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Maryland Unfolded

by WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore

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  • Witchcraft, Spiritualism, and Maryland’s Supernatural History

    October 16, 2026 · 40 min

    From colonial witchcraft accusations to 19th-century séances, Maryland’s history is full of stories about the supernatural. On this episode of Maryland Unfolded, host Mark Gunnery visits the Enoch Pratt Free Library to explore the history…

  • Willkommen in Maryland: Germans in the Old Line State

    October 2, 2026 · 30 min

    German immigrants have shaped Maryland’s history for generations, leaving their mark on everything from the farms of Frederick County to the churches, businesses, and cultural institutions of Baltimore. In this episode of Maryland…

  • Oyster Wars: The Fight for the Chesapeake Bay

    September 18, 2026 · 39 min

    In the nineteenth century, oysters fueled Maryland’s economy—but competition over the Chesapeake’s oyster beds led to violent clashes known as the Oyster Wars. Host Gabe Ortis speaks with historian Noah Ulrich and oyster farmer Patrick…

  • The Black Ship Caulkers of Baltimore

    September 4, 2026 · 28 min

    For much of the nineteenth century, Black workers, both enslaved and free, dominated the ship caulking trade. The work was dangerous and demanding, but it also gave some Black Baltimoreans a path to economic power and autonomy, allowing…

  • The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Maryland Rye Whiskey

    August 20, 2026 · 20 min

    Long before Kentucky and Tennessee became synonymous with whiskey, Maryland was one of the country’s premier whiskey-producing states. Maryland played a central role in the development of American rye whiskey, but by the mid-20th century…

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  • Mobtown: The Know-Nothings and Political Violence in Baltimore

    August 7, 2026 · 17 min

    Baltimore has many nicknames: the Monumental City, Charm City, the City That Reads. But one of its oldest is Mobtown, a name earned through a long history of political violence, riots, and street fighting. And at no time was that…

  • Pride of Baltimore II and Maryland's Maritime Heritage

    July 17, 2026 · 39 min

    Host Mark Gunnery climbs aboard the Pride of Baltimore II for a three-night voyage from Norfolk to Baltimore, experiencing firsthand what life is like aboard Maryland's iconic sailing ambassador. Along the way, he explores the history of…

  • Drag Balls and Hidden Havens: Maryland's LGBTQ+ History

    July 2, 2026 · 47 min

    LGBTQ+ people have long been part of Maryland's story, but their histories have often gone untold. In this episode of Maryland Unfolded, host Dr. Kalima Young speaks with public librarian and historian Ben Egerman about his research into…

  • Black Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution

    June 18, 2026 · 33 min

    Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, it's easy to forget just how controversial the American Revolution was. Marylanders served on both sides of the conflict. Some joined the Continental Army in support of…

  • Maryland's Revolutionary Past and Lucille Clifton's Legacy

    June 2, 2026 · 43 min

    In the premiere episode of Maryland Unfolded, host Marc Steiner explores two distinct chapters of Maryland history. First, he speaks with political scientist Matthew Crenson about Baltimore politics in the Revolutionary era, examining the…

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About the show

Maryland Unfolded is a history podcast from Baltimore Public Media and WYPR. Twice a month, a rotating cast of hosts and guests explores the people, events, and ideas that continue to shape Maryland's story. By challenging familiar narratives and elevating undertold stories, the podcast uncovers new perspectives on the state's history and its lasting impact today.