The Red Maryland Network

As the Maryland General Assembly convenes, it's important to remember that our state faces many critical issues. From reining in state spending, shoring up our pension liabilities and rainy day fund to providing for the excellent transportation system, crime that is out of control city of Baltimore and elsewhere, a rampant heroine problem, the need to reduce regulations and improve job growth, there are so many problems that need to be solved. So why then do some of our legislators waste time on completely irrelevant issues? I will give you good example.  Recently a state senator from Anne Arundel County, a Republican at that, introduced a bill to change our state's motto.  Now our state's motto comes from the old Calvert family crest and is an old Latin phrase that's arguably politically incorrect but why in the world should we be discussing it and expending any legislative time or resources on it when so many more serious problems confront our citizens? It is this kind of small thinking and shortsightedness that keeps real problems from being solved. Our legislators don't have enough time to fix the problems we have in Maryland, to stop the bad legislation and roll back the bad things that happened over just the eight years of the O'Malley administration, to waste time on irrelevant and silly nonsense. It is time to wake up folks!

This week, Brian discusses Santa Claus and why it's probably a bad idea to tell your kids that he exists.

On tonight's show: Some thoughts on the Republican primary race for Maryland's US Senate Seat.  If you haven't yet, please listen to the MDGOP candidates speak at the recent state party convention. The Maryland budget continues to improve and the battlelines we have long predicted here at Red Maryland are being drawn.  We'll discuss. A Pro-life update where we take on the "Answers to Misconceptions" of opponents of physician assisted suicide posted by the Hemlock Society (aka Compassion and Choices). Time is fleeting to vote in this month's Red Maryland Poll and for our 2015 Red Maryland Awards.  I share my thoughts on who should win and welcome your input on your choices.

It’s an all new episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network. On tonight's show: Governor Hogan's decision on refugees is making waves. We discuss; We'll tackle the #OccupyTowson nonsense; The Anne Arundel School Board Nominating Commission is reopening the nomination process for two School Board seats; what does it all mean? The Maryland Republican Party Convention is this weekend, and some bylaw amendments are ginning up some controversy (for some); And Greg says that the Maryland "establishment" is coalescing around Marco Rubio. We'll discuss that, and figure out when I became "establishment." All that and more is why you can’t afford to miss an episode of Red Maryland Radio on the Red Maryland Network…….and don't forget that you can subscribe to all Red Maryland Network programming on iTunes and on Stitcher.

It’s an all new episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network. On tonight's show: The new PARCC assessments are out and it doesn't paint a rosy picture for Martin O'Malley's legacy. The Governor's Redistricting Reform Commission is moving toward a formal recommendation to the Governor; are they making the right decision? In case you missed it, Maryland's Chapter of the National Organization of Women has come out against free speech. We'll discuss. And there's already speculation about Governor Larry Hogan as a Presidential candidate. And yes, it's premature. All that and more is why you can’t afford to miss an episode of Red Maryland Radio on the Red Maryland Network…….and don't forget that you can subscribe to all Red Maryland Network programming on iTunes and on Stitcher.

On tonight's show: We have an extended Pro-life update with the latest on the efforts to bring physician assisted suicide to Maryland.  I will also share more information from our friends at Maryland Against Physician Suicide dispelling more myths of proponents. Another visit to the "Nut Ball Box" this time for some vegan protestors demonstrating at a steakhouse. For some fun, we share a list of 9 linguistic "Ignoratisms" that even sticklers like your host have come to accept.

It’s an all new episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at special start time of 7 PM on the Red Maryland Network. On tonight’s show: Kathy Szeliga is in the US Senate race; what does it all mean? A discussion of the science and forecasting around Hurricane Joaquin; Are Tea Party congressmen serious about electing a conservative speaker? Apparently not. We've found water on Mars; what does it mean, and should that concern us? And a recap of the Orioles season All that and more is why you can’t afford to miss an episode of Red Maryland Radio on the Red Maryland Network…….and don't forget that you can subscribe to all Red Maryland Network programming on iTunes and on Stitcher.

It’s an all new episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network. On tonight’s show: We’ll unveil the results of the Red Maryland September Poll; With the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots kicking off tonight, we'll preview the 2015 NFL Season All that and more is why you can’t afford to miss an episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network…….and don't forget that you can subscribe to all Red Maryland Network programming on iTunes and on Stitcher.

@RedMaryland NewsHour Governors Larry Hogan, Bob Ehrlich, Paris Glendening, & Harry Hughes, along with Lt. Governors Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend & Michael Steele, all talk about former Goovernor Marvin Mandel. Howard County Exec. Allan Kittleman, Speaker Mike Busch, Senate President Miller & more officials give their thoughts on the Governor as well, who died this week at the age of 95. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake talks about Freddie Gray protests, and we have a news update, on this mini edition of the program.

On this week's show, Brian talks about how camping can help improve your persepctive on working with your hands, with detrours through woodoworking, auto mechanics, and flying to Mars.

On the RedMaryland NewsHour for 8/14/15 We have a news update, talk to Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn about the Red Line controversy, we hear from Delegate Jay Jacobs about the Maryland Association of Counties meeting in Ocean City, We talk with Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh about maryjane, and hear from a MACo seminar on medical cannabis.  

It’s an all new episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network. On tonight’s show: We unveil the results of the August Red Maryland Poll; We talk with Matt McDaniel, Republican candidate for Baltimore City Council in District 1;  And we talk with George Johnson, Republican canddiate for Baltimore City Council in District 13. All that and more is why you can’t afford to miss an episode of Red Maryland Radio tonight at 8 PM on the Red Maryland Network…….and don’t forget that you can subscribe to all Red Maryland Network programming on iTunes and on Stitcher.

The Red Maryland Network Presents on of the highest rated shows in our history.  This was a special Red Maryland Happy Hour from Union Jack's in Howard County. This episode featured not only Red Maryland Network past and current personalitites, Andrew Langer, Mark Newgent and Brian Griffiths but a number of our friends.  As a bonus, this episode also contains an interview with Dan Bongino talking about his political future. An alcohol soaked good time and one of our favorite network memories.  Please do enjoy as Red Maryland Network presents "The Happiest Hour".

On tonight's show: Governor Hogan has proposed comprehensive redistricting reform.  Reformers from the left and right applauded the bipartisan effort to end the outrageous gerrymandering in Maryland.  Maryland Democratic leaders, however, have refused to put the common interest above partisan interest.  We'll discuss. Recent failures of Washington's mass transit system highlight the need to reform WMATA.  Governor Hogan and others are pushing for better performance and oversight of this regional mass transit authority.  We'll examine these efforts. We visit the "Nut Ball Box" to share a piece from Wesley J. Smith regarding "plant rights activists".  Yes, you read that right, plant rights. A special "Get Off My Lawn" about the Trumpbots and one particular "social media expert" who typifies the classlessness of many Trump supporters.

On this week's show, Brian gives his take on the first 2016 Republcan Presidential Primary Debate.