Pittman and Friends Podcast
Welcome to Pittman and Friends, the curiously probing, sometimes awkward, but always revealing conversations between your host, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman - that’s me - and whatever brave and willing public servant, community leader, or elected official I can find who has something to say that you should hear.
This podcast is provided as a public service of Anne Arundel County Government, so don’t expect me to get all partisan here. This is about the age-old art of government - of, by, and for the people.
Episodes
45 episodes
2025 State of the County Address
Each year, I reflect on the state of our county and speak directly to residents. This year's address focuses on offering a path for residents to restore their faith in government and showcase our progress driven by fiscal responsibility and eff...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:36
Mayor-Elect Jared Littmann on Annapolis
A campaign can win votes or it can build a blueprint for governing. Jared Littman, Annapolis mayor-elect, joins us to share how two years on the trail reshaped his plan: take the budget to every ward through annual town halls, walk blocks with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:31
Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien on Our Time in Office
What does it take to run a county people are proud to call home? We sit down with Councilmember Lisa Rodvien to pull back the curtain on the choices behind stronger schools, safer neighborhoods, and a fairer tax system—choices that rarely make ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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30:22
Jon Korin on a Bike-Friendly Anne Arundel
Want a commute you don’t dread? We sit down with BikeAAA’s Jon Korin to unpack how a car-first county evolves into a people-first place—by focusing on safe short trips, connected trails, and policies that put human life over vehicle throughput....
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:46
Mike Kelly on Baltimore Metropolitan Council
What if the most impactful work shaping your daily life never makes the news? We sit down with Mike Kelly, executive director of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), to reveal how a small regional team coordinates transportation, housing, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:21
Our Future, Our Land with Janssen Evelyn
Land use isn’t abstract policy—it’s the shape of your morning, your rent, and your kid’s walk to school. We sit down with Deputy CAO Janssen Evelyn to go inside the decisions that turn a 200‑page plan into the street under your feet: who builds...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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37:29
Delivering Immigration Justice with Jessa Coulter
What would you do if your day in immigration court came without a lawyer?County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Annapolis Immigration Justice Network (AIJN) Executive Director, Jessa Coulter, to explore how a lean, local model o...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:53
Office Hours with County Executive Steuart Pittman
Ever wanted to ask a question to the County Executive about your local government? For this episode, County Executive Pittman held live “office hours,” pulled from call-ins, emails, and street interviews at River Days, and tackled big topics: h...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:56
Poverty Amidst Plenty with Dr. Pam Brown
Did you know that in Anne Arundel County, a third of its residents are living paycheck to paycheck? In this eye-opening conversation, County Executive Pittman sits down with Dr. Pam Brown, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Partnersh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:28
Farming and Food with Secretary Kevin Atticks
Ever wondered what happens when your food leaves the farm? Kevin Atticks, Maryland's Secretary of Agriculture, takes us behind the scenes of our food system with a fresh perspective that might change how you think about farming forever....
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:01
Beyond the Library Shelves with Skip Auld
Modern libraries have transformed far beyond their traditional role as book repositories, evolving into dynamic community hubs that serve diverse needs. During his conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Skip Auld, CEO of Anne Arund...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:00
Art and Life with Comacell Brown
In this conversation, the Annapolis-born muralist Comacell Brown speaks with County Executive Steuart Pittman on how his artistic journey evolved from painting t-shirts in middle school to creating large-scale public art throughout Anne Arundel...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:57
Governing with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins County Executive Steuart Pittman for a candid conversation about Baltimore's remarkable public safety turnaround. The city is experiencing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years through a comprehensive public h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:35
Housing, Land, and Regulation with Secretary Jake Day
Housing is at a crisis point in Maryland, with a shortage of nearly 100,000 units driving up costs and leaving communities struggling. In this eye-opening conversation, County Executive Steuart Pittman sits down with Maryland Housing Secretary ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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30:54
Talking Tourism with Kristen Pironis
Tourism is evolving beyond simple transactions – it's now about creating transformational experiences that benefit both visitors and residents alike. In this enlightening conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Kristen Pironis, CEO ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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30:46
Pride, Politics, and Personal Growth with Joe Toolan
Listen to County Executive Steuart Pittman and Joe Toolan candidly discuss growth, visibility, and the life-saving power of community. Joe Toolan, chair of Annapolis Pride, shares his remarkable journey from feeling isolated as a y...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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30:12
From Prison to Public Service with Chris Klein and Josh Hatch
What happens when a community decides to embrace rather than reject those returning from incarceration? Anne Arundel County has discovered a powerful answer through an innovative partnership between detention facilities and community organizati...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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38:52
Behind the Badge with Chief Amal Awad
In this revealing conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Chief Awad opens up about the extraordinary path that led her to law enforcement leadership.At just nine years old, following her father's departure, Awad becam...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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36:11
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is with Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer
Peek behind the curtain of local government finance with County Executive Steuart Pittman and Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer as they reveal how Anne Arundel County achieves fiscal resilience while expanding essential services.Trumbauer,...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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28:59
Saving Nature with Matt Johnston
What happens on the land ends up in the water. This simple truth drives the passionate work of Matt Johnston and the Arundel Rivers Federation, a small but mighty nonprofit making big waves in Chesapeake Bay conservation.Johnston, the o...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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33:55
Dr. Tonii Gedin on Leading Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Dr. Tonii Gedin, Anne Arundel County's Health Officer, pulls back the curtain on what actually happens inside a health department with over 800 employees. What begins as a friendly conversation quickly transforms into a masterclass on modern pu...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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36:57
The Palmers Deliver a Faith-Based Nonprofit Service Model
County Executive Steuart Pittman holds a deep, enriching conversation with Apostle Antonio Palmer and Dr. Barbara Palmer, founders of Kingdom Celebration Center and Kingdom Care. What began as a single church in Annapolis in 1995 has evolved in...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:13
Amy Gowan on Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Amy Gowan, President and CEO of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC), for a fascinating exploration of what drives economic prosperity in communities and how local government can fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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32:41
Kris Valerio Shock on Leadership Anne Arundel
County Executive Steuart Pittman welcomes Kris Valerio-Shock, President and CEO of Leadership Anne Arundel, for a fascinating conversation about cultivating community leadership. What begins as a simple introduction to LAA's programs quickly ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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32:15
State Senator Shaneka Henson on Her Journey and Service
When Senator Shaneka Henson found herself living in subsidized housing as a young mother at 19, she never imagined that experience would one day inform her work as a Maryland State Senator. Yet that pivotal chapter in her life—navigating parent...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:33