Forward Maryland

Forward Maryland 228: Inauguration Day and the DNC Chair

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Talking about the second Trump inauguration and the qualities the next DNC Chair should possess.

Forward Maryland 227: What was that, 2024?

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

What went wrong in the 2024 Presidential Election campaign? We return to give our thoughts.

Forward Maryland 226, May 30, 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

The final episode of Forward Maryland. DeSantis, debt ceiling, and thanks for all the fish!

Forward Maryland 225, May 21, 2023

Sun, 21 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400

In the penultimate episode, we talk with guest Richard Deshay Elliott about a host of topics!

Forward Maryland 224, May 14, 2023

Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Guest Len Foxwell joins us to talk Maryland Senate race, media coverage of the Trump Town Hall, and Orioles Baseball, with a few riffs thrown in!

Forward Maryland 223, May 7, 2023

Sun, 07 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400

We talk about the new ABC-Washington Post poll, Proud Boys, US Senate, books and the plan for the last podcasts!

Forward Maryland 222, April 30, 2023

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

We talk Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, the Biden rollout, and Lamar Jackson! Profanity herein.

Forward Maryland 221: Biden In, DeSantis out??? And Much More!

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

We also talk about Fox/Dominion, more wanton gun use, and Baltimore starting its comeback!?

Forward Maryland 220, April 10, 2023: With Blogger, Podcaster and Author Bill Woodcock

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400

One of the hosts of "Forward Maryland" discusses his blog post compilations, "The Land of Broken Wings" and "Promises, Promises".

Forward Maryland 219, April 2, 2023: Indictamania and Wrestlemania

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

We talk Trump; we talk pro wrestling.

Forward Maryland 218, March 21, 2013

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400

We talk Trump, Putin/Xi, and Lamar, with a ribbon of super-hyper-local weirdness throughout!

Forward Maryland 217, March 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Howard County Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane talks with us about politics in Howard County and beyond!

Forward Maryland 216, March 5, 2023

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

We talk the Hogan announcement, GOP 2024, the HoCo Auditor and much more!

Forward Maryland 215, February 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Spy balloons, Dark Brandon, A Local Library Audit, and an Expiration Date!

Forward Maryland 213: 2022 Awards! February 5, 2023

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

It's the annual Forward Maryland awards! Nuff said! Note-- curse words and discussion of Kevin McCarthy's anatomy herein!

Forward Maryland 212: The Boiling Point, January 28, 2023

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We discuss violence, meanness, and disrespect both near and far.

Forward Maryland 211: Moore-Miller, Biden, Santos, and CA

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

With topics like these, do you really need more information?

Forward Maryland 210: The Speaker election and the Damar Hamlin injury, January 7, 2023

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland 209: HoCo BOE and US Senate

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We discuss recent proposed and actual changes within these two preeminent bodies!

Forward Maryland 208: The wrestling and politics connection! November 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

On this Survivor Series Saturday, our august panel discusses the influence in politics, business, and life of the greatest sport in all the world-- professional wrestling!

Forward Maryland 207: Post Election Analysis! November 19, 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We break down the 2022 election on all levels.

Forward Maryland 206: Election 206 Predictions! November 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We share our thoughts as to how Tuesday's elections will play out nationally and locally.

Forward Maryland 205: What Fools These Right Wingers Be! 10/23/2022

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

We talk about races in PA, GA, MD, and even in HoCo. But it all goes back to one thing. The Republican Party ain't what it used to be.

Forward Maryland 204 on Ranked Choice Voting, October 1, 2022

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Guest Len Foxwell joins us for a talk about ranked choice voting and how it could benefit the state of politics in Maryland.

Forward Maryland 203 With Phyllis Kilby, September 25, 2022

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Pleased to talk today with Cecil County Council candidate in District 4 Phyllis Kilby!

Forward Maryland 202: Catchup edition! September 17, 2022

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about everything we missed over the last three weeks, and start to look ahead!

Forward Maryland 201 on Maryland's Question 5, August 28, 2022

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Howard County Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane joins us for a conversation on Maryland's Question 5! Why should voters statewide vote for a measure than only affects Howard County?

Forward Maryland 200 With Jason Booms! August 20, 2022

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400

It's a Mega-episode with Jason Booms! Trump, Hogan, Cheney, Cox, Moore, Gravel, and many, many more! The John McLaughlin homage is not to be missed!

Forward Maryland 199: Bidenless 2024? August 13, 2022

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400

We talk about what the 2024 race for the Democratic Presidential nomination might look like should President Biden decide not to run.

Forward Maryland 198: Post Primary Breakdown! August 7, 2022

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We break down the statewide primaries and certain local races in Howard and Montgomery Counties!

Forward Maryland 197: Final Primary Thoughts! July 16, 2022

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400

Final pre-primary thoughts, kudos, and wonders why before the polls open!

Forward Maryland 196: Primary Prognostications! July 10, 2022

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Guessing what may happen in HoCo and statewide primaries! With guest state prognostications by D24 Democratic Delegate candidate Richard Deshay Elliott!

Forward Maryland 195: Final Gubernatorial Top 5! June 25, 2022

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about the overturn of Roe v. Wade and present our final pre-primary Gubernatorial rankings!

Forward Maryland 194 With Monica Biddix, June 18, 2022

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We talk with political consultant and strategist Monica Biddix about how Democrats can win and take back purple and even red areas.

Forward Maryland 193 With Delegate Heather Bagnall, June 12, 2022

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

We talk with Delegate Heather Bagnall about her accomplishments during her first term in the General Assembly and about her campaign for re-election from District 33C!

Forward Maryland 192 With Steve Bolen and Natalie Ziegler, June 5, 2022

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0400

We talk with Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates in District 9A, Steve Bolen and Natalie Ziegler!

Forward Maryland 191 With Len Foxwell, May 21, 2022

Sat, 21 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

We talk politics, baseball and pro wrestling (in that order) with Len Foxwell! If you're not up for all of it, take what you like and leave the rest!

Forward Maryland 190: May Gubernatorial Top 10! May 7, 2022

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400

The race becomes clearer in this month's update!

Forward Maryland 189 With Peter Franchot, May 3, 2022

Tue, 03 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

We interview Maryland Comptroller and Democratic candidate for Governor Peter Franchot!

Forward Maryland 188: Santos for Wilde Lake and April Gubernatorial Top 10! April 9, 2022

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We endorse in a Columbia election and put forth our latest ranking of the candidates for Maryland Governor!

Forward Maryland 187: Howard County Gothic! April 3, 2022

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We discuss the Howard County Council District 1 race and it's translation into the state of Democratic politics on a local, state, and national level.

Forward Maryland 186: Maps and Races and Errors, oh my!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about the ever-changing profile of the 2022 Maryland elections-- changing maps, dates, districts, and the like. We also look at our home District, 13, and we take a look at the latest in the Howard County Executive's race.

Forward Maryland 185 With Natasha Guynes, March 20, 2022

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

We talk with the Founder and President of HER Resiliency Center, Natasha Guynes, about current issues affecting women in recovery.

Forward Maryland 184: March, 2022 Gubernatorial Top 10! March 12, 2022

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This month's ranking of the Top 10 candidates for Maryland Governor, featuring guest rankings by Richard Deshay Elliott!

Forward Maryland 183 with Richard Deshay Elliott, March 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We talk with Democratic candidate for House of Delegates in District 24, Richard Deshay Elliott!

Forward Maryland 182 With Chao Wu, February 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We talk with Maryland House of Delegates candidate in District 13, Chao Wu!

Forward Maryland 181 With Laura Neuman, February 19, 2022

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We talk with Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Laura Neuman!

Forward Maryland 180: The Wide World of Maryland I ! February 13, 2022

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Today's Super Bowl Sunday edition is an anthology of topics crisscrossing the state and nation!

Forward Maryland 179: Gubernatorial Top 10, February 2022 Edition! February 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Whose stock is up and whose is down in the Maryland Gubernatorial race? We share our thoughts herein!

Forward Maryland 178: 2021 Awards! January 29, 2022

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

It's the Forward Maryland 2021 awards show, with awards that will make you think, cheer, cry, laugh, scream, and many other things!

Forward Maryland 177 With Doug Gansler, January 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500

We talk with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, former Attorney General Doug Gansler!

Forward Maryland 176 With Ashwani Jain, January 17, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500

We talk with Democratic Maryland Gubernatorial candidate Ashwani Jain!

Forward Maryland 175, January 8, 2022: Howard County's Top 3!

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We look at what we feel to be the three most interesting political races in Howard County for the 2022 elections.

Forward Maryland 174, January 1, 2022: Gubernatorial Power Rankings

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

We present the first Maryland Gubernatorial power rankings of any media entity in Maryland in 2022! Whose stock is up, and whose is down?

Forward Maryland 173 With Amy Brooks, December 5, 2021

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

We talk with Democratic Candidate for State Delegate in District 13, Amy Brooks!

Forward Maryland 172, November 14, 2021--- 21/20/22

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500

New co-host Steve Hunt and I talk about the 2021 and 2020 elections and what they might mean for 2022!

Forward Maryland 171, October 25, 2021-- October Gubernatorial Top 10 edition

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

We return from a month off to bring you a new, dueling Maryland Gubernatorial Top 10! Also, mockery of Western Maryland secessionists!

Forward Maryland 170 With Becca Niburg, September 26, 2021

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400

We had a great conversation today with Democratic candidate for Delegate in District 13, Becca Niburg!

Forward Maryland 169: 9/11 + 20 and the HoCo County Exec race is joined!

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Jason is back! And we all have a lot to say.

Forward Maryland 168: Local and State Politics Marathon! August 29, 2021

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

We talk about a lot. The Howard County Executive's race in 2022. The race for the Democratic nomination for Delegate in District 13 in 2022. A Republican Delegate in District 9A trying to bring recall elections to Maryland. The August Maryland Gubernatorial Top 10! References to professional wrestling and "Garfield Without Garfield". This is a Sunday roast of a podcast-- maybe in more ways than one! As always, the incisive and authentic commentary and insight you expect from the Forward Maryland crew!

Forward Maryland 167: School Reopening Edition! August 26, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0400

We talk the new statewide public school mask mandate, vaccine mandates, and a Gubernatorial candidate's choice to emulate Ron DeSantis!

Forward Maryland 166 With Dave Harden, August 2, 2021

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Our First Congressional District candidate series continues with Democratic candidate, Dave Harden!

Forward Maryland 165: Special Musical Interlude! July 31, 2021

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Celebrating the most watched episode evah and also, celebrating realizing what's truly important in life.

Forward Maryland 164: Howard County Recent Appointment Pandemonium! July 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400

Much ado about recent appointments to boards and commissions in Howard County.

Forward Maryland 163: July, 2021 Gubernatorial Top 10!

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400

There's a bit of a shakeup in the second edition of the Forward Maryland 2022 Gubernatorial Top 10! Where does your favorite candidate rank?

Forward Maryland 162: The Streets of Howard County! July 1, 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

With guest co-host Steve Hunt. we talk SROs, ranked choice voting, HoCo Council elections, and the 2022 Governor's race in Maryland.

Forward Maryland 161: What is a Progressive? And much more! June 26, 2021

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Answering a very important question, and discussing the happenings of the week!

Forward Maryland 160: Some things I think, June 22, 2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Talking about matters local to global! Including: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Top 10, June 2021 edition!

Forward Maryland 159: Governors, County Executives, and Cicadas, oh my! June 6, 2021

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0400

We talk about the developing field for Maryland Governor, the 2018 freshman County Executive class, and cicadas! And more!

Forward Maryland 158 With Joanna Bache Tobin, May 16, 2021

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Anne Arundel County Board of Education member Joanna Bache Tobin joins the show today to talk about her experiences as a newly elected board member, and to discuss some current issues relevant to the quality of education Maryland's students are currently receiving.

Forward Maryland 157: Columbia Elections, Biden's first 100, and long form streams of consciousness! April 30,2021

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400

No guest; just us talking about various things!

Forward Maryland 156 With Decency For District One, April 18, 2021

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400

We talk with Mary Turos, Chair of the new PAC, Decency For District One (d4d1.org), about their efforts to unseat Congressman Andy Harris!

Forward Maryland 155 With Tina Horn, April 16, 2021

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400

We talk with Columbia Association Board candidate from Columbia's Village of Wilde Lake, Tina Horn!

Forward Maryland 154 With Bill Santos, April 13, 2021

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0400

We talk with Columbia Association Board of Directors candidate in the Village of Wilde Lake, Bill Santos!

Forward Maryland 153 With Kai Hagen, April 3, 2021

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

We chat with Democratic candidate for Frederick County Executive Kai Hagen!

Forward Maryland 152 With Jennifer Pingley, March 20, 2021

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

We kicked off our weekend with a pleasant conversation with First District Congressional candidate Jennifer Pingley!

Forward Maryland 151: First Amendment in Howard County! March 7, 2021

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500

We talk about lawsuits recently filed in Howard County Circuit Court. What do these lawsuits tell us about the ability to conduct discourse, and about the future of Howard County politics?

Forward Maryland 150: HoCo-A-Rama! February 27, 2021

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Episode 150 is all Howard County! In which we talk about the recent hate crime vandalism, Columbia elections, a new organization looking to influence those elections, and a venerable political organization working to define itself in advance of the 2022 elections.

Forward Maryland 149 With Mia Mason, February 17, 2021

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Our second in our series of interviews of candidates for Congress in the First Congressional District. In this episode, Democrat Mia Mason!

Forward Maryland 148 With Matt Talley, February 13, 2021

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500

We chat with candidate for Congress in Maryland's First Congressional District, Matt Talley!

Forward Maryland 147 With Vaughn Stewart, January 29, 2021

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500

We have a terrific conversation with Delegate Vaughn Stewart from District 19 in Montgomery County!

Forward Maryland 146: Post-Assault on Democracy Edition, January 7, 2021

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500

We take apart the events of Wednesday and search for deeper, further, and greater meaning. And vent our spleens, too.

Forward Maryland 145: End of Year Awards Edition! December 28, 2020

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500

We bestow 20 awards for the best, and worst, we saw in 2020!

Forward Maryland 144 With Rich Gibson, December 14, 2020

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500

We talk with Howard County State's Attorney Rich Gibson as he approaches the midway point of his first term in office!

Foward Maryland 143 With Matthew Vaughn-Smith, December 5, 2020

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500

We talk with Matthew Vaughn Smith- President of the Anti-Racist Education Alliance!

Forward Maryland 142 With Jake Burdett, November 24, 2020

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500

We talk with Howard County Democratic activist Jake Burdett, President of the Columbia Democratic Club, about his entry into politics and his plans for Howard County's most venerable Democratic Club!

Foward Maryland 141: Election 2020 Recap! November 6, 2020

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0500

The third chapter of the Hunt Trilogy! Steve Hunt joins us for election 2020 analysis.

Forward Maryland 140: Electogeddon 2020! October 28, 2020

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400

Along with Steve Hunt, we give our expert prognostications as to the results of the 2020 elections.

Forward Maryland 139 With Steve Hunt, October 24, 2020

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

We welcome Steve Hunt to the show for this tri-hosted edition, featuring his perspective on the HoCo BOE elections, how leaders can lead better, as well as the third Presidential debate, and has Rudy Giuliani suffered the greatest fall from fame in our lifetimes?

Forward Maryland 138 With Vanessa Atterbeary, October 21, 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk with Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary from District 13 in Howard County about a wide range of topics, including local school board districts, policing, domestic violence issues, and what the 2021 session of the Maryland General Assembly may have in store!

Forward Maryland 137 With Harvest United, October 17, 2020

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400

A great conversation this morning with Roxana Segovia-Beltran, founder of Harvest United.

Forward Maryland 136 With Matthew Molyett, October 13, 2020

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

With three weeks before the 2020 General Election, we talk with Howard County Board of Education candidate Matthew Molyett!

Forward Maryland 135, October 6, 2020

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk Presidential COVID! The Veep debate! Robin Ficker's Folly! And two developments regarding the Howard County Council. This and much more!

Forward Maryland 133 With James Howard, September 27, 2020

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Howard County Charter Review Commission member James Howard talks with us about the charter review process, and the charter amendments Howard Countians will vote on this fall. Also, pre-debate thoughts!

Forward Maryland 132: Justice Eludes, and ICE Evades, 09232020

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:00:00 -0400

We discuss the outrageous decision made regarding the officers responsible for Breonna Taylor's death, and about the Howard County Council's current legislation which would end the County's contract with ICE.

Forward Maryland 131 With Shawn Gladden, September 11, 2020

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

We talk with Howard County Historical Society Executive Director Shawn Gladden about interesting inflection points in Howard County history!

Forward Maryland 130 With Julie Hotopp, August 29, 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

We talk with Howard County Board of Education Candidate in District 4 Julie Hotopp!

Forward Maryland 129: RNC tear apart, DNC breakdown, NBA action analysis! 8/26/2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk about the fear-ridden dumpster fire that is the 2020 Republican National Convention, the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the chances for a third (or fourth) party, and the cancelled games in professional sports this evening.

Forward Maryland 128 With Pat Elder, August 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400

We talk with local investigative journalist Pat Elder about poly fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS. These substances are found on military bases and are contaminating civilian waterways in Maryland, across the US, and around the world.

Why is Maryland behind in legislating against these hazardous chemicals? Find out in this edition of the podcast!

Forward Maryland 127: DNC Preview Edition! August 16, 2020

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400

We talk about this week's upcoming Democratic National Convention. being brought to you from Milwaukee, Delaware, and many virtual places in between!

Foward Maryland 126 With Erinn Camp Mansour and HoCo Peace Action, 08/09/2020

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

We talk with Howard County Peace Action Coordinator Erinn Camp Mansour about her organization and about how peace issues are relevant at the state and local level.

Forward Maryland 125 With Franca Muller Paz, August 4, 2020

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

We talk with Green Party candidate for City Council in Baltimore's 12th Council District, Franca Muller Paz!

Forward Maryland 124 With David Parrish, July 31, 2020

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk with David Parrish, the author of "Losing Jon", about his book about the death of a young Columbia man in 1990, and the significance of those events in today's landscape.

Forward Maryland 123: What Problem is Opening Helping? July 28, 2020

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk about the current push to reopen schools for in-person learning during the pandemic, and talk about what's behind that push, who's behind it, and speculate as to what they're thinking!

Forward Maryland 122 With Opel Jones, July 18, 2020

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400

We talk with Howard County Councilmember Opel Jones about his first 18 months in office, his favorite pieces of legislation, ICE, CB-9 redux and much more!

Forward Maryland 121, Veepstakes Edition! July 14, 2020

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Jason and I had Bastille Day fun speculating over who Joe Biden's running mate might be!

Forward Maryland 120 With Amber Ivey, July 9, 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400

We talk with Independent candidate for Congress in Maryland's 7th Congressional District, Amber Ivey!

Forward Maryland 119 With Nina Basu, July 7, 2020

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Bill talks with President and CEO of Howard County's Inner Arbor Trust, Nina Basu, about how arts organizations and the arts community have been affected by the pandemic.

Forward Maryland 118 With Marty Niland, June 29, 2020

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

We talk with Baltimore Washington sports journalist Marty Niland about the effect of the pandemic on the world of sports!

Forward Maryland 117 With Bill Henry, June 18, 2020

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

We talk with Democratic nominee for Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry! Fresh off his defeat of incumbent Comptroller Joan Pratt, what are his plans for reinventing the Comptroller's Office?

Forward Maryland 116 With Bob Flanagan, June 13, 2020

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Why is former Maryland Transportation Secretary and Republican Maryland State Delegate Bob Flanagan supporting Joe Biden for President? Bill and Jason ask the questions; find out the answers on this episode of the podcast!

Forward Maryland 115: This Week in Incredible Things Happening, June 10, 2020

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Bill and Jason talk about the start of what might be the historic Summer of 2020. BLM, MD primary, and the pandemic on the back pages?

Forward Maryland 114 With Dan Medinger, June 4, 2020

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason talk with Dan Medinger, Owner and Publisher of the Business Monthly, a monthly newspaper focused on business in Howard and Anne Arundel Counties in the great state of Maryland! We discuss the effect of the pandemic on small business. Go here to learn more!

Forward Maryland 113 With Hiruy Hadgu, May 28, 2020

Thu, 28 May 2020 22:00:00 -0400

Bill, Jason, and Hiruy talk about a very eventful week in the HoCo! The very unfortunate reopening rally, the FY21 county budget, and a preview of FY22!

Forward Maryland 112 with Jenny Solpietro, May 26, 2020

Tue, 26 May 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason talk with Jenny Solpietro of the great blog, the Howard County Progress Report!

Forward Maryland 111 With James Cecil, 5/22/2020

Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Bill interviews Howard County Board of Education candidate from District 2, James Cecil!

Forward Maryland 110 With Delegate Heather Bagnall, May 19, 2020

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason have a great talk with Democratic Delegate Heather Bagnall from District 33 in Anne Arundel County, one of the stars of the Maryland General Assembly's freshman class of 2018!

Delegate Bagnall has put together a great website of resources concerning COVID-19, which you can access here!

Forward Maryland 109: This Week in COVID, Georgia Injustice, and Kittleman Redux? May 10,2020

Sun, 10 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason talk about all the most recent goings on in the pandemic and what the next couple weeks might hold; the tragic travesty that is the Arnaud Arberry murder case; a very curious Howard County Board of Education endorsement; and more! Happy Mother's Day to all!

Forward Maryland 108 With Oakland Mills Online, May 4, 2020

Mon, 04 May 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason talk with Amy Brooks and Jessica Mahajan about Oakland Mills Online, a learning community in Howard County for learners (and educators) of all ages, abilities, and areas of expertise.

Forward Maryland 107 with Ashley Vaughan, April 30, 2020

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Bill and Jason talk with Candidate for Columbia Council in Harper's Choice Ashley Vaughan!

Forward Maryland 106 With Will Woodcock, April 28, 2020

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Meet Itemwize, Inc. Executive Director Will Woodcock and learn about how this new, small Howard County business is making a difference during the pandemic!

Forward Maryland 105 With Kirsten Coombs, April 20, 2020

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0400

We talk with Howard County Board of Education member Kirsten Coombs about her community experience, a recent action taken by her at a board meeting, and about her campaign for re-election.

Forward Maryland 104 With Bill and Jason Talking COVID Community Complexities, April 18, 2020

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

The title says it all!

Forward Maryland 103 With Jolene Mosley, April 13, 2020

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0400

Today I interviewed Howard County Board of Education candidate in District 3, Jolene Mosley!

Forward Maryland 102 with Comptroller Peter Franchot, April 9, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400

We talk with Comptroller Franchot about what the Office of the Comptroller and the State of Maryland are doing and advising during the time of this COVID-19 pandemic.

Forward Maryland 101 with Erika Strauss-Chavarria, April 7, 2020

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400

We talk with Erika Strauss-Chavarria about her efforts, as founder of the Columbia Community Care Facebook group, to bring much needed food and supplies to Howard County families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forward Maryland, Episode 100 (April 4, 2020)

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400

We talk with Antonia Watts, candidate for Howard County Board of Education in District 2!

Forward Maryland, Episode 99 (April 1, 2020)

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Jason and I talk with Howard County Board of Education candidate in District 1, Matthew Moylett!

Forward Maryland, Episode 98 (March 30, 2020)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Today, Jason and I interview Howard County Board of Education candidate in District 5, Dr. Saif Rehman!

Forward Maryland, Episode 97 (March 28, 2020)

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Jason and I interview longtime member of Baltimore's independent media, Justine Barron!

Note: We had lots of problems with the Zoom audio and so this podcast is edited. My voice seems entirely absent from the track-- which some would say is a marked improvement! So please listen with the expectation that choppy audio follows.

Forward Maryland, Episode 96 (March 17, 2020)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Jason Booms, Katja Fort Rhoden and I talk with Howard County Board of Education member Jen Mallo!

Forward Maryland, Episode 95 (March 14, 2020)

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400

A Pi Day podcast featuring Maryland political dynamo Richard DeShay Elliott!

Forward Maryland, Episode 94 (March 4, 2020)

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode: a collegiate shout out! COVID-19! Super Tuesday! More Howard County Board of Education goings on! The meet and greet on March 7! And a fond farewell.

Forward Maryland, Episode 93 (February 29, 2020)

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Jason and I talk with Howard County District 4 Board of Education Candidate Sezin Palmer! Learn more about her campaign at https://sezin4boe.org/

Forward Maryland, Episode 92 (February 26, 2020)

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Going solo tonight, Bill engages in beat poetry! The latest Democratic debate! Hogan's Haircut Heinosity! And use the cocktail stick, Ellicott City!

Forward Maryland, Episode 91 (February 22, 2020)

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Jason Booms, Katja Fort Rhoden, and I talk about lots of things! Dems! Methodists! Kirwan! and much more!

Forward Maryland, Episode 90 (February 15, 2020)

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Bill talks about the New Hampshire Primary! Bloomberg Looming! Lefties stay at home? Pugh to the pokey! And two big podcast announcements you will not want to miss! All here on this Saturday program! Contains a few swear words.

Forward Maryland, Episode 89 (February 12, 2020)

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Bill and Jason talk with Howard County Board of Education candidate Tom Heffner! Learn more about Tom's candidacy here.

Forward Maryland, Episode 88 (February 12, 2020)

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500

Jason and I talk with Howard County activist Hiruy Hadgu about community affairs and transparency in Howard County. For more visit www.hiruyhadgu.com

Forward Maryland, Episode 87 (February 5, 2020)

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500

A preview of coming attractions to this very podcast! The State of the Union! Iowa! The 7th Congressional District!

Forward Maryland, Episode 86 (January 28, 2020)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500

Details on the Howard County Board of Education forum co-sponsored by Forward Maryland, ION Howard County, and Scott E's Blog on Saturday, March 7!

Forward Maryland, Episode 85 (January 25, 2020)

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode! Jason and Bill talk about the 7th Congressional District; the Baltimore Mayoral race; the selection process to fill legislative vacancies; and the baseball Hall of Fame! All here on our Saturday program!

Forward Maryland, Episode 84 (January 23, 2020)

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Bill just talks for over a half hour about nothing! Or....... does he????

Forward Maryland, Episode 83 (January 7, 2020)

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Jason Booms and I talk Maryland General Assembly 2020, Hogan's profiteering, the 7th Congressional District, the NFL playoffs, and much more!

Forward Maryland, Episode 82 (January 7, 2020)

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0500

The return of Sparty! Franchot jumps in! Crooked Larry? The final debate! And Trump being Trump. If you don't like this podcast, you're dumber than Rudy Giuliani!

Forward Maryland, Episode 81 (January 5, 2020)

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0500

The top issues the media say are facing the 2020 General Assembly! And what they should be!

Forward Maryland, Episode 80 (December 31, 2019)

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Personal reflections on 2019 and projecting 2020!

Forward Maryland, Episode 79 (December 28, 2019)

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500

Jason Booms and I break down our best and worst of 2019 and look forward to 2020!

Forward Maryland, Episode 78 (December 26, 2019)

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Boxing Day! Not a thing in the US. Should it be?

Forward Maryland, Episode 77 (December 24, 2019)

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Christmas and Christmas Eve remembrances!

Forward Maryland, Episode 76 (December 23, 2019)

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:00:00 -0500

In this edition: holiday schedule! Impeachment! The Dems do it one last time! And another Baltimore City elected official mucks it all up!

Forward Maryland, Episode 75 (December 15, 2019)

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500

On today's episode: the Unnecessary Case of Congresswoman Katie Hill.

Forward Maryland, Episode 74 (December 13, 2019)

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Friday the 13th foolishness! Watch The CBC National on Facebook! Ravens continue to roll! And to be without bias is to be a fool. Hot takes abound, True Believers!

Forward Maryland, Episode 73 (December 8, 2019)

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Ward Morrow joins Jason and I for a far-ranging conversation!

Forward Maryland, Episode 72 (December 4, 2019)

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland, Episode 71 (November 30, 2019)

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Accusations against Dr. Maya Rockeymoore-Cummings and other errata!

Forward Maryland, Episode 70 (November 28, 2019)

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving from Forward Maryland! If you must shop today, do it online.

Forward Maryland, Episode 69 (November 27, 2019)

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

In which I discuss my co-host's recent blog post on the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7 Congressional District's special election! And, much more!

Forward Maryland, Episode 68 (November 23, 2019)

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode: Howard County school redistricting and it's aftermath; two candidates to watch in the 7th Congressional District special election, for different reasons; last week's Democratic debate; and flash impeachment thoughts! All this, plus a plug for a great community event and a preview of upcoming episodes! This is why Forward Maryland is a podcast for thinkers, doers and helpers!

Forward Maryland, Episode 67 (November 17, 2019)

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Jason Booms and I focus solely on the issue of redistricting in the Howard County Public School System!

Forward Maryland, Episode 66 (November 13, 2019)

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland, Episode 65 (November 11, 2019)

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0500

Some things I think: Veterans Day, 2019 edition!

Forward Maryland, Episode 64 (November 9, 2019)

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Today's episode: an editorial on the subject of cancel culture. The illogical alternative to critical thinking.

Forward Maryland, Episode 63 (November 7, 2019)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:00:00 -0500

What do Mike Bloomberg, Howard County developers, and schoolkids have in common! Nothing! Except they're all part of this podcast. Listen!

Forward Maryland, Episode 62 (November 3, 2019)

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Today! Jason Booms and I talk the Democratic primary race, the Trump impeachment, and possible candidates in the 7th Congressional District.

Forward Maryland, Episode 61 (October 29, 2019)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0400

In this episode: Facebook and it's responsibility to it's users to be honest!

Forward Maryland, Episode 60 (October 27, 2019)

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Big happenings in the State of Maryland this week. Senate President Miller retires, Mayor Young runs, Congressman Cummings is laid to rest. Commentary on all of this and more in today's episode!

Forward Maryland, Episode 59 (October 20, 2019)

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Jason and I talk with Scott Ewart about school redistricting in Howard County!

Forward Maryland, Episode 58 (October 17, 2019)

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0400

Promoting Sunday's show as Jason and I welcome Scott Ewart! And remembering Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Forward Maryland, Episode 57 (October 15, 2019)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0400

Many great topics including Pimlico Race Course, tonight's Presidential debate and the National League Championship Series! And announcing our guest for when Jason and I wreak havoc on Sunday, October 20: Scott Ewart of Scott E's Blog!

Forward Maryland, Episode 56 (October 6, 2019)

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Jason Booms and I interview Natasha Guynes, one of the up and coming leaders in Baltimore City. Learn her thoughts on Baltimore's promising future!

Forward Maryland, September 24, 2019 (Episode 54)

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, September 22, 2019 (Episode 53)

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Jason Booms and I talk Howard County school redistricting, Maryland Governor 2022, and..... where are they now?

Forward Maryland, Episode 51, September 11, 2019

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:00:00 -0400

More on school redistricting in Howard County!

Forward Maryland, September 8, 2019 (Episode 50)

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Co-host Jason Booms and I talk Howard County redistricting, Howard County development fees, and Thursday's Democratic Presidential debate!

Forward Maryland, Episode 48 (August 29, 2019)

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode: school redistricting begins in Howard County! God help us all.

Forward Maryland, Episode 47 (August 27, 2019)

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode: Peter Franchot gets into the 2022 Gubernatorial starting block!

Forward Maryland, Episode 46 (August 25, 2019)

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode: a gas leak in Ellicott City and a gas leak that lead to an explosion in Columbia! What does this say about our infrastructure?

Forward Maryland, August 11, 2019 (Episode 45)

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode: the end of Epstein; Trump: White Supremacist?; a smaller debate cast; the start of "The Great Hack"; and a very sad special section in the Washington Post.

Forward Maryland, August 4, 2019 (Episode 44)

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400

My thoughts on the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, and our continuing cultural sickness with handguns and much more.

Forward Maryland, August 3, 2019 (Episode 43)

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400

In today's episode: my thoughts on the shape of the race for the Democratic nomination following the second round of debates.

Forward Maryland, July 28, 2019 (Episode 42)

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode: 45 actin a fool! Baltimore's ire at it's peak!

Forward Maryland, July 24, 2019 (Episode 41)

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0400

The final episode of "Bill Woodcock: Far From Home"!

Forward Maryland, July 23, 2019 (Episode 40)

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Part 4 of "Bill Woodcock: Far From Home". Bill says Boris may look like Trump, may have a path of broken relationships like Trump, may even have hair like Trump. But that doesn't mean he is Trump. Or even, his cousin.

Forward Maryland, July 22, 2019 (Episode 39)

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400

It's "Bill Woodcock, Far From Home" part 3! What has Sunday and Monday brought? Learn all here!

Forward Maryland, July 21, 2018 (Episode 38)

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Catching everyone up (almost) on the ongoing series, "Bill Woodcock: Far From Home"

Forward Maryland, July 18, 2019 (Episode 37)

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Bill opines on The President's latest walkback and the Governor's latest attempt to appear relevant. And: Far from home, the Adventure Begins!

Forward Maryland, July 17, 2019

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, Episode 35 (July 10, 2019)

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, Episode 33 (June 19, 2019)

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:00:00 -0400

My conversation with Howard County Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane!

Forward Maryland, June 16, 2019 (Episode 32)

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400

Remembering former Maryland House Speaker Clay Mitchell. The continuing of an end of a political era, but is something new emerging?

Forward Maryland, Episode 31 (June 8, 2019)

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, Episode 30 (June 6, 2019)

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400

A brief D-Day thank you! And a lot about Larry Hogan's decisions not to run for President in 2020 or Senate in 2022. Has the Governor written his own political eulogy?

Forward Maryland, Episode 29 (June 4, 2019)

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Interviewing Howard County Board of Education Member Kirsten Coombs!

Forward Maryland, Episode 28 (May 19, 2019)

Mon, 20 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400

More snarky online comments from Democratic officials about Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Pathetic!

Forward Maryland, Episode 27 (May 16, 2019)

Fri, 17 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

How is this podcast distinct? Let me count the ways.

Forward Maryland, Episode 26 (May 15, 2019)

Wed, 15 May 2019 20:00:00 -0400

A great interview with Scott E of Scott E Software and Scott E's blog!

Forward Maryland, Episode 25 (May 14, 2019)

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Trump Without Trump!?

Forward Maryland, Episode 24 (recorded 5/4/2019)

Mon, 13 May 2019 21:00:00 -0400

The state of Democratic Unity, Howard County style

Forward Maryland, May 2, 2019 (Episode 22)

Fri, 03 May 2019 22:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, April 30, 2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Where is Larry Hogan going?

Forward Maryland, April 28, 2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400

In Episode 20, the current state of play of the Democratic campaign for President.

Forward Maryland, April 14, 2019

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400

About Speaker Busch, Mayor Pugh, and much more!

Forward Maryland, April 1, 2019

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Calling upon Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign.

Forward Maryland, March 23, 2019

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Greetings! On a windy Saturday, I had the pleasure of interviewing the President and CEO of the Inner Arbor Trust, Nina Basu. Learn about the Trust, and it's role in fostering a healthy arts community in Columbia and Howard County, Maryland.

Forward Maryland, March 18, 2019

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Forward Maryland, March 16, 2019

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Foward Maryland, March 10, 2019

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland: March 3, 2019

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland: February 23, 2019

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland: January 13, 2019

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Forward Maryland: February 19, 2019