Public Interest Podcast

Stephen Morris, a former Eastern Orthodox priest and the author of fantasy novels, elaborates as an historian upon the history of the Christian Church's approach to homosexuality, which for most of its 2,000 year history was generally accepted as an innocuous quirk of human preferences.

Andreas Buhl, German Landtag (state parliamentarian) member representing a region in central Germany, speaks about his path to elected office and the challenges facing Germany today in light of the Syrian refugee crisis while reflecting on the various historical refugee challenges that evolved when Germany was split in two as the Federal Republic of Germany (West) and the German Democratic Republic (East).

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin [D-MD] speaks to his time advancing the public interest through elected office both within terms of actual policies that he has enacted and in terms of the anecdotal impact that he has had on citizens' lives. He demonstrates his thoughtful approach to governance as he elaborates upon his struggles with moral issues, ethics, and balances between security and liberty. Senator Ben Cardin reveals his strategy for ameliorating the North Korean nuclear threat through the use of a "Diplomatic Surge" #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Tim Hickman, former Maryland State Senator, discusses how he was able to remain true to his original campaign pledges, his constituents, and his conscience as he served in the compromising environs of the state legislature. 

Interviewing Maryland state senator Tim Hickman - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

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Dr. Dorian Warren, President of the Center for Community Change, discusses the nature of America's democracy and her promise to an increasingly diverse population, arguing that every American deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and that through collective action, hope and cohesion will win out over fear and division.

Talking grassroots political activism in support of a stronger social safety net at the center for community change - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

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Gigi Godwin, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and Treasurer of the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation, elaborates upon the symbiotic relationship between private enterprise, government, and the communities they both serve.

Talking business with Gigi Godwin at the chamber - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

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Matt Bai, National Political Columnist for Yahoo News, elaborates upon his conceptualization of "American exceptionalism" as a unique contribution to the advancement of humanity through the promotion of self-expression and personal freedom. He argues that the transformation of our politicians into celebrities, combined with long-term economic transformation (that he argues is driven more by automation than globalization), has fundamentally changed the nature of our political system. His role as a political journalist has been to provide readers with context through his analysis of policy, truth, history, and culture.

Talking politics with @Matt Bai - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

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Meredith McGehee, Executive Director of Issue One, speaks about the imperative to fix the foundational institutions of our democracy as the primary means of addressing all other policy issues in the nation. She seeks to reduce the influence of money in politics and to restore public trust in our elected bodies first by introducing ethics reforms into Congress.

Discussing the corrupting influence of unchecked political campaign contributions at @Issue One - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

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Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney reflects on the deleterious effects of partisanship and on his ambitions to place country above party.

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Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, speaks on his efforts to curb climate change by investing in renewable energy and by reducing our dependence upon fossil fuels.   Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes: