Wbal News Now With Bryan Nehman

Many of the Washington Nationals went to the White House to celebrate their World Series win. Though President Trump was roundly booed by fans at Game 5, two players--Ryan Zimmerman and Kurt Suzuki--raised eyebrows with their praise for the president. Sean Doolittle voiced his own political reasons for not attending. What is the lesson here? Also, actress Emma Watson says she's not singled, she's "self-partnered." What's the difference?

Bryan talks about the flap in Montgomery County over the county executive's ban on an alternate version of the American flag aimed at supporting police. Also, the Ravens thumped the previously-undefeated Patriots, with Lamar Jackson continuing to build a case for MVP.

When it came time to vote on procedures for the ongoing impeachment inquiry, the House was as polarized as the public. Also, we're learning more about how much money Baltimore City missed out on in unbilled water consumption from a tony condominium complex, as well as a new detail--residents actually asked where their bills were.

The Kirwan Commission is meeting this week. Bryan asked members point-blank whether the needed revenue to pay for the panel's multi-billion-dollar recommendations could be found without tax hikes. Also, listeners took a hard line to Bryan's suggestion trick-or-treating must take place on Halloween.

Rather than go after a new California law, the NCAA moves to allow players to make money off their name and likeness. The move may have unintended consequences. Also, the timeline to fill the congressional seat held by the late Elijah Cummings is more than a little confusing.

T.J. Smith joins a crowded mayoral field. Matthew Crenson, professor emeritus of political science at Johns Hopkins University, says Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young remains the presumptive frontrunner with his war chest and name recognition. Also, there's a suggestion to change the tune of the song to which we all learned the alphabet. For Bryan, it's a nonstarter.

How did U.S. forces track down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? It may have been thanks to the Kurds, the American allies whom the president recently surprised by announcing plans to pull troops out of Syria. Also, Halloween spending is down. What's to blame?

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg had few friends in a Capitol Hill hearing room as House members grilled him on political advertising. Should Facebook be fact-checking ads? Should they be trusted with that responsibility? Why is Congress asking a private company to censor political speech? Also, the color of the car can affect your sticker price at the dealership. What color will have you shelling out more green?

Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young joins what's already a crowded field as he seeks a full term. But none of the candidates are all that inspiring, Bryan says, and it's the same case at the national level. Nationals rookie Juan Soto showed up big in Game 1 of the World Series. He's only a few days away from drinking age. He signed at 16, younger than he would have been able to were he an American. Is that OK?

Queen Anne's County officials demand drastic action to mitigate backups approaching the Bay Bridge. Also, how do Orioles fans feel about the Nationals being in the World Series?

Lamar Jackson baffled Seahawks defenders and national commentators alike with his arm and his legs. Meanwhile, President Trump scuttled a plan to hold the G7 summit at a resort he owns. But before the announcement, the same officials who earlier said such a move would be problematic rationalized the original choice by saying the president remains in the hospitality business.

Progress is slow, says Police Commissioner Michael Harrison, but progress is being made in Baltimore's crime fight. He says attrition is not a big problem as some might think. And most interestingly, he elaborated on why he couldn't endorse the surveillance plane. Also, space, the final frontier... and Under Armour's next market.

We got the news just before going live this morning, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings has died, his office said in a statement. We spent much of our morning getting reactions from local lawmakers who had a relationship with Cummings.

Bryan talks about the price tag for the Kirwan Commission's recommendations for education reform, who's paying for it and how. What will taxpayers get out of it? The governor's top budget official says the commission may be gunning for the same pot of money as support for the Pimlico Race Course.

LeBron James is getting slammed for his controversial comments about the conflicts in China. The former head of the NCAAP, Baltimore City chapter, favors a crime surveillance plane! He cites the fact that the violence situation is so dire that it could be useful.

Bryan talks about a violent weekend in Baltimore and the frustration over inaction as a new poll shows broad support for a return of surveillance flights. And it wasn't sexy, but the Ravens ground out a victory over the winless Bengals.

President Trump's controversial move to call back soldiers serving alongside Kurdish fighters in Syria may have been driven by an urge for less military engagement in the Middle East. His broader philosophy may have public support. Also, fewer families are gathering around the dinner table. Why is that?

Yuripzy Morgan, in for Bryan, talks about a Baltimore City inspector general report that found $1.4 million lost to mismanagement. Also, a new report makes an environmental case against frequent raking.

Bryan talks about the issues pointed out in the report issued Tuesday by the city police union and what a former deputy police commissioner thinks about them. Also, a crisis of leadership in Washington that has nothing to do with politics--the moribund ownership of the Washington Redskins.

Ellen DeGeneres was at the Dallas Cowboys game this weekend, sitting next to former President George W. Bush. Afterwards, in the face of some social media backlash, she made a statement on her show about having respect for people with whom we disagree. It's a move Bryan appreciates. Also, a new poll finds that most parents still give their kids an allowance and one expert says linking allowance to chores isn't the best idea.