Annapolis decides on redistricting - what will voters decide?

The future of Maryland’s congressional map is now in the hands of voters. After a heated debate over congressional redistricting, a new amendment has passed putting the issue on November's ballot. We speak with WYPR's Sarah Petrowich who's covering the new legislation from the State House. Then, off to the races! There is a shakeup in the world of Thoroughbred racing and the new schedule for Maryland's Preakness. Childs Walker wrote about it for our news partners at the Baltimore Banner and helps us truth squad the latest. And a favorite election issue - data centers – has taken hold of Frederick County Council. WYPR’s Nathanael Miller briefs us on the ongoing fight over construction. We *Pass the Mic* to Bry Reed, a Baltimore writer and City College graduate who discusses the power of reading. And BTS, the K-pop giants, are headed to Baltimore. We preview their upcoming performance and dive into some hard questions about cultural appropriation in K-pop. **Guests** · Sarah Petrowich – State House reporter at WYPR · Childs Walker– sports contributor at The Baltimore Banner · Nathanael Miller – Frederick County reporter at WYPR · Bry Reed – Baltimore-based writer and contributor at Baltimore Beat · Stitch –culture writer and author of "Cultural Appropriation in the Age of K-Pop" **Related Links** - Maryland Governor announces Preakness date to move back a week, six-year NBC Sports deal - Maryland lawmakers pass redistricting constitutional amendment, voters will have final say - Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to be part of new Thoroughbred Championship Series. Missing: The Preakness - Frederick County Executive requests pause on data center land use vote - Cultural Appropriation in the Age of K-Pop - Code Switch: K-Pop's Surprising B(l)ackstory **Credits:** Matt Bush is the host of WYPR's News Roundup. We had help from Isaac Moss, Elizabeth Nonemaker and Malarie Pinkard-Pierre. Shawn Murphy and Shanya Mapson were our studio engineers. Khaleel Rahman is the producer of the News Roundup. Amy Walters is WYPR's Executive Producer.