All Politics Is Local - Maryland

Send us Fan Mail This week on All Politics is Local, the tables are completely turned as host Tamara Davis Brown steps into the guest seat over on The Left-Handed Leftist podcast. The conversation was so rich that we decided to drop the entire interview directly into your this episode. Tune in to hear a fantastic, unapologetic discussion covering Tamara's run for District 9 County Council, he...

Send us Fan Mail We recorded live with four young residents from District 9 who speak candidly about affordability, the changing job market, and what real trust in local leadership looks like. They ask for listening, clearer communication, and opportunities that match today’s costs and realities. Four young residents from District 9 recently joined us for a live recording to speak candidly about p...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Tamara discusses the teacher salary scale with Prince George's County Educators Association union member, Stephanny Powell, a teacher at Melwood Elementary School.  Learn how you can engage and ask our Prince George's County Board of Education to be transparent with our tax dollars they are spending and how you can be an advocate for our educators, especiall...

Send us Fan Mail A Good News Episode! Moriel Randolph, founder of Art for Growth, shares how her journey from youth arts programs to filmmaking led to the award-winning screenplay A Stroke of Genius. Through her nonprofit model, she’s proving that faith-based films can be powerful, relatable, and transformative without being preachy.  Learn more at artforgrowth.org

Send us Fan Mail Take a listen as we explore the world of data centers—their pros and cons, and what it could mean to build them in Prince George’s County as a way to grow the commercial tax base.  Please sign Tamara's the Petition for No Hyperscale Data Centers in District 9:  https://www.change.org/p/district-9-residents-oppose-hyperscale-data-centers-in-rural-prince-george-s-county

Send us Fan Mail Maryland's new legislative changes taking effect October 1, 2025, aim to significantly improve tenant protections and consumer rights across the state. We explore how these upcoming laws impact landlord-tenant relationships, hospital billing practices, payday lending, and introduce graduated fines for speeding violations.

Send us Fan Mail This episode breaks down Maryland and Prince George’s County’s bond ratings from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. We explain the difference between AAA and Aa1 ratings, why it matters, and how the County can avoid structural budget deficits.

Send us Fan Mail Finally after many calls, emails, texts and asks, Tamara provides her analysis of nine (9) of the 10 candidates that are running for Prince George's County Executive.  Her analysis is based on several candidates forums, but primarily the one she co-moderated on President's Day, February 17th.  She provides the pros and cons of each candidate before making her decision an...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Tamara Davis-Brown explores local politics and the upcoming general election in Maryland, focusing on Prince George's County. This episode offers a clear guide to the election ballot, from the presidential race to important local judicial elections. As a lifelong Democrat, Tamara shares her voting approach and encourages others in her party to support Democratic...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of All Politics Is Local MD Edition  provides tenants in Maryland with resources they may need if their living conditions are not ideal.  We interview Ms. Charlene Hall, Founder and President of the Heather Hills Tenants' Association in Temple Hill, MD, and Mr. Martin Mitchell, Housing Justice Advocate in Maryland. Resources : 1.  Charlene Hall, hallchar6@gmail.c...

Send us Fan Mail Gabriel Njinimbot, was a candidate for the Prince George's County Council, discusses his background and motivations for running for office. He highlights the need for change in the county and the disconnect between the establishment and ordinary citizens.  The conversation with host Tamara Davis Brown addresses the challenges of running for office, such as the high cost of ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tamara Davis Brown and guest host Jessica Brown discuss the impact of the 2024 Presidential race on Maryland’s local elections. They express enthusiasm about Vice President Kamala Harris Presidential race. Additionally, they explore the implications of Angela Alsobrooks potentially winning the US Senate race, which could create vacancies in the county executive an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tamara Davis Brown discusses the at-large county council seat in Prince George's County, Maryland. She explains the background and history of the at-large seats, which were created in 2018 for political reasons. Tamara also discusses the responsibilities of the at-large council members and the benefits of having representation from outside of one's distr...

Send us Fan Mail I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed on the Social Changemakers Podcast, and while it preceded my decision to run in the August 6th Special Election, it is worth a listen to learn more about me, the priority issues and the work I have done in Prince George’s County.  Take a listen, like and share, share, share Countywide!

Send us Fan Mail Meet the dynamic young man who is the mayor of Forest Heights, Mr. Troy Barrington. Lily. Website: Mayor's Office | Forest Heights, MD - Official Website (forestheightsmd.gov) Instagram: Troy Barrington Lilly (@troyblilly) • Instagram photos and videos

Send us Fan Mail Find out What Local Laws our State Legislators have Introduced.

Send us Fan Mail It's a new year and new laws are now effective in Maryland and locally in Prince George's County.  Listen in to found out what's now in place.

Send us Fan Mail Bowie Maryland Residents!!  Election season is here!  Learn more about the candidates running for Bowie City Council.  In this episode, we hear from Ms. Monica Roebuck, candidate for Bowie City Council, District 2.  Elections are Tuesday, November 7th! Website: https://monica4maryland.com/ Instagram: @monica4maryland

Send us Fan Mail Bowie residents, it’s Election Season!!  Do you know the candidates runners for Ciry Council?  Meet Iyamide House, candidate for Bowie City Council, District 3 .

Send us Fan Mail As part of the "Good News" segment of All Politics Is Local, this episode focuses on the good news of M.E.R.C.Y. House, an outreach ministry of St. Stephens Baptist Church.  We interview Mrs. Tasya Jones, Ministry Leader of M.E.R.C.Y.  House.  Take a listen and spread the "Good News" of the great work they are doing and programs they are sponsoring for those in...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Women's History Month, I sat down with Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem, Roxy Nedebumadu. In November 2019, Roxy made history by being the youngest woman elected to serve the City of Bowie, MD as Councilwoman and the first African American woman to represent District 4 in the City. We discuss her background, vision for the City of Bowie, the largest municipality in...

Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on Prince George's County residents' ability to legally challenge zoning decision by the Zoning Hearing Examiner, the District Council (Prince George's County Council hearing zoning matters), and appellate court, which prevented Clinton residents from suing the developers for Clinton Market Place North.  Now expect 136 townhomes, 94 apt/condo an...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for our first Good News segment as we highlight the great community service work of The Denney House and its founder, Khalilah Denney.  Take a listen and learn more of their programs - The Empowerment Institute, Project Clean Water, Transitional Housing Program and TDH Works visit:  The Denney House Inc. – Serving the vulnerable populations of Prince George's County,...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity in School System.  This episode discusses a bill which would establish an independent Office of Integrity and Compliance for the Prince George's County School System.

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that there were 10 fatalities on MD 210 and close to 80 deaths since the recording of such statistics?  Did you also know there are only 3 cameras along this road and the fine is a mere $40 regardless of the speed?  Learn more about proposed legislation to curtail speeding on this episode of APIL with Tamara Davis Brown.