In 2005 Shari Ostrow Scher founded the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership, a nonprofit organization which benefits children and families of people held in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Ostrow Scher joins host Colin McGuire and News-Post courts reporter Kelsi Loos to discuss the work being done by the one-of-a-kind organization.

Ostro Scher says when a parent is incarcerated the family is almost always thrown into poverty. "That child needs to know that they're going to have their food and their clothing and their life and often that doesn't happen," she said in this latest episode of the Frederick Uncut podcast.

Hermine Bernstein, program coordinator for the Frederick chapter of Blessings in a Backpack, sat down with host Colin McGuire and News-Post reporter Nancy Lavin to talk about her expansion goals, program details and other need-to-knows such as her favorite pizza joint and the fifth-grade teacher who inspired her own teaching career.

Blessings in a Backpack is a national organization that provides meals to students in need on weekends and other times when they will not get food through school lunch programs.

Hood College president Andrea Chapdelaine sits down with host Colin McGuire and education reporter Allen Etzler to talk about ongoing higher education issues both locally at Hood College and nationwide.

Chapdelaine, who studied law and social justice in college, talked about free speech on college campuses, and discussed the school's reasoning not to punish the Hood College Republicans for displaying a board with several controversial statements that drew the ire of some students and faculty.

Eric Rhodes, race co-director of the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race, sat down with host Colin McGuire and News-Post reporter Nancy Lavin to talk about the sixth annual event being held this year on Aug. 12. Rhodes also shares the story of his foray into high wheel cycling and how many high wheel bicycles he actually owns — it’s more than some people’s shoe collections — and how exactly he got the English high wheel bicycle back to Frederick.

Host Colin McGuire, a News-Post columnist, and city reporter Mallory Panuska sit down with Aloi and to discuss her background, which includes one term as alderwoman beginning in 2009 and a previous run for mayor, as well as her current campaign and vision for the city.

Editor’s note: A phone number Shelley Aloi gave during the podcast for voters to contact her is no longer valid. She instead has a different number and encourages voters to call anytime with questions and comments. The new number is: 301-682-8889.

Producer's note: We're releasing this episode of Frederick Uncut outside of our normal schedule to coincide with a story that is appearing in the News-Post Friday. We will return to our normal schedule Tuesday.

Chris Kinsler, took over duties as editor of The Frederick News-Post this week, joining the organization from The Martinsburg Journal, we he was editor. In this episode host Colin McGuire and News-Post reporter Cameron Dodd get to know Kinsler and his thoughts on community journalism

Kinsler, 41, brings almost 20 years of experience as a career newspaper reporter and editor. He has worked in sports and news departments since graduating from college in 1998.

Host Colin McGuire, a News-Post columnist, and city reporter Mallory Panuska sat down with Mayor Randy McClement to discussed how he went from selling printing equipment and running a downtown bagel shop to running the city nearly eight years ago. The mayor also discussed his reelection bid and some high-profile city issues such as downtown blight and also shared what he could regarding the latest developments at the Frederick Towne Mall site.

The new commander of the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Detrick sat down with host Colin McGuire and News-Post health reporter Kate Masters to discuss his unusual path to military service, which included years of raising and riding horses. The leadership skills he developed in the industry eventually led him to join the ROTC program at the University of Virginia, followed by flight school and an assignment with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division.

Halter also described the intricacies of life on base and shared details from his previous assignment in G8 Force Development at the Pentagon. Most importantly, he spilled details on his favorite junk foods and the best places to eat in Frederick.

Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue services Battalion Chief Kenny Poole talks about the dangers of fireworks and his work as Frederick County Fire Marshal with host Colin McGuire and News-Post crime and public safety reporter Jeremy Arias.

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Elizabeth Lucas, Producing Artistic Director at New Spire Arts', is working to create the cohesive tissue that connects Frederick's art community. Lucas spoke with host Colin McGuire and News-Post features reporter Imade Borha discuss the art organization's progress. Renovation plans are under way for New Spire Arts' two buildings, and there is a full schedule of youth and adult workshops this summer. 

Lucas also discussed her time living in New York, where her filming career began during the tumultuous time of 9/11.

Leaving New York meant a suburban life for Lucas' six-year-old twins, who already display artistic talent. As a mother of young, growing artists, Lucas shared how she hopes New Spire Arts trains the Frederick community in the art of storytelling.