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Hosted by WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore · society · EN-US
Each week, Baltimore Public Media opens the doors of the WYPR radio studios to reaffirm our commitment to the community by creating space to explore and elevate the stories, people, and issues that matter most to you. We literally invite members of our community to experience the role of hosting for an episode of Pass the Mic.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEach week, Baltimore Public Media opens the doors of the WYPR radio studios to reaffirm our commitment to the community by creating space to explore and elevate the stories, people, and issues that matter most to you. We literally invite members of our community to experience the role of hosting for an episode of Pass the Mic.
Recent episodes include "James David Young on public support for the arts and the future of Baltimore’s DIY scene" (28 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Queer History Artifacts Found in Afro News Archives" (28 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Making Room for Indie Arts to Survive and Thrive" (27 October 2026, 15 minutes).
Pass The Mic publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for Pass The Mic is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pass The Mic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pass The Mic's contact route on record: verified email.
Pass The Mic is a society podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Composer and showrunner James David Young of Mind on Fire leads a discussion on Baltimore as a past, present and future destination for creatives
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Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Woods talks about rare queer artifacts found in the archives of Afro News
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Composer and showrunner James David Young of Mind on Fire leads a discussion on Baltimore as a past, present and future destination for creatives to thrive.
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Executive Director Savannah Wood of Afro Charities where she stewards the historic AFRO American Newspapers Archives. Among the collection’s hundreds of thousands of files was there was a folder just labeled...
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While we are living longer, it's become a challenge for seniors to live comfortably due to a lack of affordable housing in Maryland.
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Baltimore's First Lady talks about the challenges of being authentic as a public facing figure in society.
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Are we ready to have difficult conversations about homelessness? Beth Benner, Executive Director of the Women's Housing Coalition, focuses on addressing the root causes of homelessness in Baltimore.
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Dr. Nicole Rochester is a pediatrician, business owner, podcast host and divorcée. After ending a 28-year marriage in 2023, she's been on a beautiful healing journey that centers vulnerability, self-love and community.
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Baltimore Creative Consultant Genevieve de Mahy talks with Baltimore residents who have bucked the expectations of the nuclear family structure and redefined the idea of a household. Would you sacrifice privacy for...
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Bestselling Author D. Watkins talks with community leaders about youth violence In Baltimore
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Baltimore City College Alum Bry Reed speaks with Baltimore City College’s outgoing and incoming principals Cindy Harcum and Dr. Sedrick Smith about the value of a public education.
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Bry Reed is a Baltimore-born and bred artist with an incredible thirst for writing and reading.
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Baltimore's abdu mongo ali is a rapper, poet, and sound artist who’s been making inspirational music throughout their career
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abdu mongo ali is a rapper, poet, and sound artist who’s been making music inspired by Baltimore throughout their career.
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Career Coach Dr. Alethia Tucker speaks candidly about the challenges and frustrations of a career pivot.
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Simone Phillips, Founder and Creator of Charm City Table. In the Spring of 2017, Simone began sharing observations and thoughts about the best places to eat and gather by creating the Charm City Table Blog. Years later...
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Ashley Minner Jones is a Baltimore visual artist and folklorist. She has lived on the same block her entire life. As an artist, her work is represented in several prominent collections. Her extensive research projects...
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Hometown Voice Brett Hollander talks about his journey from local fan to team announcer for the Baltimore Orioles.
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Savannah Wood manages the extensive archives of AFRO American Newspapers News, the nation's longest-running Black-owned newspaper. Her family has owned and operated The AFRO since the late 1800s and she's carrying on...
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Beth Benner, Executive Director of the Women's Housing Coalition, focuses on addressing the root causes of homelessness among women. Under her leadership, WHC provides not just shelter, but a comprehensive support...
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