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Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: Retroactive Lawsuits: A Look at the Legality of The Child Predator Act with attorney Rob Jenner.The Maryland General Assembly tried to right old wrongs with passage of a new law allowing individuals to sue today for acts occurring many decades ago against private institutions, local government, and the State. Is it constitutional? Is it good policy? Will it hold up in court? What does it mean for the future of tort and insurance law in Maryland? Come hear this fascinating conversation on Maryland’s new law. 2023-08-1100 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: Retroactive Lawsuits: A Look at the Legality of The Child Predator Act with attorney Rob Jenner.The Maryland General Assembly tried to right old wrongs with passage of a new law allowing individuals to sue today for acts occurring many decades ago against private institutions, local government, and the State. Is it constitutional? Is it good policy? Will it hold up in court? What does it mean for the future of tort and insurance law in Maryland? Come hear this fascinating conversation on Maryland’s new law 2023-08-1135 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinA Life in Service Senator Jill Carter has spent her life in public service, as a public defender, a Delegate, in the Mayor’s Office, and now as a Senator. She is unafraid of controversy and willing to buck the system. And she’s been effective. Come hear Senator Carter on a wide-ranging conversation about issues and a life in public service. 2023-08-0437 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinA Life in ServiceSenator Jill Carter has spent her life in public service, as a public defender, a Delegate, in the Mayor’s Office, and now as a Senator. She is unafraid of controversy and willing to buck the system. And she’s been effective. Come hear Senator Carter on a wide-ranging conversation about issues and a life in public service. 2023-08-0443 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby Zirkin”Turning the Corner on Crime” with FOP President Dave FolderauerBaltimore County FOP President Dave Folderauer has been on the frontlines of public safety for decades. He has seen the swings in the politics of policing and joins Across the Aisle to discuss all things criminal justice. Join ATA for this important conversation on issues that matter as we look for answers to out of control crime. 2023-07-2833 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby Zirkin“Turning the Corner on Crime” With FOP President Dave FolderauerBaltimore County FOP President Dave Folderauer has been on the frontlines of public safety for decades. He has seen the swings in the politics of policing and joins Across the Aisle to discuss all things criminal justice. Join ATA for this important conversation on issues that matter as we look for answers to out of control crime. 2023-07-2841 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: Grace’s Law 2.0 with Christine McComas Christine McComas lost her daughter Grace to suicide after the young teen had been savaged by online bullying and abuse. At the time there was nothing that could be done to stop the onslaught. But the McComas family was determined to protect the next child from the scourge of online abuse. Working with Senator Zirkin, the McComas family helped pass Grace’s Law 2.0 in Maryland, the nation’s strongest anti-bullying law. And her fight is not nearly over. Come hear from this incredible hero, the tragedy that led to activism, and the fight that lies ahead. 2023-07-2145 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: Grace’s Law 2.0 with Christine McComas Christine McComas lost her daughter Grace to suicide after the young teen had been savaged by online bullying and abuse. At the time there was nothing that could be done to stop the onslaught. But the McComas family was determined to protect the next child from the scourge of online abuse. Working with Senator Zirkin, the McComas family helped pass Grace’s Law 2.0 in Maryland, the nation’s strongest anti-bullying law. And her fight is not nearly over. Come hear from this incredible hero, the tragedy that led to activism, and the fight that lies ahead. 2023-07-2131 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: Allan Kittleman - A Maryland Profile in CourageAllan Kittleman has done it all in public service. He’s a former councilman, state senator, county executive, and is currently a worker’s compensation commissioner. He is also one of Maryland’s profiles in courage, having spent his entire career doing what he thought was right regardless of the political consequences. From same-sex marriage to the death penalty, Allen always fought for what he believed to be the best public policy, regardless of party politics. 2023-07-1432 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: Allan Kittleman - A Maryland Profile in Courage Allan Kittleman has done it all in public service. He’s a former councilman, state senator, county executive, and is currently a worker’s compensation commissioner. He is also one of Maryland’s profiles in courage, having spent his entire career doing what he thought was right regardless of the political consequences. From same-sex marriage to the death penalty, Allan always fought for what he believed to be the best public policy, regardless of party politics. 2023-07-1431 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: A Conversation with Dr. Dan MorhaimDan Morhaim is an emergency room physician, a former long-time Maryland legislator, an author, and a fierce advocate. Come join us for a great conversation about innovative ideas related to the War on Drugs, safe-injection sites, drug treatment and so much more. Dr. Dan brings his unique experience and perspective to important issues of our day. 2023-07-0700 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: A Conversation with Dr. Dan MorhaimDan Morhaim is an emergency room physician, a former long-time Maryland legislator, an author, and a fierce advocate. Come join us for a great conversation about innovative ideas related to the War on Drugs, safe-injection sites, drug treatment and so much more. Dr. Dan brings his unique experience and perspective to important issues of our day. 2023-07-0734 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: The Gun DebateThe epidemic of gun violence and mass shootings that grips the nation is a problem that is not going away. Politics bitterly divided those who believe in gun rights’ against those who advocate ‘gun control’. But it’s not that simple. In the gun debate, Senator Zirkin interviews Mark Pennak, President and legal counsel to Maryland Shall Issue, a gun rights group that adheres to their strict interpretation of the the 2nd Amendment. Mr. Pennak is currently suing the State of Maryland on its recently passed gun legislation. In a later episode, we will present the alternative view from a tradit...2023-06-3031 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: The Gun DebateThe epidemic of gun violence and mass shootings that grips the nation is a problem that is not going away. Politics bitterly divided those who believe in gun rights’ against those who advocate ‘gun control’. But it’s not that simple. In the gun debate, Senator Zirkin interviews Mark Pennak, President and legal counsel to Maryland Shall Issue, a gun rights group that adheres to their strict interpretation of the the 2nd Amendment. Mr. Pennak is currently suing the State of Maryland on its recently passed gun legislation. In a later episode, we will present the alternative view from a tradit...2023-06-3051 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinIs Humanity on the Brink?Today's segment of "Across the Aisle" with Senator Bobby Zirkin features Professor Anupam Joshi, director of cybersecurity at UMBC. We discuss all issues related to Artificial Intelligence, as we seek to understand the future of this new technology. Join us for a fascinating conversation - "Is Humanity on the Brink?" 2023-06-2344 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: From One Chairman to Another with JPR Will SmithFrom one Chairman to another! Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair Will Smith and former Chair Bobby Zirkin talk crime, family law, civil law, and other important topics. JPR is always a hub of controversy and the Chair's job is to make good policy that makes legal sense. Hear how that is done with the two Chairs! 2023-06-1646 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: From One Chairman to Another with JPR Will SmithFrom one Chairman to another! Senate Judicial Proceedings Chair Will Smith and former Chair Bobby Zirkin talk crime, family law, civil law, and other important topics. JPR is always a hub of controversy and the Chair's job is to make good policy that makes legal sense. Hear how that is done with the two Chairs! 2023-06-1640 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 2: Finding Bipartisanship in an Era of Divide with Senator Michael HoughFormer State Senator Bobby Zirkin and guest Senator Michael Hough discuss a range of important topics as they seek "common ground for the common good." Serving side-by-side on the Senate floor, Zirkin and Hough spent a decade working together across the political aisle. 2023-06-1651 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinPart 1: Finding Bipartisanship in an Era of Divide with Senator Michael HoughFormer State Senator Bobby Zirkin and guest Senator Michael Hough discuss a range of important topics as they seek "common ground for the common good." Serving side-by-side on the Senate floor, Zirkin and Hough spent a decade working together across the political aisle. 2023-06-1647 min

Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinAn Introduction to Across the Aisle with Senator Bobby ZirkinJoin former Maryland State Senator Bobby Zirkin every Friday as we tackle important current issues in a non-partisan way. With guests from all over the political spectrum, Across the Aisle will try and find common ground for the common good, ignoring political party in the search for real solutions. 2023-06-0700 min

Pro Politics with Zac McCraryJosh Wolf, Media Consultant & Founder of WarchestSend us a textJosh Wolf managed his first race at age 19, spent 10 years on the road running top House, Governor, and Senate races before becoming a media consultant & partner at AL Media. He also is the founder of Warchest, the innovative campaign budgeting software that - in a few short years - has become omnipresent on Democratic campaigns. In this conversation, Josh talks managing races from Maryland to Massachussetts, Florida to California...as a media consultant, helping elect Governors Katie Hobbs and Dan McKee...plus his theories on effective campaign managers, impactful media, and smart campaign...2023-02-1456 min

Pro Politics with Zac McCraryScott Simpson, of Resonance Campaigns, on Building His Own Firm & Helping Elect Joe BidenSend us a textScott Simpson, is a founder and managing partner of the direct mail firm Resonance Campaigns, one of the most successful Black-owned firms in politics. In this epsiode, Scott talks growing up middle class in Massachussetts, early formative political experiences, his time working a pollster before making the jump to direct mail, and ultimately starting his own firm that helped elect - among many others - Joe Biden in 2020.IN THIS EPISODEThe political issue that kept an 8-year old Scott up at night…The election that mad...2022-01-1846 min