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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

Center Maryland Presents: The Lobby Podcast

The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the atmosphere of Maryland politics, but state experts and lobbyists still know where the change happens- in the lobby. Join us for an inside look at Maryland politics from the experts that live it every day.

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Center Maryland Presents: The Lobby Podcast

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85 episodi

#Non-Profit #Politics #Business #News #Government #Center Maryland #Maryland #Legislatures #Maryland Politics

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Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast Presents Mat Rice, Ande Kolp, and Laura Howell 34:48

27 giorni fa34:48

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This week Damian is joined by Mat Rice ( People on the Go Maryland ), Ande Kolp ( The Arc Maryland ), and Laura Howell ( Maryland Association of Community Services ) to talk about the These Are Our Lives action night that will be held at Maryland House of Delegates and State Capitol later tonight. The purpose of this action night is for people with disabilities to share their stories with state leaders and talk about what the impact of the proposed budget cuts would be. Additional Resources Marylanders with disabilities to hold action night in Annapolis to protest budget cuts: Marylanders with disabilities will hold an action night in Annapolis on Monday to protest Governor Wes Moore’s proposed budget cuts. (NottinghamMD) Moore’s proposed budget cuts include $2K grants to help people with disabilities: Gov. Wes Moore proposes slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in planned spending to close Maryland’s $3 billion budget gap, including a small program that provides modest grants to families caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities. (Baltimore Banner) Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition concerned over proposed budget cuts to state's DDA: The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition raised concerns over a proposed $200 million budget cut to the state's Developmental Disabilities Administration. (WBALTV)…

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Never Forget Where You Are From with Joseph DeMattos 24:29

9 weeks fa24:29

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This week’s guest is Joseph DeMattos. Joe has decades of experience in public affairs in healthcare advocacy. Joe joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Hawaii to Maryland, his two new business ventures, building influence across two states, leadership philosophy, and more. You can connect with Joe on his LinkedIn Page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdemattos/.…

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Who Steals Another Mans Salad Dressing with Gregory Vetter 44:14

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Gregory Vetter is a former professional lacrosse player, entrepreneur, and author of Undressed. He turned a family salad dressing recipe into Tessemae’s, an organic salad company. He is also the co-founder of Alta Fresh Foods, Quenchers Vodka Drinks, as well as Tushees Portable Toilets. Greg joins the podcast to talk about his journey and more. You can learn more about Greg and his book at gregoryvetter.com. This episode was produced by Bill Duffield.…

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Checking In with Returning Guest Melanie Miller 23:51

11 weeks fa23:51

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Melanie Miller returns to the podcast to give us an Maryland economic development update as well as recap Winter MACO. Melanie Miller, founder of Miller Partnership Consultants (MPC), is a business growth strategist with over 30 years of experience in business development, community relations, and strategic alliances. She specializes in government relations, marketing strategy, public affairs, sales, and partnerships. Leveraging a vast MidAtlantic network, Melanie collaborates with elected officials, chambers of commerce, and business organizations to create growth opportunities. Known for her energetic “get it done” approach, she excels in advancing organizational goals through effective communication, campaign work, event management, and product launches.…

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Running for DNC Chair with Former Gov. Martin O’Malley 28:20

12 weeks fa28:20

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This week’s guest is former Maryland Governmer Martin O’Malley. Gov. O’Malley is currently running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. He previously served as the Social Security Administrator under President Joe Biden as well as other positions such as the Mayor of Baltimore and Baltimore City Council Member. He joins the podcast to talk about why he made the decision to run for DNC Chair.…

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Center Maryland's The Lobby Presents Damian O'Doherty with Aliyah Horton and Brian Hose 29:56

19 weeks fa29:56

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Today's episode features Maryland Pharmacists Association Executive Director Aliyah Horton and EPIC Rx Chief Executive Officer, and owner of Sharpsburg Pharmacy, Brian Hose. Aliyah and Brian join Damian to discuss the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) in the community, the struggles that local drugstores are facing, as well as legislation to curb these middlemen at the state & federal level. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, and large employers. Originally, PBMs were intended to help control drug costs and improve patient access to medications. However, they've become increasingly controversial due to issues surrounding pricing transparency, profit margins, and practices that critics say drive up costs for both patients and the healthcare system. Learn more about the Maryland Pharmacists Association by checking out their website here. Learn more about Epic Rx here. Center Maryland: https://centermaryland.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/ Let us know how we did by leaving a review! This episode was produced by William Duffield…

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The Future of AI with John Sherman 49:34

19 weeks fa49:34

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Our guest for this week's episode is John Sherman, the CEO of Storyfarm. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly changing. In this episode, Damian and John discuss the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence. They talk about the risks, the future of AI, and the urgency to act now. Check out John's podcast on his YouTube channel here . Newsletter: https://centermaryland.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterMaryland/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/20357361/admin/dashboard/ Let us know how we did by leaving a review! This episode was produced by William Duffield…

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Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast with Colm O’Comartun 33:22

35 weeks fa33:22

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This week’s episode of Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast features Colm O’Comartun. Colm is one of the founding partners of national government affairs firm 50 State. Colm joins the podcast to discuss issues & priorities that are facing us at state and local level, building a democratic bench, & more. Prior to founding 50 State, Colm was Executive Director of the Democratic Governors Association and worked for former Governor and Mayor Martin O’Malley.…

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Center Maryland’s The Lobby with United Way of Central Maryland President and CEO Franklyn Baker and Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter 19:24

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Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast welcomes United Way of Central Maryland President & CEO Franklyn Baker and Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter to the show this week. We talk about United Way’s regional impact, empowering communities, and developing community-led programs. Franklyn Baker is the President & CEO of United Way of Central Maryland. Councilmember Phylicia Porter currently represents District 10 on the Baltimore City Council. To learn more about United Way of Central Maryland or make a donation, visit https://uwcm.org.…

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Episode 77: Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe 21:59

46 weeks fa21:59

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Episode 77 features Plural Policy co-founder & CEO Damola Ogundipe. About Damola Damola is the co-founder and CEO of Plural — a software platform that helps organizations track, collaborate and shape public policy across the US and internationally. Frustrated by the opacity and inadequate technology in policy creation, Damola and his co-founders launched Plural to increase transparency and access to public governance information. Damola is a geo-political history nerd, Orangetheory fitness enthusiast, a champion of education access and equality, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.…

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Episode 76: Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster 29:26

48 weeks fa29:26

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Episode 76 of The Lobby Podcast features Fearless Partner & Chief Impact Officer John Foster. About John Foster John Foster is the partner and Chief Impact Officer at Fearless, an impact-focused digital services integrator that builds software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive. John has 15+ years of experience delivering digital services, and through culture change and capacity building, he’s helped a variety of customers get to real outcomes. John is passionate about equity, and this drives everything he does. Whether he’s working with individual team members, government customers, or community partners, his aim is always to build a more inclusive, equitable world. John graduated with a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and he earned his MBA from Loyola University Maryland. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a certified Scrum Master. About Fearless Hi, we're Fearless. We’re an impact-focused digital services integrator building software with a soul, while creating the conditions for organizations and their people to thrive. Through human-centered digital solutions and organizational transformation, we unlock the power of people, organizations, and tech.…

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Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast With Kristina Bas Hamilton 54:31

50 weeks fa54:31

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Kristina Bas Hamilton is our guest this week on Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast. Kristina joins the podcast to talk about her new book, public affairs, & more. About Kristina Bas Hamilton Born and raised in New Jersey, Kristina is a proud daughter of immigrants. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations degree from Rutgers University. She’s worked in the house of Labor for over twenty years, from her first job as a research assistant for the faculty union at Rutgers University to serving as a policy analyst for AFSCME District Council 37 in New York City and representing NJ state workers at CWA Local 1034. From 2010 through 2020, Kristina had the privilege of representing homecare workers employed through California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. She served as Legislative Director for the United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930), representing 120,000 IHSS and 20,000 family child care providers in 45 counties. In 2021, Kristina founded KBH Advocacy to share her expertise in the California legislative and budget process. As a contract lobbyist and political consultant, she is privileged to work with labor and advocacy organizations around the state on a variety of progressive issues. You can purchase her new book here: Www.kbhadvocacy.com/changemaker…

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Episode 74: Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham 20:23

1 year fa20:23

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Episode 74 features Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital President & CEO Beau Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham joins the podcast to discuss what it’s like leading one of the premiere hospitals in the Baltimore region, hospital workforce issues and next generation of healthcare. Beau Higginbotham is the President & CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. He has served in numerous roles with Saint Agnes including Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Higginbotham has a Masters in Health Science from Johns Hopkins University. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org Follow us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermaryland X: www.x.com/centermaryland…

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Episode 73: GBC Priorities, Transportation Issues, & Federal Tech Designation with Mark Anthony Thomas 34:55

1 year fa34:55

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Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Mark Anthony Thomas joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast this week. Mark joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Baltimore region, priorities for 2024, Baltimore’s designation as a federal tech hub & more. Mark is a economic development professional who knows how to turnaround big cities. Over the past two decades he has lead economic development strategies and public-private partnerships for some of the largest metro areas in the country including Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, & New York City. Learn more about the Greater Baltimore Committee: https://gbc.org/ Subscribe to our daily newsletter, The Morning Rundown, at www.centermaryland.org Follow us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/centermaryland X: www.x.com/centermaryland…

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Episode 72: Center Maryland's The Lobby Podcast With Omar Lazo 26:11

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