Free? State Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Kunkoski II
The puppet speaks.
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- Montgomery county presents a proclamation commemorating International Prounouns Day
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https://twitter.com/MoCoCouncilMD/status/1714277040399249670
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Push back from federal courts on SB1
- Allow concealed carry in establishments that serve alcohol
- Allow cc to private property open to the public
- Allow cc within 1000 feet of public demonstrations
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https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/legislation-tracker/342-changes-carry-md
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State is pushing to meet climate goals
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https://dcist.com/story/23/10/16/climate-partners-push-more-aggressive-climate-goals-maryland/
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US house investigates UMD covid policy
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https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/u-s-house-committee-investigating-university-of-maryland-covid-19-policy/
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The government is citing…..the government
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https://wtop.com/baltimore/2023/10/maryland-highway-agency-cited-for-serious-violation-connected-to-crash-that-killed-6-highway-workers/
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The right is fighting qualified immunity
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https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/10/13/brothers-arrested-outside-state-house-take-case-to-supreme-court/
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Baltimores safe streets is stealing money
- https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/the-safe-streets-receipts-thousands-in-shoes-mystery-training-and-covid-funds-for-la-trip-baltimore-city-brandon-scott-monse-mayor-maryland-politics
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Well it took almost 2 months, but the tin foil hats are out on this one. If you like this episode, let us know with a 5 star review! Thank you to all the guests.
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@SonjaAgora@ATFvBootleg
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@MountainMama988
@alan_lemp
@RiseToLiberty@DougBurnett1
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- MD Gov. Wes Moore, working on stadium deal w/ Orioles
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https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-camden-yards-wes-moore-john-angelos-stadium-lease-E4DISKBSSFCTRBX5TAKXBGPBTY/
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Wes Moore provides funding for protection from hate crime
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https://www.avenuenews.com/news/local/gov-moore-announces-funding-for-protection-against-hate-crimes-police-recruitment-efforts/article_e307e0ba-361c-11ee-a3c8-63da529a05a8.html
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SCOTUS allows ATF to enforce non-serialized firearms ban
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-ghost-gun-rules-atf/
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- Sex Ed opt out
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/17/montgomery-parents-want-opt-out-sexuality-education/
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Trump Indictment
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/01/indictment-document-trump-jan-6-pdf/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/8a7503af-fde7-4061-818c-7d7e0ee06036.pdf?itid=lk_inline_manual_4
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Vice Chair of LPTN, Chris Darnell, comes on to talk about the suit they are bringing to the State of Tennessee.
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Ali is arguably the most successful activist in Maryland. The guys pick her brain and hear her stories of success.
Join Ali's new organization email list to stay up to date on classes.
https://theactivistacademy.ck.page/8e06d8ac31
Forest Mommy joins Brian and Jacob to talk about her City Council race, local politics, and her feud with a local journalist.
https://www.jessicafenske.com/
This was a great interview. J'Den has our full support. Come listen to this young man speak more truths than most older folks.
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Rock Hall, Maryland is a Historic Town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We talk to their newly elected Mayor, James Cook, who just happens to be a Libertarian.
Rock Hall has year around events, but this one seems super dope.
https://www.rockhallpirates.com/
Brian and Scott talk and drink. Come hang out with us! Follow us on Twitter @FreeStatePod and give us a 5 star review where ever you listen!
- Maryland Educator Shortage Act provides $20K stipend for student teachers
- https://www.wbaltv.com/article/dollar20k-stipend-student-teachers-new-law-maryland/43635400#
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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1219?ys=2023RS
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Consumer agency seeks faster action, more certainty from Md. utility regulator
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https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/04/18/consumer-agency-seeks-faster-action-more-certainty-from-md-utility-regulator/
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Red flag warning for moderate drought. The government wants to take away the climates guns rights
- There is widespread opposition to House Bill 119 and Senate Bill 199 in Maryland
- https://www.aacounty.org/departments/county-council/legislation/bills-and-resolutions/res-7-23
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https://carrollcountyobserver.com/2023/03/17/there-is-widespread-opposition-to-house-bill-119-and-senate-bill-199-in-maryland/
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Prosecutors drop case against man who shot squeegee workers
- https://www.wbal.com/article/608989/2/prosecutors-drop-case-against-man-who-shot-squeegee-workers
- Maryland's Sen. Ben Cardin recommended to temporarily replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee
- https://www.wbaltv.com/article/senator-ben-cardin-replace-dianne-feinstein-judiciary-committee/43636184
- Ep. 13
- https://twitter.com/AACoExec/status/1646876559028936704?s=20
- https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/house-disruption-sine-die-VJEZXRR7SREXHI674HM2VDJBFA/
https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/index.php
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0222
We talk about plastic bags...again. And the utter failings of Wes Moore. Plus Donny boy.
The guys had Annapolis Audit on the show. Be sure to check out his YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AnnapolisAudit
We had some audio issues at the end, but we got through it! Enjoy the show!
- Wes moore to ban gas cars and trucks by 2035
- https://governor.maryland.gov/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Announces-Maryland-Adoption-of-the-Advanced-Clean-Cars-II-Rule-to-Combat-the-Effects-of-Climate-Change.aspx
- SB1 passes senate committee
- https://www.nraila.org/articles/20230308/maryland-anti-gun-bills-up-for-a-senate-floor-vote#:~:text=Despite%20the%20thousands%20of%20opposition,bill%20that%20mandates%20firearm%20storage.
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0001?ys=2023RS
- Biden signs executive order to strengthen background checks
- https://archive.is/aLehJ
I now have a co-host! Brian and new co-host Doug talk about some happenings in Maryland.
Don't forget about the Duncan Lemp Rally March 12th, at 11 am. 100 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD. See you there.
Get a shirt for the rally here! Proceeds will go to the Lemp family's Go Fund Me.
https://www.porcupinegear.com/duncan-lemp-rally/
Lets talk about no-knock raids, ending qualified immunity, and the murder of Duncan Lemp, and probably some more chicken talk. Oh! I promise to talk about the weird pro-Ukraine rally I went to on Saturday. Let's get it!
Howard county hates humans
https://apps.howardcountymd.gov/olis/PrintSummary.aspx?LegislationID=13183
SB 378 is fuckin outta here!
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0378?ys=2023RS
https://archive.is/1DZU0
Support ukraine rally (eyeroll)
https://www.razomforukraine.org/events/1-year-of-russias-war-against-ukraine-rally-in-washington-dc/
Senate Bill 378
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/county-council/forms-publications/Bills_2023.pdf
Rage Against War Rally
https://rageagainstwar.com/transportation/?fbclid=IwAR3J7TcgAD8-hVa98x3rvRUPiNo2DHKA-Z7pbai1RKgxv7N2DeLoGPqxSmU
https://rageagainstwar.com/#Speakers
https://www.marylandshallissue.org/jmain/documents?task=download.send&id=419&catid=4&m=0
Baltimore co to vote on plastic bag ban
https://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/CountyCouncil/Bills%202023/b00123.pdf
AACo Backyard Chicken Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/groups/513106637391272
Wes moore, brandon scott, anthony brown, and ivan bates had a closed door meeting last week
https://afro.com/governor-moore-mayor-scott-attorney-brown-and-states-attorney-bates-gather-together-for-public-safety-forum/
Wes Moore proposed legislation
https://archive.is/aYSi1
No knock warrants
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0038?ys=2023RS
“Decrim” cannabis
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0280?ys=2023RS
https://rageagainstwar.com/#Donate
Defend the Guard Bill
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0220?ys=2023RS
MD legislative sign up
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Account/Register/Tracking
Baltimore County Public School Superintendent will not seek new contract
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltim...
Wes Moore Budget
https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/...
Maryland Assault weapon ban
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/bianchi
US to send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, forcing Germanys hand to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Poland to follow suite.
https://archive.is/hj39g
Hundreds of Ukrainians being killed in action daily
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe...
US and Israel hold largest ever military operation as a form of saber rattling Iran
https://archive.is/nOPj5
Rage against war rally
https://rageagainstwar.com/
AACO zoning issues
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/county-council/legislation/
Chicken laws
https://www.aacounty.org/departments/animal-control/forms-and-publications/Chicken_Duck_Checklist.pdf
Wilbur
https://www.wbal.com/article/599819/3/something-to-crow-about-couple-faces-5k-in-fines-over-loud-mouth-rooster-named-wilbur/amp
They’re already trying to take away our gun rights
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0001?ys=2023RS
Sales and Use Tax - Musical Instruments - Exemption
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0001?ys=2023RS
Stupid “environmental” bill
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0031?ys=2023RS
Voting ID requirements
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0035?ys=2023RS
No knock warrants
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0038?ys=2023RS
Other bills
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Index/house
After bump stock ban being struck down, ATF gives the middle finger to disabled shooters banning pistol braces
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-rule-pistol-attachments-boost-gun-safety-us-justice-department-says-2023-01-13/
Biden did a Trump
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149071576/biden-classified-documents-what-we-know
https://global.upenn.edu/penn-biden-center
Ties to china
https://global.upenn.edu/grants/cref-projects
Rage against war
https://rageagainstwar.com/
First episode of The Free? State Podcast. Lots to get into so lets get to it!
Simonaire not elected as Senate Minority Leader
https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/11/28/hershey-wrests-top-senate-republican-post-from-simonaire/
Wes Moore won in a landslide (who would have guessed)
https://wesmoore.com/issues/
2023 Maryland Legislative Session
https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/07leg/html/proc.html
Bigger points of debate
https://archive.is/LmUJ4
Big law changes
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/new-maryland-legislation-for-2023/
cannabis facts
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/meeting_material/2023/scr%20-%20133174234328645413%20-%20CPPC_Maryland_Market%20Demand_1.5.V2.pdf
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/meeting_material/2023/scr%20-%20133174234517847255%20-%20Market%20Study%20Report_01052023.pdf
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/meeting_material/2023/scr%20-%20133172465337302871%20-%20House%20Cannabis%20WrkGrp_Mtg%20Agenda_01052023.pdf
Trumps bump stock ban was found unconstitutional
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/07/bump-stocks-ban-federal-court
Shooting off Edmonson Ave leaves 5 shot, 1 teen dead
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/deanta-dorsey-family-calls-for-justice-mass-shooting-baltimore/42407801
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/mass-shooting-edmondson-westside-high-school-PFIBVNXLI5AZ7CERYER7TEMZHA/
Bomb Cyclone in CA leaves 2 dead
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-03/california-atmospheric-river-bomb-cyclone
Rage Against the War Machine
https://rageagainstwar.com/