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Dry January
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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylanders, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org

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Host Tom Hall had some parting reflections as he brought today's final edition of Midday to a close.

City Council President Zeke Cohen joins host Tom Hall on this final edition of Midday to talk about some key city issues, including a ban on data centers, proliferating smoke shops and a welcome hike in salaries for city employees.

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott joins Tom in Studio A for their final edition of 'Midday with the Mayor,' their monthly conversations about key issues facing City Hall and the people of Baltimore.

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, in her last Midday review, spotlights Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, the final production of retiring Everyman Theatre founder, Vincent Lancisi.

Kim Wehle, University of Baltimore Law professor and constitutional expert, joins Tom to analyze today's arguments at the Supreme Court over President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship.

The Maryland Film Festival opens next Wednesday, April 8 and continues through Sunday, April 12. It’s returning to the spring after an experimental move to the fall last year. Jed Dietz founded the festival and directed it for nearly two decades. Now... more

Baltimore Public Media’s Program Director, Maxie Jackson, joins Tom to discuss Midday’s cancellation on April 2nd, and new programs to come at WYPR.

Sharon Mashihi, the daughter of Jewish Iranian immigrants to the US, talks with Tom about exploring the diaspora’s conflicted wartime emotions — in her podcast and in her own life.

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Recent Guests

Bill Henry
Radio host and commentator
Episode: As 'Midday' ends, some parting thoughts from host Tom Hall
Rob Sivak
Staff producer; longtime colleague
WYPR
Episode: As 'Midday' ends, some parting thoughts from host Tom Hall
Sam Burmas-Dawes
Producer; leaving the show
WYPR
Episode: As 'Midday' ends, some parting thoughts from host Tom Hall
Lena Wen
Health advocate; former guest on Health Watch
Health Watch (WYPR)
Episode: As 'Midday' ends, some parting thoughts from host Tom Hall
KJ Mohr
Director of the Maryland Film Festival and director of programming at the Parkway Theatre
Maryland Film Festival
Episode: Midday at the Movies: The 2026 Maryland Film Festival returns to Parkway, April 8-12
Sharon Mashihi
Film producer and creator of the podcast Appearances
Appearances (podcast)
Episode: For Jewish Iranian-Americans, the war with Iran is uniquely painful
Aaron David Miller
Former State Department Middle East analyst and negotiator; senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The US-Israeli war on Iran: One month in, is there an end in sight?
Jayla Elise Diggs
Singer from Dorchester County, Maryland
Barzini Family Music
Episode: Songwriters lift their voices in Maryland's quest for a new state song
Rick Hutzell
Opinion columnist with The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore Banner
Episode: Songwriters lift their voices in Maryland's quest for a new state song

Hosts

Tom Hall
Host of Midday; WYPR commentator and journalist with focus on local issues and politics.
Erica Kane
Host of Midday; frequent contributor.
Matt Bush
Host of WYPR's Midday.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Tom Hall is great, but…

    …yesterday’s interview of Bob Wallace was the weakest questioning I’ve ever heard from Tom. Bob didn’t provide any specific examples, just generic answers like “I will find ways to…” or “I will hold people accountable.” How?? What will you do?? Tom didn’t ask these appropriate follow ups…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glsever
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Source of Local News

    Thank you, Tom and team, for covering local issues so well, especially during this covid-19 crisis, as well as around local elections. Your services are critical and much appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALFrabbit
    United States6 years ago
  • Love the pod

    I listen to almost each episode. Thank you for this service. Tom Hall is a legend. ❤️🙌🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimTurner
    United States7 years ago
  • Can’t Get Whole Show Today

    You all sometimes only post part of the show. What’s up with that?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Big-E32
    United States7 years ago
  • I like it,

    I listen everyday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OctopusNews Ar!
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Balanced local coverage with strong experts; some episodes surface strong policy insights.
Format is informative but occasionally criticized for incomplete show segments.
Listeners value accessible, issue-driven conversations and guests with on-the-ground perspective.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Midday at the Movies: The 2026 Maryland Film Festival returns to Parkway, April 8-12
Q: What standout formats or experiences should attendees be excited about?
KJ Mohr highlights the Cinetech portion, including VR and immersive projects, and an interactive feature film that lets the audience influence the ending via their phones.
Midday at the Movies: The 2026 Maryland Film Festival returns to Parkway, April 8-12
Q: Is there a theme this year or how did you assemble the lineup?
KJ Mohr says there isn't an official theme, focusing instead on presenting the best films, with a nod to a previous year's comedic energy and a broader emphasis on learning from history and empowerment in both narrative and documentary forms.
Midday at the Movies: The 2026 Maryland Film Festival returns to Parkway, April 8-12
Q: So Jed, what was the goal back in 1999 and how do you think those aspirations have been met to date?
Jed Dietz explains that the goal was to start a Baltimore-based film festival to showcase films not widely shown in the city, emphasizing audience development and filmmaker access. He notes the festival's growth and continued relevance as it has become a community hub for screenings, conversations, and industry connections.
No Kings Day, March 28: The view from a Baltimore organizer
Q: How did you get involved in these protests?
I retired and found myself drawn into political activism with a small group of neighbors; we started with postcards, then moved to street demonstrations and ultimately joined the No Kings effort.
Rousuck's Review: 'Really Quite a Lot of Mechanisms,' by puppeteers Alex & Olmsted
Q: Are the mechanisms themselves, those are puppets too?
Yes, there are puppets among the mechanisms, including a toothbrush contraption and a washcloth puppet, and the performers use these elements in a way that creates a punch-and-judy style of humor while advancing the story.

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What is Midday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on Maryland issues, local and national politics, education, environment, arts and culture, and public life, often featuring in-depth conversations with policymakers, journalists, and community leaders. Across episodes, topics range from immigration and refugee policy to juvenile justice, local governance, and cultural events, with special attention to how national trends play out in Maryland communities. A standout quality is its ability to pair hard-edged policy analysis with human-interest storytelling, including on-the-ground perspectives from organizations and residents affected by policy decisions. The format tends to blend interview-driven exploration with context from reporters and local experts, making it a useful ... more

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1. Bill Henry
2. Rob Sivak
3. Sam Burmas-Dawes
4. Lena Wen
5. KJ Mohr
6. Sharon Mashihi
7. Aaron David Miller
8. Jayla Elise Diggs

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