6-11-12: You Don’t Say

Veteran Baltimore Sun copy editor John McIntyre on language.

3-30-12: Legislative Lightning Round — Crossover Edition

Ten days left in the General Assembly session. In this Crossover Day version of the Legislative Lightning Round, we’ll hear pros and cons on several bills that are one chamber away from the governor’s signature.

3-2-12: National Grammar Day, Local Grammar Expert

Not sure how to celebrate National Grammar Day? Let John McIntyre of the Baltimore Sun show you the way.

7-4-11: Red State, Blue State–Um, Gimme Ten More Colors, Please

“Our Patchwork Nation” authors Dante Chinni and Jim Gimpel go beyond Red State/Blue State and discuss 12 defining types of American communities.

12-7-10: In This Corner, Privacy. In This Corner…The Internet.

Are we creating a culture of openness on the Internet? Or are Wikileaks and Facebook forcing it on us? We ask our social media gurus Nathan Jurgenson and P.J. Rey.

11-30-10: Christmas with Choral Arts

Tom Hall and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society have a double treat this Christmas season for fans of choral music: the annual concert at the Basilica, and a recording of classical Christmas standards and newly commissioned works recorded at the Basilica. Tom tells Sheilah all about them.

10-20-10: Governor Martin O’Malley

Sheilah visits the State House to ask the incumbent about some of the most important issues facing the winner of this gubernatorial campaign.

10-13-10: Our Patchwork Nation

“Our Patchwork Nation” authors Dante Chinni and Jim Gimpel go beyond Red State/Blue State and discuss 12 defining types of American communities.

10-12-10: Should Juvenile Offenders Be Tried As Adults?

A report by the Just Kids Campaign says it’s time to undo a sixteen-year-old Maryland law that automatically charges juveniles as adults for certain crimes. We talk to one of the report’s authors, and to Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger.

9-14-10: Turnaround at Annapolis High

Sheilah talks to Annapolis High School principal Donald Lilley about the major restructuring he’s overseen at the school, including a 12-month school year.