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Burn the Talking Points
Join Maryland Democratic politicos for candid, unscripted discussions on current events in Maryland and across the nation. Hear insights on the future direction of the Democratic Party and learn about immediate actions you can take as we strive to reclaim power.
No scripts. No spin. Just real, unfiltered conversations about the issues that matter. Join us as we burn the talking points.
Authorized by the Maryland Democratic Party; Devang Shah, Treasurer.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Burn the Talking Points
Latest Episodes
Season 2 Episode 1: Kicking off the Legislative Session with Maryland's New House Speaker
Season 2 of Burn the Talking Points kicks off at a pivotal moment for Maryland.As the 2026 legislative session begins, we sit down with Joseline Peña-Melnyk Maryland’s new Speaker of the House, for a candid conversation about leadership...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:34
A Look Inside the Life of a White House Correspondent with April Ryan
In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with the legendary White House Correspondent and political analyst, April Ryan for a conversation on what it takes to report from one of most powerful...
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Season 1
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47:36
Special Episode: Is That Hope We Feel? With election analyst Tom Bonier
In this episode, Democratic strategist and data expert Tom Bonier returns to unpack the results of the 2025 election cycle. From Virginia to California, Democrats dominated. We talk about what happened and why - and what these results reveal ab...
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Season 1
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53:16
EP 21: What the Annapolis and Frederick Elections May Tell Us about 2026
In this week’s episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re joined by two key voices in Maryland’s 2025 mayoral races: Democratic candidates Jared Littmann (Annapolis), and incumbent Mayor Michael O’Connor (Frederick City).We dive into what...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Special Episode: Setting the Tone for 2026 - NJ,PA,VA
In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, we go beyond Maryland and take a look at the political battlegrounds shaping America’s future. We sit down with New Jersey Democratic Party Executive Director and Pennsylvania Democratic Party...
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Season 1
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