State Sen. Will Smith talks about changes in the state Senate's crime committee as he takes over leadership of the panel. He also talks about his military service in light of current events in Iraq and Iran.

Councilmember Craig Rice talks about a new effort to help students learn to code. It's getting support from Apple. And we grill him on the Kirwan Commission, which is proposing $3 billion in expanded education spending.

We talk with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, about declining cancer rates. And even if the rates are falling, what does that mean if you or a loved one receive a cancer diagnosis. #MontgomeryTalks

John McNamara was one of five victims gunned down and killed on June 28, 2018, at the Annapolis Capital Gazette offices. At the time of his death, McNamara, a veteran sportswriter, was chronicling the D.C. region’s many contributions to the game of basketball for a book he was writing. He started working on “The Capital of Basketball” around 2007. …

Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney says he's going to stay in the 2020 races. He also discussed his issues with Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. And would he run for governor? Find out in this edition of Montgomery Talks.

Seventeen years ago, a man and a teenager terrorized the region with a series of sniper killings. David Reichenbaugh was a Maryland State Police lieutenant who was in command of the arrest of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo.

Bishop Leila Ortiz, who leads the Metro DC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, doesn't shy away from saying it's unusual for a Latina to be lead 35,000 Lutherans in about 80 churches in the DC region. "The Holy Spirit is up to something," she says. Available now on MyMcMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, …

Councilmember Andrew Friedson, serving his first term on the County Council, has made a name for himself in trying to make government run more efficiently. He’s also been an advocate for pedestrian safety. In this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman, Friedson shares his thoughts on the latest developments in Tonya Chapman’s decision to re…

Everyone talks about the weather—and the past few months have given us plenty to talk about. Dr. Philip Arkin with the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center at the University of Maryland helps us make a little sense about all this rain. #MontgomeryTalks Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spot…

Montgomery College cybersecurity expert Joseph Roundy talks with Doug Tallman about how to protect your data in the wake of data breaches at Capital One and other institutions. On this episode of Montgomery Talks, Roundy also gives his take on election security. #MontgomeryTalks Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,…

Will the Democrats move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump? Rep. Jamie Raskin says Congress has 10 investigations under way looking into the Trump administration policies, and any one could lead to impeachment charges. Listen to the latest edition of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. #MontgomeryTalks Available now…

He doesn’t fritter when he’s on Twitter. Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Pete Piringer — Tweety Petey as he is called by some — tells MCM how social media has changed how he informs the public when first responders are on the scene of a fire or accident. He’s a trusted source for reporters as well as commuters who w…

Capt. Sonia Pruitt, the first African-American woman to reach that rank, has the job of overseeing the force’s interactions with the community. She says she’s up to the job even though people of color have expressed their distrust of the county police. Pruitt talks about that and more on Montgomery Talks. #MontgomeryTalks Available now on MyMCMedia…

Fire Chief Scott Goldstein talks about the Mother's Day outage that silenced emergency communications for 14 hours and what the county is going to do about it. Hear his comments on the latest Montgomery Talks. #MontgomeryTalks Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, TuneIn, Facebook,…

Councilmember Sidney Katz talks about the process to appoint a new chief of police. Plus, he practically grew up in a local department store, so he’s been tasked with helping County Executive Marc Elrich to improve the county’s climate for small businesses. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify …

Ten percent of Montgomery County’s real estate is made up of parks. Melissa Chotiner joins Montgomery Talks to share some of the events and activities that will be happening in public parks this summer. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, TuneIn, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter…

More women are winning elections, thanks to the experts at Emerge Maryland, a group that recruits, trains and provides a network for Democrats who want to run. The trainers are campaign consultants, advisors and staff from all over the country. Find out from executive director Diane Fink how Emerge is shattering the glass ceiling in local politics …

Thirty-some years ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci marshaled scientists on a little-understood disease called AIDS. Now he warns about measles, an illness thought to be eradicated at the turn of the century – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and …

Domestic abuse survivor Cheryl Kravitz teamed up with Thomas Manion from the Family Justice Center to paint a vivid picture of how one woman and her children escaped from a dangerous situation, and where others can go for help – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podca…

As the 41st Student Member of the Board, Ananya Tadikonda, steps down from her MCPS position, she discusses some issues the new student board member will face and how she hopes student activism will move lawmakers in the future – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podc…

MoCo native Dan Reed talks about growing up black in Montgomery County, where he attended a public school magnet school with affluent white kids. That was 20 years ago. Now, the writer of the popular blog, Just Up the Pike, describes the childhood experiences that still affect him today. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google …

Montgomery County recycles a lot of its trash, but it’s going to have to recycle a lot more if it wants to close its pollution-belching incinerator in Dickerson — it won’t be easy being green Montgomery, or so says the county’s environmental protection chief, Adam Ortiz. Listen to his chat with Doug Tallman on this latest edition of Montgomery Talk…

County Executive Marc Elrich discusses the schools, budget and transportation in the County – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter. Please help us grow. Subscribe and share with your friends.…

Dr. Mark Liberto soothes nervous pets with country music at his Lake Forest Animal Clinic in Gaithersburg. Get more tips on keeping your cat or dog healthy and calm – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts …

This edition of Montgomery Talks Education with Doug Tallman is one of a three part series called MCPS 2020. As the county budget debate roars on, Superintendent Jack Smith, Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations' Laura Stewart, and Montgomery County Education Association’s Jennifer Martin air their concerns – on Montgomery Talks …

This edition of Montgomery Talks Education with Doug Tallman is one of a three part series called MCPS 2020. As the county budget debate roars on, Superintendent Jack Smith, Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations' Laura Stewart, and Montgomery County Education Association’s Jennifer Martin air their concerns – on Montgomery Talks …

This edition of Montgomery Talks Education with Doug Tallman is one of a three part series called MCPS 2020. As the county budget debate roars on, Superintendent Jack Smith, Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Association’s Laura Stewart, and Montgomery County Education Association’s Jennifer Martin air their concerns – on Montgomery Talks …

Suicide Prevention experts from EveryMind and umttr join forces to discuss the rise in teen suicides and what you can do to help – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter. Please help us grow. Su…

Fewer county residents are going without food, yet Jackie DeCarlo, CEO of Manna Food Center, explains why the fight against hunger must continue – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter. Please …

It’s easier than you think! Chef/Instructor Susan Callahan fills us in on the surprising places to find locally produced and sustainable edibles – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter. Please …

Dr. Raymond Crowel with the Health Department shares how opioid addiction reaches every part of Montgomery County – even our schools – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

Councilmember Evan Glass talks about his new proposal to help make gender pay equity a reality in our county on this Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

David Petr, CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, talks about the county’s readiness for another try at capturing Amazon’s second headquarters— on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

Historian Natalie Williams says the Sandy Spring Slave Museum is a place where people can touch history. It was created in what was an “oasis” of slaves freed by Quakers – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

Former Gubernatorial Candidate Valerie Ervin reflects on how racism from her parents' generation affects her today on Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

Councilmember Gabe Albornoz talks about who is hurt most by federal shutdowns and why on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

MCPD’s head of vice, Det. Sgt. David Papalia, talks about why Montgomery County is a prime location for prostitution and human trafficking – and what you can do to help on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman.

Health care advocate Vincent DeMarco talks to Doug Tallman about new efforts to introduce a bill in Maryland's General Assembly capping the cost of certain medications in the State.

Where do UpCounty residents go to get their potholes fixed? Germantown Pulse editor and journalist Kevin O'Rourke talks about the challenges of covering his unincorporated community, and how he tries to give its residents a voice.

Councilmember Will Jawando speaks to Senior Reporter Doug Tallman about new legislation calling for independent investigations into officer-involved deaths.

The alleged sexual assault at Damascus High School shook parents, teachers, administrators and students themselves. We asked Jennifer Alvaro to join us in the Montgomery Community Media podcast booth to talk about the issues surrounding the incident. We believed some of the things Alvaro said deserved a response from Montgomery County Public School…

In this edition of Montgomery Talk, Delegate Marc Korman talks about the upcoming General Assembly, including the state budget, education funding and transportation topics. Korman is the chairman of the Montgomery County House Delegation. Senior News Editor Doug Tallman hosts.

In this edition of Montgomery Talk, former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey talks about local journalism, his time at the Washington Post, politics and his new book. Senior News Editor Doug Tallman hosts.

For the first official edition of Montgomery Talk, Doug Tallman talks with Council President Nancy Navarro. They talk about women in elective office, universal pre-K, how her life in Venezuela is reflected in her public service, and other topics.