Rev. and I are thrilled to be warming everyone up with a series of interviews we conducted in Las Vegas at the ICSC this past Spring....here comes the Vegas Series...

A full cast of amazing Marylanders including Howard Perlow, Johnny O, Steuart Pittman, Calvin Ball, Aaron Tomachio and Nestor Aparicio. We were thrilled to welcome them Poolside at our Moblile Podcast Center for chats about everything politics, Baltimore Sports, the work that's being done at TradePoint Mid Atlantic and so much more...

Let's get it started with our first guest of the day Nestor Aparicio where we talk sports and crabcakes two of his favorite subjects.

Nestor Aparicio began his career in 1984 chronicling sports for The News American and The Baltimore Sun before hosting sports radio in 1992. In 1998, he purchased WNST-AM 1570 and retired in 2006 after hosting 14 years of daily sports radio - including three as a nationally-syndicated host on Sporting News Radio - assuming a full-time role as C.E.O. of WNST.net where "We Never Stop Talking" Baltimore sports has extended to the mobile web with the area's largest social media footprint and around the clock conversation, news and views.

He loves the Ravens, Orioles and all the local teams. If you didn't know it he has written three books including "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football - A Baltimore Story" & "Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac."

He doesn't hold back as usual and this turned out to be a great conversation......Vegas Series...we have acheived lift off.....

Enjoy!

As we break through 50 Episodes we are surrounded by Angels as we bring forward Baltimore's Police Commissioner - Richard Worley, Nancy Hines - the Executive Director of the Signal 13 Foundation, Barb Clapp - the President of the Board of the Signal 13 Foundation and Jerry Heid - our liaison to the Police Department. Jerry Heid is the second longest serving officer in the history of the BCPD.

This Commissioner comes to the job with an unprecedented level of experience. During his 30 plus years at the BCPD he has performed just about every job you can imagine. We haven't had one of our own at the job for this long in decades. The result is a department that has someone that has walked in their shoes, leading the way. As Jerry Heid agrees, this simple cultural improvement is being felt in all 9 Districts and has lead to major reductions in crime. We dive into his ascent to the top and learn what makes this incredible man tick.

Next we turn to the Frank J. Battaglia Signal 13 Foundation which provides hardship support for the men and woman of the Baltimore Police Department. They also provide scholarships for the children of these brave men and women. The Signal 13 Foundation stands as a beacon of support, providing essential resources for police officers and their families in times of need. We get an update on our Capital campaign which is going along great and will provide for more opportunities for scholarships for more kids.

The Commissioners Office and the Signal 13 Foundation work tirelessly to uphold law enforcement excellence and foster positive relationships with residents. Here's to their unwavering dedication to serving and protecting the vibrant city of Baltimore!

Thank you Richard, Nancy, Barb, and Jerry! Angel's at work!

Rev. Al and I are so excited to welcome Johnathan Davis the CEO of Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. This amazing non profit, which is lead by my friend Jennifer Curran.

Jenn is an amazing woman who married into two amazing Baltimore Families the Currans and the O'Malley's. Under Jenn's leadership along with an incredible board this non profit not only serves the Baltimore but stretches west to Oakland, Maryland and East to Dundalk. All of these centers deliver with compassion and expertise, ensuring individuals in crisis receive the support they need.

As CEO, Jonathan is dedicated to providing prompt and effective assistance, guiding the organization's mission to serve Baltimore's community members during challenging times. With his leadership, Baltimore Crisis Response continues to be a beacon of hope and help for those facing mental health emergencies.

988 is the number to call in times of crisis, especially mental issues, 988, not hard to remember, we even came up with a jingle...This sometimes life saving number is available on any phone at any time connecting individuals with trained professionals ready to assist in a crisis situation.

Here's to Johnathan Davis, a native of Georgia and a lover of the gym....his muscles are as big as his heart and he get's real close to being declared Holy...

Thanks Jonathan for joining us and to his team for their commitment to caring for others!