Burn the Talking Points
Burn the Talking Points
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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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Explores themes of political strategy, party dynamics, and current events with episodes addressing topics such as strategies to counter Trump's influence, legal challenges against his agenda, and budget implications for Maryland citizens, exemplified by conversations with guests like Attorney General Anthony Brown and DNC Chair Ken Martin.
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.
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 Darkes sits down with two young Democratic candidates, Catelyn Middlebrooks, candidate for Anne Arundel County Council District 2, and Ruben Amaya, candidate for Baltimore County Council District 2, for a candid conversation about Gen Z, political trust, and the issues shaping the next generation's relationship with politics.
From housing affordability and economic uncertainty to the lessons of the 2024 election, Catelyn and Ruben share what they're hearing from their peers, the challenges of running for office in their twenties, and why they believe younger generations are politically skeptical rather than apathetic.
The conversation also explores what political parties can do to communicate more effectively, why local elections often receive less attention despite their impact on everyday life, and how voters can look beyond social media to research candidates and evaluate their records.
Plus, what happens after Election Day? Our guests discuss ways to stay involved in local government, community organizing, public meetings, and civic life between election cycles.
Beyond the headlines and campaign talking points, this episode explores what young Americans expect from political leadership and what it means to be part of the next generation that is taking action.
Phone bank with the Young Dems of Maryland & MD Democratic Party: https://www.mobilize.us/mddems/event/1050789/
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