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
Goucher Poll Takes the MD Pulse
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dr. Mileah Kromer joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to break down the results from the latest Goucher College Poll. Maryland residents shared their opinions on Governor Wes Moore, President Joe Biden, the Maryland General Assembly, the state's direction and economic conditions, current and expected cannabis use, transportation preferences, sports wagering, and more!
The Goucher College Poll measures the opinions of Maryland residents and voters on important policy, social, and economic issues.
As director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center, Dr. Mileah Kromer oversees every aspect of the Goucher Poll, including survey instrument construction, sampling, data analysis, and the development of appropriate survey methodologies. In addition, she is responsible for interviewer training and lab supervision.
In addition to her duties as director, Dr. Kromer teaches courses on American politics and research methods. Her scholarly interests include public opinion and state politics. Her work has appeared in Survey Practice, Social Science Quarterly, The Social Science Journal, The Journal of Legislative Studies, and the Journal of Political Science Education. In addition, Dr. Kromer is a frequent commentator on Maryland politics.
The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple, Google, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.
Listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.
Useful Links
Conduit Street Podcast: The Maryland Mindset, with Guest Mileah Kromer
Goucher College Poll
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