A Miner Detail Podcast

Maryland pollster Dr. Mileah Kromer joins A Miner Detail

There's a lot going on in Maryland politics these days and Maryland pollster and political scientist Dr. Mileah Kromer will dish out the details.  Dr. Mileah Kromer holds a doctorate in political science from Louisiana State University (2008) and a bachelor of arts in economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2003). She was formerly the assistant director of the Elon University Poll and a research associate at Louisiana State University's Public Policy Research Lab. Her scholarly interests include public opinion, state politics, and gender in American politics. In her role as director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center, Kromer oversees every aspect of the Goucher Poll, including survey instrument construction, sampling, data analysis, and the development of appropriate survey methodologies. In addition, she is responsible for interviewer training and lab supervision. In addition to her duties as director, Kromer teaches courses on American politics and research methods in the Department of Political Science and International Relations.

Danielle Gaines of The Frederick News-Post joins A Miner Detail

The Frederick News-Post's politics and government reporter, Danielle Gaines, will join Ryan on A Miner Detail on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 9:00 p.m.  Danielle and Ryan will discuss Frederick County politics, including the Frederick County Council, as well as some of the upcoming Frederick political races - namely the Delauter versus Afzali county executive race. Ryan and Danielle will also discuss the role that journalism plays in small-town elections and politics.  Danielle E. Gaines covers politics and government in Frederick County, splitting her time between Winchester Hall and The State House. Having grown up in Illinois, she lived in New York and California before settling in Maryland.

MD-1 congressional candidate Allison Galbraith joins A Miner Detail!

Allison Galbraith is running for Congress in Maryland's 1st Congressional District, and she will join A Miner Detail on July 9, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. to discuss her candidacy and what she hopes to accomplish as a United States Congresswoman.  Join Allison and Ryan tonight at 9:00 p.m. on A Miner Detail! 

What the hell is going on with Washington County government?

Sexual harassment allegations. Internal leaks. An administration running amok. Legal threats to examine electronic devices. What the hell is going on in Washington County government?  A Miner Detail is LIVE on Sunday, June 25, at 9:00 p.m. with Henry House and Ken Buckler to unwind the mess that is Washington County government. 

Andrew Duck joins A Miner Detail

Andrew Duck is a Democrat running for Congress in Maryland's 6th Congressional District, and he'll be joining A Miner Detail on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 9:00 p.m.  Duck, a Brunswick resident, is the first candidate to enter the Democratic Primary in Maryland's 6th Congressional District. 

Hancock attorney Jordan Lysczek joins A Miner Detail

Jordan Lysczek is a Hancock attorney and a child advocate, and she's joining A Miner Detail on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. to offer her legal opinion and analysis on a variety of issues, including - Fired FBI Director James Comey's congressional testimony - Sexual harassment allegations against Washington County Commissioner LeRoy Myers - Maryland's criminal justice system  - Women in politics and local political issues that affect Western Maryland

Emily Keller joins A Miner Detail to discuss Hagerstown's Opioid Summit

A Miner Detail host Ryan Miner will interview Hagerstown City Councilwoman Emily Keller on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. about the recent Hagerstown Opioid Epidemic Summit. Keller hosted the summit this past Friday at Hager Hall in Hagerstown.  Join Miner and Keller at 9:00 p.m. on A Miner Detail.  Beginning at 10:00 p.m., Ryan will unravel the sexual harassment allegations against Washington County Commissioner LeRoy Myers. 

House and Miner break down who applied for the WashCo school board vacancy

The Washington County School Board Nominating Commission announced Monday afternoon seven applicants for the vacancy on the Washington County Board of Education.  The following applicants will be considered for the appointment:  Denise D. FryEdwin M. HayesAlfred E. MartinLinda Murray Peter Perini Carlos ReyesDavid R. Shuster  Ryan Miner and Henry House will break down the candidates who applied, their bios and the process moving forward. Join Henry and Ryan on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, for a special epsiode of A Miner Detail. 

Two Maryland podcasters walk into a room: Jordon Cooper joins A Miner Detail

Join Ryan Miner for a new episode of A Miner Detail on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. with special guest Jordan Cooper.  Jordan Cooper is the host of Public Interest Podcast and he'll join Ryan on Sunday evening to discuss his interviews, volunteerism, civic engagement in general, and how both eventually led him to create his podcast as a platform for changing how citizens engage with the political process.  In the second hour, beginning at 10:00 p.m., Ryan will discuss what's happening with the Washington County School Board Nominating commission as well as the breaking story out of Allegany County enveloping Register of Wills, Rebecca Drew, who may soon resign her position under a cloud of ethical wrongdoings. 

Post Kentucky Derby edition: Maryland's 2018 political horserace has begun!

Beasley is back in action; his erudite commentary has been missed. Ryan and Eric are LIVE on Sunday, May 7, 2017, for a new episode of A Miner Detail.  Topics include:  - A Miner Detail breaks the Maryland political story of the week: Is John Delaney running for governor - OR - PRESIDENT? We'll discuss.  - Eric will update us on what the hell is going on in Frederick County.  - We'll discuss the Democratic candidates vying to run for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.  - Amie Hoeber: Is she running? All signs point to a second congressional run. Eric and Ryan will discuss.  - Washington County officials are slowly choosing its committee members to make a recommendation on whom to select to fill Karen Harshman's vacant seat. We'll talk about the process and the committee members picked thus far.  - Washington County Commissioner Wayne Keefer is rumored to be pushing Linda Murray, a former Board of Education candidate, for the vacant BOE seat in Washington County. We'll discuss.