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WYPR News Roundup

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Baltimore
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Baltimore County
Chris Van Hollen
Juneteenth
Voting Rights Act
Baltimore, United States
Baltimore City
Immigration and ICE
Utility Relief Act
Empower Program
Archdiocese Of Baltimore
Child Victims Act
Maryland Juvenile Justice System
Opioid Crisis In Baltimore
Francis Scott Key Bridge
Hantavirus
Ticks
Mail-In Ballots

Every Friday, WYPR’s news team, our partners at The Baltimore Banner and other guests join news director Matt Bush to address a question facing Maryland. They talk through what they’re covering around that issue, hyperlocal, national, even international, and untangle how it affects Maryland lives. It’s your community, amplified. Matt Bush is the host of WYPR's News Roundup. We have help from Eliza... more

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Between executive orders and Supreme Court decisions, how does America define itself 250 years after signing the Declaration of Independence? We hear about a Maryland woman who put her name on the revolutionary document. And there are new details on ... more

What did we learn from Maryland’s primary election? We take a look at results in Baltimore and beyond. Then we set sail. As Sail250 Maryland takes over the Inner Harbor. And we close out Pride month with a trip to Butch Garden, a family-friendly Balt... more

It's Juneteenth, a holiday in Maryland and across the country. We hear what changes to the Voting Rights Act mean for Black voters in Maryland and dig into the history of Juneteenth. June is also Black Music Month. We're also passing the mic to a Bal... more

Sen. Chris Van Hollen is not on the ballot this month, but that's not stopping his political influence. We talk to a reporter in Maryland and another in Washington, D.C., about how he's wielding his power. Then, hours after an ICE detention on school... more

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Emily Opelo
Reporter, The Baltimore Banner
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Episode: Did Maryland’s election change anything?
Rich Shores
Maritime Operations Manager for Sail Baltimore
Sail Baltimore
Episode: Did Maryland’s election change anything?
Nathaniel Miller
Political reporter, WYPR
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Episode: Did Maryland’s election change anything?
Amy Reid
Co-founder, Butch Garden
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Pangelica Hall
Co-founder, Butch Garden
Butch Garden
Episode: Did Maryland’s election change anything?
Monica Brooks
President of the NAACP in Wicomico County
NAACP
Episode: What does Juneteenth mean to Maryland in 2026?
William J. Ford
Long-time political reporter for Maryland Matters
Maryland Matters
Episode: What does Juneteenth mean to Maryland in 2026?
Jasmine Von Hall
Reporter for The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Banner
Episode: What does Juneteenth mean to Maryland in 2026?
Wesley Case
Reporter for The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Banner
Episode: What does Juneteenth mean to Maryland in 2026?

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The Big Dig on the Key Bridge
Q: To give us the state of the bridge project, what are the next big things we can look forward to, and when do you think we will have a new bridge?
The project is in a late design phase with final design due later in the spring, and construction will follow after. Officials emphasized ongoing coordination, with a goal of advancing faster while addressing cost and schedule to avoid major delays.
Hantavirus, Ticks and other threats to Maryland’s health
Q: What is being done about vaccine access and costs in Maryland amid federal changes?
Maryland is implementing the VAX Act to ensure vaccine access at no cost through state guidance, while maintaining cost controls and expanding insured access through programs like the Maryland Vaccine Program.
Hantavirus, Ticks and other threats to Maryland’s health
Q: How does tick prevention translate into public health guidance as we move into warmer months?
Ticks become more active with warmer weather; guidance emphasizes avoiding high-risk areas, protective clothing, repellents, and daily checks to prevent Lyme and other diseases.
Hantavirus, Ticks and other threats to Maryland’s health
Q: What does hantavirus transmission look like and who is at risk right now?
Two Maryland residents were exposed on a flight with an infected passenger; overall risk remains very low, with guidance focusing on surveillance and monitoring those exposed.
Maryland’s battles for restitution from the church to the state
Q: What impact did the Child Victims Act have on lawsuits related to abuse in Maryland, particularly in juvenile facilities?
It removed the statute of limitations, prompting thousands of new claims against the state and leading to intense legislative and budget considerations.

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A fast-paced, Maryland-focused news roundup that blends on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis across state and local politics, policy, and civic life. Each episode threads together election updates, public policy debates, and timely community stories—covering everything from campaign finance and redistricting to housing, health, and transport—often featuring live reporting from reporters in the field, interviews with state and local officials, and contextual commentary from host and guest analysts. A recurring strength is its ability to connect national policy debates to Maryland-specific implications, while also spotlighting local culture and community voices, such as Pride events, cultural festivals, and civic initiatives. The show... more

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