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In “Free State Politics” episode 7, John Rydell talks to a longtime political observer who examines the growing field of contenders in the 2022 Maryland…
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Timothy Maier
23:29
University of Maryland ends debate: Get vaccinated or don't go to college
Free State Politics episode 9 examines how Maryland’s colleges and universities are struggling to return to normal as they navigate the lingering impact…
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Timothy Maier
17:24
Baltimore County teachers’ union President Cindy Sexton sounds off on masks and vaccinations as schools prepare to open
In Free State Politics episode 8, public education takes center stage as John Rydell speaks to the president of the Teachers Association of Baltimore…
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Timothy Maier
17:31
Recovery tops agenda for upcoming Maryland Association of Counties Conference
Maryland’s convention business is still struggling to recover after literally being shut down by COVID-19 last year.
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Timothy Maier
19:52
How will new voting and gun laws impact Maryland?
Episode 2 of Free State Politics podcast examines controversial voting laws enacted in several states, which critics fear will result in voter…
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Timothy Maier
22:06
Criminal sentencing controversy
Free State Politics episode #5 examines a controversial rule change being considered by Maryland’s Judiciary which could result in the release of…
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Timothy Maier
24:15
A Marylander's first-hand account of living in Israel during the recent bombings - and a deep dive into Covid-19 impact on health insurance
The bombing may have subsided, but tensions are still high in Israel, where Israeli defense forces have had deadly clashes with Hamas terrorists.
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Timothy Maier
22:10
Former Gov Robert Ehrlich opines on the good the bad and ugly on Trump transforming the Republican Party
Listen now (20 min) | Award-winning journalist John Rydell interviews former Governor Robert Ehrlich on the state of the Republican party and the impact…
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Timothy Maier
20:10
Maryland public schools face many challenges as they prepare to open in the fall
Free State Politics podcast episode 4 examines the lingering struggles facing Maryland public schools as they attempt the transition back to in-person…
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Timothy Maier
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