Conduit Street Podcast
From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders’ daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center.
Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents. With special guests from across the state and the occasional world-famous dad joke, Conduit Street keeps you informed, engaged, and ready for what’s next.
Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.
Conduit Street Podcast
Latest Episodes
FAMLI Check-In: What Counties Need to Know
Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is nearing implementation, and counties face key decisions about how they'll participate.On this week's Conduit Street Podcast, MACo's Dominic Butchko and Karrington Anderson ...
The Briefing Room: The Real Deal on Land Banking
What if vacant and abandoned properties could become opportunities for new housing and neighborhood revitalization?In Episode 14 of The Briefing Room, MACo's Dominic Butchko and co-host Terry Hickey, Director of Baltimore County...
Prediction Markets, AI Agents, and Who Sets the Rules
From betting on election outcomes to AI agents acting on their own, emerging technologies are raising new questions about regulation, accountability, and the role of government.On this week's Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Mi...
The Briefing Room: Breaking Down Private Equity in Housing
Private equity has become an increasingly prominent part of the housing conversation, but its role is often more complicated than the headlines suggest. In Episode 13, Dom and Terry welcome Dave Bramble, Managing Partner of MCB Real Estate, to ...
Blueprint Check-In: The Local School Board Perspective
Five years into the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, how are local school boards navigating the challenges of turning statewide education reforms into reality?In the latest installment of the Conduit Street Podcast’s education reform ser...