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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 • 19 episodes
Burn the Talking Points
Latest Episodes
Ep:15 Author Cory McCray talks his new book, Trump, and Democratic wins
On Burn the Talking Points, author Cory McCray breaks down his new book The Apprenticeship that Saved My Life, the dangers of Trump’s America, and how Democrats are delivering results by driving down Baltimore’s homicide rate....
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Episode 15
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37:50
Ep 14: Trump Fired Them. Now They’re Speaking Out.
Trump pushed them out. Now, these former federal workers are telling their stories. What they saw behind the scenes shows how deep the damage went and why the stakes are so high in 2026.No spin. No talking points. Just the truth.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:45
Ep13: From Texas to Maryland Beto O'Rourke on the Fight Ahead!
🔥 This week on Burn the Talking Points: Beto O’Rourke.We’re talking organizing, showing up everywhere, and what’s next for the fight ahead. Plus, he gives his frank opinions on who is (and is not) meeting the moment. You don’t want to mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:30
Episode 12: How Trump Won?
Tom Bonier joins us to unpack what the numbers tell us about 2024—and what Democrats need to do differently. From missed turnout targets to overlooked shifts in voter registration, Bonier lays out where we fell short and where there’s still gro...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:04
Ep 11: All in with our DNC Members
This week, we host a candid conversation between two Maryland DNC members, Robbie Leonard and Bel Leong-Hong, as they share their visions for moving the Democratic Party forward. We tackle tough questions about priorities and what it takes to w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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