You’ve seen the ubiquitous “made possible by a grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation” written on buildings all over Baltimore. Now, learn the story of who they were and how a billion dollars left back in 1990 has benefited our city and will into perpetuity.
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The Weinberg Foundation: Fighting poverty with billions more than just a name on a wall
Anyone from Baltimore is familiar with his work over the years. Luke Broadwater joins us from inside the U.S. Capitol to discuss the last few weeks of reporting on the insurrection from the inside.
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Luke Broadwater was in the Capitol on that fateful day Luke Broadwater was in the Capitol on that fateful day
In episode 3 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by veteran non-profit journalist, Josh Kurtz, Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston, Camille Fesche, and Baltimore and Howard County Delegate Jessica Feldmark. Join us as we examine the variety of perspectives on Maryland politics- from inside, from outside, and from one of the state's most-trusted observers.
Want some hope for the future of the 10th District of Baltimore City? We found it with the newest council member Phylicia Porter, who found some common corners with Don Mohler in Edmondson Village and parts south.
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Talking South Baltimore on the rise with new Councilwoman Porter
“Better to have a few rats than to be one,” wrote Baltimore Sun voice Peter Jensen, when our city was being attacked by the President of The United States. Now that Joe Biden has taken the wheel, we discuss Charm City rodents, the future of journalism and every challenge of the virus and vaccine.
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The Baltimore Rat Pack attacks the future of our city
Harford County Executive Barry Glassman discusses the work in preparing vaccines, getting back to school and his political future as pressure mounts on Andy Harris in District 1.
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Glassman wades through reality of science vs. science fiction in Bel Air
In episode 2 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by contemporaries Sushant Sidh and David Carroll, as well as long-time advisor for Comptroller Peter Franchot turned communications strategist, Len Foxwell. Join us for an inside look at how lobbying has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what it takes to build a multifaceted firm from the ground up, and the business of lobbying.
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Ep. 2: Changing Spaces with Len Foxwell, Sushant Sidh, & David Carroll
How do I find out where to get vaccinated? How much flexibility in timing is there for the second dose? Is it ok to take Tylenol or ibuprofen for side effects? If I’ve gotten vaccinated, can I be infected by one of the new variants? Should I get the vaccine if I currently have COVID? Can the vaccine alleviate long-hauler symptoms or long-term loss of taste or smell?
On the inaugural episode of Conduit Street Podcast #AfterDark, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the latest on the governor's stimulus package -- including competing fiscal analyses, timing, and a new, add-on proposal from Senate Democrats; recap some of the week's most intriguing bill hearings, and provide updates on broadband, funding for local health departments, COVID-19 liability protections, and criminal justice issues.
Once vaccines are more widely available, employers may start requiring their workers to be vaccinated. Employment law expert Karla Grossenbacher talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein to break down vaccine mandates, how these work with the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title VII, and other federal laws, and what questions employers are asking before they make a decision to move forward.
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Will COVID-19 Vaccination Be Required for the Workplace?
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