Recording Date 11-19-2025
Governor Moore says Maryland's budget is broken but pledges no new taxes. Meanwhile, the state just hired Claude AI to help deliver benefits and process permits. Tonight we're breaking down both stories—and talking to an organizer who's building grassroots democratic power the old-fashioned way.

Special Guest: Hiruy Hadgu — Howard County for Human Dignity, leading a campaign for an ethical investment charter amendment that puts community values ahead of corporate profits. Learn more: https://hoco4humandignity.org/

Maryland's budget crisis: How Governor Moore plans to handle a multi-billion dollar deficit and Key Bridge rebuild without new taxes—and why this doesn't add up

Claude gets a government job: Maryland just announced a partnership with Anthropic to integrate AI into state benefits delivery and housing permitting. What does this mean for democracy, accountability, and public services?

Guest conversation with Hiruy Hadgu: How Howard County for Human Dignity is organizing for an ethical investment charter amendment and what grassroots democracy looks like in practice

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