A wave of changes is coming to WYPR’s daily programming schedule, including the station’s flagship show “Midday” ending on Thursday, April 2.
“Midday’s” conclusion is part of a comprehensive update to the public radio station’s schedule, which aims to deepen local coverage and integrate news throughout the listening day.
Tom Hall, “Midday’s host and senior news analyst, announced his retirement in December 2025, prompting the show’s end. WYPR (88.1 FM), Baltimore’s NPR radio station, plans to replace it with another show devoted to commentary, debate, and civic engagement, but has not yet shared details of the format or host.
“This new schedule aligns with Baltimore Public Media‘s mission to connect, inform, and enrich the voices and communities of Baltimore and the world,” said Maxie Jackson, WYPR’s programming director, in a statement. “From Annapolis to Frederick and beyond, programming additions like the BBC Newshour bring international perspectives to the global community that calls Maryland home, while a new approach to shifts empowers our on-air talent to deepen their engagement with local journalism as they host NPR’s flagship news programs.”…