Season 2 Announcement

Maryland Now is back! In this quick Season 2 teaser, hosts Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin drop big news about the upcoming season. Returning mid-August, the team previews a packed slate of hard-hitting topics, deep-dive reporting, and candid roundtable discussions on the biggest policy and political shifts facing the state.

From exclusive statewide polling ahead of the election to crucial updates on healthcare, Baltimore’s redevelopment, and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Season 2 is built to keep you informed on what matters most in Maryland politics and public affairs.

Key Takeaways & Season 2 Highlights

• Season 2 Launch Date: The new season officially kicks off on Thursday, August 13th, with new episodes dropping every subsequent Thursday through the fall.
• Exclusive Statewide Polling: Episode 1 kicks off with an exclusive poll measuring Marylanders’ perspectives on the economy and key election issues—mapping out what voters are excited, concerned, and thinking about heading into the election.
• The Blueprint for Maryland's Future: Deep-dive reporting on the implementation, funding, and real-world impact of Maryland's landmark education policy reform.
• Healthcare Transformation: A critical look at upcoming changes and policy shifts affecting healthcare access and costs across the state.
• Redeveloping Downtown Baltimore: In-depth coverage of major urban redevelopment projects, economic strategies, and the future of Baltimore’s downtown core.

Notable Quotes

"We're gonna start up again in mid-August, and we will kick off with a poll that is gonna measure Marylanders' views on the economy and some other issues as we head into an election..."— Josh Kurtz


"We love the conversations with special guests around the table, and we also love the deep reporting. Those are great topics, and we hope our listeners enjoy it as much as we enjoy making it."— David Nitkin

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What is Maryland Now?

Maryland Now is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the forces shaping Maryland’s politics, policy, and public life. Hosted by Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin — three veteran journalists and public‑affairs leaders with more than 60 years of combined experience — the show brings depth, context, and historical perspective to the issues facing Maryland today.

Each episode blends reporting, interviews, and insider knowledge. You’ll hear directly from the people driving decisions in Annapolis and across the state: agency heads, lawmakers, advocates, strategists, and longtime policy experts. The hosts draw on their decades covering and working in Maryland government to connect past decisions to current debates — revealing how we got here, what’s been tried before, and what’s at stake now.

Season One follows the 2026 General Assembly session and election cycle, with deep dives into housing, energy, the state budget, public health, and more. The conversations are smart, candid, and grounded in real reporting — not hot takes.

If you want to understand Maryland — its politics, its communities, and its future — Maryland Now is for YOU