ft. Prince George’s Councilmembers Danny Schaible (Hyattsville) & Scott Cecil (Mt. Rainier). Danny and Scott open with their stories about becoming councilmembers in their communities and the policies on which they are working (3:35-17:00). Scott says that many of the policies we operate under today are designed to criminalize and profit off of Black and Brown bodies and goes on to describe his full-time work helping people with criminal records to register to vote (21:20-25:00). Danny describes how the Latinx population in Hyattsville is impacted by gentrification and how he as a cis-white-male can play a role as a leader and as an ally in the fight against inequitable community development. Scott and Danny discuss what they’re doing within the Gateway Arts District partnership to empower marginalized residents in their communities (27:00-45:00). The conversation turns to national politics and Scott, Danny, and Arinze get into a lively debate about the deterioration of our Democracy because of unlimited campaign contributions, foreign interference, and hyperpartisanship (45:00-1:00:00). Danny shares a story about a relative that identifies with Trump and Scott passionately argues that Demorcrats must double down on identity politics to increase turnout of the Democratic coalition (1:01:00-1:14:00). Scott argues that turnout directly impacts governance and the ability to enact progressive policies— and progressives shouldn’t be afraid to deliver a message that government is worthy of the public’s trust (1:14:00-1:27:00).

ft. Prince George’s Councilmembers Danny Schaible (Hyattsville) & Scott Cecil (Mt. Rainier). Danny and Scott open with their stories about becoming councilmembers in their communities and the policies on which they are working (3:35-17:00). Scott says that many of the policies we operate under today are designed to criminalize and profit off of Black and Brown bodies and goes on to describe his full-time work helping people with criminal records to register to vote (21:20-25:00). Danny describes how the Latinx population in Hyattsville is impacted by gentrification and how he as a cis-white-male can play a role as a leader and as an ally in the fight against inequitable community development. Scott and Danny discuss what they’re doing within the Gateway Arts District partnership to empower marginalized residents in their communities (27:00-45:00). The conversation turns to national politics and Scott, Danny, and Arinze get into a lively debate about the deterioration of our Democracy because of unlimited campaign contributions, foreign interference, and hyperpartisanship (45:00-1:00:00). Danny shares a story about a relative that identifies with Trump and Scott passionately argues that Demorcrats must double down on identity politics to increase turnout of the Democratic coalition (1:01:00-1:14:00). Scott argues that turnout directly impacts governance and the ability to enact progressive policies— and progressives shouldn’t be afraid to deliver a message that government is worthy of the public’s trust (1:14:00-1:27:00).

ft. Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-10). The podcast opens with a discussion about Baltimore County. Speaker Jones talks about her 38-year career in Baltimore County Government (4:00). The Speaker then breaks down the significance of the Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival (now in its 23rd year) in Towson, and the importance of bringing the people of the County— East, West, and Central— together (8:14). Arinze asks about the role of the Democratic State Central Committee, where Jones held her first public position, and finds out more about her first campaign (11:15). The discussion turns to the changes the Speaker has implemented in her first legislative session and her management style as she steps into the day to day role of managing the House during session (16:30). The conversation wraps with a discussion about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a signature initiative to reform Maryland’s education system (25:30).

ft. Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-10). The podcast opens with a discussion about Baltimore County. Speaker Jones talks about her 38-year career in Baltimore County Government (4:00). The Speaker then breaks down the significance of the Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival (now in its 23rd year) in Towson, and the importance of bringing the people of the County— East, West, and Central— together (8:14). Arinze asks about the role of the Democratic State Central Committee, where Jones held her first public position, and finds out more about her first campaign (11:15). The discussion turns to the changes the Speaker has implemented in her first legislative session and her management style as she steps into the day to day role of managing the House during session (16:30). The conversation wraps with a discussion about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a signature initiative to reform Maryland’s education system (25:30).

ft. Dr. Robert Chiles, Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland. The conversation opens with Dr. Chiles providing context to the erosion of trust in American government. Dr. Chiles explains that the far Right has taken to anti-government rhetoric and the far Left has pushed for massive expansions to the social safety net in attempts to appeal to their constituents once they've lost faith in government (10:00). Politicians like George Wallace normalized modern “outsider rhetoric” that is frankly race-baiting (17:15). Dr. Chiles says that it has since morphed into a coded langauge that the public understands and that conservatives have readily embraced. Given Trump’s impeachment, Arinze asks what America has done in hostoric moments of crisis and divisiveness to heal itself in the past (21:00). The conversation then turns to the impact of globalism (28:55) and capitalism (38:00) on American politics. The podcast wraps with an examination of the Supreme Court (43:00), the Senate (50:00), and the House’s ability (or inability) to withstand the corrosive effects of today’s politics.

ft. Dr. Robert Chiles, Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland. The conversation opens with Dr. Chiles providing context to the erosion of trust in American government. Dr. Chiles explains that the far Right has taken to anti-government rhetoric and the far Left has pushed for massive expansions to the social safety net in attempts to appeal to their constituents once they've lost faith in government (10:00). Politicians like George Wallace normalized modern “outsider rhetoric” that is frankly race-baiting (17:15). Dr. Chiles says that it has since morphed into a coded langauge that the public understands and that conservatives have readily embraced. Given Trump’s impeachment, Arinze asks what America has done in hostoric moments of crisis and divisiveness to heal itself in the past (21:00). The conversation then turns to the impact of globalism (28:55) and capitalism (38:00) on American politics. The podcast wraps with an examination of the Supreme Court (43:00), the Senate (50:00), and the House’s ability (or inability) to withstand the corrosive effects of today’s politics.

Here's a bonus episode of the MD Dems Podcast featuring Arinze and Morgan breaking down last night's historic vote to impeach Trump for abusing his power and obstructing Congress! Stay tuned for Vol. 3... sometime in 2020.

Here's a bonus episode of the MD Dems Podcast featuring Arinze and Morgan breaking down last night's historic vote to impeach Trump for abusing his power and obstructing Congress! Stay tuned for Vol. 3... sometime in 2020.

ft. Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott. The conversation opens with Scott talking about the Freddie Gray uprising and his upbringing in Baltimore (2:25). Arinze and Scott discuss the failed strategies of the past, gun violence as a disease and Hogan's "asinine" claims about education funding in Baltimore City (11:25). Scott is asked how changing economics could positively affect one of Baltimore's poorest and most violent neighborhoods (17:00). Scott recommends a mult-agency approach (25:30) and touts an equity based City budgeting process (30:50). The conversation wraps with a discussion on overcoming Baltimore's trust barrier between the public and its officials (41:25) and the steps needed to overcome education challenges in Baltimore (46:30).

ft. Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott. The conversation opens with Scott talking about the Freddie Gray uprising and his upbringing in Baltimore (2:25). Arinze and Scott discuss the failed strategies of the past, gun violence as a disease and Hogan's "asinine" claims about education funding in Baltimore City (11:25). Scott is asked how changing economics could positively affect one of Baltimore's poorest and most violent neighborhoods (17:00). Scott recommends a mult-agency approach (25:30) and touts an equity based City budgeting process (30:50). The conversation wraps with a discussion on overcoming Baltimore's trust barrier between the public and its officials (41:25) and the steps needed to overcome education challenges in Baltimore (46:30).