The Pulse with Markette Sheppard

The Pulse with Markette Sheppard

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The Pulse with Markette Sheppard episodes

  • The Pulse on Politics U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
    Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Maryland’s U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks sat down with Montgomery Community Media to answer questions about jobs, healthcare, education and the future of Montgomery County residents and Marylanders.

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    13 min
  • Circle of Trauma The Pulse on Bullying in Our Schools
    In this special edition of The Pulse, Montgomery Community Media examines bullying in public schools through the experiences of real people -- students and parents -- medical experts and community leaders both within and outside of the public school system. 

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    1 hr 9 min
  • The Pulse visits an iconic landmark on its 50th anniversary
    The Pulse visits an iconic landmark on its 50th anniversary, plus we share the top news coming out of Montgomery County this July.

    Plus, the primary election has been certified and The Pulse interviews the Democratic and Republican candidates for County Executive. 

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    21 min
  • The Pulse on the Montgomery County budget vote, MCPS cuts & Maryland ballot blunder
    On the May 22, 2026 episode of The Pulse, the MCM News team breaks down why Maryland election officials are scrambling after a mail-in ballot printing error affected nearly 500,000 voters statewide, including many in Montgomery County.

    Learn what happened, who is affected, and what voters need to do before the June 23 primary. Plus, Montgomery County leaders approve a controversial $7.9 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027. The decision includes a new progressive income tax structure and major implications for Montgomery County Public Schools, where hundreds of positions could be eliminated due to funding shortfalls. Also in this episode:
    • State Senator Cheryl Kagan’s push for a first-in-the-nation statewide 311 system
    • Growing debate over proposed data centers in Montgomery County
    • Spring high school sports highlights with Frank Hanrahan
    • Local events, trending stories, and more


    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    14 min
  • The Pulse on Sky High Gas Prices in Montgomery County
    Montgomery County residents react to skyrocketing Maryland gas prices in this episode of "The Pulse" shot on location at a downtown Bethesda transportation hub. This episode features driver frustrations, EV alternatives, local transportation experts and the top news of the week.

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    30 min
  • The Pulse on May Day Rallies and a New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disorder
    May Day protests and workers’ rights rallies took center stage across Montgomery County as demonstrators gathered in Silver Spring and beyond for the nationwide “Workers Over Billionaires” movement. Protesters called for labor protections, economic justice and immigration reform during May 1 demonstrations tied to International Workers’ Day. In this episode of "The Pulse," host Markette Sheppard takes you to the heart of the Silver Spring rally before diving into one of the most emotional local stories of the year: a Silver Spring woman becoming the first patient in Montgomery County to receive a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for sickle cell disease. Also in this episode:
    • An arrest is made in the James Hubert Blake High School shooting investigation
    • Growing debate over school safety and school resource officers in MCPS
    • Wootton High School parents appeal controversial relocation decision
    • Inspiring special-needs students with a "try-thlon" in Germantown
    • Sports Reporter Frank Hanrahan shares an update on local athletes selected in major pro drafts
    • Community events and what’s trending around Montgomery County
    Coverage from Silver Spring, Rockville, Germantown, Gaithersburg and Cloverly.

    Read more at https://www.mymcmedia.org/

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    21 min
  • The Pulse on the Montgomery County Budget Battle and Tax Hike Debate
    A major budget showdown is unfolding in Montgomery County, and it could impact your taxes. In this episode of The Pulse, MCM's news team breaks down the debate over County Executive Marc Elrich's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including a controversial property tax increase and an alternative plan from Council President Natali Fani-González that aims to lower taxes for most residents.

    For the latest Montgomery County news, visit: www.mymcmedia.org
    17 min

About The Pulse with Markette Sheppard

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The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County, Maryland with a focus on bringing you news on public affairs, inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted…