Data, statistics and the truth in government
After a long chat in Annapolis with Governor Larry Hogan, Don and Nestor do The Recon on politicians, interviews and how to find the truth in a sound bite.
Baltimore County
Michael Steele introduces Nestor to The Crab Bomb in Bowie
Michael Steele introduces Nestor to The Crab Bomb in Bowie
Michael Steele introduces Nestor to The Crab Bomb in Bowie
When the former Lt. Governor and MSNBC contributor heard that Baltimore Positive was doing a #CrabCakeTour, he made sure that Prince George’s County and Jerry’s famous triple-yolk concoction was on the table.
Michael Steele discusses local elections and parties and purple Maryland
Michael Steele discusses local elections and parties and purple Maryland
Pine Ridge golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the PGA party at Caves Valley
Pine Ridge golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the PGA party at Caves Valley
Discussing the state of the Republican party in Maryland with Michael Steele
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made its way to Prince George’s County to spend an afternoon with the former Lt. Governor and current MSNBC contributor, who purple politics have made him one of the most fascinating voices in our state.
Getting ready for the PGA party at Caves Valley
Pine Ridge golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the BMW Championship coming to Baltimore County this weekend.
The best crab cake in Harford County just might be at Barrett’s On The Pike
In the finale of our three segments with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, we bring on a secret recipe from the Bel Air kitchen of Paul Silberman as our Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolls up Route 1 and into our bellies.
What is the political future of Harford County Executive Barry Glassman as 2022 approaches?
We continue our three-part Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat from Barrett’s On The Pike with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman about who is counting and distributing the money in Annapolis and his political trail after Bel Air.
What is the future of Anne Arundel County?
During our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at G&M Restaurant in Linthicum, we chatted at length with County Executive Steuart Pittman about a wide array of post-pandemic issues of concern.
Karson Kamenetz talks local politics and growth on 3rd Anniversary of his father’s tragic death
Karson Kamenetz talks local politics and growth on 3rd Anniversary of his father’s tragic death
Following in the footsteps of his father into politics?
Karson Kamenetz talks local politics and his personal growth and journey on the third anniversary of his father’s tragic death
Taking on the Ku Klux Klan with music and love
Meet Daryl Davis, who will be sharing his experience of the alchemy of love in transmuting hate this weekend as part of AVAM’s “Bigger Love” event. He also plays a mean piano…
Johnny O discusses local UMMS help and getting vaccines in arms this spring
Donna Jacobs of University of Maryland Medical System joins the Baltimore County Executive to discuss how the three vaccines are making their way to Timonium and other mass vaccination centers in Maryland.
Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America
Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for health of our state
Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy
We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month’s local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.
Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.
Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County
As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.
Johnny Olszewski talks about democracy, elections and images of Capitol siege in Washington
Johnny Olszewski talks about democracy, elections and images of Capitol siege in Washington
History and a civics class with Johnny O in the aftermath of insurrection at U.S. Capitol
We were all outraged by what we saw on Wednesday. Let two Baltimore County Executives – and former high school history teachers – guide you on where we are on the arc of the American story.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball discusses the coup attempt on our nation’s Capitol
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball discusses the coup attempt on our nation’s Capitol
Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss Ravens Festivus and how votes are counted in America
Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss Ravens Festivus and how votes are counted in America
Here’s why intimidation of election officials can’t be tolerated in America
Sure, local attorney and former Delegate Todd Schuler shared some Ravens January Festivus love – but how the votes are actually counted in America is a topic is he’s a bit of an expert on so we reached for the truth about election judges.
What happens when your kids can’t log on for school because of a cyber attack?
In aftermath of the ransomware attack on the Baltimore County education system, we reached to Dave Hartman to discuss cybersecurity and IT issues that affect us all.
How community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone
With changes to protocols for many officers around the country, Dave Rose of F.O.P. Lodge 4 discusses life as a police officer and the concerns of the force in the modern world.
John Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview
John Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview
FOP leader Dave Rose discusses how community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone in Baltimore County
FOP leader Dave Rose discusses how community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone in Baltimore County
Dave Hartman talks modern cybersecurity concerns for every business and home
Dave Hartman talks modern cybersecurity concerns for every business and home
An education and civic primer on the electoral college in America
Let our political scientist take you through the math – and the people – who will represent The States in selecting the next President. Ted Venetoulis takes us to school on the electoral college.
The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams
His son Adam Kolakek just won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meet the Catonsville dad and hear and help his mission.
Former Secretary of State John Willis discusses safe and fair elections in America
Continuing Election And Voting Awareness Education Week here. We’re going to the experts in Annapolis and around the state to get you answers about how to get a ballot and make it count. Also the myth of voter fraud…
What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?
Michael Steele is no stranger to any of us who follow politics and media in Maryland. We had a wide-ranging chat with him about his party, the future of Donald Trump in America and how the country can navigate its way out of this pandemic and economic disaster.
Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”
Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole
What are the toughest issues of COVID for Baltimore County government?
She was voted least-likely-to-serve-in-government but that hasn’t stopped Cathy Bevins from winning elections and serving East Baltimore County. We talked about life in Middle River and serving constituents during a fractured political climate in America.
EPISODE 275: Venetoulis handicaps current Presidential race and strategies
He’s been attending Presidential political conventions since the 1960s so we asked Ted how to assess this unprecedented campaign and election amidst pandemic, civil unrest and economic turmoil
EPISODE 274: Costello discusses financial struggles of Baltimore City coming in wake of COVID
It is not easy discussing the oncoming austerity that all of American government will need to weather the storm of a plague
Councilman David Marks discusses zoning, housing and being a Republican in era of Trump
From schools to taxes to life after COVID, we are discussing issues on both sides of the aisle at Baltimore Positive as we begin our new website merger
EPISODE 272: Jayne Miller recaps four decades of journalism, covering and uncovering crime and how to better serve Baltimore
Nestor has wanted to chat on the radio with Jayne Miller for at least 20 years. But, as Don Mohler pointed out in serving in his two decades of government, it’s when Jayne Miller wants to chat with you that there is usually deep concern at a place that answers to the public trust.
