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Join Maryland Democratic politicos for candid, unscripted discussions on current events in Maryland and across the nation. Hear insights on the future direction of the Democratic Party and learn about immediate actions you can take as we strive to reclaim power. No scripts. No spin. Just real, unfiltered conversations about the issues that matter. Join us as we burn the talking points. Authorized by the Maryland Democratic Party; Devang Shah, Treasurer.
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Burn the Talking Points is hosted by MDDems. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What's Driving the Next Generation of Voters?" (13 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Ballot Questions Breakdown with Sen. Clarence Lam, AFSCME, and Team Wes Moore" (2 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "Road to Blue: Meet the Candidate - District 31 House of Delegates" (24 September 2026, 22 minutes).
Burn the Talking Points publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 42 episodes.
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MDDems hosts Burn the Talking Points, a news podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail Are young voters politically disengaged, or are they demanding something different from their elected leaders? This week on Burn the Talking Points , Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Burn the Talking Points , guest host Joe Francaviglia sits down with State Senator Clarence Lam, AFSCME’s Cindy Smalls, and Wes Moore campaign strategists Lucinda Ware and Sam...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail Who is Heidi Schmidt? On this episode, meet District 31 House of Delegates candidate, Heidi Schmidt as she discusses how her experience as a local entrepreneur and parent informs her legislative vision...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we're kicking off our Road to Blue series! Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman sits down with Democratic congressional candidate Dan Schwartz for...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to break through the noise in today’s political landscape? Recorded live at the 2026 Fight Back & Win Summit, this special episode of Burn the Talking Points brings together some of...
Episode #8
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In June, we come together to celebrate Pride, but the fight for equality continues every day.<br/><br/>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we go beyond the headlines to examine the...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail In June, we come together to celebrate Pride, but the fight for equality continues every day. In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we go beyond the headlines to examine the current state of...
Episode #7
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, Dr. Charlene Dukes sits down with political commentator and content creator Isaiah Martin for a candid conversation on messaging, momentum, and...
Episode #6
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins to break down the 2026 legislative session: from...
Episode #5
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Young voters have stepped up to the plate, and in 2026, their voice will be more important than ever.</p><p>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down...
Episode #4
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>For the first time since 1974, Maryland Democrats are running candidates in every state legislative race across the state.</p><p>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we sit down with...
Episode #3
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this special Black History Month episode of Burn the Talking Points, Mayor Brandon Scott joins us at Morgan State University for a powerful conversation taped in front of students about...
Episode #2
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we are joined by State Senator Will Smith Jr, and Delegate Nicole Williams, as they break down Maryland Democrats’ efforts to limit local cooperation...
Episode #1
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Season 2 of Burn the Talking Points kicks off at a pivotal moment for Maryland.<br/><br/>As the 2026 legislative session begins, we sit down with Joseline Peña-Melnyk Maryland’s new Speaker of...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with the legendary White House Correspondent and political analyst, April Ryan for a conversation...
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with the legendary White House Correspondent and political analyst, April Ryan for a conversation on...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode, Democratic strategist and data expert Tom Bonier returns to unpack the results of the 2025 election cycle. From Virginia to California, Democrats dominated. We talk about what...
Episode #21
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this week’s episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re joined by two key voices in Maryland’s 2025 mayoral races: Democratic candidates Jared Littmann (Annapolis), and incumbent Mayor Michael...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, we go beyond Maryland and take a look at the political battlegrounds shaping America’s future. We sit down with New Jersey Democratic Party...
Episode #20
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman joins Burn the Talking Points to break down the real-life impact of the Republican shutdown, what it means for Marylanders, and how she’s thinking about...
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candidate for Congress in Maryland's First Congressional District, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Anne Arundel County Executive, Maryland Democratic Party
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