Summary: A report out from the United Health Foundation ranks Maryland 19th out of the 50 states in terms of overall health. We talk with a United medical officer about the report, and with Health Secretary Joshua Sharfstein about the challenges Maryland faces, in areas including obesity, infant mortality, and violent crime. The National Audubon Society is holding its 113th annual Christmas Bird Count this year. Birders across Maryland will be tramping through the woods in search of interesting birds. Our own Nathan Sterner ventured out to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Prince George's County last Sunday to take part in a count. Four major local institutions, one immortal ballet. Tom talks to the leaders of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore School for the Arts about their collaboration with MICA to produce The Nutcracker at the Lyric. And treats for aesthetes!
