Mid-Shore Mid-Day
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WHCP station manager, Amanda Tilghman, speaks with Chris Rojas from Taqueria Florita's and Krista Petit from One Mission Cambridge about their upcoming Taco Challenge Fundraiser.
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When a pipe burst at the Harriet Tubman Museum in downtown Cambridge, it looked like the place was ruined. Instead, the flood forced a rebirth, an entirely new concept that is driving the museum makeover. -
Dorchester County Historical Society is putting on some tours and events, and Executive Director Marcos Salaverria talks about the history and the hauntings involved. -
Ben Brunner chats with Marcia Gilliam, director of Hot ‘n’ Cole: A Cole Porter Celebration! at Tred Avon Players. She shares how Cole Porter’s timeless songs are brought to life, the cast’s dynamic performances, and what makes this musical revue a fresh, entertaining experience for audiences this fall. -
The Eastport Oyster Boys are stopping by the Avalon Theater on October 17th to help support ShoreRivers and share their fun music with the community. Ben Brunner gets a preview from their lead singer, Kevin Brooks. -
The Talbot County Health Department is holding a screening of the documentary "Screenagers", to raise awareness about links between social media and addictions in kids. Josh Weber, Public Information Officer for Talbot County Health Department joins Ben Brunner for a preview. -
Vibrio is a life-threatening bacteria that can be picked up in waters all over the country. Today, we hear from Kyle Register, a local resident who has been fighting it for over a year, and is hoping to spread awareness and caution. -
The Mid-Shore Out of the Darkness Community Walk is an annual event organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) that takes place at Idlewild Park in Easton, MD, to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Jeffrey Shultz, AFSP Board member, joins Ben Brunner to give a preview. -
Chesapeake Voyagers offers peer support and resources for people from all walks of life on the Eastern Shore, from addiction to mental health. Ben Brunner chats with Diane Lane, executive director, about what they offer to our local community. -
Elizabeth North and Ryan Hayman, board members for the upcoming Frederick Douglass Day celebration in Easton, join WHCP's Ben Brunner to preview the fun filled event.
Becoming A Waterman
Captain Fred Pomeroy started crabbing when he was 16 years old, and hasn't stopped since. A poet, teacher, builder and farmer by turns, he continues the lore and the legends of those who feel weather in their bones and fishing in their blood.Becoming a Waterman chronicles some six decades of life and lessons learned making a living with a boat on the Chesapeake Bay. Tune in on 90.3 every Friday at 1 PM for another installment.
Heather Cox Richardson's Letters From an American
Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian. Her nightly post, Letters from an American, puts current events in the larger context of history and documents the overall health of American democracy. The author of seven books on American history, including most recently Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, she was the first author with over a million Substack subscribers. Letters from an American now has more than 4 million subscribers on Substack and Facebook. Tune in weekdays for Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters From An American exclusively here on the Mid-Shore on Radio Chesapeake, 91.7 FM and 90.3 FM.
This Is How The Story Goes
From a hilarious account of being kicked out of a Pilates class to an astonishing precognitive dream, “This is How the Story Goes” is warm and generous storytelling at its best. These intimate tales inspire universal wonder and thought-provoking possibility, as listeners reconsider what they think they know of reality, reconnect with their best memories, laugh, reflect, and come to like themselves a bit better.With a voice reminiscent of David Sedaris, Anne Lamott and Garrison Keillor, Oliver charms, informs, heals, and entertains. Every story is a love story to listeners and to life itself, with joy the secret subject of every episode.
Chesapeake Born
Chesapeake Born features essays on the life in and around Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Actual Factual Medicine
Dr. Kerry Forrestal, emergency physician, takes on topics from cancer to suicide and examines societal issues and healthcare specifics with medical insider insights.
The Grands Club
The Grands Club, hosted by Kathy Bernard (AKA one of the 2BoomerBabes), is dedicated to empowering, connecting, and enriching the lives of modern grandparents. Through engaging content, expert advice, and heartfelt stories from celebrities and everyday grands living the moment, the show celebrates the wisdom, joy, adventures of grandparenting and always with a dose of humor! The Grands Club provides a trusted platform where grandparents and parents can exchange knowledge, foster multigenerational relationships, and embrace the evolving role of grandparenting in today’s world.
Arts In Action
Arts in Action features lively conversations with Eastern Shore artists and organizations that offer visual art, music, theater, literature. Support comes from Talbot Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council.
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