Center Maryland Presents: The Lobby Podcast

 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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.