Category Archives: Politics

Michael Steel, Political Analyst for MSNBC

February 24, 2019 11:08 am \

Divisiveness in America: Is There Any Hope for Common Ground? This week we are honored to have the former Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Michael Steele as our guest. Michael Steele is an American conservative political commentator and Chair of the from 2009 – 2011 and served as the lieutenant governor of Maryland from 2003-2007. Mr. Steele’s ability as a communicator and commentator is showcased through his current role as a political analyst for MSNBC. He has appeared on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. Additionally, Mr. Steele can be heard weekly on his radio program ‘Steele & Unger’ on the POTUS Channel on Sirius XM. Please join us and hear Michael’s views on our current political polarization and how we may be able to bring America back together!

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Posted in: Culture, Government, Maria Sanchez Show, Podcasts, Politics

Former DC Mayor, Sharon Pratt

February 10, 2019 11:20 am \

Just recently, the UDC launched the Institute for Politics Policy and History and our guest, Former Mayor Sharon Pratt, will serve as the Founding Director and an Advisory Committee Member of the Institute for Politics Policy and History. It’s MISSION is rediscovering District of Columbia history – and its consequential role in determining contemporary politics and policy. The Institute of Politics Policy and History, housed at the University of the District of Columbia, one of the country’s oldest HBCUs, will encourage constructive, spirited dialogue around the issues of the day – illuminating these conversations with insights from our city and nation’s history. Tune in as we learn how this new Institute can reshape attitudes about our nation’s capital and help us become part of the national dialogue. http://ipph.org/

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Posted in: Columbia Statehood, DC Statehood, Podcasts, Politics

Gary Byrne: ‘Crisis of Character’

July 10, 2017 2:46 am \

Join Senator Brown & Maria Sanchez as they discuss the Dallas shootings and other recent events. In the 2nd half hour their guest will be Gary Byrne. Gary Byrne is a retired secret service agent to former President Bill Clinton who will discuss his tell all best seller about his time as a secret service agent and the national media blackout due to the nature of his tell all memoir that is topping the NY Times best seller list ‘Crisis of Character’.

Click the link below to listen to the recorded podcast:

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Posted in: Columbia Statehood, Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Presidential Candidates

Jessica Laycock

June 11, 2017 11:30 pm \

Our guest, Jessica Laycock, is a District woman firing a legal challenge to the ambiguous marijuana laws in the nation’s capital. As of Feb. 26, 2015 marijuana was made legal in D.C.—sort of. On April 20, an annual day of pro-pot advocacy, Laycock and seven other protesters were arrested during a demonstration in which activists gave joints to congressional staffers to push for marijuana-friendly federal laws.

Possession of marijuana is illegal on federal land, but protesters say they strategically held the event on District land, where possession of up to two ounces of pot is legal and small amounts can be given away free. The circumstances of her case highlight the clash between federal pot laws and looser local regulations in a city where small amounts of marijuana are allowed.

Let’s hear what she has to say! Click the link below:

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Posted in: Culture, Health & Wellness, In the News, Politics

Damian Kidd

May 7, 2017 11:27 pm \

This week we have a Republican candidate for Congress, Damian Kidd. He is an attorney with The Advocates at Driggs, Bills & Day and the Republican Candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. This is the new class of Republicans trying to get to Washington.

Let’s see what he has to say!

To read about him go to: https://kiddforcongress.com/about/

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Posted in: Government, In the News, Maria Sanchez Show, Politics