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.
Episodes
Pitching Policy & Fielding a Federal Shutdown - A DC View with Congressman Johnny O
A Seat at the Table: MACo's 24-County Tour Hits St Mary's
Keeping the Lights On: Maryland, PJM, and the Future of Energy
Revenues, Roads, and Rising Risks
Libraries Leading Maryland
Turning Data Into Decisions: Results for America in Maryland
Maryland Supreme Court Weighs Public Nuisance Claims in Opioid Case
Baltimore City's Opioid Response Strategy With Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
Live from Summer #MACoCon With Comptroller Brooke Lierman
Rethinking Housing Policy Beyond Zoning
Medicaid, Maryland, and the Future of Healthcare
Annapolis, Energy, and the Future: A County Conversation With MEA
Rethinking Employee Coverage with Dedicated Health Centers
Opioid Remediation in Focus: A Conversation with Secretary Keller
Zoned In: Housing Headaches and Hopes Across MD & VA
Wired for Change: VA & MD Talk Energy Futures
Mapping Maryland's Growth With GIS
Inside the Committee Room With Delegate Marc Korman
Headline Check: Bond Ratings and That “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Disaster Dollars in Danger — Federal Funding Fades, County Risks Rise
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs in Maryland
Reviewing the Remix of Maryland's Education Plan
Exploring Smarter Spending With NACo
Budget’s in the Books, Now What?
MACo's 2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up