Burn the Talking Points
by MDDems
Latest episode
What's Driving the Next Generation of Voters?
What's Driving the Next Generation of Voters?
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- What's Driving the Next Generation of Voters? · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 14Send 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…
- Ballot Questions Breakdown with Sen. Clarence Lam, AFSCME, and Team Wes Moore · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 13Send 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…
- Road to Blue: Meet the Candidate - District 31 House of Delegates · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 12Send 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…
- Special Session: What Marylanders need to know with Senate President Bill Ferguson · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Why is the Maryland General Assembly returning to Annapolis for a special session, and what does it mean for Marylanders? On this episode of Burn the Talking…
- Road to Blue: The path to flipping Maryland's 1'st district. · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 10Send 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…
- Fighting Back In The Digital Age · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send 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…
- Protecting Progress: The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send 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…
- Messaging and Momentum: A Conversation with Isaiah Martin · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Work Behind the Wins: What the 2026 Session Delivered · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Closed Primary, Open Stakes: Why Youth Registration Matters Now · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Young voters have stepped up to the plate, and in 2026, their voice will be more important than ever. In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive…
- Contest Every Seat: How Democrats Are Running Everywhere in Maryland · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail For the first time since 1974, Maryland Democrats are running candidates in every state legislative race across the state. In this episode of Burn the Talking…
- Legacy, Leadership, and Baltimore’s Next Chapter: A Conversation with Mayor Brandon Scott · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Unmasked: Maryland Pushes Back on ICE · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail 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’…
- Season 2 Episode 1: Kicking off the Legislative Session with Maryland's New House Speaker · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Burn the Talking Points kicks off at a pivotal moment for Maryland. As the 2026 legislative session begins, we sit down with Joseline Peña-Melnyk…
- A Look Inside the Life of a White House Correspondent with April Ryan · 48 min · Season 1Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with the legendary White House Correspondent and political analyst…
- Special Episode: Is That Hope We Feel? With election analyst Tom Bonier · 53 min · Season 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Democratic strategist and data expert Tom Bonier returns to unpack the results of the 2025 election cycle. From Virginia to California…
- EP 21: What the Annapolis and Frederick Elections May Tell Us about 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 21Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Special Episode: Setting the Tone for 2026 - NJ,PA,VA · 27 min · Season 1Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 20: Shutdowns, Fair Maps, and the Fight for Maryland Families · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 20Send us Fan Mail 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…
- EP 19: The Raskin Episode: Shut Down, MAGA Corruption, and Fighting Back · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 19Send us Fan Mail Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to break down the MAGA shutdown chaos, expose Republican corruption, and share how we fight back, win in 2026, and what Chair Raskin will…
