Sheilah Kast is a host at WYPR. With a rich background in journalism, she covers a diverse range of topics including media, sustainable agriculture, and the music business, showcasing her versatility and depth in reporting. Sheilah's work has been recognized with a Dupont-Columbia University award, and she has been featured in various capacities throughout her career.
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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
With other states, Maryland is suing the Trump administration over transportation, healthcare and other cuts. Republicans warn those lawsuits put federal funds for the Key Bridge at risk. We ask Attorney Gen. Anthony Brown.
By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
As a teen-ager, Cory McCray was on a path of guns and drug-dealing until he became an apprentice. We talk with the now State Senator about his book: 'The Apprenticeship that Saved My Life: Guidebook to Navigating the Earn-While-You-Learn Opportunity of a Lifetime.'
Betsy Fox Tolentino runs Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services. Photo: Joe Andrucyk
By: Sheilah Kast, Ashley Sterner, Melissa Gerr
If closed, BARC’s research projects would be moved to other labs; it’s not clear how the reorganization will work or how long it will take. Photo: USDA/Stephen Ausmus
By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
On the Record will end October 3. I’m indebted to you, our listeners and to all those who spoke with our small team during these nine years--to all who explained what they’re pouring their energies into and why others in Baltimore and Maryland should listen and care. I wish I could re-interview and catch up with everyone
By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
Amit Peled (standing, far L) conducts the Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi. It is an innovative chamber orchestra of exceptional young musicians who are in transition from their studies to a professional career. Photo: MVV
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during a news conference, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Baltimore. Photo: Nick Wass/AP
By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr
Former US Department of Justice pardon attorney Liz Oyer was fired in March, 2025 and since has amassed a following on Instagram, Tik Tok and Substack where she deciphers some of the legal and court-related actions by the Trump Administration. Photos: @LawyerOyer on Instagram
Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president emeritus of UMBC, works with college, university, K-12, government, and business leaders as a consultant, lecturer, and speaker on such topics as leadership, STEM education, workforce development, and civic engagement. He spoke with On the Record about empathy. Photo: provided by FH
By: Sheilah Kast, Ashley Sterner, Maureen Harvie, Melissa Gerr, Lisa Morgan
From L: Co-host Ashley Sterner, former producer Maureen Harvie, producer Melissa Gerr and co-host Sheilah Kast sign off'On the Record' one last time. Photo: Lisa Morgan
