Oct 29, 202658 minS2
Why has no Maryland lieutenant governor ever become governor? Maryland has had nine lieutenant governors since the office returned in 1971, and not one has ever been elected governor. In this episode, longtime Maryland...
About this Podcast:
Maryland Now is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the forces shaping Maryland’s politics, policy, and public life. Hosted by Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin — three veteran journalists and public‑affairs leaders with more than 60 years of combined experience — the show brings depth, context, and historical perspective to the issues facing Maryland today. Each episode blends reporting, interviews, and insider knowledge. You’ll hear directly from the people driving decisions in Annapolis and across the state: agency heads, lawmakers, advocates, strategists, and longtime policy experts. The hosts draw on their decades covering and working in Maryland government to connect past decisions to current debates — revealing how we got here, what’s been tried before, and what’s at stake now. Season One follows the 2026 General Assembly session and election cycle, with deep dives into housing, energy, the state budget, public health, and more. The conversations are smart, candid, and grounded in real reporting — not hot takes. If you want to understand Maryland — its politics, its communities, and its future — Maryland Now is for YOU
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What is Maryland Now about?
Maryland Now is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the forces shaping Maryland’s politics, policy, and public life. Hosted by Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin, three veteran journalists and public‑affairs leaders with more than 60 years of combined experience, the show brings depth, context, and historical perspective to the issues facing Maryland today.
What has Maryland Now covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Heartbeat Away: Why No Maryland Lieutenant Governor Has Ever Been Elected Governor" (29 October 2026, 58 minutes), "Not in My Backyard: Data Centers, Power Bills and Maryland’s Energy Squeeze" (22 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Steny Hoyer & Sarah Elfreth: Passing the Baton in Congress" (8 October 2026, 43 minutes).
How often does Maryland Now publish?
Maryland Now publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Maryland Now?
Booking probability for Maryland Now is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Maryland Now requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Maryland Now's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Maryland Now are Government & Politics. Maryland Now has a commentary audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 202636 minS2Maryland Now is brought to you by Blended Public Affairs Why are Maryland’s energy costs climbing, and who’s to blame? In this episode of Maryland Now, Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz and David Nitkin are joined by return guest...
Oct 8, 202643 minS2A quick note: Maryland Now is taking a short break this week. We'll be back next Thursday with a brand new episode. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and find us on Facebook...
Oct 1, 202641 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, Dori Henry sits down without her regular co-hosts for a special roundtable on women in Maryland politics, joined by Alex Hughes, founder and...
Sep 24, 202649 minS2A quick note: Maryland Now is taking a short break this week. We'll be back next Thursday with a brand new episode. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and find us on Facebook...
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Sep 17, 202650 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin sit down with Tom Perez — former U.S. Labor Secretary, former DNC Chair, former Maryland Labor Secretary...
Sep 10, 202651 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin turn the mic on their own industry, sitting down with TJ Smith — until days ago the host of a talk radio...
Sep 3, 202647 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, host David Nitkin takes on healthcare — an industry so big and so personal that he almost didn't tackle it, given his own history working inside the...
Aug 27, 202648 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, Josh Kurtz takes a deep dive into the Blueprint for Maryland's Future — the state's roughly $4 billion, 10-year education reform plan — now about...
Aug 20, 20261h 33mS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs This episode, Maryland Now hits the road. Hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin traveled to Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)...
Aug 13, 202650 minS2Maryland Now — brought to you by Blended Public Affairs Season 2 opens with a deep dive into the results of the newest Maryland Now poll, conducted by Blended Public Affairs and Perry Jacobson in partnership with Zenith...
Episode #1
Season 2 Announcement
Aug 6, 20261 minS2Maryland Now is back! In this quick Season 2 teaser, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin drop big news about the upcoming season. Returning mid-August, the team previews a packed slate of hard-hitting topics...
Jun 25, 20261 hourS0<p>In this special post-primary election episode, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin sit down with political strategists Alex Hughes and Marvin James. Recorded midday on Wednesday, June 24, the team dissects...
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In this special post-primary election episode, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin sit down with political strategists Alex Hughes and Marvin James. Recorded midday on Wednesday, June 24, the team dissects...
Apr 16, 202647 minS0<p>In this season finale "Roundtable" edition of Maryland Now, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin are joined by two highly regarded Annapolis lawyers and lobbyists: Tiffany Harvey of Cornerstone Government...
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Inside Maryland's Official State Symbols
Apr 2, 202649 minS0<p>In this "Roundtable" edition of Maryland Now, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin dive into the quirky, surprising, and often controversial world of Maryland’s official state symbols. From the 1893 Chicago...
Mar 26, 202647 minS0<p>In this second "Roundtable" edition of Maryland Now, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin are joined by two of the state’s most experienced political insiders: Don Mohler, former Baltimore County Executive...
Mar 19, 202630 minS0<p>If your child brought home a report card with a C average, you’d likely be underwhelmed. But a C average is what the American Society of Civil Engineers gives Maryland’s infrastructure, and they have some suggestions...
Mar 12, 202645 minS0<p>For decades, Marylanders have looked at maps of what could have been: a sprawling, interconnected rail network linking neighborhoods from Owings Mills to the Inner Harbor and beyond. While Washington, D.C...
Mar 5, 202642 minS0<p>The Chesapeake Bay is more than just a body of water; it supports a $600 million seafood industry in Maryland; it's a $3.2 billion tourism engine for the state, and it's at the very heart of Maryland’s self-image...
Recent guests
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Mike Powell
director of product management wireless broadband communications, Beat the Streets Chicago
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Steny Hoyer
former House Majority Leader, Congress
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Alex Hughes
No Place for Poverty Lead and Anti-Poverty Week (WA) Co-Chairperson, Auxilium Business Consulting
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Tom Perez
Assistant and Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Democratic National Committee
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