T.J. Smith

T.J. Smith
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T.J. Smith is a familiar voice to the WBAL audience, serving as spokesperson for the Baltimore City Police Department from 2015 to 2018.

  1. 2d ago

    TJ Smith Podcast: Fed Hill IDs and Iran

    TJ Smith opens the episode with a firsthand account of navigating the barricades and ID checks in Fells Point, raising questions about how much security is too much in a public area. Callers and texters join the conversation with mixed reactions, including support for common-sense discretion and concern that the policy could hurt foot traffic and local businesses. Brittany Stephens from iMentor and Orioles Jackson Holliday join the show

  2. 5d ago

    August 14th, 2026: What Dan Cox Needs to do Differently, Mangione Pleads Guilty

    Join the conversation with TJ Smith, as he revisits his interview that he had with Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Cox yesterday. TJ provides additional reaction and discusses if Cox improves his chances to become the new Governor of Maryland. Plus, how much use is too much use for Chromebooks in schools? TJ reacts to the breaking news of Luigi Mangione pleading guilty to federal stalking charges in court and more addition information coming out about President Trump leaving an Air Force One jet on a catering truck. Who are some of the Republican presidential candidates for the 2028 election? Listen to C4 & Bryan weekdays from 10am-2pm on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

  3. 6d ago

    August 13th, 2026: Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Cox

    Dan Cox lays out his campaign message as a pro-Hogan, pro-economy approach centered on affordability, tax relief, and public safety

  4. Aug 12

    August 12th, 2026: BGE Price Hikes, Baltimore's Longest Vacant Home, OC Murder Trail Gets Second Look &

    Marylanders are feeling the strain of inflation, rising utility costs, and a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. In this episode, TJ Smith breaks down new polling that shows many residents are worried about their own finances, household bills, and the state economy, while also weighing what lawmakers can realistically do to help. The conversation moves through electricity rates, budget deficits, tax policy, and the tradeoffs between raising revenue and keeping Maryland competitive. It also explores how energy affordability, public safety, and economic stability are shaping the political conversation ahead of the next General Assembly session. He talks to Sahana Jayaraman who wrote an article on Baltimore's longest vacant home, and Delegate Nick Allen on a recent poll on Gov. Moore approval rating.

  5. Aug 11

    August 11, 2026: Flock Cameras, Juvenile Crime, Unpaid Teachers, and Vaccines

    Join the conversation with TJ Smith as he discusses the use of Flock cameras and citizens' fears about privacy. Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a grassroots think tank that advances the public policy interests of Black people, joins the show to discuss juvenile crime with TJ. Also, TJ speaks about the updated vaccine recommendations signed by President Trump and teachers not receiving their proper pay.

  6. Aug 10

    August 10th, 2026: Why Baltimore’s Quality of Life Crimes Keep Getting Attention

    Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this episode, Baltimore’s quality-of-life crimes take center stage in this episode, as the conversation moves from graffiti and littering to loitering, public drinking, illegal dumping, and reckless dirt bikes. The discussion focuses on how low-level offenses can shape how residents and visitors experience neighborhoods, especially when abandoned buildings, neglected spaces, and repeated nuisance behavior create an atmosphere that feels ignored. The episode also examines whether enforcement is being held back by bureaucracy, including the time it takes officers to write citations and the outdated handwritten process still used in Maryland courts. The argument is that lasting improvement in public safety and neighborhood stability may depend on taking these offenses more seriously and finding practical ways to address them consistently. TJ Smith is live every weekday from 10:00am-2:00pm ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

  7. Aug 7

    August 7th, 2026: Preakness Exclusion, Marylands Racing Future, and the Fight to Stay Optimistic

    Join the conversation with TJ Smith. The episode opens with a deep dive into the latest controversy surrounding the Preakness Stakes and Maryland racing. The discussion focuses on the reported exclusion of the Preakness from a championship series, why the Maryland Jockey Club and the Moore administration say they were blindsided, and what that could mean for Pimlico, Park Heights, and the future of the sport in Maryland. Even with the concern, the tone remains cautiously optimistic as the conversation turns to the Preakness moving 22 days after the Kentucky Derby and what that could mean for attracting top horses and strengthening the race’s place in the Triple Crown. Later in the episode, Dan Ilhman of the Maryland Jockey Club joins to explain why the new Preakness schedule could help modernize the Triple Crown and restore more interest from trainers and owners. The conversation also touches on NBC’s growing role in racing, the significance of Memorial Day weekend, and the long-term rebuild of Pimlico. From there, the show moves into a separate but equally intense discussion about war, munitions shortages, leaks, and political messaging, before closing with a conversation about why women now hold more U.S. payroll jobs than men and what that shift may say about work, family structure, and changing social expectations. TJ Smith is live every weekday from 10:00am-2:00pm ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

  8. Aug 6

    August 6th, 2026: Why the Preakness Date Change Could Be a Big Win for Baltimore

    Join the conversation with TJ Smith. The conversation begins with the future of the Preakness Stakes and the decision to move the race back one week. The discussion explores whether the change could help Baltimore turn the Preakness into a bigger festival weekend, bring back more community excitement, and strengthen the race's place in the Triple Crown and the broader horse racing business. The episode also weighs the role of NBC's long-term commitment, the business logic behind the move, and the concern that the Preakness may become too corporate and less accessible to regular fans. Listeners hear reactions from callers, along with a broader debate about money, tradition, and the future of horse racing in Maryland. This episode also turns to Maryland's special session and the redistricting amendment heading to voters. The discussion focuses on mid-decade redistricting, political power, voter choice, and whether the process is fair to Marylanders. Later, the show shifts to a tragic Germantown crash involving a stolen car and seven minors, sparking a hard conversation about juvenile crime, parent accountability, and the failures of the current system. The episode closes with strong caller reaction and frustration over how repeat juvenile offenders are handled. TJ Smith is live every weekday from 10:00am-2:00pm ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

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T.J. Smith is a familiar voice to the WBAL audience, serving as spokesperson for the Baltimore City Police Department from 2015 to 2018.

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  • Creator
    T.J. Smith
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    T.J. Smith