Center Maryland Presents: The Lobby Podcast
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the atmosphere of Maryland politics, but state experts and lobbyists still know where the change happens- in the lobby. Join us for an inside look at Maryland politics from the experts that live it every day.
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Center Maryland’s The Lobby with United Way of Central Maryland President and CEO Franklyn Baker and Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter
July 01, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCenter Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast welcomes United Way of Central Maryland President & CEO Franklyn Baker and Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter to the show this week. We talk about United Way’s regional impact, empowering communities, and developing community-led programs. Franklyn Baker is the President & CEO of United Way of Central Maryland. Councilmember Phylicia Porter currently represents District 10 on the Baltimore City Council. To learn more about United Way of Central...
Episode 77: Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe
May 15, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBEpisode 77 features Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe. About Damola Damola is the co-founder and CEO of Plural — a software platform that helps organizations track, collaborate and shape public policy across the US and internationally. Frustrated by the opacity and inadequate technology in policy creation, Damola and his co-founders launched Plural to increase transparency and access to public governance information. Damola is a geo-political history nerd, Orangetheory fitness...
Episode 76: Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster
May 01, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEpisode 76 of The Lobby Podcast features Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster. About John Foster John Foster is the partner and Chief Impact Officer at Fearless, an impact-focused digital services integrator that builds software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive. John has 15+ years of experience delivering digital services, and through culture change and capacity building, he’s helped a variety of customers get to real ...
Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast With Kristina Bas Hamilton
April 16, 2024 11:10 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBKristina Bas Hamilton is our guest this week on Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast. Kristina joins the podcast to talk about her new book, public affairs, & more. About Kristina Bas Hamilton Born and raised in New Jersey, Kristina is a proud daughter of immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations degree from Rutgers University. She’s worked in the house of Labor for over twenty years, from her first job as a research assis...
Episode 74: Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBEpisode 74 features Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham joins the podcast to discuss what it’s like leading one of the premiere hospitals in the Baltimore region, hospital workforce issues and next generation of healthcare. Beau Higginbotham is the President & CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. He has served in numerous roles with Saint Agnes including Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Higginbotham has a Mas...
Episode 73: GBC Priorities, Transportation Issues, & Federal Tech Designation with Mark Anthony Thomas
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBGreater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast this week. Mark joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Baltimore region, priorities for 2024, Baltimore’s designation as a federal tech hub & more. Mark is a economic development professional who knows how to turnaround big cities. Over the past two decades he has lead economic development strategies and public-private partnerships for some of the largest metro areas in the country...
Episode 72: Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast With Omar Lazo
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBEpisode 72 of Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast features Omar Lazo, a community leader from Montgomery County. Omar is the owner of Los Chorros Restaurant, a local activist, and member of several boards including Montgomery College, Montgomery County Workforce Development, & Wheaton Arts Parade. He joins the podcast to discuss what’s going on in Wheaton, Maryland, Montgomery College & more. More About Omar: You can learn more about Omar and his background on his website at www.omarlazo.c...
Episode 71: Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week’s guest is Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. Council President Mosby joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast to talk about everything that is happening in Baltimore City. About City Council President Nick Mosby As a father of two daughters, leader, mentor, public servant and proud Baltimorean, City Council President Nick J. Mosby has never forgotten his humble beginnings and will never turn a blind eye on his city, people and community. A native son of the city, Nick...
Episode 70: State Senator Shelly Hettleman
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week’s guest is State Senator Shelly Hettleman from District 11. Senator Hettleman joins the podcast to discuss forming the Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus and her legislative agenda for the session. About Senator Hettleman: Senator Hettleman is no stranger to Maryland politics. In February 2020, she was appointed to the Maryland State Senate, where she currently serves as Chair of the Rules Committee. Prior to being appointed to the State Senate, Senator Hettleman was a key membe...
Ep. 69 - Saint Agnes Hospital Legislative Breakfast Panel Discussion
January 19, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOn January 9, 2024, heath care leaders from around Maryland gathered at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in West Baltimore to discuss issues affecting the health care industry in Maryland. The panel discussion was moderated by Baltimore City Council member Phylicia Porter. Thank you to ASA President Beau Higginbotham for welcoming everyone. Panelists: Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk (Maryland House of Delegates, District 21) Delegate Malcom Ruff (Maryland House of Delegates, District 41) A...
Episode 68 - Center Maryland's The Lobby with Screenwriter, Creator, Executive Producer, Show Runner and Film Director Eric Lodal
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBEpisode 68 of Center Maryland's The Lobby features screenwriter, creator, executive producer, showrunner and film director Eric Lodal. Lodal joins the podcast to discuss what it was like working on one of Virginia Senator Tim Kaine's first campaign, writing Laredo, and potential intersections between politics and entertainment. About Eric: Eric Lodal is a screenwriter, creator, executive producer, showrunner and film director. He has written and developed original television series and ...
Episode 67: Center Maryland's The Lobby Presents CRISP President & CEO Craig Behm
January 04, 2024 11:47 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBChesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) President & CEO Craig Behm joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the role CRISP plays in the healthcare community. CRISP is the state designated health exchange in Maryland, as well as a health data utility. CRISP's new headquarters is located in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia. Guest: Craig Behm, President & CEO of Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) Learn more about CRISP on ...
Episode 66: Building data center communities in Maryland with Quantum Loophole Senior Vice President Richard Paul-Hus
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBRichard Paul-Hus joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the Quantum Loophole data project in Maryland. In 2021, Quantum Loophole acquired over 2,100 acres of land in Frederick County, Maryland to develop a first-of-its kind master-plan data center community. Richard Paul-Hus is the Senior Vice President of Quantum Loophole. Additional Information: Learn more about the Quantum Loophole project here. Building Data Centers – And Maryland’s Future: https://centermaryland.org/blog/bui...
Episode 65: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins Center Maryland's The Lobby at the Winter Maryland Association of Counties Conference to discuss what's happening in Montgomery County!
Ep. 64 - Center Maryland's The Lobby with Meredith Weisel
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBMeredith R. Weisel is the Regional Director of ADL Washington, D.C. Meredith is one of the most sought-after voices against extremism in the DMV - and across the country. Meredith is an experienced attorney and government relations professional who has spent decades engaged in public policy and community issues in the Greater Washington area. Weisel discusses the recent Rally for Israel in Washington, DC with her teenage daughter, the war on Israel, global antisemitism, and her first march fo...
Ep. 63: Center Maryland's The Lobby with Delegate Malcolm Ruff
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDelegate Malcolm Ruff (D) is a West Baltimore Delegate sworn in by Governor Wes Moore in July of 2023 and serving on the powerful Appropriations Committee. Ruff is a seasoned civil rights attorney working with Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in the prized One South Street building located in burgeoning Downtown Baltimore. Malcolm is named for civil rights icon Malcolm X and is a protege of America’s greatest trial attorney, Hon. Billy Murphy, Jr. Ruff is the son of a Gilman educator, a graduate of T...
Ep. 62: Howard Libit
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHoward Libit is the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council. In this episode of The Lobby, Howard talks about the 25th anniversary of the Hon. Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel, along with the powerful success of Maryland / Israel relations and cooperative business development. In addition, Damian and Howard discuss the terrorist atrocities committed against Israeli families and the war with the terrorist organization Hamas. Howard Libit is a former spokesperson and strategis...
Ep. 61: Leading with Candace Dodson-Reed
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBCandace Dodson-Reed joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby podcast to discuss her work with heralded UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby, life in Downtown Columbia, Maryland, and serving as the chair of Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC owns Merriweather Post Pavilion).
Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr. - A scion of one of America’s great political dynasties
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBKeiffer J. Mitchell Jr. joins Damian O'Doherty for Episode 60 of The Lobby. Keiffer is a former local & state official from Baltimore before serving as the Chief Legislative Officer to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, He is now a key leader for BGR's State and Local Advocacy. Just as Bill Murray was David Letterman’s first show guest, Mitchell was featured on Episode 1 of The Lobby.
Talking 911, Elections and Scrabble with State Senator Cheryl Kagan
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBMaryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan joins The Lobby to discuss her efforts to update Maryland's 911 system. She also talks about being the first elected official outside of Baltimore to endorse Gov. Wes Moore when he was at 1% in the polls. Senator Kagan represents District 17 in the Maryland General Assembly, serves as Vice Chair of the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, is active in the music community, and a nationally ranked Scrabble player.
Talking Maryland Economic Development Culture and Maryland Politics with Melanie Miller
October 03, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMaryland business development expert Melanie Miller returns to The Lobby to discuss MACO2023, Maryland economic development, Maryland Politics & more. Melanie is the daughter of former Senate President Mike Miller, and Founder of Miller Partnership Consultants, LLC.
57 - Interning at KO Public Affairs with Jack Sherman and Damian O’Doherty
September 26, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week's episode, Damian is joined by former KO Public Affairs Intern Jack Sherman. Jack was a summer intern at KO Public Affairs' Mount Vernon Headquarters overlooking Baltimore's Washington Monument. Jack discusses the many hands that shape every public affairs engagement and the best places to eat in Baltimore.
Differential Assets, Differential Impact The Lobby with Damian O'Doherty and Dr. Mohan Suntha
April 11, 2023 01:39 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Mohan Suntha joins The Lobby for a 90 Day Report that improves healthcare for rural Marylanders. Suntha discusses workforce solutions, careers in Maryland hospitals, and the Maryland Hospital Association’s #JoinMdHealth campaign. From President and CEO of UMMS to chairing the Greater Baltimore Committee, Dr. Mohan Suntha is serving Baltimore, elevating Maryland, and delivering the most innovative and compassionate healthcare in America.
Beloved Community Building The Lobby w/ Damian O'Doherty and Rev. Al Hathaway
April 03, 2023 22:13 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBReverend Dr. Al Hathaway, Sr., CEO of the Beloved Community Services Corporation, discusses a Medicare Advantage fix to address health equity for seniors. Then Hathaway delves into his historic work to renovate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore Elementary School P.S. 103.“Justice Thurgood Marshall should be to Baltimore what the Rev. Martin Luther King is to Atlanta,” explains Hathaway. The Reverend Doctor also explains how he started started the African Ancestry Neuroscienc...
One Hundred Percent Housing with Damian O'Doherty and Tom Coale
March 20, 2023 17:41 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRecently, housing activist/expert, government affairs professional, and respected land use lawyer Tom Coale was announced as a partner at Maryland powerhouse firm Perry, White, Ross & Jacobson. Now, Coale joins an episode of The Lobby Pod. Tom says Maryland needs a more aggressive approach to creating housing that provides for all Marylanders. Tom elegantly dismantles the legacy Nimby-culture with a lexicon featuring facts, fairness, and transparency for a simple mission: more housing. Also, ...
51. Healthcare Today With Damian O'Doherty, Nicole Stallings, and Ed Lovern
March 01, 2023 23:10 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHospitals Launch @JoinMDHealth To Address Workforce Crisis As we near the three-year mark of COVID-19 in our state, Maryland hospitals and health systems are experiencing the worst workforce crisis in recent memory. The Maryland Hospital Association’s Executive Vice President Nicole Stallings joins Ascension Saint Agnes President and CEO Ed Lovern to discuss the workforce challenges hospitals are experiencing. At the midpoint of the General Assembly Session, Nicole and Ed offer immediate and...
50. Preservation and Growing Together with Nick Redding
February 23, 2023 01:09 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDamian welcomes Preservation Maryland’s Nicholas Redding to discuss the promise of Smart Growth Maryland, sustainable redevelopment, and transit-oriented developments from Strathmore Square to Owings Mills Metro Centre. “Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use the best of our past to solve some of today’s biggest issues, including climate change, affordable housing, & w...
49. Service In Your Community with Brandon Wright
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn Episode 49, Damian is joined by Brandon Wright, Vice-President of Communications and Media Relations for the National Waste & Recycling Association. Join us for a look at how waste organizations support local communities, the nuances of the recycling industry, and what's ahead for Maryland politics following Wes Moore's historic election. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
48. Transit Oriented with Brian O'Malley
January 24, 2023 11:57 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn Episode 48, Damian is joined by Brian O'Malley, President and CEO of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance for a discussion on Transit Oriented Development, the power of public transit, and Maryland's transportation future. Next week, we'll have Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. As always, we hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
47. Greener Pastures with Christina Johnson
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWelcome to the 2023 legislative session. Legislators have 90 days to move on a number of issues pressing Maryland voters this year including regulating adult-use cannabis. In Episode 47, Damian is joined by Christina Johnson, Founder and CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland and Vice-President of CANMD for a discussion on the future of cannabis, the strength of the state's medical industry, and how the industry is centering equity in Maryland. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
46. The Lobbyist’s Lobbyist with Joe Bryce
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBSession is back, and Annapolis is buzzing! With the start of the 2023 legislative session, fresh off the heels of a sea-change election, we’re welcoming the freshest personalities in Maryland politics with a conversation with one of the most storied, Joe Bryce of Mannis Canning. In Episode 46, Damian sits down with Joe for an extended look at his career from state house politics to inside involvement in some of the biggest legislative victories in the last decade. Stick around for a conve...
45. How to Build Relationships with Pam Metz-Kasemeyer
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWe’re back! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. It is all business in Annapolis as we quickly approach the start of the 2023 session. We’re diving into the upcoming session with the people who know it best. In episode 45, we’re joined by Pam Metz-Kasemeyer, Managing Partner at Schwartz, Metz, Wise, & Kaufman PA for a dive into strategizing after a sea change election. Stick around for a look at what makes SMWK such a dynamic team, helping legislators tackle Maryland’s biggest issues. Next...
44. How to Rally with Barak Hermann
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIt is Owings Mills' Moment. For episode 44, we’re joined by none other than Barak Hermann, CEO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore and Chairman of The Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable. Join us for a conversation about connecting communities, the growth of the JCC, and Metro Centre. After all, Owings Mills already is what all of Baltimore County and Maryland will soon be: A dynamic, diverse community that works together to lift every neighborhood and every employer. Stick around to learn how No...
43. Past, Present, and Future with Senator Ben Cardin
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn episode 43 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by none other than Maryland’s U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. Join us for a look at the Senator's leadership to help pass legislation that would allow seniors’ to access innovative new tools to detect cancer called Multi-Cancer Early Detection tests. Along those same lines, they look at the prospects for providing access to dental coverage for more people. They also take a few minutes to discuss Senator Cardin’s role as chairman of the Small Business Com...
42. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Talkie Communications
September 02, 2022 10:30 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBIn episode 42 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 9 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 9, Damian is joined by Talkie Communications for a primer on rural connectivity, and the benefits of fiber. Stick around for our guests' first-hand account of what it takes to connect communities prev...
41. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Mark Edelson
September 01, 2022 10:37 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn episode 41 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 7 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 8, Damian is joined by Mark Edelson, the Democratic nominee for Delegate in District 46. Damian and Mark discuss Mark's journey to Baltimore from South Africa, the lessons he brought with him from the...
40. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Mayor Rick Meehan
August 31, 2022 10:45 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn episode 40 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 7 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 7, Damian is joined by Rick Meehan, Mayor of Ocean City, for a discussion about Maryland’s getaway to the east, COVID-19's impact on tourism, and how OCMD is leading the way in public safety. Come ba...
39. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Dan Reed
August 30, 2022 09:49 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBIn episode 39 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 6 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 6, Damian is joined by Dan Reed, Regional Policy Director for Greater Greater Washington for a discussion about his new role at GGWash, zoning reform advocacy, and missing middle housing in Montgomery...
38. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Senator Frank Kelly
August 29, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn episode 38 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 5 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 5, Damian joins the legendary Senator Frank Kelly on a very special day to discuss his philosophy of surrendering to win. Join us for a retelling of how Senator Kelly met his wife, battled alcoholism,...
37. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Carver Chiu
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn episode 37 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 3 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 4, Damian is joined by Carver Chiu of Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of communications infrastructure. Carver gives Damian a lesson on what the future of connectivity could look like, inc...
36. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Marc Elrich
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn episode 36 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 3 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 3, Damian is joined by the unsinkable Marc Elrich, fresh off his now-certified win in Montgomery County. Damian and the County Executive discuss his recent race, his career in service of the people of...
35. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Ed Lovern
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn episode 35 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 2 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 2, Damian is talking workforce with Ed Lovern, CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore. Ed gives Damian the inside look at healthcare workforce issues in the state, his role with the Maryland Hospit...
34. #PodcastRow at MACO2022 with Melanie Miller
August 23, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn episode 34 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 1 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state. For part 1, Damian is joined by someone most familiar with MACo and Maryland leaders, Melanie Miller of Miller Partnership Consultants. Melanie takes a break from getting every legislator and candidate in Mary...
33. The Sugarloaf Shuffle with Rick Weldon, Danielle Adams, and Hugh Gordon
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn episode 33 of The Lobby, Damian talks all things Frederick County with the people who know it best. We are joined by Rick Weldon of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Hugh Gordon of the Frederick County Association of Realtors, and Danielle Adams of the Frederick County Building Industry Association for a discussion on the Livable Frederick Coalition, the unintended consequences of the Livable Frederick Master Plan, and the impact the plan may have on the I-270 corridor. Stick arou...
32. A Garden for Growing People with Bart Harvey
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn episode 32 of The Lobby, Damian returns to his roots and narrows in on what makes Columbia, James Rouse's great experiment, the great success it is, and the unique principles that have guided its growth. We're joined by Frederick Bart Harvey for a discussion on Rousian values, growing communities, and the next big thing. Stick around for a behind-the-scenes look at the founding of Columbia. We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.
31. Out in the County with Michael Sanderson
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn episode 31 of The Lobby, in celebration of Conduit Street Podcast's recent achievement in reaching 1000 followers, Damian jumps all the way in on county politics. Guest Michael Sanderson of the Maryland Association of Counties and the Conduit Street Podcast joins us to share his insight into Maryland government structure, where the power rests in the state, and the reason we care what the county thinks. Later, he'll top off our Center Maryland 2022 Legislative Session Winners with one of ...
A Conference Call special: Lincoln, Lincoln, and Local Journalism
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this special Conference Call cross-over episode of The Lobby, Damian is joined by CNN political analyst and author John Avlon to talk about the lasting and unseen legacy of the politicking of Abraham Lincoln, and the keys to his success. Later, Damian and John discuss the importance of local journalism in the wake of the launch of the Baltimore Banner, and the effect of dwindling local news around the country. We hope to see you soon in the Lobby.
30. Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist with Scott Pace and Bretta Grinsteinner
April 07, 2022 09:31 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIn episode 30 of The Lobby, Damian speaks with Bretta Grinsteinner, a vice-president at EPIC pharmacy, and Scott Pace, an independent pharmacy owner and go-to voice on the relationship between Pharmaceutical Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs) and pharmacies for the Maryland legislature. Legislation to differentiate between PSAOs and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is moving on for the Governor's signature. Listen as they discuss the bills' paths to victory, independent pharmacies during...
29. Ukraine, Locally with Senator Jim Rosapepe
April 01, 2022 10:22 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn episode 29 of The Lobby, Damian speaks with Senator Jim Rosapepe (MD-21) about the legislative session and the suspension of the gas tax. Then, stick around while the Senator gives his view of the unfolding situation in Ukraine, colored by his own foreign policy experience as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1997-2001. We hope to see you soon in the Lobby.
28. Faith-based Care with Ed Lovern
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn episode 28 of The Lobby, Damian speaks with Ascension St. Agnes President and CEO Ed Lovern about his path to Ascension and what drew him to Maryland. Join us for a discussion on what makes the Maryland medical system unique, and what Ascension St. Agnes brings to the equation. Then, stick around for a special Catonsville shoutout. We hope to see you soon in the Lobby.