Conduit Street Podcast

• Professor Todd Eberly on “Interesting Times” in MD Politics

  As Maryland heads into a challenging budget year and an election cycle legislative session, Professor Todd Eberly of St. Mary’s College of Maryland joins the Conduit Street Podcast to unpack the forces shaping the state’s political and economic landscape.Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson talk with Prof. Eberly about the ripple effects of federal government shutdowns, trade and tariff policy, disaster aid, Medicaid funding, and the growing strain on Maryland’s budget outlook. The conversation also explores Maryland’s $1.4 billion projected budget shortfall, the pressure on education and healthcare funding, and how election year dynamics complicate tough fiscal decisions.Listen in for a wide-ranging, practical look at what’s ahead for Maryland and its counties.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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• Housing in 2026: Counties Come to the Table With Solutions

  Housing will take center stage in the 2026 legislative session, and counties are ready. This week, Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Dom Butchko walk through MACo's major legislative initiative, the BAMBY Act (Build Affordably in My Backyard).Together they trace the recent history of housing policy in Maryland, unpack the 2025 session, and outline the solutions counties are bringing to the table this year - including zoning flexibility, infrastructure alignment, regulatory certainty, and strategic tools to support affordability across the state.Tying everything together, Dom explains how counties spent time gathering input from all 24 jurisdictions and why 2026 could be the year meaningful housing reforms move forward. A must-listen for anyone tracking housing, smart growth, infrastructure, land use, and county–state collaboration in Annapolis. See the accompanying Policy Deep Dive: Solutions to Address Maryland’s Housing CrisisFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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• Cybersecurity, AI Bots & Public Records: What Counties Need to Know

  In this week's episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Karrington Anderson talks with Sarah Sample to break down the rapidly evolving world of Public Information Act (PIA) requests in Maryland and why counties are feeling the pressure. They talk through the effects of the rise of automated and anonymous AI-generated PIA requests, cybersecurity threats entering through the request funnel, and how counties are navigating challenges the law never anticipated.Sarah breaks down the recent recommendations from the Public Information Act Compliance Board, the expanded role of the Public Access Ombudsman, and how technology - from cloud storage to body-worn camera footage - has drastically reshaped the request and fulfillment process. With the 2026 Maryland Legislative Session fast approaching, this timely conversation explores where policy, transparency, and technological realities collide.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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• Hot Takes: Shutdowns, SNAP, and the State of Countyland

  This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Karrington Anderson debut a new recurring segment – Conduit Street Podcast Hot Takes, where our hosts break down what’s “news” and what’s just… “noise” in Maryland policy and politics.In this episode, the trio tackles the ongoing federal government shutdown, exploring how it’s straining Maryland’s economy, threatening food assistance programs like SNAP, and testing the resilience of counties caught in the crossfire. From back pay for federal workers to state-level stopgaps and county-level ripple effects, our hosts give their candid takes on the headlines everyone’s talking about.It’s Maryland politics meets sports radio – sharp, insightful, a dash of quick takes, and a sprinkle of friendly banter. Was it "fire" or just "chopped"? Either way, here are notes from the show:‘SNL’ parodies ‘fire’ Maryland teen podcasters and their veggie-hating vibesFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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• Pitching Policy & Fielding a Federal Shutdown - A DC View with Congressman Johnny O

  This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson sit down with Congressman Johnny Olszewski, Jr., a former Maryland Delegate, Baltimore County Executive, and 2025 MACo President, now serving Maryland’s Second Congressional District.Congressman Olszewski discusses the federal shutdown and the strain it places on Maryland communities, particularly those where federal pay and services are a significant anchor to local economies. He emphasizes the need for practical, bipartisan work when residents feel the pressure in real time.We discuss the transition from local executive leadership to Congress, the contrast between county governance and Washington, DC, and how hands-on service back home influences decision-making in a polarized federal environment.The discussion explores the "shock factor" of DC politics, the pace and tone shift from county governance, and the importance of staying grounded and focused on residents during uncertain times.Contact Congressman Johnny Olszewski, Jr.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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