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49. Service In Your Community with Brandon Wright

In 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.

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48. Transit Oriented with Brian O’Malley

In 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, tune in for Brandon Wright of the National Waste & Recycling Association. As always, we hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

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47. Greener Pastures with Christina Johnson

Welcome to the 2023 legislative session. Legislators have 90 days to move on a number of issues pressing Maryland 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 the Maryland Medical Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association CANMD for a discussion on the future of cannabis, the strength of the state’s medical industry, and how the industry is working to build equity and protect public health in Maryland. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

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46. The Lobbyist’s Lobbyist with Joe Bryce

Session 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 Manis 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 conversation about adult-use cannabis legislation, finding new ways to work with a politically diverse caucus, and a look …

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45. How to Build Relationships with Pam Metz-Kasemeyer

We’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 week, we’ll have Annapolis legend Joe Bryce in The Lobby to pull apart his storied…

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44. How to Rally with Barak Hermann

It 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 Northwest Baltimore County’s town center, is perfectly situated for growth that will support our entire region as the…

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Politics

Souls to the Polls: Black churches say election stakes have never been higher

When the Rev. Matthew Watley graces the stage at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Calverton, like most pastors, he prepares to preach the words God has given him. But on one Sunday in late April, he shared a different message: Early voting was fast approaching. The rows of the 125,000-square-foot church were filled from front to back as he told his roughly 5,000 congregants that it would begin outreach the next week to get folks to register to vote through “Souls to the Polls,” a collective effort widely embraced at Black churches to encourage registration and voting on Sunday during the early voting period.

Read More: The Baltimore Banner