Sheilah Kast is a host at WYPR, where she leads the program On The Record, airing Monday to Friday. With a focus on health and wellness, culture and society, and regional interest, she has extensively reported on social issues in Maryland and Baltimore, including the impact of the Coronavirus and ESG topics. Sheilah's work has been recognized with a Dupont-Columbia University award, highlighting her dedication to in-depth journalism.
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Sheilah Kast's coverage primarily focuses on local news, culture, and society in Baltimore and Maryland. She shows a significant interest in entertainment news, cultural events, family dynamics, and societal issues. Given her focus on expert commentary and government announcements related to these topics, she may be open to pitches involving local experts or community leaders who can provide insights into Baltimore's unique cultural landscape or speak about important social issues affecting the region.
Pitches could include stories about local initiatives for historic preservation, public health concerns specific to the area like aging population challenges or non-profit activities addressing community needs in Baltimore. Additionally, given her focus on motherhood-related content as well as folk music features, pitching stories about unique family support programs within Maryland or highlighting diverse musical traditions prevalent in the state might resonate with her preferences.
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By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
From Left: Janice Jackson, Keyonna Mayo, and Susan Goodlaxson are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Baltimore City. It asks that the city bring pedestrian structures up to ADA code. It was recently settled, and Mayor Scott is pledging $44 million to the improvements and repairs. Photo provided by Janice Jackson
When was the last time you felt delighted? Do you remember what evoked that feeling? Do you ever wonder how to tempt more delight into your life?
John Leland's book “Happiness Is a Choice You Make” chronicles the upsides of aging.
By: Sheilah Kast, Maureen Harvie
Writers in Baltimore Schools' latest anthology is titled, "The Playground: Voices from the Swingsets of Baltimore." Credit: Maureen Harvie/WYPR
By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
Baltimore City fire chief James Wallace talks about how he keeps his department safe from dangerous situations, and why homeowners should be mindful of heating elements especially during winter.
Baltimore Central Booking and Intake_Center. Photo: Eli Pousson, Baltimore Heritage, Wikimedia
We talk with Democrat Sen. Jim Rosapepe about the thinking surrounding how to balance Maryland's budget.
The Central Maryland Veterans Treatment Court is a voluntary treatment-based program for local veterans charged with misdemeanors.
Mosquitos are responsible for millions of deaths each year. But a powder made from dead bacterial cells shows promise in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes. We speak with the deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute.
Take control of your happiness with a scientific approach.
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