Jan Gardner

Jan Gardner sits down with News-Post reporter Jack Hogan to discuss her career in politics and the legacy she leaves as Frederick County’s first county executive.

Jan Gardner sits down with News-Post reporter Jack Hogan to discuss her career in politics and the legacy she leaves as Frederick County’s first county executive.

A look back at Jan Gardner's legacy

Julianna Lufkin

Julianna Lufkin, candidate for Frederick County Council  District 5 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post  podcast studio to discuss her campaign.The News-Post is interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive, Frederick County  Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Julianna Lufkin, candidate for Frederick County Council District 5 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss her campaign.The News-Post is interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive, Frederick County Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Julianna Lufkin, candidate for County Council

Mason Carter

Mason Carter, candidate for Frederick County Council  District 5 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post  podcast studio to discuss his campaign.The News-Post is  interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive, Frederick County  Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who  will be on their ballot in November.

Mason Carter, candidate for Frederick County Council District 5 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign.The News-Post is interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive, Frederick County Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

 In The Booth with Mason Carter, candidate for County Council 

Chuck Jenkins

Chuck Jenkins, who is running for reelection as Frederick County Sheriff, joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post is interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Chuck Jenkins, who is running for reelection as Frederick County Sheriff, joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post is interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council and Sheriff to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Chuck Jenkins, candidate for Frederick County Sheriff

John Fer

John Fer, candidate for Frederick County Council District 4 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

John Fer, candidate for Frederick County Council District 4 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with John Fer, candidate for County Council

Tony Chmelik

Tony Chmelik, candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Tony Chmelik, candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Tony Chmelik, candidate for County Council

Kavonte Duckett

Kavonte Duckett, candidate for Frederick County Council District 4 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Kavonte Duckett, candidate for Frederick County Council District 4 joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

It The Booth with Kavonte Duckett, candidate for County Council

Renee Knapp

Renee Knapp, candidate for Frederick County Council District At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss her campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Renee Knapp, candidate for Frederick County Council District At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss her campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Renee Knapp, candidate for County Council

Shelley Aloi

Shelley Aloi, candidate for Frederick County Council District 3, joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss her campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Shelley Aloi, candidate for Frederick County Council District 3, joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss her campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Shelley Aloi, candidate for County Council

Brad Young

Brad Young, candidate for Frederick County Council  At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

Brad Young, candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large joins politics reporter Jack Hogan in the Frederick News-Post podcast studio to discuss his campaign. The News-Post will be interviewing candidates for Frederick County executive and Frederick County Council to help voters get to know more about those who will be on their ballot in November.

In The Booth with Brad Young, candidate for County Council

A series of podcasts covering politics and elections in Frederick County, Maryland.

FNP Politics

The Maryland House of Delegates makes a landmark decision to pass a medical aid-in-dying bill by a slim majority this week in Annapolis. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and host Allen Etzler discuss what's next for this bill in the Senate, how legislation to ban plastic foam is moving in the House and the fate of the Handgun Permit Review Board. In this episode of In Session, we also hear about new legal grounds for divorce being considered by the House Judiciary Committee, and how men and women are differing in their reaction to it.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The Maryland House of Delegates makes a landmark decision to pass a medical aid-in-dying bill by a slim majority this week in Annapolis. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and host Allen Etzler discuss what's next for this bill in the Senate, how legislation to ban plastic foam is moving in the House and the fate of the Handgun Permit Review Board. In this episode of In Session, we also hear about new legal grounds for divorce being considered by the House Judiciary Committee, and how men and women are differing in their reaction to it.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - March 8, 2019

News-Post city editor Allen Etzler is joined by state government reporter Samantha Hogan, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on this week’s developments in the General Assembly. The two discuss a pair of bills that would allow the creation of which would authorize Maryland to establish up to six "overdose and infectious disease prevention sites,” possible bans of Styrofoam/Polystrene and restrictions of single-use straws and several other bills being considered by Maryland lawmakers.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

News-Post city editor Allen Etzler is joined by state government reporter Samantha Hogan, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on this week’s developments in the General Assembly. The two discuss a pair of bills that would allow the creation of which would authorize Maryland to establish up to six "overdose and infectious disease prevention sites,” possible bans of Styrofoam/Polystrene and restrictions of single-use straws and several other bills being considered by Maryland lawmakers.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - Feb. 15, 2019

Roger Wilson

As Roger Wilson continues his day job working for Frederick County, he hopes to add member of the Frederick Board of Aldermen to his résumé in November.Wilson, 45, currently serves as Frederick County’s director of government affairs and public policy, and he plans to keep his position if elected to the board. He has been juggling the job and his political campaign since filing in May, and earned the third-highest number of votes in the Democratic primary, which was also the highest of all the non-incumbents in the race.Wilson joins hosts News-Post city reporter Mallory Panuska and city editor Danielle Gaines to discuss his candidacy.

As Roger Wilson continues his day job working for Frederick County, he hopes to add member of the Frederick Board of Aldermen to his résumé in November.Wilson, 45, currently serves as Frederick County’s director of government affairs and public policy, and he plans to keep his position if elected to the board. He has been juggling the job and his political campaign since filing in May, and earned the third-highest number of votes in the Democratic primary, which was also the highest of all the non-incumbents in the race.Wilson joins hosts News-Post city reporter Mallory Panuska and city editor Danielle Gaines to discuss his candidacy.

In The Booth- Roger Wilson, candidate for alderman

Halfway through the 90-day General Assembly, senior reporter Danielle E. Gaines checks in with host Colin McGuire to talk about developments in Annapolis, including transportation funding, frog dissection, immigration enforcement and you guessed it- ethics.

Halfway through the 90-day General Assembly, senior reporter Danielle E. Gaines checks in with host Colin McGuire to talk about developments in Annapolis, including transportation funding, frog dissection, immigration enforcement and you guessed it- ethics.

In Session- 2/26/17

Host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on such developments as legislation that would allow rape victims to ask a judge to end the parental rights of their rapist, the soon-to-begin paid sick leave, bills that would provide free tuition to community college for Maryland residents and more of the goings on during the General Assembly.

Host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on such developments as legislation that would allow rape victims to ask a judge to end the parental rights of their rapist, the soon-to-begin paid sick leave, bills that would provide free tuition to community college for Maryland residents and more of the goings on during the General Assembly.

In Session 2018 - Week Five

Filling in as host, News-Post reporter Cameron Dodd is joined by political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos as we break down recent developments in Annapolis. From bills addressing animal testing to sunscreen application in Maryland schools, we take a look at the goings on in the General Assembly.

Filling in as host, News-Post reporter Cameron Dodd is joined by political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos as we break down recent developments in Annapolis. From bills addressing animal testing to sunscreen application in Maryland schools, we take a look at the goings on in the General Assembly.

In Session 2018 - Week Six

Host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporter Danielle E. Gaines wade into this week's news out of Annapolis, including the hours of testimony for bills that would alter Maryland's brewing laws. They also discuss recently released political polls, legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, international election observers and a wrap up of Political Notes.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporter Danielle E. Gaines wade into this week's news out of Annapolis, including the hours of testimony for bills that would alter Maryland's brewing laws. They also discuss recently released political polls, legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, international election observers and a wrap up of Political Notes.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>

In Session 2018 - Week Seven

This week host Heather Mongilio and county/statehouse reporter Steve Bohnel highlight a series of  healthcare-related bills, ranging from reclassifying strangulation to a first-degree felony assault, a medical aid-in-dying bill, minors' access to some forms of contraceptives among others.Later in the episode, Mongilio and Bohnel discuss the Frederick County delegation, including a birthday tribute from Del. Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick and  Carroll) to Del. Ken Kerr (D-Frederick) on the House of Delegates floor,  but not without a minor hiccup that caused a bit of laugh in the chamber.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

This week host Heather Mongilio and county/statehouse reporter Steve Bohnel highlight a series of healthcare-related bills, ranging from reclassifying strangulation to a first-degree felony assault, a medical aid-in-dying bill, minors' access to some forms of contraceptives among others.Later in the episode, Mongilio and Bohnel discuss the Frederick County delegation, including a birthday tribute from Del. Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick and Carroll) to Del. Ken Kerr (D-Frederick) on the House of Delegates floor, but not without a minor hiccup that caused a bit of laugh in the chamber.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - Jan. 30 2020

It’s week three of the  Annapolis session. Delegates and senators are finalizing bills they hope  to submit. But there are two legislative issues facing that aren’t  exactly bill related.  The first is $5 million that was once meant for a hotel and conference  center. With it no longer going there, Sens. Michael Hough (R-Carroll  and Frederick) and Ron Young (D-Frederick) have proposed different  options, including water improvements in Brunswick and money for a new  shelter. Mongilio, who has covered some of the proposed areas the money  could go, and Bohnel talk about the different options and when it will  be decided.  The second is the 287(g) program. The controversial program has been the  topic of much discussion in the county. Del. Karen Lewis Young and  Young sent letters to the Attorney General’s Office about the program.  Bohnel and Mongilio discuss the answers, potential next steps and what  this means for the county.   And always looking to end a long day in Annapolis on a good note, Bohnel  mentions a resolution that announced the Catoctin Cougars as football  champs.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It’s week three of the Annapolis session. Delegates and senators are finalizing bills they hope to submit. But there are two legislative issues facing that aren’t exactly bill related. The first is $5 million that was once meant for a hotel and conference center. With it no longer going there, Sens. Michael Hough (R-Carroll and Frederick) and Ron Young (D-Frederick) have proposed different options, including water improvements in Brunswick and money for a new shelter. Mongilio, who has covered some of the proposed areas the money could go, and Bohnel talk about the different options and when it will be decided. The second is the 287(g) program. The controversial program has been the topic of much discussion in the county. Del. Karen Lewis Young and Young sent letters to the Attorney General’s Office about the program. Bohnel and Mongilio discuss the answers, potential next steps and what this means for the county. And always looking to end a long day in Annapolis on a good note, Bohnel mentions a resolution that announced the Catoctin Cougars as football champs.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - Jan. 23, 2020

This week on In Session, guest host Allen Etzler and state  house reporter Samantha Hogan discuss CREST — a regional higher  education center in Frederick County designed to offer science and technology degrees to local undergraduate, graduate  and Ph.D. students — and why it received zero funding in Governor Larry  Hogan's budget. They also take a look at a bill to let school systems  again select their start-date, after Hogan issued an executive order in 2016 mandating schools start after Labor Day.  Finally, listen to local round-up of upcoming issues including campaign  finance, transportation and whether to fund bonds to fix public  infrastructure or preserve historic structures in Frederick County.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

This week on In Session, guest host Allen Etzler and state house reporter Samantha Hogan discuss CREST — a regional higher education center in Frederick County designed to offer science and technology degrees to local undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students — and why it received zero funding in Governor Larry Hogan's budget. They also take a look at a bill to let school systems again select their start-date, after Hogan issued an executive order in 2016 mandating schools start after Labor Day. Finally, listen to local round-up of upcoming issues including campaign finance, transportation and whether to fund bonds to fix public infrastructure or preserve historic structures in Frederick County.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - Feb. 8, 2019

Hosts Colin McGuire and Danielle E. Gaines are joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls into the studio from Annapolis to discuss the first few days of the Maryland General Assembly. The team provides an update on the override of Gov. Hogan's vetos of the paid sick leave bill as well as a bill that prohibits colleges from using the criminal history information of applicants. Join us every week as we break down all the goings on during the General Assembly in Annapolis.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play

Hosts Colin McGuire and Danielle E. Gaines are joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls into the studio from Annapolis to discuss the first few days of the Maryland General Assembly. The team provides an update on the override of Gov. Hogan's vetos of the paid sick leave bill as well as a bill that prohibits colleges from using the criminal history information of applicants. Join us every week as we break down all the goings on during the General Assembly in Annapolis.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>

In Session 2018 - Opening Week of the General Assembly

Maryland lawmakers consider alcohol and gun laws this week in Annapolis. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and guest host Allen Etzler discuss the probability of local and state brewery bills passing and why the gun debate has already become complicated in this week’s edition of In Session. They also catch up on redistricting proposals for the 6th Congressional District, which could mean big changes for Frederick County.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Maryland lawmakers consider alcohol and gun laws this week in Annapolis. State house reporter Samantha Hogan and guest host Allen Etzler discuss the probability of local and state brewery bills passing and why the gun debate has already become complicated in this week’s edition of In Session. They also catch up on redistricting proposals for the 6th Congressional District, which could mean big changes for Frederick County.Subscribe on <a href="http://apple.co/2plLR1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2vy2VIr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

In Session - Feb. 22. 2019

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