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Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward The post Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With a new Baltimore County Executive coming into focus and a bridge that needs to be federally funded, our favorite Essex attorney and recovering local politician Todd Schuler returns to educate Nestor on the search process and Key Bridge concerns entering a second Trump administration. The post Essex attorney Todd Schuler returns to educate Nestor on Baltimore County Executive search process and Key Bridge concerns first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Torrey Snow talked to Paul Drutz-Hannahs, who is an applicant running for Baltimore County Executive and his thoughts of what he plans to do if elected.

In our latest episode, my co-host Beth Anne Dorman and I had the privilege of sitting down with Franklyn Baker, the President and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland, to discuss the organization's upcoming centennial celebration. Since 1925, United Way of Central Maryland has shown remarkable resilience and innovation, adapting to meet the community's changing needs, especially during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Franklyn emphasized the importance of agility and flexibility in nonprofit work, highlighting the crucial role of mental health in overall community well-being. He stressed the collaborative efforts needed to address economic, social, and health disparities effectively. Join us as we delve into how United Way's programs, such as the ALICE initiative and mental health services, are actively making a positive impact in Central Maryland. Discover the insights into the triumphs and challenges of sustaining a nonprofit for a century and the vision for thriving communities in the future. During the conversation, we also had the opportunity to discuss mental health with Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. and MACO President, where he shed light on the vital initiatives taking place in Baltimore County and underscored the significance of mental health for all individuals.

  When Johnny Olszewski ran for Baltimore County Executive he talked about growing up in the shadow of the steel mill, Bethlehem Steel. This steel mill is long gone and today we are discussing Eastern Baltimore County's ongoing economic recovery, which has been at least partly due to the Tradepoint Atlantic development on the old Bethlehem Steel site. County Executive Olszewski joined Midday from Chicago, where he is attending the Democratic National Convention, to discuss the economy in the eastern region of the county.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore County Executive and Congressional Candidate Johnny Olszewski joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss hometown issues, diversity in our area and the legacy of Dutch Ruppersberger.

Rev. and I are so excited to continue the Vegas series.  This one features a good friend in Johnny Olszewski Jr. Johnny O, as he is often referred to, is the current Baltimore County Executive, a position he has held since December 2018. Born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, Olszewski is deeply connected to the Baltimore County community. He attended Sparrows Point High School before earning his bachelor's degree from Goucher College and later a master's degree in political science from The George Washington University. He also holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).  Before becoming County Executive, Olszewski served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2006 to 2014, representing District 6. During his time in the General Assembly, he was known for his focus on education, economic development, and environmental issues. His leadership in Baltimore County has been marked by efforts to increase government transparency, improve public education, and address issues of equality and inclusion within the county.  Johnny O is the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 2nd District.  His roots are deep when it comes to our Government, both local and at the state level.  He grew up in a family that elevated service, was elected to the legislature when he was 23....now 41 and working hard on his Congressional Race.  Johnny shines a light on his education and all that it brought to his life. We talk about the Bridge and the positive light it has shined on our City and the effort at all levels of Government to bring the relief to that community.  It's Johnny O, a kid that grew up in Dundalk, a hard working patriotic community. Next stop, Congress. We love ya Johnny!   

Torrey kicks off the show with a discussion about Baltimore County Executive, Johnny Olszewski, vetoing legislation to avoid school overcrowding.  Baltimore County Councilman, David Marks, joins the program to discuss. We discuss whether substance addiction is a disease or a behavior with Hopkins professor, Dr. Jeffrey Schaler.  We also discuss Trump's public endorsement of Larry Hogan and what his motives are.  Finally, we get an update from retired Brig Gen Ed "Chewy" Jones on the A-10 flight mission at Middle River.

A large search-and-rescue operation is underway following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed into a support pier. The bridge, which links serves an important artery for the region, and is part of Interstate 695 which serves north-south traffic along the I-95 corridor. WYPR News Director Matt Bush joins us to discuss the latest developments. We also speak to Dr. Mehdi Shokouhian, a Morgan State Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, about the monitoring and maintenance of Maryland's transportation infrastructure, including the Key bridge. John Olszewski, Baltimore County Executive, joins us to discuss the ramifications of the collapsed bridge, which spanned from Dundalk across to Baltimore County. And then we talk to Dr. Vittoria DeLucia, a psychiatrist with Sheppard Pratt, about how to cope with traumatic events and manage the fears that may result.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny O comes back to Drug City to celebate 25th Anniversary of WNST with Nestor The post Baltimore County Executive Johnny O comes back to Drug City to celebate 25th Anniversary of WNST with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Tom's Newsmaker guest for the first half of the hour today is Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr.. Topics for today's conversation include: Community responses to Tuesday's National Night Out. Deploying Shot Spotter technology. Crime Data Transparency. Security Square Mall. Housing issues. Political plans... Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. joins Tom on Zoom to discuss these and other issues affecting the county's 870,00 residents.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On Monday, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski ruled out a run for the United States Senate and instead backed fellow Democrat and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the race.  Olszewski is in his second term as Baltimore County's chief executive. Last month, he presented his $4.9 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024. The county council is scheduled to vote on that proposed budget a week from tomorrow.  So, what's ahead? We ask Olszewski about a raise for county employees, plans to revitalize Essex, and preventing opioid overdose deaths. Special thanks to gust host, WYPR reporter John Lee. Links:Olszewski pitches budget with “historic” education funding to the County CouncilOnce the only African American on his shift. Now he's set to become Baltimore County's first Black police chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of Thursday's BBMS, the guys debate the best movie franchises of all-time.  Does Star Wars take the crown?  Ed and Rob are then joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny O for a discussion on life in the county and the things the government is trying to accomplish moving forward.  The guys and listeners then hand out Shovels of Wisdom, followed by a recap of the Ravens newest signing, Rock Ya-sin.

Tom's Newsmaker guest today is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. Concerns about public safety are on the front burner for County residents after a fatal shooting in the heart of Towson this week and other instances of violence in the County Seat. Also, what does the future hold for Baltimore County Public Schools? Superintendent Darryl Williams will leave in June after a controversial tenure. Teacher pay will likely be a big focus in the upcoming budget. Ethics and accountability are also top of mind. A Blue Ribbon Commission has recommended no oversight board for the Baltimore County Office of Inspector General, and a longtime County employee and political operative is accused of embezzlement and perjury. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. joins Tom on Zoom to discuss these and other county developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge has ruled that Maryland officials can start counting mail-in ballots ahead of election day. A Baltimore county employee has been busted for using  the county's computer system to run a private business. A town hall meeting to discuss a private police force for Johns Hopkins University  was brought to an abrupt end by protestors last night. I'll have more headlines plus, the Republican running for Baltimore County Executive is promising a revolutionary change in government if he's elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss more about the water restrictions in Baltimore City and some restrictions being lifted after testing. Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer joins the show to talk about the issues he's having with the way the announcements of these issues were rolled out. Also, Pat McDonough joins the show to talk about his campaign for Baltimore County Executive.C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States of America. Today the average person knows almost nothing about him. His only real vague claim to fame is that he was forced to resign the Vice Presidency in a long forgotten, unrelated to Watergate, scandal in 1973.  Only recently was he attacked by MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow in her book " Bag Man, the Wild Crimes, audacious cover up and Spectacular downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House" Well anyone who is familiar with our podcast knows we don't think much of Miss Maddow, nor her far left opinions and predilection for exaggeration and sharing of nonfactual material. Not that we believe that Vice President Agnew was anywhere near as innocent as we believe President Nixon was of the smears against him. Because we don't.  However, there is some level of unfairness in the way his case was portrayed from the very start, and we believe it is fair to say that he fell victim to the age old bug of having risen to far to fast at his given profession. In just 11 years, Spiro Agnew rose from being an attorney for a Union and serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals, to being elected Baltimore County Executive, and after taking advantage of a feud with in the Democratic Party, finding himself elected Governor of the State of Maryland. Richard Nixon in need of a running mate that did not drag down his poll numbers, turned to the unknown Agnew to be his running mate in 1968 for Vice President of the United States.  An amazing rise for anyone to have come so far so fast.  The State of Maryland had a very unusual way of doing business that apparently everyone was aware of and no one really talked about. It involved people looking to do work with various local governments subsidizing the decision making office holders income.  Now today that would be considered illegal, and it is rather shocking to me that it was not considered illegal then, but the  truth is it wasn't. That basic fact is a part of the story rarely if ever discussed and it is about the only defense available for not only a Vice President forced to give up his office but for the rather large list of other public figures this scandal involved in the state of Maryland. Over the next two episodes we are going to introduce you to the man, Spiro T. Agnew,  who had risen so quickly from obscurity, the intricacies of the scandal that brought him down, and the story of his fall.  A fall that was only made possible not because he had continued to take as Governor and Vice President  what appears to be kickbacks involving projects he oversaw as a County Executive,  but because he, like the gangster Al Capone, had not reported any of it on his Federal Income Tax. 

EP 187: Aaron interviewed Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. The Baltimore County Executive talked about his career, love for Baltimore County, being a teacher and would he wants for Baltimore County going forward. We discuss the relationship between Baltimore County and Baltimore City. I ask him what he would do if re-elected. Thank you Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. for coming on the NoPixAfterDark Podcast. Youtube Video. https://youtu.be/ydx1j7PVp3s IG: nopixafterdark www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast  Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com      

Join Bryan and fellow WBAL host Dan Joseph as they discuss talk with Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski in studio, President Biden and the Easter Bunny, testicular tanning is a thing, Squeegee Kids and the airline mask mandate is over! C4 and Bryan Nehman are live weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

On Today's Podcast: Baltimore's Trauma Response Team, an A Violent Holiday Weekend. Dr. Andre Humphrey, Chief of Baltimore Trauma Task Force, and Darren Badillo Candidate for Baltimore County Executive join the Podcast.

Tom's Newsmaker guest today is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. Mr. Olszewski has a full plate of issues to contend with. The County has relaxed some COVID restrictions. Masks are no longer required in public buildings. As of the end of the month, masks will no longer be required in County government buildings too. It's budget season in Baltimore County; hundreds, maybe thousands of people are expected to participate in budget hearings. A consultant hired to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of County government offered 171 ways that the County could save hundreds of millions of dollars. School construction is back on the front burner. Dulaney and Towson high schools are due for facelifts. The County has more than $160 million to work with from the American Rescue Plan, but not all problems can be solved with money alone. Like other jurisdictions around the country, Baltimore County is experiencing more violent crime than in years past. The County is Maryland's third largest jurisdiction. After some speculation that he might run for governor, Mr. Olszewski announced last spring that he will stand for election for a second term as County Executive. He is the only Democrat who has filed to run in the primary. Kimberley Stansbury and Darren Badillo have filed to face-off against each other in the Republican primary. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszeski, Jr,. joins us on Zoom from his office in Towson. We welcome your questions or comments for the County Executive.  ______________________________________________________ An important addendum to yesterday's show: Tom interviewed three members of the leadership team at the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. They spoke about the vacant house on Stricker Street in South Baltimore that was recently the scene of the terrible tragedy in which three Baltimore firefighters were killed when that home collapsed while they were fighting a fire there. Justin Fenton is one of several excellent reporters who have been hired by the Baltimore Banner,an online platform that is scheduled to launch later this spring. In the meantime, the Banner is publishing a newsletter with stories of local interest, and this morning, Justin posted a story that tells the history of the house on Stricker Street where the firefighters were killed. He found that It is owned by a woman in Huntingdon, PA, whose husband, Robert Shore, Sr., left it to her when he passed away in 2016. Fenton reports that the house was declared vacant by the city in 2010. That same year, the tax liens on the house were sold at public auction to First National Assets. This is a company that buys the right to collect back taxes that are owed by homeowners around the country. First National Assets foreclosed on the property in 2013, but Justin Fenton reports that a year later, the city had the foreclosure overturned because First National Assets had not paid the back taxes that were owed on the property. The city tried to sell it at three subsequent tax sales, but no buyers have been interested. To read Justin Fenton's story in the Baltimore Bannernewsletter, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis Jr. keeps being tried for the same murder

Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman. Today C4 is back and he and Bryan discuss more about the new COVID-19 variant "Omicron". Baltimore County Executive Johnny Oslzewski joins the show and talks about Baltimore County recording a record number of homicides this year and they discuss comments made by Governor Hogan during his visit to Baltimore yesterday. C4 and Bryan Nehman are heard weekdays from 5:30-10:00 am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

A former Labor Department leader gets a huge endorsement by labor in his Maryland gubernatorial bid. Maryland police have announced a big bump in pay for new recruits. A new Goucher poll reveals residents' attitudes on topics ranging  from what type ofgovernor they want to legalizing recreational use of cannabis. The Baltimore County Executive appointed a panel to review ethics laws. Discontent in the county continues over pay for school bus drivers and redistricting. The Baltimore City Council president wants to mandate monthly reports from the mayor on federal relief spending. And the city's mayor allocates $50 million toward violence prevention efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ted Venetoulis, the son of Greek immigrants, was a city kid who made good as a reform politician in the suburbs. But his four years in elective office, as Baltimore County Executive in the ‘70s, were  just part of decades in public service, policy and business. Writer Michael Olesker, a friend for fifty years, marveled at Venetoulis's unrelenting optimism. Johnny Olszewski, the current Baltimore County executive, said his legacy stretches across the region and the state.   “He inspired a whole generation of public servants, he was there for the new generation and my generation, he was involved in things beyond government and for our communities and for issues out there and so he just was a special person.” Links: Michael Olesker's article in Jmore, Josh Kurtz's obituary in Maryland Matters, On the Record's 2016 interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The state launches yet another effort to get more residents vaccinated. City Council members propose a plan to curb illegal dumping in Baltimore. A psychotherapist offers advice on navigating the return to in-person work. Plus: Will Johnny Olszewski run for reelection as Baltimore County Executive, or make a run for governor...and how will his decision affect those who want his job? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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C4 and Bryan Nehman heard weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL App.

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It’s another in our series of Conversations with the Candidates. Today, a live debate between the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes parts of Baltimore City as well as Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford and Howard Counties. Joining Tom on Zoom is the incumbent, Democratic Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, who has represented the 2nd District in the US House for the past 18 years. A Baltimore native, he earned his law degree at The University of Baltimore Law School Before entering Congress, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore County, and as Baltimore County Executive. Representative Ruppersberger is a member of the House Committee on Appropriations. He also spent 12 years on the Intelligence Committee. Congressman Ruppersberger is 74 years old. He and his wife of 50 years have two grown children and five grandchildren… Also with us on Zoom: Maryland State Senator Johnny Ray Salling. He is the Republican candidate in the 2nd Congressional District. A native of Dundalk, Mr. Salling is a US Army veteran. He spent 30 years working at the Bethlehem Steel plant in Sparrows Point, where he was an active member of the United Steelworkers of America Union. He has been representing District Six in the MD Senate, which includes Dundalk, Essex, and Rosedale, since 2015. He has served on the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. He is currently assigned to the Budget and Taxation Committee. State Senator Salling is 58 years old. He is the father of five and he’s also a grandfather... A word about the format for today’s debate. There are no opening statements. Tom poses questions on a range of topics to each of the candidates, who will have two minutes to answer. Each candidate also has one minute to respond to their opponent’s statements. There are two breaks during the course of the hour. We invite listener questions a little later in the show, with preference given to comments from voters in the 2nd District.

Another venerable former Baltimore County Executive checks in on the state of the world and democracy during a plague

Things have changed dramatically since the last time we got together with the Baltimore County Executive

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When Spiro Agnew, faced with prosecution for bribes dating back to his days as Baltimore County Executive, resigned the vice presidency in 1973 -- it seemed the glaring end of his political influence. But the book, "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of Donald Trump’s America," contends Agnew did create a political legacy, and we see it today in Donald Trump’s America. Authors Zach Messitte and Chuck Holden write that Agnew excelled as Nixon’s emissary to the Silent Majority.

During this AHA Business Podcast Rewind, Allan spoke with Baltimore County Executive, John Olszewski Jr. about the county budget. Olszewski expressed the concerns about the county deficit, while also trying to spend on what matters most to the people of Baltimore County. He also discusses future plans for education, resource distribution, economic growth, and more. To get in touch with John Olszewski or to find more information on the Baltimore County Government, please visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/iwant/contact/executive?agencyid=1007 For more information on Allan Hirsh Advisors, please visit www.allanhirshadvisors.com This has been a pre-recorded radio broadcast — no phone calls will be taken during this Podcast.

In this episode, Candace and Tom interview Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., about his response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the FY2021 budget, and his experiences reopening the county after Governor Larry Hogan deferred that decision to local jurisdictions. Tom also took the opportunity to tell Johnny that he doesn't like the phrase "every vote counts", which includes a reaction you won't want to miss. Three Things: 1) What does #DefundThePolice really mean? 2) Equity in Zoning - the end of single family detached zones 3) Three opportunities for action 

Tom's guest is City Council President Brandon Scott, Democratic candidate for Mayor. Mr. Scott was first elected to the Council in 2011 to represent the 2nd District. Prior to that, he worked in the office of then Council President Stephanie Rawlings Blake as her representative in Northeast Baltimore. In 2018, Jim Shea picked Mr. Scott as his running mate in their unsuccessful bid in the Democratic Gubernatorial primary. Brandon Scott is 36 years old, which is, BTW, about the same age that Martin O’Malley was when he was elected Mayor, Johnny Olszewski, Jr., the Baltimore County Executive, and Pete Buttigieg, the former Mayor of South Bend Indiana, who ran for President.

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When Spiro Agnew, faced with prosecution for bribes dating back to his days as Baltimore County Executive, resigned the vice presidency in 1973 -- it seemed the glaring end of his political influence. But the book, "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of Donald Trump’s America," contends Agnew did create a political legacy, and we see it today in Donald Trump’s America. Authors Zach Messitte and Chuck Holden write that Agnew excelled as Nixon’s emissary to the Silent Majority.

Rushern Baker was the Prince George’s County Executive from 2010 until 2018 -- and before that, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. Don Mohler was appointed Baltimore County Executive upon the death of then-County Executive Kevin Kamenetz in May 2018, following a long career in county government and the public schools. They join Tom to discuss sweeping changes proposed for Maryland public education by the Kirwan Commission -- and how to pay for those changes.

Tom's guest is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. In his first year in office, he’s pushed through landmark housing legislation and the county’s first income tax increase in nearly 3 decades. What’s next for the County as we enter the New Year?

September 4th, 2019: Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joins the show to discuss school funding, teacher pay, ICE cooperation and fighting violent crime

Special guest host Ainy Haider-Shah joins Tom again for this interview with Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr., also known as "Johnny O". They discuss Baltimore County's budget woes, transparency through technology, and the importance of being accessible to the public (down to what you let people call you).  Three Things: 1) Eid Mubarak; 2) Housing Policy as Immigration Policy and the future of Democratic progressivism on this issue; and 3) Final word on the Howard County Public School System Budget. Special thanks to State Fare in Catonsville for hosting the show!  The service and food were fantastic!

May 14th, 2019: Baltimore County Executive proposes a cellphone tax, the trade war with China impacts Maryland farmers, and could this be the last Preakness at Pimlico?

Tom’s Newsmaker guest today is Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Junior. A Democrat, he was elected to office last November, and sworn in on December 3rd. He’s a former Maryland state delegate, a lifelong resident of Dundalk, and a former high school teacher who made education and the quality of the county’s schools a major part of his campaign for county executive -- and of his first budget.Two weeks ago, he submitted his 2020 county budget proposal to the County Council. It’s a $3.4 billion dollar plan, more than half of which is devoted to education spending. The Council holds a public hearing about the budget tonight (Tuesday April 30) at 6:00, in Council Chambers in Towson.Baltimore County Executive Olszewski joins Tom in Studio A to discuss the budget and other issues he's confronted during his first five months in office. Listeners with questions and comments can call the studio at 410.662.8780, email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us at @MiddayWYPR, or comment on WYPR's Facebook page, where the program is being livestreamed.

This week, Tom and guest host Andrew Kanicki sit down with former Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler to discuss his fascinating seven months in office following the sudden death of his longtime friend and boss Kevin Kamenetz.  Mr. Mohler is one of the most respected people in Maryland politics and after listening to this episode, you'll know why!  Thank you, again, to Lupa in Columbia, Maryland for hosting! Elevator Speech: Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama (audio edition) Play: Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, staring Jeff Daniels Music: Bruce Springstein on Broadway (now on Netflix) Best Meal in Maryland:  Charleston & The Prime Rib

In 1972, the Republican National Committee released an LP of excerpts from speeches by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew on RCA/Victor. The album was produced by Joseph Habig and William Mulligan. It featured the following subjectsSide 1:The Greatest Issue in America TodayA Word to Law Abiding AmericansChallenge to the Hippies"Effete Corps of Impudent Snobs"In Defense of the Courts of the LandSome Thoughts on the Democratic PartyA Word to America's DetractorsSide 2:Some Examples of the Vice President's WitThe Vice President Explains Our Asian PolicyIn Answer to Critics of This Asian PolicyThe Future of the Republican PartyThe Responsibilities of TelevisionConfidence in America's FutureAgnew graduated from the University of Baltimore School of law in 1947, and first ran for political office in 1956. In 1962, he was elected Baltimore County Executive, in 1966 he was elected Governor of Maryland, and in 1968, he became Richard Nixon's running mate, and was elected Vice President.In early 1973, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland began investigating Agnew on suspicion of conspiracy, bribery, extortion and tax fraud, beginning when he was Baltimore County Executive and Governor of Maryland. On October 10, 1973, Agnew pleaded no contest to a single felony charge of tax evasion and resigned from office. He was replaced by House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.In 1974, Agnew was disbarred by the Maryland Court of Appeals. Unable to practice law, he founded Pathlite, Inc., a business consultancy. In 1976, he published The Canfield Decision, a novel about an American Vice President. The novel was commercially successful, but Agnew was criticized for the protagonist's explicit anti-semitism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Midday, a conversation about the status and future of Maryland's Democratic Party, with two stalwarts now vying for the party's top leadership position.Maryland Democrats strengthened their majority in the General Assembly in this year’s midterm election. They also kept the Baltimore County Executive seat and picked up seats in Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. But Republican Governor Larry Hogan won a decisive reelection over Democratic challenger Ben Jealous. In the wake of those midterms, the Democratic State Central Committee will elect the next State Party Chair on Saturday.Incumbent Kathleen Matthews worked in communications for the Marriott Hotel Corporation after more than two decades as an award-winning television journalist in Washington, D.C. She ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2016 and was elected interim State Democratic Party Chair in May 2017.Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is the founder of the consulting firm Global Policy Solutions. She has worked for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the National Urban League. She served on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff for Congressman Charles Rangel of New York and as a staffer on the House Ways and Means Committee. She has been married since 2008 to Maryland's 8th District Congressman, Elijah Cummings.Both candidates join Tom in the studio to discuss their plans to lead to the Democratic Party in Maryland.The conversation was live-streamed on WYPR's Facebook page; due to technical difficulties, the feed begins at about 8 minutes into the program. You can watch the video here.

Today, we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates with John Olszewski, Jr. and Al Redmer, Jr. who are running to be the next Baltimore County Executive. Redmer, a Republican, is a former delegate and the current Maryland Insurance Commissioner. Olszewski, a Democrat, is also a former delegate who taught in Baltimore County Schools. He’s currently working in the private sector.Some of the issues that have dominated the discussion during the campaign include school overcrowding, universal Pre-K, affordable housing, development, public safety and addressing the opioid crisis. Today, the candidates will have a chance to share their ideas about the future of the state’s third largest jurisdiction. They join Tom in Studio A for a moderated discussion. This conversation was streamed live on WYPR's Facebook page. You can watch the video here.Election Day is Nov. 6 and early voting begins Oct. 25.

Today on Midday, we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates. Tom's guest for the hour is Tony Campbell, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate. He is an adjunct professor of political science at Towson University and is one of four candidates running for the seat currently held by Democrat Ben Cardin. Dr. Campbell won a crowded primary that included 11 candidates. Long involved with Republican politics, he served on the Executive Committee of the MD Republican Party and on the Charter Review Commission of Baltimore County. He ran in the Republican Primary for Baltimore County Executive in 2014, losing to the eventual nominee, George Harmon, by only 20 votes. An African American, Dr. Campbell supports President Donald Trump, citing in particular the tax cuts enacted last year and President Trump’s handling of foreign policy with North Korea and China. Dr. Campbell served in the United States Army as a Chaplain and he received his doctorate from Liberty University Seminary. He is the author of two books, America Today and A More Perfect Union. Dr. Campbell is the father of two children and lives in Baltimore. We live-streamed this show on the WYPR Facebook page. If you missed that video, check it out here.Election Day is Nov. 6 and early voting begins on Oct. 25. Please remember to get out and vote!

It's the Midday Newswrap: Seven Baltimore Police Department officers have been implicated as part of an internal investigation into the corrupt Gun Trace Task Force. As of October 4, the department has suspended 20 officers who could face criminal charges following the investigation.Polls show Gov. Larry Hogan maintaining a comfortable lead over his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous. Some State Senate races, and tight races for Baltimore County Executive and Attorney General give Republicans hope that they can make this Blue state a little redder on election day. To review these and other local news stories this week, Tom is joined in the studio by Kamau High, Features Editor at The Baltimore Sun and WYPR reporter John Lee.

DeRay, Clint, Sam and Brittany discuss Brett Kavanaugh's nomination, and the overlooked news, including the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children in America, how the government prevents undocumented pregnant minors from getting abortions, and the benefits of universal Preschool in Washington, D.C. John Olszewski joins DeRay to discuss his candidacy for Baltimore County Executive. 

Today, another in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, with Maryland Insurance Commissioner and former state delegate Al Redmer, Jr. Mr. Redmer is a Republican, who is closely aligned with Gov. Larry Hogan. He is running against Democrat Johnny Olszewski, Jr. Mr. Redmer served as the MD Insurance Commissioner during the Ehrlich administration, and in 2015, Gov. Hogan appointed him to be the Commissioner for the second time. Before taking his first turn in that role, Mr. Redmer spent 13 years in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cockeysville, Timonium, Lutherville and Towson. He grew up in Perry Hall. He now lives in Middle River. Al Redmer is 62 years old. He and his wife Sandy are the parents of five children and the grandparents of seven.Election day is seven weeks from today. Early voting begins in just 36 days on October 25th. Like all of our Conversations with the Candidates, this interview was live-streamed on WYPR’s Facebook page.

Today we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates with former state delegate John Olszewski, Jr., the Democratic nominee for Baltimore County Executive. He won a nail-biter primary, emerging as the winner in a four person race by just 17 votes.Mr. Olszewski, known as Johnny O, is running against Republican Al Redmer Jr, the state insurance commissioner in the upcoming general election. Olszewski is a lifelong resident of Dundalk. A graduate of Sparrows Point High School and Goucher College, he holds a PhD. in Public Policy from UMBC. He was just 23 years old when he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, where he served for nine years. He taught in County schools for seven years. We livestreamed this conversation on the WYPR Facebook page. If you missed that video, check it out here. The general election is Tues, Nov 6. Early voting begins on Oct. 25. Find out how to register to vote – and where to vote – here.

It’s the Midday Newswrap. Today, a look at some of the big stories of the week on the international, national and local scenes.With the showmanship that usually attends a reality TV show, former reality TV star Donald Trump announced his latest nomination to the Supreme Court. Federal Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the President’s second pick for the highest court in the land, and it is quite possible that it won’t be his last. Kristen Clarke joins Tom on the line from Washington, D.C. She’s the president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.Then Philip Bump, a National Correspondent for the Washington Post, joins the program to assess President Trump’s trip to the NATO Meeting, his talks with Prime Minister Theresa May of Great Britain, and his upcoming get-together with Vladimir Putin.Tom also talks with Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Sun about the recount under way in Hunt Valley in the incredibly tight race for the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County Executive. After the first tally, John Olszewski, Jr. had nine more votes than his closest challenger, Senator Jim Brochin. Pam discusses where things stand with that, and when we may know the results of the County-mandated re-count.

Today we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates with Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby. She is running for re-election in the Democratic primary that takes place on the 26th of this month. Early voting begins on Thursday. She is opposed by two other candidates, Ivan Bates and Thiru Vignarajah. The winner of the primary will run unopposed in the general election. Marilyn Mosby drew international attention when she indicted six Baltimore police officers in the police-custody death of Freddie Gray in 2015. None of those indictments resulted in a conviction, but Ms. Mosby points to a 95% conviction rate to date for her office overall. The State’s Attorney’s office prosecuted more than 41,000 cases last year. In addition to the violence that rocked Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray, the city's police department has been in nearly constant turmoil since Marilyn Mosby was elected in 2014. There have been four police commissioners in the past 3 1/2 yrs. The city and the police department are under a consent decree with the Department of Justice. And eight members of the elite Gun Trace Task Force were convicted of running an extensive criminal enterprise. The leader of the GTTF was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday. Of the more than 2000 criminal cases associated with the convicted officers, the State's Attorney's office reports that 220 cases have already been dismissed. Ms. Mosby oversees a staff of 400 employees -- including more than 200 attorneys. Her annual salary is the highest of any Baltimore City official. She received a Presidential Scholarship from Tuskegee University where she graduated with a BA in Political Science. She holds a law degree from the Boston College Law School. She is 38 years old. She is married to 40th District Delegate Nick Mosby, and they live in Reservoir Hill with their two daughters. Tom's conversation with Ms. Mosby, like all his previous interviews with candidates in the June 26 primary, is Live-Streamed on WYPR's Facebook page. In the second and third segments of the show, we also take listener calls and comments.Visit our Conversations with the Candidates page to listen to all our interviews with the contenders for Baltimore City State's Attorney, Governor, Baltimore County Executive and other key seats in the June 26th Maryland primary.

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Few events in recent MD history were as shocking or disruptive to the political landscape as the death of Kevin Kamenetz last week, from a heart attack. The 60 year old Baltimore County Executive was one of the leading contenders in the crowded field of hopefuls vying for the chance to run against incumbent Governor Larry Hogan in November. With just a month until early voting starts in the primary, candidates are scrambling to assess the new and uncertain dynamics of the race. Will Valerie Ervin, Kamenetz’s running mate in the primary, choose to run herself, and if so, with whom? Will she run at the top of a newly formed ticket, or will she maintain her position in the Lieutenant Governor slot? Kamenetz’s death also occasions many questions about the future of Baltimore County. Three Democrats and two Republicans are running in their respective primaries to face-off for the County’s top job in the fall. In the meantime, who will the County Council appoint to serve-out the remainder of Kevin Kamenetz’s term? Today on Midday, Tom explores these and other questions with Pamela Wood, who covers Baltimore County government and politics for the Baltimore Sun; and Bryan Sears , government reporter for the Daily Record.

Former Maryland Gov. Bob Erlich and Baltimore County Chief of Staff Donald Mohler join the program to reflect on the life of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.

We begin the show today with reflections on the life and career of Kevin Kamenetz, a fixture on the Maryland political scene for more than two decades.Mr. Kamenetz passed away early this morning from a heart attack. He began his career in public service as a prosecutor in the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office. He was first elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1994. He served four terms, before being elected as the County Executive in 2010. He was considered a leading candidate in the crowded field of people running for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He is survived by his wife Jill, and their two teenage sons, Karson and Dylan. Our hearts ache for them. Kevin Kamenetz was 60 years old.Joining Tom on the line to remember Mr. Kamenetz are Donald Mohler III, who was a close friend of Mr. Kamenetz and served as his chief of staff in the County Executive’s Office, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, who served as Baltimore County Executive from 1994 to 2002, and Jim Smith, who preceded Kamenetz as Baltimore County Executive. He currently serves as the Chief of Strategic Alliances in the office of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh.

Today, we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates who will be on the June 26th primary ballot here in Maryland. Tom's guest is Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. He is one of nine Democrats running for Governor on the ballot this June. The winner will go up against Republican Gov. Larry Hogan int he general election in November. Kevin Kamenetz is one of three major candidates in the race who is not a political outsider. He is completing his second term as county Executive of Baltimore County. He was first elected in 2010, after serving four terms on the Baltimore County Council. His running mate is Valerie Ervin, the first African American woman to be elected to the Montgomery County Council. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz also took your questions, emails and tweets. Like all of Midday's Conversations with the Candidates, this program was streamed live on the WYPR FB page.

Today, another installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates. Joining Tom in Studio A is former Maryland House Delegate and public school teacher John Olszewski, Jr. Known as “Johnny O,” he represented the County’s 6th district for two terms in the Maryland General Assembly, and spent nine years teaching in several Baltimore County public schools. In June of 2017, he took leave from his position with a local software company to launch himself back into politics. Olszewski is one of four Democrats vying to be their party's primary pick for the office of Baltimore County Executive. Maryland primary elections will be held on June 26th.The county executive manages a $3.5 billion annual budget. A recent report expressed concern about the fiscal condition of Maryland’s third largest jurisdiction. Several development projects in the County have become political lightning rods, as has the need to relieve overcrowding in county schools. Today, Tom asks Johnny O about his vision for the county he has always called home.The conversation with John Olszewski, Jr., was streamed live on WYPR's Facebook page. You can view the video here.

Today, another in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, in advance of the June 26th primary elections.My guest today is 2nd District Baltimore County Councilwoman Vicki Almond. Ms. Almond is one of four Democrats and two Republicans seeking their party’s nomination to run in the general election for Baltimore County Executive. Vicki Almond grew up in Catonsville and attended Catonsville High School. She was elected to the County Council in 2010.Early voting for the primaries begins on June 14th.

Today, it’s another in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, in-depth interviews with contenders in key races leading up to the June 26th Maryland primary election.Today, Tom's guest is Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr. The Baltimore County native hopes to build on his two terms as the state’s chief insurance regulator and four terms as a Republican state delegate to win his party’s nomination in the June primary for Baltimore County Executive. Redmer is one of two Republicans in that contest, which is spotlighting his moderate conservativism, his wide-ranging family business interests and his close ties with Governor Hogan. Where does he stand on school construction, immigration and affordable housing? Can he be the first Republican since 1990 to win Baltimore County’s top job? Candidate Al Redmer takes Tom's questions, and yours.Today's conversation, like all our Conversations with the Candidates, is streamed live on WYPR's Facebook page.

Today on Midday, another in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, ahead of the June 26th primary elections. Tom's guest today is State Senator Jim Brochin, who is one of three Democratic candidates in the primary race for Baltimore County Executive. The current County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, has served the maximum two terms. He is now running for Governor. Senator Brochin has represented the 42nd District in central and northern Baltimore County for four terms. He was first elected to the Senate in 2003. He heads the Baltimore County Delegation, and serves on the Judicial Proceedings Committee, the Special Committee on Substance Abuse, and the Executive Nominations Committee. He’s an insurance broker. He is 54 years old, a single father with a daughter named Catherine who is attending the University of Colorado. Senator Brochin lives in Cockeysville.We are streaming all of our Conversations with the Candidates on the WYPR Facebook page. We take your calls and comments in the second part of today’s show.

Today on Midday, with high winds blowing outside our Baltimore studio, we explore whether the winds of change will blow through Annapolis come November, as we begin a series of Conversations with the Candidates who will be on the June 26th primary ballots here in Maryland. Between now and the election, Tom Hall will be talking with Democrats who are running in the gubernatorial primary, as well as the Democrats and Republicans who are running for Baltimore County Executive, and candidates in a few other races as well. Today, Tom's guest for the hour is Alec Ross. Last April, Ross became the first person to announce his candidacy in the Democratic primary for Governor. Since then, eight others have joined him on that ballot. Alec Ross is an innovation expert, and the author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Industries of the Future,” about innovation and the changes that economies and societies can expect over the next decade. Ross served in the State Department as Senior Advisor on Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He also worked in the Obama campaign and transition team in 2008. He’s a former Distinguished Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. He is 46 years old. He and his wife, who is a teacher in a Baltimore City School, live in Baltimore. They have three children.

Kevin Kamenetz will be serving his final year as Baltimore County executive in 2018. He’s announced that he will run for governor of Maryland in the June Democratic primary. Kamenetz will be a guest on Roughly Speaking in the coming weeks. Among those hoping to succeed him as Baltimore County executive is John Olszewski Jr., a former school teacher and state delegate from Dundalk. In another in our series of interviews of candidates for office in 2018, Olszewski, known as Johnny O., talks about growing up on the east side, his professional career, and his ambitions for the county if elected its 13th executive.Links:http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-olszewski-runs-20170626-story.html

Monday on the C4 Show C4 spent the first hour talking about Hamilton Versus the VP elect. In the second hour of the show C4 talked about Trump's appointments and should he appoint Mitt Romney? In the third hour State Senator Jim Brochin joined C4 to talk about the Presidential race and the future race for Baltimore COunty Executive. In the final hour Qadry Ismail from the Ravens broadcast team joined C4 to talk about Ray Lewis Apologizing to Flacco and the Ravens loss. C4 aldo talked about how the killing of police across America is on the rise.

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz was interviewed on Fox 45 about the air conditioning controversy in Baltimore County. I provide you my feedback on his statement. Here is a link to read the blog post about the issue:  https://scotteblog.com/2016/08/30/baltimore-county-executive-kevin-kamenetz-statement-on-portable-air-conditioners/ Scott E

Thursday on the C4 show we spent the first hour and a half talking about how the grudge match between Mitt Romney and Donald Trump may mean a civil war in the Republican Party. Then Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz joined C4 in studio for an hour to take calls from Baltimore County Residents. In the final half hour of the show we took Mitt Romney's speech against Trump live and took callers reaction.

Wednesday on the C4 Show we started talking about the fight between the Baltimore County Executive and the MD Comptroller over the lack of AC in some Baltimore County Schools. State Senator Jim Brochin joined C4 to talk about this as well. In the second part of the show we talked about how we had the 3rd daylight shooting in Baltimore City since Friday. In the final part of the show we talked about the bombing of a Doctor's Without Borders Hospital by US forces in Afghanistan with Reason.com EIC Nick Gillespie. And we ended the show how some say being manly is sexist.

Monday we started out talking about the Ravens loss to the Raiders with WBAL Sports' Keith Mills. We then talked about Ben Carson said on Meet The Press Sunday a Muslim person should not be President. We took calls and Zainab Chaudry- CAIR Maryland Outreach Manager weighed in on Ben Carson. We ended the show with Kevin Kamenetz- Baltimore County Executive in Studio to talk Police Body Cameras and AC in Public Schools.