MIDDAY WITH DAN RODRICKS

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Thursday, October 30
Noon-1:00
Our guest in Studio A this hour is Andy Harris, the doctor and Maryland state senator who is the Republican candidate for the First Congressional District seat. He's running against Democrat Frank Kratovil in what has turned out to be Maryland's hottest contest and one being watched closely by both national parties. Kratovil was in the guest's chair yesterday at the same time (hear that interview). First District undecideds -- you can call with a question for Sen. Harris during the show, or send us a question by e-mail in advance of the program any time this morning. Please keep your questions short and to the point, and send them directly to our producers at midday@wypr.org

1:00-2:00 hour: What's your favorite horror film? If you had to pick one for a fright night, what would it be? With Halloween approaching, we've invited writer and film historian Greg Mank to talk about some of the old-timey classics -- the original Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Mummy -- and to compare notes with callers on horror films. Mank knows his stuff; he's written books on horror films. The stories behind the making of these classics are just as interesting as the films themselves. Cinema that scares us -- after the news from NPR