Maryland Now is a new podcast from longtime Maryland journalists and public‑affairs veterans Dori Henry, Josh Kurtz, and David Nitkin — three people who’ve spent decades reporting on, working inside, and analyzing Maryland government and politics.

In this trailer, the hosts introduce themselves, share their backgrounds, and explain why this podcast fills a gap in Maryland’s media landscape. With more than 60 combined years covering state and local government, they bring historical context, institutional memory, and a reporter’s instinct for what matters beneath the headlines.

You’ll hear:

• How the hosts met in the early 2000s as State House reporters
• Why so many of today’s debates — housing, budgets, energy, public health — are rooted in decisions made decades ago
• What makes this podcast different: deep reporting, not punditry
• The kinds of guests you’ll hear from: agency secretaries, committee chairs, lobbyists, policy experts, and longtime insiders
• How season one will follow the 2026 General Assembly session and election cycle
• Why Maryland’s political history is essential to understanding Maryland’s political present

The hosts also share personal stories — from newsroom rivalries to being banned by a governor — and reflect on how their careers in journalism, government, and public affairs shape the conversations they want to bring to listeners.
If you care about Maryland’s politics, communities, and future, this is the podcast for you.

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