Midday with Tom Hall 📻
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Midday is a show for conversations that matter to Maryland. We are a community table, bringing people together for frank discussions about politics, culture, news and more.
Listen 12-1pm, Monday thru Friday, on WYPR.org, at 88.1FM or on the WYPR app.
Listen 12-1pm, Monday thru Friday, on WYPR.org, at 88.1FM or on the WYPR app.
Turkey Day is here! Tune in Wednesday with chefs Damian Mosely and John Shields for Midday's Thanksgiving special.
Have a questions about Thanksgiving cooking? Or have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe to share?
Leave us a message on the Baltimore Public Media app, or at 410-735-1616. #Thanksgiving
Have a questions about Thanksgiving cooking? Or have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe to share?
Leave us a message on the Baltimore Public Media app, or at 410-735-1616. #Thanksgiving
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Turkey Day is here! Tune in Wednesday with chefs Damian Mosely and John Shields for Midday's Thanksgiving special.
Have a questions about Thanksgiving cooking? Or have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe to share?
Leave us a message on the Baltimore Public Media app, or at 410-735-1616. #Thanksgiving
Have a questions about Thanksgiving cooking? Or have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe to share?
Leave us a message on the Baltimore Public Media app, or at 410-735-1616. #Thanksgiving
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
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
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
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
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.
This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D. We are talking about it.
July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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.
This summer, Jaws is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and will re-release on IMAX and in 3D. We are talking about it.
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 ☎️
Tune-in today at noon for our show, and call in with your questions on the Midday Live line: 410-662-8780 ☎️
May 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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 ☎️
Tune-in today at noon for our show, and call in with your questions on the Midday Live line: 410-662-8780 ☎️
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.
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.
May 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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.
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!
Tune in live at noon, and ask us a question at 410-662-8780!
May 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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!
Tune in live at noon, and ask us a question at 410-662-8780!
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?
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?
May 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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?
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.
Tune-in on WYPR, WYPR.org and the Baltimore Public Media app.
May 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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.
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.
Listen-in to Midday in just a few moments as we discuss the future of public radio in Baltimore with BPM President Craig Swagler.
May 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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.
Listen-in to Midday in just a few moments as we discuss the future of public radio in Baltimore with BPM President Craig Swagler.
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.
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.
April 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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.
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.
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!
But never fear, you can listen-in to our fascinating conversation with Adichie about her new book, 'Dream Count,' on May 12!
April 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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!
But never fear, you can listen-in to our fascinating conversation with Adichie about her new book, 'Dream Count,' on May 12!
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
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
April 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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
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.
🔷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.
April 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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.
🔷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 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.
We talk to @thebaltimorebanner.com's @pwoodreporter.bsky.social and Frederick County Del. Kris Fair.
April 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
We talk to @thebaltimorebanner.com's @pwoodreporter.bsky.social and Frederick County Del. Kris Fair.
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)
Plus, is Maryland ready for higher risk of forest fires?
(Photo: Jessica Gallagher/Baltimore Banner)
April 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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)
Plus, is Maryland ready for higher risk of forest fires?
(Photo: Jessica Gallagher/Baltimore Banner)
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?
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?
April 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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?
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?
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.
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.
April 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
March 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
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.
Orioles baseball, Mayor Brandon Scott, 'Snow White' and more this week on Midday.
Today: @danielleallentuck.bsky.social sets the scene as the Orioles prepare for their home opener. Then, jmjournalist.bsky.social discusses his new book about Orioles icon Earl Weaver, 'The Last Manager.' ⚾
Today: @danielleallentuck.bsky.social sets the scene as the Orioles prepare for their home opener. Then, jmjournalist.bsky.social discusses his new book about Orioles icon Earl Weaver, 'The Last Manager.' ⚾
March 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Orioles baseball, Mayor Brandon Scott, 'Snow White' and more this week on Midday.
Today: @danielleallentuck.bsky.social sets the scene as the Orioles prepare for their home opener. Then, jmjournalist.bsky.social discusses his new book about Orioles icon Earl Weaver, 'The Last Manager.' ⚾
Today: @danielleallentuck.bsky.social sets the scene as the Orioles prepare for their home opener. Then, jmjournalist.bsky.social discusses his new book about Orioles icon Earl Weaver, 'The Last Manager.' ⚾
A pair of hard-fought wins for the University of Maryland men's and women's basketball teams.
Here's the analysis from host Tom Hall and WYPR sports guru Gabe Ortis on Monday's show:
Here's the analysis from host Tom Hall and WYPR sports guru Gabe Ortis on Monday's show:
March 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A pair of hard-fought wins for the University of Maryland men's and women's basketball teams.
Here's the analysis from host Tom Hall and WYPR sports guru Gabe Ortis on Monday's show:
Here's the analysis from host Tom Hall and WYPR sports guru Gabe Ortis on Monday's show:
On Midday this week:
Tuesday > Inside ICE's holding rooms in downtown Baltimore with WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter.
Wednesday > Taking stock on the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse.
Friday > Lawmakers debate the budget this week, will we see a plan emerge?
All that and more our show this week!
Tuesday > Inside ICE's holding rooms in downtown Baltimore with WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter.
Wednesday > Taking stock on the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse.
Friday > Lawmakers debate the budget this week, will we see a plan emerge?
All that and more our show this week!
March 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On Midday this week:
Tuesday > Inside ICE's holding rooms in downtown Baltimore with WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter.
Wednesday > Taking stock on the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse.
Friday > Lawmakers debate the budget this week, will we see a plan emerge?
All that and more our show this week!
Tuesday > Inside ICE's holding rooms in downtown Baltimore with WYPR's Emily Hofstaedter.
Wednesday > Taking stock on the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse.
Friday > Lawmakers debate the budget this week, will we see a plan emerge?
All that and more our show this week!
We all need to take a break from the news sometime.
Join Midday today with solo pianist Lura Johnson and her new album, a blend of the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and Dmitri Shostakovich. Listen on WYPR.org or the new WYPR app📲
(Photo credit: Katya Chilingiri)
Join Midday today with solo pianist Lura Johnson and her new album, a blend of the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and Dmitri Shostakovich. Listen on WYPR.org or the new WYPR app📲
(Photo credit: Katya Chilingiri)
March 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We all need to take a break from the news sometime.
Join Midday today with solo pianist Lura Johnson and her new album, a blend of the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and Dmitri Shostakovich. Listen on WYPR.org or the new WYPR app📲
(Photo credit: Katya Chilingiri)
Join Midday today with solo pianist Lura Johnson and her new album, a blend of the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and Dmitri Shostakovich. Listen on WYPR.org or the new WYPR app📲
(Photo credit: Katya Chilingiri)
Considering a used car? Or an electric vehicle? 🚗🔌
On Midday at noon, @motorweek.bsky.social host John Davis discusses the future of EVs, how to inspect a used vehicle *before* you buy and the enduring allure of hybrid cars.
Plus, answering your car questions. Call us at noon: 410-662-8780 ☎️
On Midday at noon, @motorweek.bsky.social host John Davis discusses the future of EVs, how to inspect a used vehicle *before* you buy and the enduring allure of hybrid cars.
Plus, answering your car questions. Call us at noon: 410-662-8780 ☎️
March 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Considering a used car? Or an electric vehicle? 🚗🔌
On Midday at noon, @motorweek.bsky.social host John Davis discusses the future of EVs, how to inspect a used vehicle *before* you buy and the enduring allure of hybrid cars.
Plus, answering your car questions. Call us at noon: 410-662-8780 ☎️
On Midday at noon, @motorweek.bsky.social host John Davis discusses the future of EVs, how to inspect a used vehicle *before* you buy and the enduring allure of hybrid cars.
Plus, answering your car questions. Call us at noon: 410-662-8780 ☎️
Do you have a question for Maryland's newest US Senator?
On Midday at noon TODAY, our conversation with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks about her first weeks in office.
What are her thoughts on how her Democratic Party can better appeal to the working class? And what is she hearing from federal workers?
On Midday at noon TODAY, our conversation with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks about her first weeks in office.
What are her thoughts on how her Democratic Party can better appeal to the working class? And what is she hearing from federal workers?
February 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Do you have a question for Maryland's newest US Senator?
On Midday at noon TODAY, our conversation with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks about her first weeks in office.
What are her thoughts on how her Democratic Party can better appeal to the working class? And what is she hearing from federal workers?
On Midday at noon TODAY, our conversation with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks about her first weeks in office.
What are her thoughts on how her Democratic Party can better appeal to the working class? And what is she hearing from federal workers?