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Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Jayne Miller interviews the people who make Maryland work.
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- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Harborplace: Other Options
The plan to redevelop Harborplace is facing some hurdles. A group of residents has filed a lawsuit to challengethe process that led to the selection of a…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Voters: Mistrust and Concerns
Recent polling by UMBC shows 88% of Maryland voters have declining trust in government and want big money out of politics. My latest podcast from Maryland…
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How to Fix the Affordable Housing Gap
There is a campaign underway in Howard County Maryland to increase the supply of housing and make it more affordable. Currently more than 50% of teachers, as…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Solar Energy: Now and For the Future
Solar energy is on its way to becoming the energy of the future. It is surpassing fossil fuels in some countries. It is getting cheaper. Buy solar panels…
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Harborplace: What's Next
After years of sitting increasingly vacant, the two pavilions at Harborplace are set to be demolished later this year. It will clear the way for the planned…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
From GTTF To a Second Chance
Donald "Donny" Stepp was defendant in the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force scandal that surfaced 9 years ago. He was a bail bondsman who helped GTTF…
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Whose Story Is It
Ever wonder why authors use a pen name? Where they get their material? My latest podcast is a conversation with Maryland based author Dylan Allen (a pen name)…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Summer Reading
More than 700,000 new titles will be published this yearby traditional publishers. And what better time to read a book than in the summer. Sara Goodman Confino…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Mediation to Settle Sex Abuse Claims
It's been nearly three years since the Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy. This was as the Child Victim's Act went into effect which lifted the…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Dirt Bike Culture
"Dirt bike culture is Baltimore culture." From my conversation with Brittany Young, founder of B-360, a non-profit organization that sees opportunity in young…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Regional Thinking
Baltimore is just one of two cities that is independent. No governance relationship with its surrounding counties like Atlanta, Miami, Pittsburgh. The list…
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"There's Just a Math Problem"
Closing the gap between wages and the rising cost of living. More than 60 years ago, when Lyndon Johnson was president, he signed the Economic Opportunity Act…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Preakness 2026. And Beyond.
The 151st running of the Preakness is in Laurel due to the reconstruction at Pimlico. The future holds questions. What will the new Pimlico look like? What…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
2026 Legislative Energy Scorecard
Legislators gave consumers a small break on their utility bills. in the 2026 session. But it may be progress on solar energy that’s a bigger winner. Changes in…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
City Government Structure: Out of Date?
Is it time for an upgrade of the structure of citygovernment? Baltimore is one of the few cities that still has a Board of Estimates.—created in 1898! Is the…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Growing Maryland Manufacturing - 21st Century
The days of big manufacturers in Maryland -- steel, auto--are gone. While the industry looks very different today, it is still a key part of the state's…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Who Chooses City Living
What attracts people to live in a city. Baltimore hasseen decades of population loss. So what reverses it? For one—new housing. Affordability. A sense of…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Wind Energy: Clean. Plentiful. And Blocked.
With the war on Iran causing rising oil prices, alternative energy development is all the more important. Including: wind energy. But the US has fallen way…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
What's the Vision for Downtown Baltimore
Recently, the Sheraton Hotel closed. The latest blow tothe vitality of downtown Baltimore. So what is the vision to breathe new life? To fill vacant offices…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Apprenticeships: One Way to Break the Cycle
Maryland State Senator Cory McCray is also an author—recently publishing a book about his own experience breaking the cycle of repeatedcontact in the juvenile…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Maryland's K-Shaped Economy
Like other parts of the country, Maryland also has a K-shaped economy. Who's spending? Who's not? What businesses are hurting? My conversation is with Maryland…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
2026: The Energy Agenda in Maryland
Maryland imports about 80% of its electricity which leads to a debate about how to generate electricity in-state. Regulators recently agreed to fast track…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
2025 Recap of Interviews and Ideas
This podcast is a recap of some of the of some of theinterviews I’ve done on issues of housing, energy, new vision for Baltimore, and how to make a city more…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
The Missing Middle - A Challenge to Affordable Housing
Howard County Maryland is one of the wealthiest countiesin the country. Average home sales price - $640,000. Like many places it needs more affordable housing…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Driving While Black - A Persistent Issue
A recent investigative piece by the Baltimore Banner revealed a pattern of racial disparity in traffic stops. This has been a persistent issue in the county…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Resisting Rising Sea Level
Baltimore City has not one waterfront but two. The Middle Branch of the Patapsco River--11 miles of shoreline now being restored to protect against the effects…
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Energy: Cost, Demand, Supply and Cleaner
My conversation focuses on the rising cost of electricity, which is not likely to abate, and the demand from data centers and electrification and other…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Changing School Culture
There is a campaign underway to expand the use of restorative practices in schools in Maryland. The aim is to change school culture to emphasize respect and…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Rebuilding Civic Leadership
The Baltimore Banner--in just its 3rd year of operation--includes in its mission events like Impact Maryland, coming up on October 14th. It's a day long…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Charitable Immunity for the Archdiocese?
A significant hearing is coming up on October 6 in the bankruptcy proceeding involving the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Should the Archdiocese be granted…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Fixing An Unequal Tax System
A recent report found that vacant land in Baltimore could be underassessed by as much as $484 mil. The same problem could exist statewide in Maryland. This on…
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Weakening the Safety Net for Kids
Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Diversion of research dollars. Access to vaccines. The impact of the Trump administrations policy and funding decision can add…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Can You Do Without A Car
There are nearly a dozen communities in Baltimore in which half of the residents don't have access to a car. Can they succeed without one? My conversation is…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
The Black Arts District - New Vision for West Baltimore
Baltimore's Black Arts District aims to restore the cultural and entertainment legacy of Pennsylvania Avenue, once the heart of Black entertainment and bring…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Baltimore's Aging and Ailing Underground Conduit System
Recent underground fires have put Baltimore's 100 year old conduit system under scrutiny--again. What's going on down there? How long to replace the old…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Facts about Autism and Concern About RFK Jr's Agenda
Autism --its cause and effects--is a main focus of the agenda of HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Controversial and disputed. My conversation separates fact…
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Can Local Governments Fend Off ICE
Baltimore is not seeing the aggressive ICE raids and street encounters of Los Angeles but the effort to detain and deport the City's migrants is underway. My…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
The Value of Play
Think of what's happened to play--kids' play. In some countries, it's enshrined in the culture. In the US, it's increasingly been commercialized--leading to…
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Is the Amended Child Victim's Act Headed for New Legal Challenge?
The Maryland legislature amended the Child Victim's Act to lower the amount of damages victims of sex abuse in institutions and churches can claim. It has…
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Can 'Abundance' Fix Government to Better Deliver?
The "Abundance Agenda" is working its way into politics. My conversation is with Nick Stewart, a Democrat running for County Executive in Baltimore County, one…
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Where Are Energy Costs and Policy Headed Now
Rising costs of electricity. A renewed debate of fossil fuels vs clean energy. A president who's going after climate change policies and even the popular…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
New Hurdles to Affordable Housing and Housing Affordability
Most people want government to address the lack of affordable housing and housing affordability. But how to get there--especially with less support from the…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Why Just Two Parties?
Public's view of the two party system is increasingly negative, according to polling. But why can't other parties gain traction? My conversation is with Andy…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Good Data Analysis Tells a Story
The Baltimore Banner recently did a deep, investigative dive into the challenges Baltimore City students face with transportation to get to school. My…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Impact of Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Medicaid and SNAP provide a lifeline to millions of Americans. Who steps in if Trump and the GOP make cuts to the programs? My conversation is with Robin…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Has Progress on Affordable Housing Stalled
The supply of affordable housing remains critically short of demand. And now federal cutbacks in funding and staff throw up new hurdles. My conversation is…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Maryland's Fiscal Health: A Perfect Storm
Maryland faces a budget deficit plus the potential loss of federal funding and cuts to the federal workforce. My conversation is with Eric Luedtke, Senior…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Tax Season
Conversation about how to avoid unscrupulous tax preparers, the impact of reductions to the IRS workforce, and the future of Direct File. With John Hardt…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Sustaining Progress in the Opioid Crisis
Recent progress in behavioral health and the opioid crisis face pressure from state budget issues and loss of federal funding. My conversation is with Adrienne…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Preserving the Blueprint's Career Counseling Pillar
Conversation with Brandon Butler and Kirk Murray from the Maryland Workforce Association about the work going on in schools to better prepare students for the…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Charging Youth as Adults
Maryland legislators are considering reducing the number of crimes that require youth to be charged as adults. There are 33 such crimes and Maryland's rate of…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
The Debate Over Energy
The Maryland legislature is considering several bills that address energy costs and the transition away from fossil fuels. It's not without a fight. My…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Child Victims Act Upheld--What Happens Now
The Maryland Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act which lifts the time limit on lawsuits filed by victims of child sex…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Options for Federal Employees Being Pushed Out
Conversation with employment law attorney Elaine Fitch about the Trump Administration's effort to push federal employees out of their jobs. The legal options…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Maryland's Sluggish Economic Growth
A recent report by Maryland's Economic Council described Maryland's economic growth as "anemic" despite high median income and low unemployment. What factors…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
No Longer the 13th Grade
Conversation with Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis, president of the Community College of Baltimore County about the emergence of the community college system in higher…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Bringing Innovation to Cities
Conversation with Amanda Daflos, Executive Director of Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation. Discussion focused on strengthening staffing in city…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Who's Flying These Things?
The sightings of unmanned aircraft along the East Coast come at a time when the use of drones is increasing fast. The drone economy expected to clear $50 bil…
- Maryland Capital with Jayne Miller
Making Cities More Walkable
Conversation with city planner Jeff Speck about the benefits of walkable cities and street changes that achieve them. Author of Walkable City: How Downtown Can…
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Conversation with Sen Ben Cardin
A wide ranging conversation with a man who's spent 58 years in public service. How politics have changed Trump and the Senate What happens to abortion rights…