• Hogan's Hero: Conflicts are a Family Affair
    Nov 5 2024

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    In this episode we talk about Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his conflicts of interest involving his family, his company and state money.

    *Raspy voice courtesy of chaotic fall weather!

    Maryland COMAR
    Board of Public Works
    https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/23.01.01.00.aspx
    MD State Procurement Regulations
    https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/21.01.01.00.aspx
    https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/21.02.01.01.aspx

    Conflict of Interest
    https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/21.05.08.08.aspx

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    15 mins
  • Michigan DOT: Squirrely Set Asides and All that Implies
    Oct 2 2024

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    In this episode, we discuss how the Michigan Department of Transportation handled a company that falsely claimed minority-owned and disadvantaged status, and the overreach of an FBI agent who ultimately proved to be in the wrong.

    Case Filings
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    42 mins
  • From Chevron to Scandal in Ward 8!
    Aug 30 2024

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    Join us in this episode as we unravel the story behind the Chevron ruling—how it came to be and where it might lead. We'll also take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the alleged bribery charges in Ward 8, featuring Councilmember Trayon White. Don't miss this insightful discussion on two pivotal issues shaping our community and beyond.

    Source Documents

    Trayon White Arrest Affadavit
    https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25050966-trayon_white_arrestaffidavit

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    30 mins
  • Race to the Answer: MBDA Injunction
    Apr 1 2024

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    This episode focuses on the MBDA Injunction and what that means for the Wisconsin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Orlando MBDA race conscious programming. If the Minority Business Development Agency can't focus on race, what happens next?

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    24 mins
  • PLA to Play: How PG County is trying to address minority goals
    Feb 26 2024

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    Today we are covering the PG County PLA Bill. Some say PG is pushing minority contractors out, but are they? We are discussing:

    -What it is
    -What the bill says
    -The argument for and against
    -My take on the arguments presented

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    19 mins
  • DCPS: School Lunches and Shady Contracts
    Feb 26 2024

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    Todays episode is focused on the 13 contracts that DCPS pushed through without council approval and how DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferrebee dropped the ball.

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    12 mins
  • DC Luxury Trucks, Taxpayer Dime
    Feb 26 2024

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    Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about how the District of Columbia's Department of Transportation wants DC residents to foot the bill for 20 Luxury Trucks for the department.

    OCP Waiver Justification
    WR-5112 https://dcdslbd.my.site.com/waivers/s/

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    13 mins
  • Going Rouge: Sole Source Shenanigans
    Feb 26 2024

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    In this episode we dive into the North Carolina School System and how an unexperienced company was awarded a $1.5m contract that no one knew anything about.

    How did this happen? Who approved it? Can it be corrected?

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    20 mins