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You could spend ten years working the halls of the California Capitol to learn these lessons. Or you could listen to this podcast. High-value conversations with advocacy leaders and lawmakers who share their insight and tactical advice on what it takes for legislative and political campaigns to succeed. Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Learn more at www.kbhadvocacy.com. Subscribe for more free content - https://www.kbhadvocacy.com/subscribe © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy ...
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Episode 77 features Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe. About Damola Damola is the co-founder and CEO of Plural — a software platform that helps organizations track, collaborate and shape public policy across the US and internationally. Frustrated by the opacity and inadequate technology in policy creation, Damola and his co-founders la…
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Episode 76 of The Lobby Podcast features Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster. About John Foster John Foster is the partner and Chief Impact Officer at Fearless, an impact-focused digital services integrator that builds software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive. John has 15+ year…
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Kristina Bas Hamilton is our guest this week on Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast. Kristina joins the podcast to talk about her new book, public affairs, & more. About Kristina Bas Hamilton Born and raised in New Jersey, Kristina is a proud daughter of immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Labor and Indus…
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I have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and platform to drive real change in the world. Earl's journey is not your everyday story. With a background in digital marketing, like many of us, he was …
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In today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey to the California Senate, from a close election victory in 2016 to being the only legislator in state history to be recalled and then regain his seat.…
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I'm thrilled to share my conversation with California State Controller Malia Cohen recorded Live at Manny's in San Francisco on February 22, 2024With excellent moderation by Precious Green, we explore the art and science behind effective advocacy and the role we all can - and must - play in defending democracy and uplifting our communities. 01:01 D…
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Episode 74 features Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham joins the podcast to discuss what it’s like leading one of the premiere hospitals in the Baltimore region, hospital workforce issues and next generation of healthcare. Beau Higginbotham is the President & CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in B…
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Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast this week. Mark joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Baltimore region, priorities for 2024, Baltimore’s designation as a federal tech hub & more. Mark is a economic development professional who knows how to turnaround big cities. Over t…
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Episode 72 of Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast features Omar Lazo, a community leader from Montgomery County. Omar is the owner of Los Chorros Restaurant, a local activist, and member of several boards including Montgomery College, Montgomery County Workforce Development, & Wheaton Arts Parade. He joins the podcast to discuss what’s going on in …
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You may have heard about the “creator economy” and think it has nothing to do with politics or advocacy. It’s time to think again. How we communicate with each other is constantly evolving in the digital age. Advocates who adapt to and embrace these changes will have a significant advantage when it comes to winning policy and political campaigns. I…
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This week’s guest is Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. Council President Mosby joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast to talk about everything that is happening in Baltimore City. About City Council President Nick Mosby As a father of two daughters, leader, mentor, public servant and proud Baltimorean, City Council President Nick J. M…
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This week’s guest is State Senator Shelly Hettleman from District 11. Senator Hettleman joins the podcast to discuss forming the Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus and her legislative agenda for the session. About Senator Hettleman: Senator Hettleman is no stranger to Maryland politics. In February 2020, she was appointed to the Maryland State Sena…
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On January 9, 2024, heath care leaders from around Maryland gathered at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in West Baltimore to discuss issues affecting the health care industry in Maryland. The panel discussion was moderated by Baltimore City Council member Phylicia Porter. Thank you to ASA President Beau Higginbotham for welcoming everyone. Panelists…
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In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-33), hailing from the great city of Long Beach. As Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Gonzalez shared her unique insights into the legislative committee process. We discuss the behind-the-scenes work that goes into vetting and advancing b…
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Episode 68 of Center Maryland's The Lobby features screenwriter, creator, executive producer, showrunner and film director Eric Lodal. Lodal joins the podcast to discuss what it was like working on one of Virginia Senator Tim Kaine's first campaign, writing Laredo, and potential intersections between politics and entertainment. About Eric: Eric Lod…
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Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) President & CEO Craig Behm joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the role CRISP plays in the healthcare community. CRISP is the state designated health exchange in Maryland, as well as a health data utility. CRISP's new headquarters is located in the Merriweather District of Dow…
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Richard Paul-Hus joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby to discuss the Quantum Loophole data project in Maryland. In 2021, Quantum Loophole acquired over 2,100 acres of land in Frederick County, Maryland to develop a first-of-its kind master-plan data center community. Richard Paul-Hus is the Senior Vice President of Quantum Loophole. Additional Informa…
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Meredith R. Weisel is the Regional Director of ADL Washington, D.C. Meredith is one of the most sought-after voices against extremism in the DMV - and across the country. Meredith is an experienced attorney and government relations professional who has spent decades engaged in public policy and community issues in the Greater Washington area. Weise…
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Delegate Malcolm Ruff (D) is a West Baltimore Delegate sworn in by Governor Wes Moore in July of 2023 and serving on the powerful Appropriations Committee. Ruff is a seasoned civil rights attorney working with Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in the prized One South Street building located in burgeoning Downtown Baltimore. Malcolm is named for civil rights …
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Howard Libit is the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council. In this episode of The Lobby, Howard talks about the 25th anniversary of the Hon. Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel, along with the powerful success of Maryland / Israel relations and cooperative business development. In addition, Damian and Howard discuss the terrorist a…
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Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr. joins Damian O'Doherty for Episode 60 of The Lobby. Keiffer is a former local & state official from Baltimore before serving as the Chief Legislative Officer to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, He is now a key leader for BGR's State and Local Advocacy. Just as Bill Murray was David Letterman’s first show guest, Mitchell was…
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Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan joins The Lobby to discuss her efforts to update Maryland's 911 system. She also talks about being the first elected official outside of Baltimore to endorse Gov. Wes Moore when he was at 1% in the polls. Senator Kagan represents District 17 in the Maryland General Assembly, serves as Vice Chair of the Education,…
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Maryland business development expert Melanie Miller returns to The Lobby to discuss MACO2023, Maryland economic development, Maryland Politics & more. Melanie is the daughter of former Senate President Mike Miller, and Founder of Miller Partnership Consultants, LLC.By Center Maryland
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In this week's episode, Damian is joined by former KO Public Affairs Intern Jack Sherman. Jack was a summer intern at KO Public Affairs' Mount Vernon Headquarters overlooking Baltimore's Washington Monument. Jack discusses the many hands that shape every public affairs engagement and the best places to eat in Baltimore.…
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Have you ever given your most passionate, well rehearsed pitch for a bill during a lobby visit, only to find the lawmaker or staff barely listening? You look up to find them with eyes glazed over or worse checking their phone as you speak? It’s happened to me and let’s just say I’ve left those meetings angry and deflated. So what can advocates do t…
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I had the great fortune recently to speak with Michael Tubbs, former Mayor of Stockton and Founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. Mayor Tubbs is also currently serving as Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity to Governor Gavin Newsom. In today's episode, we discuss why and how advocates must …
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On the 1 year anniversary of the devastating US Supreme Court Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, I have the honor to speak with Libby Schaaf, former two term mayor of Oakland and interim executive director of Emerge California. We discuss her journey to public office, why we need to elect more pro-choice women…
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The most anticipated - and dreaded - event of this year's #CABudget process is on the horizon - the Governor's "May Revision" 😱 This is an annual event in which the Governor updates his January budget proposal to account for updated revenue estimates and economic conditions. For FY 23-24, it is almost certain advocates will face far worse proposed …
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, who represents California's 12th Assembly District, for a spirited conversation recapping his first 100 days in office. Elected to the Assembly in November 2022, Connolly is one of 34 new members of the California Legislature. This is a record number and that turnover will only …
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Dr. Mohan Suntha joins The Lobby for a 90 Day Report that improves healthcare for rural Marylanders. Suntha discusses workforce solutions, careers in Maryland hospitals, and the Maryland Hospital Association’s #JoinMdHealth campaign. From President and CEO of UMMS to chairing the Greater Baltimore Committee, Dr. Mohan Suntha is serving Baltimore, e…
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Reverend Dr. Al Hathaway, Sr., CEO of the Beloved Community Services Corporation, discusses a Medicare Advantage fix to address health equity for seniors. Then Hathaway delves into his historic work to renovate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore Elementary School P.S. 103.“Justice Thurgood Marshall should be to Baltimore what the R…
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Today begins Transgender Week of Visibility and to celebrate I am sharing this special episode with guests Evan Minton and Rainer Apostol. Evan (he/they) is a nationally recognized transgender advocate whose fight for gender-affirming healthcare reached the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a national co-Chair of the Transgender Advisory Committee of the D…
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Recently, housing activist/expert, government affairs professional, and respected land use lawyer Tom Coale was announced as a partner at Maryland powerhouse firm Perry, White, Ross & Jacobson. Now, Coale joins an episode of The Lobby Pod. Tom says Maryland needs a more aggressive approach to creating housing that provides for all Marylanders. Tom …
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If you want to understand the landscape of politics and policy-making at the California Capitol, it's hard to underestimate the role of Labor. In today's episode, I have the honor to speak with Tia Orr, Executive Director of SEIU California, one of the largest labor unions in the state. SEIU represents over 700,000 workers in both the public and pr…
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Hospitals Launch @JoinMDHealth To Address Workforce CrisisAs we near the three-year mark of COVID-19 in our state, Maryland hospitals and health systems are experiencing the worst workforce crisis in recent memory. The Maryland Hospital Association’s Executive Vice President Nicole Stallings joins Ascension Saint Agnes President and CEO Ed Lovern t…
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If Kenneth Mejia’s groundbreaking campaign for Los Angeles City Controller isn’t on your radar it needs to be. In November 2022, Mejia made history by becoming the first Asian American elected to citywide office in LA. Not only did he win in the second-largest city in the United States, but he also did it in a landslide — earning just over 63% of t…
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Damian welcomes Preservation Maryland’s Nicholas Redding to discuss the promise of Smart Growth Maryland, sustainable redevelopment, and transit-oriented developments from Strathmore Square to Owings Mills Metro Centre. “Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. T…
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In Episode 49, Damian is joined by Brandon Wright, Vice-President of Communications and Media Relations for the National Waste & Recycling Association. Join us for a look at how waste organizations support local communities, the nuances of the recycling industry, and what's ahead for Maryland politics following Wes Moore's historic election. We hop…
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I'm happy to share today my excellent conversation with Lauren Babb. Lauren is the chair of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. She is a change-maker and community leader. Last year, she was recognized as one of four black policy movers and shakers by the Women's Foundation. Lauren shares the amazing work that the Commission…
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In Episode 48, Damian is joined by Brian O'Malley, President and CEO of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance for a discussion on Transit Oriented Development, the power of public transit, and Maryland's transportation future. Next week, we'll have Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. As always, we hope to …
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Welcome to the 2023 legislative session. Legislators have 90 days to move on a number of issues pressing Maryland voters this year including regulating adult-use cannabis. In Episode 47, Damian is joined by Christina Johnson, Founder and CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland and Vice-President of CANMD for a discussion on the future of cannabis, the st…
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We all know getting positive press coverage is an essential part of a winning legislative strategy. But for those of us without high-powered PR firms on retainer, where do we even start? Byrhonda Lyons, an investigative reporter with the Sacramento-based news organization Cal Matters, shares her valuable insight on producing national award-winning …
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Session is back, and Annapolis is buzzing! With the start of the 2023 legislative session, fresh off the heels of a sea-change election, we’re welcoming the freshest personalities in Maryland politics with a conversation with one of the most storied, Joe Bryce of Mannis Canning. In Episode 46, Damian sits down with Joe for an extended look at his c…
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We’re back! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. It is all business in Annapolis as we quickly approach the start of the 2023 session. We’re diving into the upcoming session with the people who know it best. In episode 45, we’re joined by Pam Metz-Kasemeyer, Managing Partner at Schwartz, Metz, Wise, & Kaufman PA for a dive into strategizing after a…
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We are nearly three years into the pandemic. At the same time we face an escalating climate crisis and are fighting to protect democracy from the rising tide of fascism. Add to this our "normal" struggles of every day life and work. We are coping with a lot. Too much. During this traditional time of reflection and rest, I am sharing my conversation…
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It is Owings Mills' Moment. For episode 44, we’re joined by none other than Barak Hermann, CEO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore and Chairman of The Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable. Join us for a conversation about connecting communities, the growth of the JCC, and Metro Centre. After all, Owings Mills already is what all of Baltimore County and Ma…
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It's mid November and California budget revenue collections are way below projections. Paired with historically high rates of inflation, the Legislature may be facing a $25 billion deficit in FY 23-24. One big difference from budget deficits of the past, however, is the state has $23 billion saved in rainy day funds. Experts agree: Is the situation…
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In episode 43 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by none other than Maryland’s U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. Join us for a look at the Senator's leadership to help pass legislation that would allow seniors’ to access innovative new tools to detect cancer called Multi-Cancer Early Detection tests. Along those same lines, they look at the prospects for provid…
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