50. Preservation and Growing Together with Nick Redding

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Damian welcomes Preservation Maryland’s Nicholas Redding to discuss the promise of Smart Growth Maryland, sustainable redevelopment, and transit-oriented developments from Strathmore Square to Owings Mills Metro Centre. “Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use the best of our past to solve some of today’s biggest issues, including climate change, affordable housing, & workforce development.” Nicholas has led Preservation Maryland since 2014 and is a national thought leader on preservation and Smart Growth.

49. Service In Your Community with Brandon Wright

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49. Service In Your Community with Brandon Wright

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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.

48. Transit Oriented with Brian O’Malley

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48. Transit Oriented with Brian O'Malley

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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.

47. Greener Pastures with Christina Johnson

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47. Greener Pastures with Christina Johnson

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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.

46. The Lobbyist’s Lobbyist with Joe Bryce

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46. The Lobbyist’s Lobbyist with Joe Bryce

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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 at some of Bryce’s most significant victories.

We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

45. How to Build Relationships with Pam Metz-Kasemeyer

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45. How to Build Relationships with Pam Metz-Kasemeyer

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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 career, and share some of the key details you may have missed from his path through government and private practice.

We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

44. How to Rally with Barak Hermann

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44. How to Rally with Barak Hermann

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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 county’s current only transit-oriented development (TOD).

Following the holidays, we’ll be back with Annapolis insiders and leaders for a look at what is coming for the Maryland legislature in 2023.

We’ll see you next year in The Lobby.

43. Past, Present, and Future with Senator Ben Cardin

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43. Past, Present, and Future with Senator Ben Cardin

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In episode 43 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by none other than Maryland’s U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. Join us for a look at the Senator’s leadership to help pass legislation that would allow seniors’ to access innovative new tools to detect cancer called Multi-Cancer Early Detection tests. Along those same lines, they look at the prospects for providing access to dental coverage for more people. They also take a few minutes to discuss Senator Cardin’s role as chairman of the Small Business Committee which gives him a seat at the table to create more opportunities to help minority-owned businesses. And, to close out the conversation, Senator Cardin and Damian take a stroll down memory lane and look back at the legacy of Ted Venetoulis, and his inspiration in the creation of The Baltimore Banner.

We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.

42. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Talkie Communications

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42. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Talkie Communications

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In episode 42 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 9 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state.

For part 9, Damian is joined by Talkie Communications for a primer on rural connectivity, and the benefits of fiber. Stick around for our guests’ first-hand account of what it takes to connect communities previously unserved by the internet.

We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.

41. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Mark Edelson

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41. #PodcastRow at #MACO2022 with Mark Edelson

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In episode 41 of The Lobby, Damian comes to you live from the biggest lobby in Maryland, the MACo Summer Conference in beautiful Ocean City. This is part 7 of a multi-part series with leaders from around Maryland at the biggest gathering of elected officials and insiders in the state.

For part 8, Damian is joined by Mark Edelson, the Democratic nominee for Delegate in District 46. Damian and Mark discuss Mark’s journey to Baltimore from South Africa, the lessons he brought with him from the fall of Apartheid, and the nuances of running in the 46th. Then, hang out for a dive into the Port of Baltimore, and transit in Baltimore.

Come back tomorrow for part 9 with Talkie Communications!

We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.