On The Record podcast

On The Record

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series! You'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at [ontherecord@wypr.org] (mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org)

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series! You'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On The Record is produced by Melissa Gerr. Jon Ehrens created the theme music. Louis Umerlik designed the logo. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at [ontherecord@wypr.org] (mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org)

 

#2402

'On the Record' signs off with reminisces and thanks

On the Record reflects on the last nine years of our radio show and the interviews with — ... more

03 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:50

03 Oct 2025


#2401

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on empathy in this moment

Sheilah Kast talks with former UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski about empathy, dialog,... more

03 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:18

03 Oct 2025


#2400

'Beyond Baltimore Street' celebrates Lumbee elders legacy

The Lumbee Indian community has had a longstanding presence in Baltimore. They arrived aft... more

01 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:23

01 Oct 2025


#2399

'Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt' at the Walters Art Museum

When you think of Ancient Egypt, what comes to mind? Sand, the Nile, pyramids, the Sphinx?... more

01 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:00

01 Oct 2025


#2398

Former pardon attorney Liz Oyer: A 'five-alarm fire' at the Department of Justice

If you find “Lawyer Oyer” on TikTok or Instagram, the voice is calm and the demeanor stead... more

26 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:15

26 Sep 2025


#2397

Maryland Gov. Moore: Taking stock and taking action

Tense financial times. Since January, 15,000 federal workers in Maryland have lost their j... more

26 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:59

26 Sep 2025


#2396

Cellist and educator Amit Peled on why learning the language of music creates better citizens

Part of success is looking back at the path that got you there. On the Record is in its ho... more

24 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:44

24 Sep 2025


#2395

Richard Bell's 'The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'

On the Record will end October 3. I’m indebted to you, our listeners and to all those who ... more

24 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:08

24 Sep 2025


#2394

A story about Stoop Storytelling

From before the dawn of recorded history, people have come together to tell stories. Wheth... more

19 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:58

19 Sep 2025


#2393

Stories from the Stoop: Sophia Garber

For this week's Stoop Story, we hear from Sophia Garber... about a butterfly named Nathani... more

19 Sep 2025

04 MINS

04:53

19 Sep 2025


#2392

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center has impacted food safety, nutrition

For more than a century, the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center -- called BARC -- has... more

17 Sep 2025

05 MINS

05:59

17 Sep 2025


#2391

Maryland DJS Secretary Tolentino on her priorities

Betsy Fox Tolentino calls her new gig -- heading Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Service... more

17 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:42

17 Sep 2025


#2390

'Baltimorons' is a rom-com love letter to Charm City

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12 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:46

12 Sep 2025


#2389

The Maryland Zoo keeps the Panamanian Golden Frog hopping

The Panamanian Golden Frog holds major cultural significance in their native Panama. "They... more

12 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:22

12 Sep 2025


#2388

Atty. Gen. Anthony Brown on how Maryland is faring in lawsuits against Trump Administration

With other states, Maryland is suing the Trump administration over transportation, healthc... more

10 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:39

10 Sep 2025


#2387

MD State Sen. Cory McCray's 'The Apprenticeship that Saved My Life'

If you’ve heard of Cory McCray, you’ve most likely picked up that he’s a state senator, fr... more

10 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:01

10 Sep 2025


#2386

I. Henry Phillips Sr. photos make BMI's 'The Daily Hustle' pulse with life

A photograph captures a moment in time, and when you string many of those moments together... more

05 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:56

05 Sep 2025


#2385

Impact of ghost guns settlement for Baltimore

It’s the biggest verdict ever against a gun dealer in the U.S., Baltimore says: $62 millio... more

05 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:37

05 Sep 2025


#2384

Language is powerful: What happens when the NEA tries to edit history for students?

The National Education Association, the nation’s largest teacher’s union, published a hand... more

03 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:03

03 Sep 2025


#2383

Stories from the Stoop: Naomi Cross and Laura Lippman

Labor Day is Monday… and for a bit of an early celebration, we bring you a couple stoop st... more

29 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:08

29 Aug 2025


#2382

Rocks above, rocks beneath: the geologic history of Baltimore's buildings

Several times a year the Natural History Society of Maryland offers folks an opportunity t... more

29 Aug 2025

11 MINS

11:17

29 Aug 2025


#2381

Laura Lippman's 'Murder Takes A Vacation'

Author Laura Lippman's 29th or 30th novel, depending how you count, is 'Murder Takes a Vac... more

27 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:36

27 Aug 2025