Burn the Talking Points

Send us a text Trump may not know what he is doing with his in again off again tariffs - so we decided to talk to the main money person in Maryland - Comptroller Brooke Lierman. In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Comptroller Lierman joins us to unpack how Trump’s chaos is hitting Maryland’s economy in real time. Then, we lighten things up with a round of Snap Decisions, where Comptroller Lierman reveals her Mount Rushmore of Maryland athletes. Smart takes, serious stakes—an...

Send us a text In this Burn the Talking Points exclusive, Governor Wes Moore breaks down how Maryland Democrats closed a $3 billion budget gap, the impact Trump is having on Maryland, his take on Democratic messaging, and he gives us his Mt. Rushmore of Maryland athletes. Listen today and let us know if you agree with his Mt. Rushmore picks!

Send us a text Is that momentum we feel? In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we recap the big wins from the recent special elections and Cory Booker's historic filibuster. Then, we dive into what Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education means for Maryland and America. Featured guests include MDP ED Karen Darkes, Mary Pat Fannon of the Superintendents Association, and Randi Weingarten - AFT National President. Show notes: Rally information: handsoff2025.com Donat...

Send us a text In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we begin with breaking news as the Governor, House and Senate have come up with a budget framework deal. The Trump chaos and corruption is bleeding into Maryland and forcing difficult choices for the state budget. Then, in Sarah Explains It All, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth joins us to discuss the continuing resolution that just passed on the Hill. As someone on the frontlines, she gives us a firsthand look at what Democrats are...

Send us a text In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re getting straight to the strategy that will define the fight ahead. With Trump’s chaos dominating the headlines, how do Democrats break through and win in 2026? We’re joined by national Democratic communications experts Martha McKenna, Dr. Anna Greenberg, and Kevin Harris to debate the best message to take on Trump now. They break down what works, what doesn’t, and how we can cut through the noise to deliver a winning message. T...

Send us a text In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re getting straight to the legal battles defining Trump’s chaotic return. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joins us to break down how he and Democratic AGs across the country are fighting back against Trump’s reckless agenda, from attacking cancer research to cutting middle class jobs. But we’re not stopping there. We put AG Brown to the test in "Real or Fake?", a game where he has to guess whether some of Trump’s most outra...

Send us a text Episode 1 Description- On the inaugural episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re diving straight into the pressing issues shaping the Maryland and national political landscape. Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman joins us to break down the state’s budget and what it means for Marylanders. AFGE National Vice President Ottis Johnson Jr. sheds light on the fight to protect federal workers, especially with the return of Trump in the White House. And in an exclusive interview...