EPISODE 74: Sears provides state of Annapolis primer and Kirwan heading into 2020
Longtime Maryland politics insider Bryan Sears joins us for a bye week look at the state of the state and what it means for Baltimore
2019-20 Season One
EPISODE 72: Sarbanes attempts to explain Rorschach 3rd District map of Maryland
We have all seen the map of Maryland’s 3rd district. Our local Congressman discusses gerrymandering and finding better ways to create districts across America.
EPISODE 73: LoBianco tells us all he knows about Pence the politician
Author Tom Lobianco has a new book on the political rise of Mike Pence. Our chat with him covered a lot of ground from Indianapolis to D.C. and now into impeachment…
EPISODE 71: Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview
How did watching his father come home with stacks of paperwork from Watergate in 1973 affect a young John Sarbanes? Learn more in this powerful Baltimore Positive chat…
EPISODE 70: John Sarbanes tells us why Baltimore is in his blood
When three guys who love Baltimore get together, great visions and memories and thoughts of the future happen…
EPISODE 69: Cole tells Don and Nestor why and how Preakness is staying in Baltimore
Want to know all of the facts about the new deal that will keep Preakness in Baltimore? Here you go…
EPISODE 68: Help Us Clean Up Lexington Market street area on October 20
What are you doing on Sunday, October 20th? Wanna help us on a Baltimore Positive mission?
EPISODE 67: Ball discusses Kirwan, schools and future of Howard County education
Howard County and the future of its schools have become a top topic of debate. County Executive Calvin Ball joined us with his thoughts on local education.
ESPISODE 66: Ball discusses challenges of Ellicott City for Howard County residents
Two floods have devastated a community and now County Executive Calvin Ball examines how to improve Ellicott City for the generations ahead
EPISODE 65: Ball details long journey to Howard County Executive
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball covered a wide-range of topics in a three-part chat with Baltimore Positive. But, first, we covered his background and path to leadership…
EPISODE 64: Schapiro wants Baltimore Homecoming to spread Charm City goodwill globally
Bringing influential Baltimoreans who live elsewhere “home” for three days of education to take back to the world about the current charms of Charm City. That is what Baltimore Homecoming is all about…
EPISODE 63: Schapiro tells us the genesis of incredible Baltimore Homecoming concept
What happens when you bring every great mind of Baltimore back to the Charm City for a week every year?
EPISODE 62: What can Baltimore expect from mayoral candidate Brandon Scott?
What kind of a mayor of Baltimore would Brandon Scott be if elected next year? We ask him at Faidley’s in another great Baltimore Positive chat…
EPISODE 61: Scott discusses the Baltimore he currently sees and the future
The journey of City Council President Brandon Scott from Mervo to City Hall is a story worth telling. Learn more about this candidate for mayor of Baltimore in Part 2 of Baltimore Positive.
EPISODE 60: Scott discusses his youth and those long bus rides to Mervo
Current City Council President Brandon Scott is one of several candidates campaigning to become the next Mayor of Baltimore. We wanted to learn more about one of the bright, young leaders of our city…
EPISODE 59: Berger and Mohler discuss leadership of teachers and future of education in America
What is wrong with education in America? Listen to a pair of lifer educators and school administrators discuss the past, present and future…
EPISODE 58: Stuart Berger tells his story of educating the children of Baltimore County
We have come a long way since the three Rs in education. Former Baltimore County School Superintendent Stuart Berger comes back to discuss state of modern education in America.
EPISODE 57: Hemminger of Thread tells her personal story with Maurice
Our final installment with Sarah Hemminger takes us back to the basics of her amazing organization Thread and her personal relationship with a young man who was at risk.
EPISODE 56: Hemminger brings the Thread through the loop in Baltimore
If you have been following our Baltimore Positive journey since the spring, you know that one name and one organization
EPISODE 55: Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope
For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story…
EPISODE 54: Hathaway discusses many challenges of the struggle in West Baltimore
Reverend Al Hathaway of Union Baptist Church is on the streets of West Baltimore making a difference every day. This is his story…
EPISODE 53: Hathaway tells genesis of Union Baptist Church in 1865 and how it serves Baltimore
Reverend Al Hathaway has been a leader in West Baltimore and an agent for positive change throughout our community. Here he tells the history of his church and how it serves.
EPISODE 52: Rev. Hathaway discusses his path to a better life via education and diversity
City College, George Young, Kurt Schmoke and Elijah Cummings were all a part of the childhood of Reverend Al Hathaway of Union Baptist Church. Hear his story of a lifetime spent helping the people of Baltimore…
EPISODE 51: Shapiro discusses importance and power of Orioles brand in Baltimore
You knew eventually Nestor and Don would get to baseball and the future of the Baltimore Orioles and the legend of Peter G. Angelos with local sports agent Ron Shapiro. This is that conversation…
EPISODE 50: Shapiro says relationships are the fruit of the power of nice
From “Dare to Prepare” to “The Power of Nice” and throughout his legendary career in sports representation and civic activism
EPISODE 49: Shapiro says leadership and mentoring are key to a better Baltimore
From “Dare to Prepare” to “The Power of Nice” and throughout his legendary career in sports representation and civic activism
EPISODE 48: Cass discusses Ravens significant role as shared Baltimore centerpiece
Nothing brings a community together like a championship sports franchise. Dick Cass knows about winning and losing in Baltimore. Some deep thoughts here…
EPISODE 47: Cass discusses preseason misery of NFL fans and potential solutions
We all dislike the NFL preseason and all the awfulness that it brings. It is a brand problem for the sport. We asked Ravens president Dick Cass for potential solutions…
EPISODE 46: Cass says Ravens are ready to compete on and off the field in Baltimore
It’s football season in Baltimore and Ravens president Dick Cass tells local fans why they should be excited about NFL season and what it means to our community
EPISODE 45: O’Doherty explains significance of Sept. 10 Educational Equity and Housing Affordability Conference for future of Baltimore
O’Doherty returns to Baltimore Positive with a significant message for improving the city for its population and the future
EPISODE 44: Hornbeck and Mohler preach advocacy for education and students in school system bureaucracy
Put two lifer educators in a room and let them tell you what is wrong with education in America in 2019. An epic conversation about schools, lawyers and students with almost a combined century spent fighting “the system”…
EPISODE 43: Hornbeck explains the long struggle of government vs. education in America
Two lifer educators join Nestor to explain the nuances of how government affects education in America and what needs to be done to fix it
EPISODE 42: Hornbeck shares his beliefs on the value of public education in America
David Hornbeck explains the long struggle of government vs. education in America
EPISODE 41: Van Hollen says sanctity of American election system must be secure in 2020
We know the Russians made every attempt to interfere with our elections in 2016. What will happen in 2020? Van Hollen shares his thoughts with Mohler and Aparicio on Baltimore Positive.
EPISODE 40: Van Hollen takes a deep dive on affordable health care with Don and Nestor
Health care in America is at the core of many debates. Our U.S Senator Chris Van Hollen explains his philosophy on where our country should be headed for the next generation.
EPISDODE 39: Van Hollen tells us why America needs to get tougher on assault weapons
In wake of more gun violence in America, our Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined us for a spirited conversation about guns, America and the state of Congress in a world of Trump
EPISODE 38: Tiburzi stresses power of sports to bring the people of Baltimore together
The Orioles lease at Camden Yards expires in 26 months. We caught up with GBC Chairman and longtime sports activist Paul Tiburzi about the power of sports to bring Baltimore together and how it impacts our future downtown.
EPISODE 37: Tiburzi discusses stadia, soccer, arenas and future of Baltimore Orioles
It is no secret that the Baltimore Orioles lease with Maryland and Camden Yards expires in 25 months. Now, what is our community going to do to retain its MLB franchise for another 30 years?
EPISODE 36: Tiburzi discusses role of GBC invigorating future of Baltimore
We never “stick to sports” at Baltimore Positive but we did have a great chat about the future of Orioles, Ravens and lure of soccer and World Cup 2026 for the Charm City with GBC chairman Paul Tiburzi
EPISODE 35: Olszewski discusses school construction, budget issues and power of progress at TradePoint Atlantic
Our finale with Baltimore County Executive Johnny O continues with lots of discussion about budgets, schools and growing the economy and commerce of the region
