Conduit Street Podcast

About Conduit Street Podcast

From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders’ daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center. Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents. With special guests from across the state and the occasional world-famous dad joke, Conduit Street keeps you informed, engaged, and ready for what’s next. Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.

Publisher

Maryland Association of Counties

Category

government · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2017

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 of 385 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Blueprint Check-In: The Local School Board Perspective

   Sarah Sample interviews Joseph Goetz, Executive Director of MABE, about how Maryland's local school boards implement statewide education reforms.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Briefing Room: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

   Congressman Johnny "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. discusses the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and its implications for counties in this interview with Dom and Terry.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   News or Noise? What Matters Now, What Comes Next

   MACo's Executive Director Lesa Griffith and Policy Director Michael Sanderson analyze September's top legislative and policy developments, offering insights into what truly matters and what to expect next.

Inside a recent episode

The Briefing Room: All Bangers, No Mash

Published 15 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Affordable housing, when financed correctly, actually is one of the most stable asset classes out there. Rents are steady. Demand is consistent. And there's often tax credits that reduce investor risk. And I think don't sell short the moral piece, right? You've got teachers, firefighters, public sector workers. It's really much better to know that your investment dollars are going into something that can serve you, your community, your families and others. So I do think, though, and I'd love to hear what the secretary thinks about this. You really need some kind of vehicle to particularly something, say, in Maryland, where people could invest directly in affordable housing in our state. […]

Who has been a guest on Conduit Street Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joseph Goetz
• Johnny Olszewski Jr
• Sean Johnson
• Brandon Scott
• Mary Pat Fannon

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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