Your Maryland

WYPR 88.1 Baltimore
Your Maryland

Since 2002, ----Your Maryland---- hosted by Ric Cottom, has presented little-known human interest stories from Maryland's past. Beginning with accused witches and the murderous career of John Dandy in the earliest days of the colony, through Morgan State's fabled ----Ten Bears---- in the 1970's, the show covers nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two-and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland.

  1. 06/12/2024

    "Omaha Beach"

    On June 6th, 1944, soldiers from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, members of the 29th Division, were among the first soldiers to land at Omaha Beach on the coast of Normandy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  2. 05/23/2024

    "Color Guard"

    In the summer of 1863, Colonel William Birney began recruiting black men to fight in a newly formed regiment, the 4th United States Colored Infantry. Many men, both free and slave, were keen to sign up and fight for the Union.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  3. 05/10/2024

    "Silent Spring"

    The publication of Rachel Carson's book, "Silent Spring," in 1962 changes the way the public thinks about the health of the environment and the ways in which the use of chemicals effect all living things.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  4. 05/01/2024

    "High Treason"

    Making his way home to Maryland after the surrender at Appomattox, Confederate officer Henry Kyd Douglas was arrested in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and briefly detained in Washington during the trial of the Lincoln Conspirators.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  5. 04/15/2024

    "Titanic"

    On April 10, 1912, a group of prominent Baltimoreans boarded RMS Titanic of the White Star Line in Southampton, bound for New York on her maiden voyage. The journey did not go as expected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  6. 04/02/2024

    "The Defenders"

    In September 1814, after raiding and burning Washington, British troops turned their sites on Baltimore. They were met with great resistance from the Americans, and the planned invasion of Baltimore never took place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  7. 03/20/2024

    "Joe Gans"

    Baltimore's Joe Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all-time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder, Nat Fleischer. In a rematch on May 12, 1902, he defeated Frank Erne and became Lightweight Champion of the World.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  8. 03/07/2024

    "Lost Sons"

    In the spring of 1862, aspiring journalist G A Townsend traveled south by train and steamboat  to cover the Civil War. On his travels he met civilians and soldiers alike and came face to face with the realities of life during wartime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
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About

Since 2002, ----Your Maryland---- hosted by Ric Cottom, has presented little-known human interest stories from Maryland's past. Beginning with accused witches and the murderous career of John Dandy in the earliest days of the colony, through Morgan State's fabled ----Ten Bears---- in the 1970's, the show covers nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two-and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland.

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  • Creator
    WYPR 88.1 Baltimore
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    550
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 AudioStaq
  • Show Website
    Your Maryland

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