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Future City on WYPR
by WYPR Baltimore
It's easy to talk about what's wrong in Baltimore. The challenge is to talk about what's next. In each episode, Wes looks at innovative ideas that are working in other cities, places like Cincinnati, St Louis, and Detroit. And he asks the question: Can those ideas work for Baltimore? This program is made possible by Genine and Josh Fidler, and supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation, created by and for the people of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the region they love a better place, today and for future generations.
Episodes
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BEYA STEM Conference 2024
Welcome to Future City on 88.1! In this month's electrifying episode for black history month! We're delving into the heart of innovation at the 38th annual Black Engineer of the Year STEM Conference (BEYA) in vibrant Baltimore, MD. Join us as we uncover the latest breakthroughs and insights from...
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Unearthed Roots: Delving Into Your Ancestral History
Unlock the secrets of your family's past in this month's episode of "Future City" on 88.1 WYPR. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through the annals of time, exploring genealogy and the intricate tapestry of our ancestors' lives. Our distinguished guests for this episode include Ari...
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Untold Baltimore: Unearthing the City's Secrets on Future City
Prepare to be captivated as Future City 88.1 WYPR embarks on a journey to reveal Baltimore's hidden narratives. In this extraordinary episode, our distinguished guests, including the insightful Kate Drabinski from Baltimore Heritage, the thought-provoking author and Maryland Institute of Art...
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Racing Towards Greatness: Inside the Maryland Cycling Classic
Discover the thrilling world of professional cycling on the latest episode of 'Future City' on 88.1 WYPR. Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore, MD, the sole pro cycling event in the US. In this engaging episode, we have exclusive insights...
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A Shot in the Dark: Examining Gun Laws & Public Opinion
Join us on this month's episode of Future City on 88.1 WYPR as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation about gun control, aiming to build a safer and more secure Baltimore. Our esteemed guests include Darnyle Wharton, co-organizer of the Baltimore Peace Movement, who brings insights into...
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Unleashing the Potential: Exploring AI with Industry Experts and Journalists
Join us on this exciting episode of Future City on 88.1 WYPR as we delve into the captivating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our host, Charles Robinson, leads an insightful conversation with two esteemed guests: Dr. Richard Forno, Assistant Director of UMBC Center for Cybersecurity and...
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Unveiling Baltimore's Green Oasis: Future City Explores Gardening and Farming
Welcome to a captivating episode of Future City, where we embark on a journey through Baltimore's lush green oasis and uncover the transformative power of gardening and farming. Join our esteemed guests, Denzel Mitchell from the Farm Alliance of Baltimore, Julia Craddock from the Rawlings...
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Green Energy
Join us on this episode of Future City as we explore the world of green energy in Maryland. Our expert guests include the Director for the Maryland Energy Administration Paul Pinsky, who will share insights on the state's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy...
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What is art?
On this special episode of Future City, for black history month, black art is explored. We ask guests what does art mean to them, we also ask about their styles of art, and their inspirations for starting their careers in art. Guests include: Clement Bryant To view more of Mr. Bryants work…
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The Return of Governor Elect Wes Moore
Maryland’s next Governor and Future City's original host, Wes Moore is this month's guest on Future City. He shares his vision for the region, and for perspectives on his opportunity for service from a range of Maryland political leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Druid Hill Park & The Maryland Zoo
On this month's episode of Future City, Druid Hill Park & The Maryland Zoo are discussed Guests for this month's episode include: Larissa Torres, PLA, ASLA - Landscape Architect - Design Planner II David Bramble - Co-founder of MCB Real Estate Kirby Fowler - President & CEO of The Maryland Zoo in...
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Mental health
On this month's episode of Future City, the mental health crisis is discussed. Guests include: Richard Rowe - Mental Health expert & advocate Morgan Reid - Health & Wellness Coach, yoga instructor Her Instagram accounts: @morganshelaine @mindfullybalancedandwholeness Jacqueline Ellis,...
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James Webb Space Telescope
On this month's episode of Future City, The James Webb Space Telescope is discussed, Guests include: Terri Randall - Producer of PBS NOVA documentary "ULTIMATE SPACE TELESCOPE" NOVA on YouTube PBS.org/nova Dr. Marshall Shepard - Professor University of Georgia Dr. Nancy Levenson - Interim…
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The Robert's Supreme Court
On this month's episode of Future City, The Robert's Supreme Court is discussed along with the contraversial cases regarding SCOTUS. Guests include: Jesse Holland - Author/professor George Washington University Mark Graber - Law professor UMB Robyn Scates - Professor UMD/Morgan State University…
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Summer reading
On this episode of Future City, we discuss great reads for the summer! Future City welcomed several guests this month to discuss their favorite reads. Guests include: Samantha Zline, Branch Manager, Severna Park Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library website - https://www.aacpl.net/ - Book...
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From West Baltimore to UMB CURE scholars
On this episode of Future City, the UMB CURE program is discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The future of Mondawmin mall
On this month's episode of Future City, the future of Mondawmin mall is discussed. Guests include: Rev. Franklin Lance https://www.parksandpeople.org/ Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council https://www.greatermondawmin.org/ Principal, Zulema Sockwell-Moore The William S. Baer School...
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Re-drawing Maryland's maps
On this episode, the re-drawing of voting maps is discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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So you think you're funny?
On this month's episode of Future City, we dive in to the state of comedy. We ask the experts what is funny? How does your comedy work? How do you deal with hecklers? Interviews include guests such as: Wajahat Ali Michele Wojciechowski Fred Watkins Ricky Shackleford Tom Papa See...
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The LGBTQ Community
This month on Future City, we take the opportunity to become more familiar with the LGBTQ community, its culture and its history.On this month's episode we will discuss the LGBTQ community with - Heather Mizeur - Candidate for Congress in Maryland & former MD State legislator. -Kevin Brown -...
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Tech Industry
You’ve heard the saying…”there’s an app for that.” We look at tech you may want, are trying to get, and when you can expect it. Can our thirst for the newest and latest gadget be quenched? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Clean air and water in Baltimore
How can Baltimore achieve clean air and water? Host Charles Robinson interviews several experts on this topic to see how Baltimore can achieve clean air and water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Journalism, social media, and (mis)understanding a pandemic
How can life saving information reach people during a time of increasing distrust of political, scientific, and journalistic authorities? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Back To School In A Pandemic
As young people head back to class, how are students, teachers, parents, and administrators dealing with another school year during COVID? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cities As Containers For Healing Collective Trauma
How do cities create containers for collective grieving and trauma? Why is that necessary? And what role does art play in helping to shape these containers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Future Of Infrastructure
On this month's episode of Future City we are talking about the future of infrastructure. What does infrastructure mean in the 21st century, and how are cities like Baltimore improving today's and building tomorrow's infrastructure? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"We'll Make Something Out Of Nothing": Arts And Baltimore's Future
On this month’s episode of Future City we’re looking at the arts here in Baltimore. Where do the arts, including music, film, photography, poetry, dance and much more, fit into the future of the city, especially after the arts and entertainment industries were hit so hard by COVID-19? And how…
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The Future Of Philanthropy
On the latest episode of Future City we’re talking about the future of philanthropy. We'll hear about the state of philanthropy in Baltimore and the U.S., how people are responding to critiques of traditional philanthropy, and where land and economic reparations fit into the push for racial and...
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“Baltimore’s Different”: Gangs, Youth, And Stopping Violence
The annual number of homicides in Baltimore surpassed 300 for each year from 2015 to 2020. Young people have been at the forefront of the city’s violence. On this month’s episode of Future City, a rebroadcast from 2019, we discuss violence in Baltimore, how it affects young people in particular,...
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"Enough Is Enough": Ending White Supremacist Violence Online And Off
Earlier this month a mostly white mob raided the Capitol, vandalizing the building, threatening to kill members of Congress and then-Vice President Mike Pence, and attacking police officers, killing one. The deadly attack was driven not just by Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen election but by...
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Remembering Anti-Violence Activist Dante Barksdale
Dante Barksdale, a leader of the violence-prevention program Safe Streets, was shot to death on Sunday in East Baltimore. Barksdale, who was also known as "Tater," dedicated the last decade of his life to mediating conflicts, doing critical neighborhood outreach, and reducing homicides in...
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Closing The Digital Divide: The Future Of Technology
COVID-19 has changed the way we gather, moving much of our social, work, and communal lives online. People are using the internet for things like doctors’ appointments and religious services, and countless institutions have had to quickly adapt to deal with the new reality. But getting online…
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"Free To Vote": Lessons From Election 2020
It’s been two weeks since Election Day, when a record breaking number of people voted in the midst of a pandemic. On today’s Future City we assess the national and local races and ask what lessons they can teach us about elections and ballot access moving forward. We discuss how election…
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"The Bottom Is Falling Out": Affordable Housing And COVID-19
The affordable housing crisis has wreaked havoc on Baltimoreans for decades, and the economic fallout from the coronavirus has only exacerbated the problem. On this month's episode of Future City we're exploring how COVID-19 is affecting housing in Baltimore and beyond. We discuss the...
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"A School Year Like No Other": Education During A Pandemic
The new school year has started and students, parents, teachers, school staff and administrators across the country are dealing with the uncertainty of education during a global health pandemic. On this month's Future City, we discuss how COVID-19 is shaping education, how schools in Baltimore…
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"Safety Is A Collective Responsibility": The Future Of Policing In Baltimore
The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by Minneapolis and Louisville police sparked protests around the globe. A Black-led, multiracial, multicity movement has arisen demanding changes to policing in the U.S. and demanding a recognition that Black lives matter. But what kind of changes…
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"We're Now Knowingly Letting People Die": Responding To The COVID-19 Crisis
This month on Future City we discuss COVID-19. As states like Maryland begin to loosen restrictions and re-open businesses, we check in with public health officials about the implications of that, plus how they rate the responses from Baltimore, Maryland, and the U.S. so far. Plus we hear how…
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Sweet Potatoes And Power: Food Security In Baltimore
Food insecurity is rampant in Baltimore, with nearly a quarter of the city's residents struggling to acquire healthy, affordable food. On this month's episode of Future City, we discuss why food insecurity persists in one of the wealthiest states in the country, and how local urban farmers,...
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Collective Healing: Trauma In Baltimore And Beyond
We discuss how trauma and PTSD shape people’s lives in Baltimore and beyond, and how activists, service providers, educators, and government agencies are using knowledge of trauma to change the city. We learn about legislation mandating that city agencies use trauma-informed practices when...
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The Future Of Education In Baltimore
Schools in Baltimore City have struggled over the years, and face a potential sixty million dollar budget shortfall in 2021. Meanwhile lawmakers are debating whether or not to fully fund the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission. On this episode of Future City we ask what it’s going to take to...
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From Lost Trust To Accountability: The Future Of Governance
In a year when a mayor resigned over an ethics scandal, many in Baltimore are asking if the time is right for institutional changes to how the city government is run. On this episode of Future City, we’re looking at the history of the Baltimore city government and why it looks the way it does...
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“Our Hearts Exploding All Over The City”: Erricka Bridgeford On Ending Violence
Erricka Bridgeford is a co-creator of Baltimore Ceasefire 365, an organization that seeks to end homicides in the city. The group organizes quarterly ceasefire weekends, asking Baltimoreans to handle conflict nonviolently while celebrating life and sharing resources. They also practice healing...
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“Baltimore’s Different”: Gangs, Youth, And Stopping Violence
For the fifth year in a row, the annual number of homicides in Baltimore has surpassed 300. Young people have been at the forefront of the city’s violence. On this month’s episode of Future City, we discuss violence in Baltimore, how it affects young people in particular, gangs in the city and...
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A Toxic Legacy: Confronting Lead Poisoning In Baltimore
Baltimore is at the center of the lead crisis in the U.S., and generations of Baltimoreans have been poisoned by the heavy metal. How did lead exposure become such a drastic problem here in Baltimore? And how can the city deal with lead poisoning in a lasting and comprehensive way? See...
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The Future of the Internet and Social Media
Over 3.4 billion people use social media, but with privacy concerns and accusations of false information – what’s the future of internet use? New social media sites are emerging pitching authenticity and transparency, but are consumers willing to make the switch to new platforms? Wes discusses...
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The Future of Foster Care
Here in Maryland, there are nearly 4,000 children in foster care. With so many children in need, how do we ensure a future where children, parents, and foster parents are all provided with the best possible care? Wes discusses interracial adoption, foster parents, biological parents, and the...
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The Future of Incarceration
With the highest imprisonment rate in the world, the United States is long overdue to address the issue of mass incarceration. With 2.2 million people behind bars in this country, what have been the effects? Has our prison system worked? We’re looking to examples in Europe to learn more. Many...
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The Future of Workplaces
When many of us think of the modern workplace, we start thinking about the images we’ve seen of Facebook and Google headquarters: open floorplans, fooseball tables, designer beanbag chairs.Maybe we don’t picture an office at all. Instead, we picture someone telecommuting from home in their…
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The Future of Ownership
We live in a society deeply invested in ownership. It’s been the classic way to gain, sustain, and grow family wealth. It’s been the mark of adulthood and stability. Ownership – of a car, of a house, of a phone, clothes - has been a ‘given’ for most of recent history. But will this remain the…
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The Future of Addiction Policies and Treatments
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total ----economic burden---- of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5...
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It's easy to talk about what's wrong in Baltimore. The challenge is to talk about what's next. In each episode, Wes looks at innovative ideas that are working in other cities, places like Cincinnati, St Louis, and Detroit. And he asks the question: Can those ideas work for Baltimore? This program is made possible by Genine and Josh Fidler, and supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation, created by and for the people of Greater Baltimore, where many donors join together to make the region they love a better place, today and for future generations.
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