Where are the mystery costs your pharmacy absorbs and how does it affect your drugs and price?

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Baltimore Positive
Where are the mystery costs your pharmacy absorbs and how does it affect your drugs and price?
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Nestor and his guests discuss prescription drug pricing and how Pharmacy Benefit Managers impact access and affordability to innovative treatments and medications.

Nestor explains all you need to know about Baltimore’s World Cup 2026 bid

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Nestor explains all you need to know about Baltimore’s World Cup 2026 bid
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Nestor educates Bill Cole on all things known about World Cup 2026 draw and Baltimore’s new odds.

A Lobby Special: #DaysBetween

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The Conference Call with Damian O'Doherty
A Lobby Special: #DaysBetween
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As we reach the end of the Center Maryland #DaysBetween, Damian sits down with Jim Anderson, a former Enterprise real estate executive with first-hand experience with James Rouse and the Columbia project, as well as many other notable developments nationwide. The two share their experiences with the Rouse ideology and tease apart what made him as influential and ahead of his time as he was.

We hope to see you soon in the Lobby.

A Conference Call special: Lincoln, Lincoln, and Local Journalism

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The Conference Call with Damian O'Doherty
A Conference Call special: Lincoln, Lincoln, and Local Journalism
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In 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.

Believin’ in Evelyn w/ Janssen Evelyn

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Believin' in Evelyn w/ Janssen Evelyn
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Candace and Tom celebrate FIVE YEARS of podcasting by hosting a live interview with Howard County Council District 4 candidate Janssen Evelyn. He addressed why housing is one of his top priorities and the way in which art infuses itself into his life. Janssen also recounts some stories from the field as he works to become the first person of color to represent Downtown Columbia on the County Council.

30. Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist with Scott Pace and Bretta Grinsteinner

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Center Maryland
30. Friendly Neighborhood Pharmacist with Scott Pace and Bretta Grinsteinner
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In 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 the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of Pharmaceutical Services Administrative Organizations.

The 2022 legislative session is almost over! Be on the lookout for our Center Maryland 2022 Session Winners.

We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.

Aruna Miller and the energy to improve Maryland with Wes Moore

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Aruna Miller and the energy to improve Maryland with Wes Moore
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Aruna Miller discusses ways to make Maryland better with a Wes Moore victory in Annapolis.

29. Ukraine, Locally with Senator Jim Rosapepe

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The Lobby
29. Ukraine, Locally with Senator Jim Rosapepe
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In 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.

The power of knowing your neighborhood pharmacist and importance of keeping them in business

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The power of knowing your neighborhood pharmacist and importance of keeping them in business
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How and why independent pharmacists make a difference in your neighborhood. Pharmacist Scott Pace and Bretta Grinsteinner of Epic Pharmacy tell Nestor about the ways government laws and giant pharmacies operate that can hurt small, local business and how we’re correcting that in Maryland.

28. Faith-based Care with Ed Lovern

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The Lobby
28. Faith-based Care with Ed Lovern
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In 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.