Burn the Talking Points
Join Maryland Democratic politicos for candid, unscripted discussions on current events in Maryland and across the nation. Hear insights on the future direction of the Democratic Party and learn about immediate actions you can take as we strive to reclaim power.No scripts. No spin. Just real, unfiltered conversations about the issues that matter. Join us as we burn the talking points. Authorized by the Maryland Democratic Party; Devang Shah, Treasurer.
Ep7 - Trump's 100 Days of Failure

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This is our BIG 100 days episode! Trump's first 100 days have brought chaos, corruption and economic pain. In this episode, we talk to every Democratic member of our federal delegation to get their take on Trump's 100 day mark, hear what stories they think are undercovered, and what is giving them hope.
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Ep 7 - Trump's 100 Days of Failure

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This is our BIG 100 days episode! Trump's first 100 days have brought chaos, corruption and economic pain. In this episode, we talk to every Democratic member of our federal delegation to get their take on Trump's 100 day mark, hear what stories they think are undercovered, and what is giving them hope.
Tune in now, smash that subscribe button, and share it with everyone you know.Â
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Ep6 - Dems in Digital: The Next Generation of Strategists Shaping the Future of Dem Campaigns

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In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we dive into the online landscape facing Democrats as we work to take back the House in 2026. We're joined by some of the minds behind KamalaHQ on TikTok and Vote Save America as we talk discuss who Dems can win online (and in real life).Â
Join Joe Francaviglia, Cara Koontz, and Ethan Kelly for this unfiltered discussion and stick around for our version of March Madness with a special game focused on the best Dem messaging moments of the last 100 days.Â
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Special Episode - Brooke Lierman Breaks It Down: Trump, Tariffs, the Markets, and Maryland’s Economy.

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Trump may not know what he is doing with his in again off again tariffs - so we decided to talk to the main money person in Maryland - Comptroller Brooke Lierman. In this special episode of Burn the Talking Points, Comptroller Lierman joins us to unpack how Trump’s chaos is hitting Maryland’s economy in real time.
Then, we lighten things up with a round of Snap Decisions, where Comptroller Lierman reveals her Mount Rushmore of Maryland athletes.
Smart takes, serious stakes—and a little fun along the wa...
Special Episode - Post Session with Governor Wes Moore

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In this Burn the Talking Points exclusive, Governor Wes Moore breaks down how Maryland Democrats closed a $3 billion budget gap, the impact Trump is having on Maryland, his take on Democratic messaging, and he gives us his Mt. Rushmore of Maryland athletes.Â
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In this Burn the Talking Points exclusive, Governor Wes Moore breaks down how Maryland Democrats closed a $3 billion budget gap, the impact Trump is having on Maryland, his take on Democratic messaging, and he gives us his Mt. Rushmore of Maryland athletes.Â
Listen today and let us know if you agree with his Mt. Rushmore picks!
Ep5 - Democrats fight...& win! The fight for public education is now.

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Is that momentum we feel? In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we recap the big wins from the recent special elections and Cory Booker's historic filibuster. Then, we dive into what Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education means for Maryland and America. Featured guests include MDP ED Karen Darkes, Mary Pat Fannon of the Superintendents Association, and Randi Weingarten - AFT National President.Â
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Ep4 - Maryland budget deal & Sarah Explains it All

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In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we begin with breaking news as the Governor, House and Senate have come up with a budget framework deal. The Trump chaos and corruption is bleeding into Maryland and forcing difficult choices for the state budget.Â
Then, in Sarah Explains It All, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth joins us to discuss the continuing resolution that just passed on the Hill. As someone on the frontlines, she gives us a firsthand look at what Democrats are up against in Congress and what it will take to w...
Ep3 - How Democrats Win Again, with Martha McKenna, Dr. Anna Greenberg, and Kevin Harris

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In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re getting straight to the strategy that will define the fight ahead. With Trump’s chaos dominating the headlines, how do Democrats break through and win in 2026? We’re joined by national Democratic communications experts Martha McKenna, Dr. Anna Greenberg, and Kevin Harris to debate the best message to take on Trump now. They break down what works, what doesn’t, and how we can cut through the noise to deliver a winning message.
Then, we put their skills to the test in a fun...
Ep2 - Suing Trump & Calling Out the Madness: AG Brown on the Frontlines

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In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re getting straight to the legal battles defining Trump’s chaotic return. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joins us to break down how he and Democratic AGs across the country are fighting back against Trump’s reckless agenda, from attacking cancer research to cutting middle class jobs.
But we’re not stopping there. We put AG Brown to the test in "Real or Fake?", a game where he has to guess whether some of Trump’s most outrageous antics are real—or too wild...