Dr. Jimmy Potash: Psychedelics in Psychiatry: Hype and Hope

Dr. Jimmy Potash, director of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will review recent developments in research on psychedelics in psychiatry, especially in MDMA (commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly”) for PTSD and psilocybin (psychoactive “mushrooms”) to treat depression and addictions.

Julia DiBussolo: State of the Arts in Baltimore City Public Schools

Julia DiBussolo, director of Arts Every Day, a nonprofit that advocates for the arts in Baltimore City public schools, joins us for an engaging discussion on the role of the arts in K-12 education. Did you know that the arts are required under Maryland State and federal regulations, but they remain absent in many Baltimore

Friday Book Club

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride