Each week, Baltimore Public Media opens the doors of the WYPR radio studios to reaffirm our commitment to the community by creating space to explore and elevate the stories, people, and issues that matter most to you. We literally invite members of our community to experience the role of hosting for an episode of Pass the Mic.
Latest episodes
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19 min
Rare AFRO News Artifacts Reveal Baltimore’s Hidden Queer History
Executive Director Savannah Wood of Afro Charities where she stewards the historic AFRO American Newspapers Archives. Among the collection’s hundreds of thousands of files was ther…
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27 min
Allison Ciborowski of LeadingAge Maryland Sounds the Alarm on Affordable Housing for Seniors In Maryland
While we are living longer, it's become a challenge for seniors to live comfortably due to a lack of affordable housing in Maryland.
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27 min
Authenticity Matters for Baltimore's First Lady Hana Scott
Baltimore's First Lady talks about the challenges of being authentic as a public facing figure in society.
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26 min
Beth Benner of the Women's Housing Coalition Encourages Real Talk About The Difficult Challenges of Homelessne…
Are we ready to have difficult conversations about homelessness? Beth Benner, Executive Director of the Women's Housing Coalition, focuses on addressing the root causes of homeless…
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26 min
Podcaster Dr. Nicole Rochester Navigates Life's Unexpected Transitions
Dr. Nicole Rochester is a pediatrician, business owner, podcast host and divorcée. After ending a 28-year marriage in 2023, she's been on a beautiful healing journey that centers v…
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27 min
Baltimore's Genevieve De Mahy with Baltimore Neighbors Sharing Space and Stories about Communal Living
Baltimore Creative Consultant Genevieve de Mahy talks with Baltimore residents who have bucked the expectations of the nuclear family structure and redefined the idea of a househol…
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27 min
Author and Filmmaker D. Watkins Honors Grass Roots Efforts Working to Reduce Youth Violence in Baltimore
Bestselling Author D. Watkins talks with community leaders about youth violence In Baltimore
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27 min
Center Stage Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb Building A Hub for Black Artist in Baltimore
Can Baltimore Be the Hub for Black Artistry?
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26 min
Former Baltimore City College Alum Bry Reed Talks About the Value of Public Education in America
Baltimore City College Alum Bry Reed speaks with Baltimore City College’s outgoing and incoming principals Cindy Harcum and Dr. Sedrick Smith about the value of a public education.
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4 min
The Joy of Reading with Baltimore's Literary Advocate Bry Reed
Bry Reed is a Baltimore-born and bred artist with an incredible thirst for writing and reading.
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4 min
Meet Multi-Disciplinary Artist abdu mongo ali
Baltimore's abdu mongo ali is a rapper, poet, and sound artist who’s been making inspirational music throughout their career
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26 min
Black Ecology and Art with Baltimore's Cross-Disciplinary Artist abdu mongo ali
abdu mongo ali is a rapper, poet, and sound artist who’s been making music inspired by Baltimore throughout their career.
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26 min
Reinvention Strategist Alethia Tucker
Career Coach Dr. Alethia Tucker speaks candidly about the challenges and frustrations of a career pivot.
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27 min
Feeding The Soul of Baltimore
Simone Phillips, Founder and Creator of Charm City Table. In the Spring of 2017, Simone began sharing observations and thoughts about the best places to eat and gather by creating…
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6 min
Artist and Folklorist Ashley Minner Jones Stays True to Her Roots in Baltimore
Ashley Minner Jones is a Baltimore visual artist and folklorist. She has lived on the same block her entire life. As an artist, her work is represented in several prominent collect…
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6 min
It's A Full Circle Moment for Baltimore Orioles Announcer Brett Hollander
Hometown Voice Brett Hollander talks about his journey from local fan to team announcer for the Baltimore Orioles.
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7 min
Archivist Savannah Wood Brings the History of The AFRO American Newspaper to Life
Savannah Wood manages the extensive archives of AFRO American Newspapers, the nation's longest-running Black-owned newspaper. Her family has owned and operated The AFRO since the l…
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4 min
Women's Housing Coalition's Beth Benner Shelters Women Facing Homelessness
Beth Benner, Executive Director of the Women's Housing Coalition, focuses on addressing the root causes of homelessness among women. Under her leadership, WHC provides not just she…
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4 min
Electronic musician, poet and cross-disciplinary artist abdu mongo ali intergrates art and nature
abdu mongo ali is a rapper, poet, and sound artist who’s been making music inspired by Baltimore throughout their career. After touring the U.S. and Europe, ali became the inaugura…
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4 min
LeadingAge Maryland President and CEO Allison Ciborowski Provides Dignified Care for Aging Adults.
Maryland is preparing aggressively for an aging population. Allison Ciborowski, President and CEO of LeadingAge Maryland is passionate about providing high-quality care and service…