All Politics Is Local

All Politics Is Local

A Podcast to educate and inform a younger generation of voters beyond the ballot box about local civic matters in the state of Maryland and Prince George's County.

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September 15, 2025 71 mins

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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, especially seasoned and veteran teachers.  

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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

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August 23, 2025 31 mins

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and providing her rationale. 

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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 candidates, especially Angela Alsobroo...

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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.com, 301-437-3027 or 240-722-531...

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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 campaigns and the complexity of...

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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 and at-large council seats in Prince Geo...

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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 district. She addresses the high numbe...
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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!

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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

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Find out What Local Laws our State Legislators have Introduced.

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January 14, 2024 15 mins

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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.

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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:
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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.

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July 12, 2023 23 mins

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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 need and the larger community.

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March 25, 2023 53 mins

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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 Prince George's County, and why Mil...

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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 and retail at the B.K. Miller intersecti...

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