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.
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Call it...COLUMBIA with Ian Kennedy, Phillip Dodge, and Alyse Carter
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.
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.
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A Conference Call special: Lincoln, Lincoln, and Local Journalism
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.
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14. The Bigger Picture (Part 3) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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.
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13. The Bigger Picture (Part 2) with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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.
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12. The Bigger Picture with Marc Weller, Marc Broady, and Mike Middleton
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.
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11. Colm O'Comartun on the State of American Reform
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.
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10. The Great American Rescue with Senator Chris Van Hollen
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.
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.
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08. Recent lessons in Supreme Court nominations with Beth Levine
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