charm City
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13 min
The Maryland Zoo keeps the Panamanian Golden Frog hopping
The Panamanian Golden Frog holds major cultural significance in their native Panama. "They are one of the symbols of Panama, similar to the Bald Eagle in the US," says Ellen Bronso…
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14 min
Atty. Gen. Anthony Brown on how Maryland is faring in lawsuits against Trump Administration
With other states, Maryland is suing the Trump administration over transportation, healthcare and other cuts. Republicans warn those lawsuits put federal funds for the Key Bridge a…
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12 min
MD State Sen. Cory McCray's 'The Apprenticeship that Saved My Life'
If you’ve heard of Cory McCray, you’ve most likely picked up that he’s a state senator, from East Baltimore. And maybe you’ve also been told-- and thought: “Huh, that’s kinda surpr…
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13 min
I. Henry Phillips Sr. photos make BMI's 'The Daily Hustle' pulse with life
A photograph captures a moment in time, and when you string many of those moments together, it paints a detailed picture of what once was. That is the case of the decades-long work…
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13 min
Impact of ghost guns settlement for Baltimore
It’s the biggest verdict ever against a gun dealer in the U.S., Baltimore says: $62 million dollars. In late August a jury sided with the city in its lawsuit alleging an Anne Arund…
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25 min
Language is powerful: What happens when the NEA tries to edit history for students?
The National Education Association, the nation’s largest teacher’s union, published a handbook with new guidance that omitted the mention of Jews when teaching Holocaust history. T…
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13 min
Stories from the Stoop: Naomi Cross and Laura Lippman
Labor Day is Monday… and for a bit of an early celebration, we bring you a couple stoop stories about jobs. The first: a tale from Naomi Cross, about her first foray into the worki…