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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.
Burn the Talking Points
Latest Episodes
Road to Blue: Meet the Candidate - District 31 House of Delegates
Who is Heidi Schmidt? On this episode, meet District 31 House of Delegates candidate, Heidi Schmidt as she discusses how her experience as a local entrepreneur and parent informs her legislative vision. Learn how she plans to addre...
Special Session: What Marylanders need to know with Senate President Bill Ferguson
Why is the Maryland General Assembly returning to Annapolis for a special session, and what does it mean for Marylanders?On this episode of Burn the Talking Points, MDP Executive Director, Karen Darkes sits down with Senate President Bi...
Road to Blue: The path to flipping Maryland's 1'st district.
On this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we're kicking off our Road to Blue series! Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman sits down with Democratic congressional candidate Dan Schwartz for a conversation that goes beyond the campai...
Fighting Back In The Digital Age
What does it take to break through the noise in today’s political landscape?Recorded live at the 2026 Fight Back & Win Summit, this special episode of Burn the Talking Points brings together some of the country’s most influent...
Protecting Progress: The Future of LGBTQ+ Rights
In June, we come together to celebrate Pride, but the fight for equality continues every day.In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we go beyond the headlines to examine the current state of LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and advoc...
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