A Miner Detail Podcast

Harshman REMOVED + what happened at the Western Maryland Democratic Summit

A Miner Detail is LIVE on Sunday, April 30, 2017, the 101st day of Trump's presidency, at 9:00 p.m.! Topics include:  9:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Former Washington County Board of Education candidate Henry House joins the show to discuss the demise of Harshman's career and the final chapter in the nearly 8-month-long nightmare saga.  9:30 p.m. - ? - Grantsville, Maryland mayoral candidate Regina Holliday joins the show to recap the Western Maryland Democratic Summit that was held this weekend at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County, just east of Cumberland, Maryland.  

Bethesda Magazine contributing editor Lou Peck joins A Miner Detail!

Bethesda Magazine's Contributing Editor Louis "Lou" M. Peck will join A Miner Detail this weekend to discuss some of the hottest upcoming political races in Maryland. A veteran Washington journalist with decades of experience, Peck will dish out the detail on the upcoming 2018 elections, including Maryland's gubernatorial race, the 6th Congressional District and the Montgomery County Council and Executive races.  If John Delaney runs for governor, as it's widely speculated that he will, which Democratic candidates will populate the CD-6 Democratic primary? Who are the potential Democratic candidates to run for governor? Is Larry Hogan's popularity expected to endure a 2018 campaign? What, if any, is the "Trump Effect? Can any Republican beat Amie Hoeber in a CD-6 Republican primary? Is Hoeber gearing up to run again? All signs point to maybe. Who has the edge in the Montgomery County Executive's race? Can a Republican win at least one Montgomery County Council seat? What's the scoop on public financing? Join A Miner Detail LIVE on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 9:00 p.m. for a political discussion with veteran Washington journalist Lou Peck. 

The Daily Record's Bryan Sears joins A Miner Detail for our Sine Die edition!

Known for being arguably one of Maryland's best - and most fair- political journalists in a generation, The Daily Record's Bryan Sears will join A Miner Detail on Sunday, April 9, 2017, for a special Annapolis Sine Die edition.  Sears will unwind the 2017 Annapolis Session, and maybe, perhaps, indulge us in some political gossip.  Bryan Sears is a government reporter for The Daily Record and a WBAL contributor. His current beat is covering the 2017 Annapolis General Assembly Session. Warning: This episode of A Miner Detail is NOT FAKE NEWS!

Montgomery County Public Schools rape incident + uproar over Hagerstown's "pod"

Join Eric Beasley and Ryan Miner for a new episode of A Miner Detail on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at 9:00 p.m.  Topics include:  - Montgomery County Councilman George Leventhal will join A Miner Detail at 9:00 p.m. to discuss the Rockville High School rape incident  - Hagerstown City Councilman Lew Metzner will join the show at 9:45 p.m. to discuss the controversy surrounding the City of Hagerstown agreeing to purchase the artful "pod," aka the "pile o' rocks."  - Maryland Democrats this past week took a major step towards making Maryland a sanctuary state. The Democratically-controlled House of Delegates voted 83-55 to OK the Maryland Law Enforcement and Trust Act. Generally, it would bar state and local law enforcement from helping federal immigration officials seeking illegals, including requests to detain inmates for deportation. - One Montgomery County Council candidate is calling on Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Jack Smith to resign over his handling of the Rockville rape incident. We'll discuss. 

Maryland's Political March Madness

Welcome to March Madness. There is a lot of crazy shit going on in Maryland, and Eric and Ryan will tell you about it on a new episode of A Miner Detail this Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 9:00 p.m.  The madness begins here:  - Annapolis Democrats' hypocrisy was on full display this past week when they voted down Wendi Peters' nomination to lead Maryland's Department of Planning.  - Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that he supports permanently banning fracking in Maryland. Smart politics? We'll talk about it. Also, many Western Maryland politicians have expressed their disappointment with Gov. Hogan. We'll tell you what the politicians are saying.  - Washington County commissioners this week settled on a new county administrator to replace Greg Murray. A Miner Detail has the inside story about how the pick went down as well as all the juicy gossip.  - Washington County Republican leaders are total cowards. Eric and Ryan will spend a few minutes telling you why the county's Republican leadership needs to grow a set.  - Several Williamsport Elementary School parents come forward with allegations that physical education teacher Andrew Bokman, a teacher at Williamsport Elementary School, is bullying their children. We have the details.  - Alt-right Eric Beasley? LOLOLOL! - The Frederick News-Post was sold to Ogden Newspapers. Eric has the scoop.  - Finally, one locally known politico has an anti-Semitic meltdown on live TV. We'll tell you about that. Roll your eyes. 

International Women's Day gone wrong + Frederick & Washington County politics

Join Eric and Ryan on a brand-new episode of A Miner Detail this Sunday, March 12, at 9:00 p.m. Topics that will surely piss some people off:  - Eric and Ryan dissect International Women's Day and the consequences the day wreaked upon local school districts.  - Ryan attended Congressman Delaney's town hall last week. He'll give you the highlights. - Frederick County's Wendi Peters' nomination is being railroaded by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee in Annapolis - The CIA Wikileaks and all that jazz + Trump says former President Obama wiretapped him (without any evidence)  - Can Washington County residents sue Karen Harshman to recoup the taxpayer dollars she epically wasted? Eric and Ryan will talk you through it.  - Washington County is ready to hire a new county administrator to replace Greg Murray. We'll tell you how the process went down and who the three finalists are.  - Eric will walk you through the latest Frederick County Council email screed.

A conversation with Cato Institute fellow Walter Olson

Join Ryan Miner and Eric Beasley LIVE - TONIGHT-  at 9:00 p.m. for a conversation with Cato Institute senior fellow Walter Olson.  Topics include:  - Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court and the upcoming confirmation battle  - Walter's take on the first month of a Trump presidency  - The 9th Circuit's 3-0 decision against Trump - Doctor-assisted suicide  - What's going on with Maryland redistricting? - Will President Trump champion libertarian principles?  Walter Olson is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Constitutional Studies and is known for his writing on the American legal system. His books include The Rule of Lawyers, on mass litigation, The Excuse Factory, on lawsuits in the workplace, and most recently Schools for Misrule, on the state of the law schools. 

In memory of Joe Steffen: our dear friend, the legend, The Prince of Darkness

Our dear friend, Joseph Steffen, passed away today unexpectedly at the age of 57. Joe wouldn't want us to wallow in grief or fall into the abyss of our sorrows. No, Joe would want us to celebrate life, have a drink, smoke em' if we have em, and keep on keeping on.  Our weekly Sunday show will be dedicated to remembering Maryland's Prince of Darkness. We encourage anyone who knew Joe to call into our show at (646) 716-5971 to share their memories of Joe.  This one is for you, old friend. Until we meet again. 

Western Maryland politics = Going off the rails on a CRAZY TRAIN!

A Miner Detail will broadcast LIVE on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Join Eric Beasley and Ryan Miner on a brand-new episode A Miner Detail, Maryland's best (and most underrated) political online radio show!  Topics include:  - Nigel Dardar is running for Hancock mayor: we'll have an EXCLUSIVE interview for former Hancock Town Councilman Dennis Hudson to discuss Dardar's behavior and mayoral bid.  - Karen Harshman's expulsion witness list and who will be subpoenaed.  - The Washington County Board of Education's new leadership has dropped the proverbial ball on the superintendent search: a total lack of transparency!  - Our buddy, Cam Harris, became an instant celebrity overnight for creating a rather profitable fake news site. We invited Cam to join the show to talk about his recent press coverage. We're not sure if Cam will join us, but we hope he does. THIS IS A BIG STORY! - State Senator Michael Hough's gun raffle   - Maryland Legislative Session update. Nothing too exciting.  - Goodbye, President Obama; hello, President Trump.  - Trump's inauguration and his inaugural speech. - Thousands of women march on Washington. We'll give you our thoughts.   

WTF, FCPS?

Join Eric and Ryan on Sunday, January 15 at 9:00 p.m. for a brand-new episode of A Miner Detail.  Show topics include:  - Katie Nash will join Eric and Ryan at 9:05 p.m. to discuss the Tweet that ultimately ended her employment with Frederick County Public Schools  - Washington County is searching for a new county administrator. The inside drama of Greg Murray's exist and his possible replacements.  - Garrett County lawmaker engages in the worst case of NIMBY known to Western Maryland  - First week of Annapolis session kicks off - Failed congressional candidate David Trone is polling for Montgomery County executive. How much money will he spend this time?  - Howard County superintendent of schools sues his school board  - Brunswick drama brought to you by Eric Beasley