Call it…COLUMBIA with Ian Kennedy, Phillip Dodge, and Alyse Carter

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Call it...COLUMBIA with Ian Kennedy, Phillip Dodge, and Alyse Carter
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On this episode of The Conference Call, Damian brings on a few of Columbia’s most involved residents to talk about everything their community has to offer.  We are joined by Phillip Dodge of the Downtown Columbia Partnership, Ian Kennedy of the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission, and Alyse Carter of the Columbia Town Center Community Association as they encourage greater community connectivity, discuss ways to improve Columbia’s civic engagement and promote the downtown’s vibrant amenities.  Tune in for a glimpse into a better Columbia for all its residents.

A Lobby Special: #DaysBetween

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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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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.

14. The Bigger Picture (Part 3) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton

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14. The Bigger Picture (Part 3) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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On episode 14  of The Conference Call, the final of a three-part conversation with Marc Weller and  Marc Broady of Weller Development, and Cherry Hill’s own Mike Middleton, the group gets at the root value of partnership, and what that means for community health, impact, and legacy. Join us for a conversation about Weller’s vision for instilling lasting change in Baltimore and creating spaces that draw people to the city.

Music by Dillion O’Brian

13. The Bigger Picture (Part 2) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton

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13. The Bigger Picture (Part 2) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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On episode 13 of The Conference Call, Damian continues his conversation with Marc Weller and  Marc Broady of Weller Development, and Cherry Hill’s own Mike Middleton to get at the root value of partnership, and what that means for community health, impact, and legacy. Join us for a conversation about Marc Weller’s vision for creating lasting change in Baltimore and creating spaces that draw people to the city. Then we’ll hear what  Mike Middleton sees as positive changes spreading outward from Port Covington.

Tune in next week for part three of this illuminating discussion.

Music by Dillion O’Brian

12. The Bigger Picture with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton

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12. The Bigger Picture with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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On episode 12 of The Conference Call, Damian joins Marc Weller and  Marc Broady of Weller development, and Cherry Hill’s own Mike Middleton to get at the root value of partnership, and what that means for community health, impact, and legacy. Join us for a conversation about Weller’s roots in Buffalo and D.C., and his vision for creating lasting change in Baltimore. Then we’ll hear what Broady took from his time with the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, and what Mike Middleton sees in their partnership to steward Port Covington’s renaissance.

Tune in next week for part two of this illuminating discussion.

Music by Dillion O’Brian

11. Colm O’Comartun on the State of American Reform

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11. Colm O'Comartun on the State of American Reform
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On episode 11 of The Conference Call, Damian is joined by a long-time friend and ally, Colm O’Comartun, Principal at 50-State and former Executive Director of the Democratic Governors Association. Join us for a conversation about Colm’s Irish roots, the road to American politics, and the Maryland Gubernatorial roadmap. Afterward, the guys discuss the goals of state politics, where they intersect with national interests, and the value of localizing national conversations.

The Maryland State of Reform conference is coming up on May 13th. Details and registration can be found here: https://stateofreform.com/all-conferences/

Music by Dillion O’Brian

10. The Great American Rescue with Senator Chris Van Hollen

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10. The Great American Rescue with Senator Chris Van Hollen
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On episode 10 of The Conference Call, Damian is joined by Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen. Join us for a wide-reaching conversation about the American Rescue Plan, politics locally and nationally, and Maryland’s remarkable representatives in the House and senate.

Music by Dillion O’Brian

09. The Family Business with Rob Buccini

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09. The Family Business with Rob Buccini
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On episode 9 of The Conference Call, Damian is joined by Delaware royalty Rob Buccini of The Buccini/Pollin Group. Join us for a conversation about navigating the family business, economic development in Wilmington, and the value of sports.

Music by Dillion O’Brian

08. Recent lessons in Supreme Court nominations with Beth Levine

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08. Recent lessons in Supreme Court nominations with Beth Levine
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Partner at KO Public Affairs, Beth Levine has a unique resume with 16 years leading communications efforts for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Levine’s career with the Senate Judiciary was capped off with her at the helm of communications surrounding the Gorsuch nomination.

Beth has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and insight that is incredibly relevant today and we’re excited to have the opportunity to bring her on today.

Join us for a retelling of the Merrick Garland and Justice Gorsuch nomination processes from the perspective of Senate Republicans, and what’s to come in the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. We will be periodically checking in with Beth over the course of the nomination process.

Podcast Music by Dillon O’Brian