WYPR News Roundup

Pre-election polls, Oct. 7 anniversary, and the Harlem Park Three

Polls ahead of the midterms show how voters are feeling about the economy, the governor’s race, and AI. We discuss the concerns of Black and Latino voters in Maryland

Mayor Scott, sexual assault on campus and Tom Morello

Mayor Brandon Scott joins us to answer questions about his dispute with Inspector General Cumming, and his role as mayor ahead of the midterms. We learn more about th

New AI rules, Data centers, and the Ravens in Rio

This week, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a sweeping set of proposed AI regulations. A reporter from our news partner, the Baltimore Banner, breaks down how practic

City Council shakeup, mail-in voting and Baltimore’s Book Fest

After a major shakeup, the Baltimore City Council attempts to realign on safety. We talk with City Council President Zeke Cohen about the recent ousting of Public Saf

September 11, 25 years later. What was learned?

25 years ago today many of us woke up to a clear blue sky and what looked to be a picture-perfect day. By 9 a.m., the only thing clear was it was anything but that. Two

Mayor Scott brought crime down - can he get grades up?

School is back in session, and we’re looking at the mayor’s report card. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his approach to reducing violent crime, his efforts t

The new FBI headquarters, anchorless newscasts, and rabid beaver attacks

As the battles between Maryland and the Trump administration continue in federal court, Maryland’s Attorney General declares victory in the fight to bring the FBI headqua

Van Hollen calls for acknowledgement of Gaza complicity - will Democrats comply?

As summer nears its end, Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins the News Roundup to talk about Maryland's shore communities, and his fight to lower prescription drug costs and hold

Annapolis decides on redistricting - what will voters decide?

The future of Maryland’s congressional map is now in the hands of voters. After a heated debate over congressional redistricting, a new amendment has passed putting the

Marylanders are trying to work. But is it working?

Summer is typically a season for taking a break, but work has dominated the news this week. We begin with the latest on Maryland’s rise in cyclosporiasis cases and the w

Troubled transportation and rising gas prices— what’s the solution?

Baltimore’s beating many East Coast cities at a game no one wants to win — higher gas prices. With the U.S. war on Iran continuing, there are few signs of letting up. We

Baltimore County elections, Venezuela's earthquake, police accountability and ice cream

Baltimore County's primary results are official, and reporter John Lee has the winners heading into November. The Baltimore Banner's Sapna Bansil breaks down the county's

Defining the US at 250 — What's Maryland's Mark?

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 wom

Did Maryland’s election change anything?

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.

What does Juneteenth mean to Maryland in 2026?

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

Baltimore Pride, Van Hollen's power, and an ICE raid on school grounds

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.,

Baltimore County elections and Baltimore City, Beyond the Wire

Differences on how to handle evidence from decades-old sexual assault cases are keeping Baltimore County from accessing more than five million dollars in state funds. Tha

What happened to Maryland’s mail-in ballots?

Hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots were re-sent to Maryland voters after a vendor error. Has that error been rectified? Matt Bush talks with Maryland State Administ

GLP-1s and the unofficial start to summer in Maryland

The price of GLP-1s may be going down in Maryland, but not in time for this summer season. We check in on the status of 911 caller response in Baltimore County. And festi

Hantavirus, Ticks and other threats to Maryland’s health

We've got questions for Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani about protecting yourself and your family from hantavirus and ticks. She also tells us about vacc