Maryland’s primary election is June 23, less than two months away. Excited? Apprehensive? Confused? We’ve got you covered. Early voting starts June 11. If you want to vote by mail, the deadline to request a ballot is June 2, and if you’ve already requested a mail-in ballot, those are going to start going out in two weeks.

To answer your questions and maybe calm your nerves, we hear from Jared DeMarinis, the state administrator at the Maryland State Board of Elections. He helps WYPR news director Matt Bush dispel voting myths.

WYPR’s Baltimore County reporter John Lee talks about the county executive race and the multibillion-dollar budget the winner will oversee.

Baltimore City Schools new CEO talks about how being unhoused during his childhood informs his perspective on how to help Baltimore’s 6,000+ school children without homes

And we end the show at Camden Yards, passing the mic to Brett Hollander, the Orioles broadcaster. Then, taking a bite out of the value dog at Orioles’ park - Is it a real value? Listen and find out.

Guests

• Jared DeMarinis, state administrator at the Maryland State Board of Elections

• John Lee, WYPR reporter Baltimore County

• Dr. Jermaine Dawson, incoming CEO of Baltimore City Schools

• Brett Hollander, Orioles Broadcaster

• Allan James Vestal, senior data visualization reporter, Baltimore Banner

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• Baltimore City Public Schools names Philadelphia leader as new CEO

• Grading the glizzies: How each hot dog at Camden Yards measures up

Credits: Matt Bush is the host of WYPR's News Roundup. We had help from Elizabeth Nonemaker, Sheilah Kast, and Shanya Mapson. Shawn Murphy was our studio engineer. Amy Walters is WYPR's Executive Producer.