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Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Maryland’s redistricting fight took center stage as the hosts unpacked a judge’s ruling blocking a referendum question from moving forward, at least for now. Delegate Jason Buckle joined the conversation to explain
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. The episode opens with a discussion of the chaotic youth gathering at the Rotunda on the first day of school and the larger question of how communities, schools, parents, and businesses should respond. The conversation
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode moves from traffic enforcement to public safety to education policy, offering a close look at Montgomery County’s new speed-on-green camera program. The discussion explores whether cameras change driver
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Baltimore and Maryland are seeing a major decline in violent crime, with the state’s violent crime rate down 18% and the city on pace for fewer murders than in previous years. In this episode, the discussion explores
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode opens with a detailed discussion about the ICE detention of a University of Maryland pharmacy professor and the broader debate over immigration enforcement, bond decisions, and whether limited detention sp
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode blends local Baltimore issues with broader policy questions about education, housing, and consumer finance. From long-vacant properties and neighborhood redevelopment to the structure of the school year an
TJ Smith opens the episode with a firsthand account of navigating the barricades and ID checks in Fells Point, raising questions about how much security is too much in a public area. Callers and texters join the conversation with mixed reactions, includin
Join the conversation with TJ Smith, as he revisits his interview that he had with Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Cox yesterday. TJ provides additional reaction and discusses if Cox improves his chances to become the new Governor of Maryland. Plus, how much
Dan Cox lays out his campaign message as a pro-Hogan, pro-economy approach centered on affordability, tax relief, and public safety
Marylanders are feeling the strain of inflation, rising utility costs, and a growing sense of uncertainty about the future. In this episode, TJ Smith breaks down new polling that shows many residents are worried about their own finances, household bills,
Join the conversation with TJ Smith as he discusses the use of Flock cameras and citizens' fears about privacy. Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a grassroots think tank that advances the public policy inte
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this episode, Baltimore’s quality-of-life crimes take center stage in this episode, as the conversation moves from graffiti and littering to loitering, public drinking, illegal dumping, and reckless dirt bikes. Th
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. The episode opens with a deep dive into the latest controversy surrounding the Preakness Stakes and Maryland racing. The discussion focuses on the reported exclusion of the Preakness from a championship series, why the
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. The conversation begins with the future of the Preakness Stakes and the decision to move the race back one week. The discussion explores whether the change could help Baltimore turn the Preakness into a bigger festival
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this episode, Mark Anthony Thomas of the Greater Baltimore Committee joins the show to discuss the major developments shaping Baltimore and Maryland. The conversation starts with the Preakness Stakes and the newly a
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Baltimore’s Fells Point is once again at the center of a debate over public safety, access, and business survival. The episode explores the city’s checkpoint strategy, the use of barricades and ID checks, and the c
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Maryland’s special session centers on a high-stakes redistricting fight that could reshape the state’s congressional map. The discussion focuses on why Democratic leaders are pushing a constitutional amendment, how
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Artificial intelligence took center stage in this episode as the conversation explored both its rapid growth and the unease many people feel about where it is headed. The discussion focused on how AI is already affecti
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode opens with a spirited debate over Baltimore’s dirt bike issue, where the conversation centers on public safety, enforcement, and the role of lawmakers. TJ Smith argues that the problem cannot be solved b
The TJ Smith Podcast brings listeners live to Baltimore Ravens training camp in Owings Mills, where a new head coach, a new offensive staff, and a new game-day atmosphere set the tone for the 2026 season. TJ Smith and guests break down the shift from the
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this episode, TJ Smith opens with a conversation about bike lanes in Baltimore and the tension between traffic calming, commuter concerns, and neighborhood impact. The discussion focuses on North Dukeland Street nea
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. In this episode, TJ digs into a frustrating pattern of vandalism, youth disorder, and the strain it places on Baltimore’s public assets. From Lime scooters being pulled out of the Inner Harbor to repeated pool vandal
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode opens with a deeply emotional discussion of the Baltimore County case involving the deaths of a 15-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother. The conversation explores the shock of the announcement, the psy
Join the conversation with TJ Smith as he discusses the current situation with the administration requesting more funding for the Iran Conflict. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley joined the program to discuss the dirt bike issues facing Baltimo
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. This episode opens with a deep dive into what is happening in Fells Point, where city leaders, police, and business owners are trying to keep entertainment districts safe after dark. The conversation focuses on curfews
