Oct 12, 202633 min
Another Special Mini Episode of The Open Agenda Is Here! Get ready for another mini episode of The Open Agenda while you wait for Season 2? We caught up with Secretary of Maryland Department of Social and Economic...
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The Open Agenda
Hosted by QACTV · government · EN
About this Podcast:
The Open Agenda is a weekly series designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works and the issues shaping the community of Queen Anne’s County Maryland.Hosted by QACTV’s Bruce Grove and Queen Anne’s County Public Information Manager Beth Malasky, The Open Agenda aims to make government more accessible, transparent, and engaging. Each episode will feature conversations with county leaders, staff, and community partners, offering insight into county operations, current initiatives, and opportunities for public involvement. Topics will range from public safety and infrastructure to communications, economic development, and community services. The podcast will also highlight ways residents can get involved, from attending public meetings to serving on boards and commissions.“The Open Agenda is about creating a more open and accessible line of communication with our residents,” said Commission President Jim Moran. “This podcast gives people a chance to he
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Booking probability
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What is The Open Agenda about?
The Open Agenda is a weekly series designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works and the issues shaping the community of Queen Anne’s County Maryland. Hosted by QACTV’s Bruce Grove and Queen Anne’s County Public Information Manager Beth Malasky, The Open Agenda aims to make government more accessible, transparent, and engaging.
Who hosts The Open Agenda?
The Open Agenda is hosted by QACTV. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has The Open Agenda covered recently?
Recent episodes include "MACo: Simmons Says, Economics (An Open Agenda Special Episode)" (12 October 2026, 33 minutes), "MACo: Sierra-ously Maryland Ready" (28 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "The Warden's Journey: A Conversation with LaMonte Cooke" (31 August 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does The Open Agenda publish?
The Open Agenda publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Open Agenda?
Booking probability for The Open Agenda is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Open Agenda requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Open Agenda's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Open Agenda?
The strongest fits for The Open Agenda are Government & Politics. The Open Agenda has a government audience.
About the host
QACTV hosts The Open Agenda, a government podcast with 12 episodes published.
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The Open Agenda
MACo: Sierra-ously Maryland Ready
Sep 28, 202633 minHere is a SPECIAL EPISODE from MACo 2026 in Ocean City, MD A Special Mini Episode of The Open Agenda Is Here Need a little Open Agenda to hold you over until Season 2? In honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re...
- Aug 31, 202652 min
PART I LaMonte Cooke, a resident of Chestertown, Maryland, began his career in law enforcement in 1975 as Kent County’s first African American Deputy Sheriff. He joined Queen Anne’s County in 1987 and has served as...
Aug 31, 202641 minS1PART II LaMonte Cooke, a resident of Chestertown, Maryland, began his career in law enforcement in 1975 as Kent County’s first African American Deputy Sheriff. He joined Queen Anne’s County in 1987 and has served as...
Episode #7
Hook, Fine, and Regulation: Catching Some Fresh Info with the Department of Natural Resources
Aug 24, 20261h 10mS1The Department of Natural Resources covers a lot of things in the realms of nature and resources and yes, they are a department. I'll let them fill you in with some guidance from Bruce and Beth.
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Aug 17, 20261h 5mJoin hosts Bruce Grove and Beth Malasky as they sit down with Bobby Wooley, owner of The Edge and founder of the Giving the Edge Foundation . Through athletics, mentorship, and community partnerships, Bobby has spent...
- Aug 10, 20261h 6mS1
Have you ever wondered what a flood plain is? Have you ever heard of a flood plain? Are you an engineer? Would you like to be an engineer (Yes, like Scotty). Why am I asking these questions? All of these questions and...
- Aug 3, 202649 minS1
Whats a PIO? What do they do? How do they do what they do? In this episode we chat with two Public Information Officers and let them give you, the public, all of the information that they officially have. You know...
- Jul 27, 20261h 17mS1
- Jul 27, 20261h 17mS1
We often talk about what happens behind the scenes in county government and how residents can get involved. In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that always sparks conversation in our community: the development...
- Jul 20, 202649 minS1
Join us as we sit down with Jay Falstad, Executive Director of the Queen Anne's Conservation Association for a conversation about protecting the places that make Queen Anne's County special. From land conservation and...
- Jul 20, 202649 minS1
Join us as we sit down with Jay Falstad, Executive Director of the Queen Anne's Conservation Association for a conversation about protecting the places that make Queen Anne's County special. From land conservation and...
- Jul 13, 20263 minS1
<p>A conversation featuring the dedicated team from Queen Anne's County Animal Services. Listeners will learn about the important work Animal Services performs every day, from protecting public safety and promoting...
- Jul 13, 20263 minS1
A conversation featuring the dedicated team from Queen Anne's County Animal Services . Listeners will learn about the important work Animal Services performs every day, from protecting public safety and promoting...
- May 8, 20261h 1mS1
<p>8 May - Episode 1 - Commissioner Jim Moran chats with Bruce and Beth about his personal life, whats going on in the county, what his favourite things that he has accomplished so far as a commissioner, and, of course...
Episode #1
Welcome to The Open Agenda
May 5, 20260 minS0The Open Agenda is a weekly series designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works and the issues shaping the community of Queen Anne's County Maryland.
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Jim Moran
Master Printer & Collections Officer, Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum
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Anna Sierra
Maryland Department of Emergency Management
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Bruce
Department of Natural Resources
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Amy Moredock
Queen Anne's County Planning and Zoning
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