Today's episode features Maryland Pharmacists Association Executive Director Aliyah Horton and EPIC Rx Chief Executive Officer, and owner of Sharpsburg Pharmacy, Brian Hose. Aliyah and Brian join Damian to discuss the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) in the community, the struggles that local drugstores are facing, as well as legislation to curb these middlemen at the state & federal level.Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, and large employers. Originally, PBMs were intended to help control drug costs and improve patient access to medications. However, they've become increasingly controversial due to issues surrounding pricing transparency, profit margins, and practices that critics say drive up costs for both patients and the healthcare system.Learn more about the Maryland Pharmacists Association by checking out their website here. Learn more about Epic Rx here.Center Maryland: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/Let us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by William Duffield

Our guest for this week's episode is John Sherman, the CEO of Storyfarm. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly changing. In this episode, Damian and John discuss the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence. They talk about the risks, the future of AI, and the urgency to act now. Check out John's podcast on his YouTube channel here.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Let us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by William Duffield

The election is now over. Former President Donald Trump is now the president-elect. In this week's episode, Candace, Damian, & Don recap how election day unfolded for them. The gang also give their final thoughts about the election, discuss how Maryland can be an example for the rest of the country, and also where we go from here.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/X/Twitter: https://x.com/centermaryland?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Let us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by William Duffield

There is only one day left until election day. In this week's episode, Damian, Candace, & Don give their final predictions for tomorrow. Also, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman returns to give his prediction, as well as talk about what the party is doing in the final days.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/X/Twitter: https://x.com/centermaryland?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Plus:Check your voter registration status and more at vote.orgLet us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by Bill Duffield

There are only eight days left until election day. In this weeks episode the gang gives their final thoughts on the presidential election as we head into the final week, as well as their insights on Maryland’s Senate race between Former Governor Larry Hogan and County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/X/Twitter: https://x.com/centermaryland?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Plus:Check your voter registration status and more at vote.orgLet us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by Bill Duffield

In this week’s episode of Center Maryland’s The Trail series, Damian, Candace and Don start by talking about Candace’s not so favorite fall drinks and foods. They then pivot to discuss early voting trends around the country and recap Vice President Kamala Harris’s interview on Fox with Bret Bair. Also, Don gives is thoughts on the Stevie Wonder concert in Baltimore as well as the Governor’s birthday party.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/X/Twitter: https://x.com/centermaryland?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Plus:Check your voter registration status and more at [vote.org](http://vote.org/)Let us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by Bill Duffield

Stakes could not be higher as we are approaching 20 days away from the 2024 Presidential Election. In this week’s episode, the gang gives their current thoughts about the race, recap the Senate debate between County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Former Gov. Larry Hogan, as well as discuss Trump's FEMA lies.Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/X/Twitter: https://x.com/centermaryland?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/Plus:Check your voter registration status and more at vote.orgLet us know how we did by leaving a review!This episode was produced by Bill Duffield

The gang interviews Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman about the role of of a party chair, priorities for the upcoming election cycle, and more.

In this week’s episode of Center Maryland’s The Trail, Damian, Candace and Don discuss The Baltimore Banner article, “How Black fraternities, sororities and professional groups build support for Black candidates.” They also discuss Vice President Harris’s economic proposals, Former Governor Larry Hogans promise to kill the red line project, and more.Read the article here: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/divine-nine-kamala-harris-angela-alsobrooks-black-fraternities-and-sororities-EBEMWMKLKNEPBONGHSE2GFVMUI/

County Executive Mohler and Damian O'Doherty dive into *Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid.* They explore the influence of Carville protégés Bradley Beychock, Susan McCue, and Lis Smith, and recount the history-making meeting held at Aspen's iconic Hotel Jerome. Mohler also delves into the Hogan-Alsobrooks U.S. Senate race.

In this week's episode of Center Maryland's The Trail, Damian, Candace & Don recap the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump. 

This week's episode focuses on the gun problem in America. Our hosts discuss the ongoing problem as well as share some personal stories. The Trail is a Center Maryland Podcast series about the 2024 Presidential Election. The Trail is hosted by Damian O’Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler. They discuss local and national topics about the 2024 election cycle. There are only 56 days until election day. Have you made a plan to vote yet? You can check your registration and more at vote.org.

There are only 64 days left until election day. In this week’s episode, the gang recaps the CNN interview, the Maryland Senate Race, Wes Moore, & more. The Trail is a Center Maryland Podcast series about the 2024 Presidential Election. Each week, our hosts Damian O’Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler discuss trending topics about this election cycle.

The Trail is a new Center Maryland Podcast series about the 2024 Presidential Election. Each week, our hosts Damian O’Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler discuss trending topics about this election cycle. In this episode, the gang recaps the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Welcome to episode 3 of Center Maryland’s The Trail podcast series leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election. Each week our hosts Damian O'Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler will discuss topics about the campaign and beyond. In this week’s episode, the gang talks about the upcoming convention, the latest polls, & more.

Welcome to episode 1 of Center Maryland’s The Trail podcast series leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election. Each week our hosts (Damian O'Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler) will discuss topics about the campaign and beyond. In this week’s episode, the gang talks about the VP selections & more.

Welcome to episode 1 of Center Maryland’s The Trail podcast series leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election. Each week our hosts (Damian O'Doherty, Candace Dodson-Reed, & Don Mohler) will discuss topics about the campaign and beyond. In this week’s episode, the gang talks about the events leading up to Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election, who the Vice President will pick as her running mate, and more.

This week’s episode of Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast features Colm O’Comartun. Colm is one of the founding partners of national government affairs firm 50 State. Colm joins the podcast to discuss issues & priorities that are facing us at state and local level, building a democratic bench, & more.Prior to founding 50 State, Colm was Executive Director of the Democratic Governors Association and worked for former Governor and Mayor Martin O’Malley.

Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast welcomes United Way of Central Maryland President & CEO Franklyn Baker and Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter to the show this week. We talk about United Way’s regional impact, empowering communities, and developing community-led programs.Franklyn Baker is the President & CEO of United Way of Central Maryland. Councilmember Phylicia Porter currently represents District 10 on the Baltimore City Council.To learn more about United Way of Central Maryland or make a donation, visit https://uwcm.org.

Episode 77 features Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe.About DamolaDamola is the co-founder and CEO of Plural — a software platform that helps organizations track, collaborate and shape public policy across the US and internationally. Frustrated by the opacity and inadequate technology in policy creation, Damola and his co-founders launched Plural to increase transparency and access to public governance information. Damola is a geo-political history nerd, Orangetheory fitness enthusiast, a champion of education access and equality, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Episode 76 of The Lobby Podcast features Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster. About John FosterJohn Foster is the partner and Chief Impact Officer at Fearless, an impact-focused digital services integrator that builds software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive.John has 15+ years of experience delivering digital services, and through culture change and capacity building, he’s helped a variety of customers get to real outcomes. John is passionate about equity, and this drives everything he does. Whether he’s working with individual team members, government customers, or community partners, his aim is always to build a more inclusive, equitable world.John graduated with a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and he earned his MBA from Loyola University Maryland. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a certified Scrum Master.About FearlessHi, we're Fearless. We’re an impact-focused digital services integrator building software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive. Through human-centered digital solutions and organizational transformation, we unlock the power of people, organizations, and tech.

Kristina Bas Hamilton is our guest this week on Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast. Kristina joins the podcast to talk about her new book, public affairs, & more.About Kristina Bas HamiltonBorn and raised in New Jersey, Kristina is a proud daughter of immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations degree from Rutgers University. She’s worked in the house of Labor for over twenty years, from her first job as a research assistant for the faculty union at Rutgers University to serving as a policy analyst for AFSCME District Council 37 in New York City and representing NJ state workers at CWA Local 1034.From 2010 through 2020, Kristina had the privilege of representing homecare workers employed through California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. She served as Legislative Director for the United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930), representing 120,000 IHSS and 20,000 family child care providers in 45 counties.In 2021, Kristina founded KBH Advocacy to share her expertise in the California legislative and budget process. As a contract lobbyist and political consultant, she is privileged to work with labor and advocacy organizations around the state on a variety of progressive issues.You can purchase her new book here: Www.kbhadvocacy.com/changemaker

Episode 74 features Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham joins the podcast to discuss what it’s like leading one of the premiere hospitals in the Baltimore region, hospital workforce issues and next generation of healthcare.Beau Higginbotham is the President & CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. He has served in numerous roles with Saint Agnes including Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Higginbotham has a Masters in Health Science from Johns Hopkins University.Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.orgFollow us on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermarylandX: www.x.com/centermaryland

Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast this week. Mark joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Baltimore region, priorities for 2024, Baltimore’s designation as a federal tech hub & more. Mark is a economic development professional who knows how to turnaround big cities. Over the past two decades he has lead economic development strategies and public-private partnerships for some of the largest metro areas in the country including Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, & New York City.Learn more about the Greater Baltimore Committee:https://gbc.org/Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.orgFollow us on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermarylandX: www.x.com/centermaryland

Episode 72 of Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast features Omar Lazo, a community leader from Montgomery County. Omar is the owner of Los Chorros Restaurant, a local activist, and member of several boards including Montgomery College, Montgomery County Workforce Development, & Wheaton Arts Parade. He joins the podcast to discuss what’s going on in Wheaton, Maryland, Montgomery College & more.More About Omar:You can learn more about Omar and his background on his website at www.omarlazo.com.Center Maryland Links:Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org.Subscribe to our new YouTube page, Center Maryland TV, at www.youtube.com/@centermarylandtv.Follow us on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermarylandX/Twitter: www.x.com/centermarylandTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@centermaryland

This week’s guest is Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. Council President Mosby joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast to talk about everything that is happening in Baltimore City.About City Council President Nick MosbyAs a father of two daughters, leader, mentor, public servant and proud Baltimorean, City Council President Nick J. Mosby has never forgotten his humble beginnings and will never turn a blind eye on his city, people and community. A native son of the city, Nick graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and went on to study Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University, a historically Black college in Alabama.Upon receiving an engineering degree, Nick returned home. In 2011, Nick ran for City Council and as a Councilman created and ran a mentoring program for juveniles awaiting trial as adults. He also passed legislation banning the requirement of criminal records on job applications, as well as introduced and passed legislation stopping liquor stores from selling merchandise to minors. In 2015, throughout the Baltimore City unrest, Nick argued that the rioting was the result of years of neglect of Baltimore’s youth, lack of employment opportunities and poverty that lead to people to fend for themselves in unproductive ways.Nick took his fight from Baltimore City Hall to the Maryland State House in 2017 where he was appointed to the House of Delegates in the Maryland General Assembly. As a State Delegate, Nick successfully passed legislation to allocate  millions of dollars in financial aid for GED recipients, enact fair hiring laws for formerly incarcerated citizens, end the draconian practice of taking property based on late water bills, and  strengthen Maryland’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities by creating tax credits to increase endowments. Nick successfully won election in 2018 to the House of Delegate, where he served as a member of the Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Election Law Subcommittee.As Council President, Nick has fought every day for bold action, efficient reform, and transparency at every level of city government. He continues to advocate for Baltimore City residents and emphasizes bringing each community to the table to have their voice heard and valued. He is a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and worships at New Psalmist Baptist Church of Baltimore.Source: https://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/nick-j-mosbyAbout Center MarylandCenter Maryland is a news organization founded in 2011 and led by Baltimore business, community, and media leaders to aggregate all of Maryland’s finest journalism, latest news, and relevant editorial content in one location. Center Maryland welcomes contributions of news and content from people across the political spectrum as a moderating and unifying hub of reliable news and diverse views.Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org.

This week’s guest is State Senator Shelly Hettleman from District 11. Senator Hettleman joins the podcast to discuss forming the Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus and her legislative agenda for the session.About Senator Hettleman:Senator Hettleman is no stranger to Maryland politics. In February 2020, she was appointed to the Maryland State Senate, where she currently serves as Chair of the Rules Committee.  Prior to being appointed to the State Senate, Senator Hettleman was a key member of Senator Ben Cardin's team. She served as Senator Ben Cardin's campaign manager as well as worked in his congressional office. Center Maryland Checklist:Subscribe to Center Maryland's daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org.Looking for more Center Maryland content? Check out our new YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@centermarylandtv

On January 9, 2024, heath care leaders from around Maryland gathered at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in West Baltimore to discuss issues affecting the health care industry in Maryland. The panel discussion was moderated by Baltimore City Council member Phylicia Porter. Thank you to ASA President Beau Higginbotham for welcoming everyone.  Panelists:Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk (Maryland House of Delegates, District 21)Delegate Malcom Ruff (Maryland House of Delegates, District 41)Assistant Secretary Marie Grant (Assistant Secretary for Health Policy, Maryland Department of Health)Dr. Ashley Kinder, MD, (Medical Director of Population Health and Primary Care,Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital)Nurse Iye Kanu (Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital)Additional Resources:Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter, The Morning Rundown at www.centermaryland.org.

Episode 68 of Center Maryland's The Lobby features screenwriter, creator, executive producer, showrunner and film director Eric Lodal. Lodal joins the podcast to discuss what it was like working on one of  Virginia Senator Tim Kaine's first campaign,  writing Laredo, and potential intersections between politics and entertainment.About Eric:Eric Lodal is a screenwriter, creator, executive producer, showrunner and film director.  He has written and developed original television series and feature films for Warner Brothers, F/X, TNT, Fox Studios, FTVS, Sonar, Sony and New Regency.  He co-created "Murder In The First" with Steven Bochco, a serialized murder mystery set in San Francisco and currently distributed on Hulu.  Lodal has also developed TV series with William Broyles Jr. (Laredo), Steven Gaghan (Search and Rescue), Michael Eisner (Bel Canto), Michael De Luca and Jenna Santoianni (Simple City), Matt Tolmach (Double Badge), amongst others.  Lodal is currently working on several projects including Camelot, a dramatic rendering of the Kennedy presidency and Zona, a new crime series set in the world of human trafficking.Lodal graduated from Yale University with a double major in economics and music and received his Master's degree from The Juilliard School. He spent his twenties engaged in a variety of diverse professional pursuits, which would inform his future writings. While at Juilliard, he moonlighted as an analyst at a Wall Street private equity fund KPS.  A classically trained opera singer, he has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, with the New York City Opera, and was featured on NPR's "World of Opera."In 2001, Eric served as Communications Director for former Governor of Virginia and current US Senator Tim Kaine. He was a senior political staff writer during both the 2004 and 2008 Presidential campaigns.In 2005 he took his first stab at filmmaking, writing and directing "The Locrian Mode," an abstract musical short film. The award-winning film was the official opening night selection at the 2006 Beverly Hills Film Festival and appeared at over two-dozen international film festivals, including The Montreal World Film Festival, Festival du Cinema de Paris and The Rome International Film Festival.  Lodal was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Northern Virginia.  He currently resides in Aspen, Colorado and Los Angeles.Additional Information:Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericlodal/?hl=enSubscribe to our daily newsletter,  Center Maryland's The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org. Follow Center Maryland on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermarylandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-maryland/?viewAsMember=trueTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@centermaryland

Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) President & CEO Craig Behm joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the role CRISP plays in the healthcare community. CRISP is the state designated health exchange in Maryland, as well as a health data utility. CRISP's new headquarters is located in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia.Guest: Craig Behm, President & CEO of Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP)Learn more about CRISP on their website at https://www.crisphealth.org/.Want the latest Maryland news in your email every morning? Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, today at centermaryland.org.

Richard Paul-Hus joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the Quantum Loophole data project in Maryland. In 2021, Quantum Loophole acquired over 2,100 acres of land in Frederick County, Maryland to develop a first-of-its kind master-plan data center community. Richard Paul-Hus is the Senior Vice President of Quantum Loophole. Additional Information:Learn more about the Quantum Loophole project here.Building Data Centers – And Maryland’s Future: https://centermaryland.org/blog/building-data-centers-and-marylands-future/

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins Center Maryland's The Lobby at the Winter Maryland Association of Counties Conference to discuss what's happening in Montgomery County!

Meredith R. Weisel is the Regional Director of ADL Washington, D.C. Meredith is one of the most sought-after voices against extremism in the DMV - and across the country. Meredith is an experienced attorney and government relations professional who has spent decades engaged in public policy and community issues in the Greater Washington area. Weisel discusses the recent Rally for Israel in Washington, DC with her teenage daughter, the war on Israel, global antisemitism, and her first march for human rights for Jews in 1987. Meredith and Damian worked local, state and federal affairs together in the nation’s capital during the 9/11 era. Lawyer, spokesperson, counselor, and advocate Meredith Weisel is made for this moment where so much is at stake for Israel, democracy, and justice and fair treatment for all.

Delegate Malcolm Ruff (D) is a West Baltimore Delegate sworn in by Governor Wes Moore in July of 2023 and serving on the powerful Appropriations Committee. Ruff is a seasoned civil rights attorney working with Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in the prized One South Street building located in burgeoning Downtown Baltimore. Malcolm is named for civil rights icon Malcolm X and is a protege of America’s greatest trial attorney, Hon. Billy Murphy, Jr. Ruff is the son of a Gilman educator, a graduate of The Gilman School, Duke University, and the University of Baltimore School of Law - where he was one of only six students nationwide selected for the NAACP-Kellogg's Law Fellow program. The former Duke football star brought national attention and justice to the family of University of Maryland athlete Jordan McNair and formed the Jordan McNair Foundation, to educate the public, athletic programs, and students on a national level about topics such as heat exhaustion, concussions, mental health and nutrition.

Howard Libit is the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council. In this episode of The Lobby, Howard talks about the 25th anniversary of the Hon. Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel, along with the powerful success of Maryland / Israel relations and cooperative business development. In addition, Damian and Howard discuss the terrorist atrocities committed against Israeli families and the war with the terrorist organization Hamas. Howard Libit is a former spokesperson and strategist for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. He was previously a top editor at The Baltimore Sun, co-founded the news site Center Maryland, and was a principal at KO Public Affairs leading high intensity campaigns and delivering media strategy.

Candace Dodson-Reed joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby podcast to discuss her work with heralded UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby, life in Downtown Columbia, Maryland, and serving as the chair of Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC owns Merriweather Post Pavilion).

Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr. joins Damian O'Doherty for Episode 60 of The Lobby. Keiffer is a former local & state official from Baltimore before serving as the Chief Legislative Officer to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, He is now a key leader for BGR's State and Local Advocacy. Just as Bill Murray was David Letterman’s first show guest, Mitchell was featured on Episode 1 of The Lobby.

Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan joins The Lobby to discuss her efforts to update Maryland's 911 system. She also talks about being the first elected official outside of Baltimore to endorse Gov. Wes Moore when he was at 1% in the polls. Senator Kagan represents District 17 in the Maryland General Assembly, serves as Vice Chair of the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, is active in the music community, and a nationally ranked Scrabble player.

Maryland business development expert Melanie Miller returns to The Lobby to discuss MACO2023, Maryland economic development, Maryland Politics & more. Melanie is the daughter of former Senate President Mike Miller, and Founder of Miller Partnership Consultants, LLC.

In this week's episode, Damian is joined by former KO Public Affairs Intern Jack Sherman. Jack was a summer intern at KO Public Affairs' Mount Vernon Headquarters overlooking Baltimore's Washington Monument. Jack discusses the many hands that shape every public affairs engagement and the best places to eat in Baltimore.

Dr. Mohan Suntha joins The Lobby for a 90 Day Report that improves healthcare for rural Marylanders. Suntha discusses workforce solutions, careers in Maryland hospitals, and the Maryland Hospital Association’s #JoinMdHealth campaign. From President and CEO of UMMS to chairing the Greater Baltimore Committee, Dr. Mohan Suntha is serving Baltimore, elevating Maryland, and delivering the most innovative and compassionate healthcare in America.

Reverend Dr. Al Hathaway, Sr., CEO of the Beloved Community Services Corporation, discusses a Medicare Advantage fix to address health equity for seniors. Then Hathaway delves into his historic work to renovate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore Elementary School P.S. 103.“Justice Thurgood Marshall should be to Baltimore what the Rev. Martin Luther King is to Atlanta,” explains Hathaway. The Reverend Doctor also explains how he started started the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI), a partnership between community leaders, Morgan State University, and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development. Hathaway talks about Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test progress, the Maryland federal delegation, and his podcast "He's Holy, I'm Knott."

Recently, housing activist/expert, government affairs professional, and respected land use lawyer Tom Coale was announced as a partner at Maryland powerhouse firm Perry, White, Ross & Jacobson. Now, Coale joins an episode of The Lobby Pod. Tom says Maryland needs a more aggressive approach to creating housing that provides for all Marylanders. Tom elegantly dismantles the legacy Nimby-culture with a lexicon featuring facts, fairness, and transparency for a simple mission: more housing. Also, if you love local news, let’s thank Tom for his civic and civil Saturday WBAL Radio talk show and his legal work for Save Our Sun. Speaking of local, hear Tom’s strong experientially-based endorsement for Maryland Stadium Authority nominee and fellow Howard County resident Yolanda Maria Martinez.

Hospitals Launch @JoinMDHealth To Address Workforce Crisis As we near the three-year mark of COVID-19 in our state, Maryland hospitals and health systems are experiencing the worst workforce crisis in recent memory. The Maryland Hospital Association’s Executive Vice President Nicole Stallings joins Ascension Saint Agnes President and CEO Ed Lovern to discuss the workforce challenges hospitals are experiencing. At the midpoint of the General Assembly Session, Nicole and Ed offer immediate and long-term solutions to the historic shortage that is leaving 1 in 5 hospital jobs vacant. Follow @JoinMDHealth on social media to learn about career opportunities available right now in Maryland hospitals and about education opportunities available statewide to prepare for your dream job in a hospital.

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.

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.

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, we'll have Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore.As always, we hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

Welcome to the 2023 legislative session. Legislators have 90 days to move on a number of issues pressing Maryland voters 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 CANMD for a discussion on the future of cannabis, the strength of the state's medical industry, and how the industry is centering equity in Maryland. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

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 Mannis 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.