The Panorama Podcast
Through the Panorama podcast, we highlight the stories and insights of experts shaping our communities through policy and advocacy. We empower the student voice by making information easily-accessible and digestible, allowing students to understand the issues affecting them from the views of an expert.
Notable Guests
Natasha Dartigue, the Maryland Public Defender, spoke to us about her work tackling the public defender shortage and reforming the criminal justice system. Sitting across from the Maryland Attorney General, Dartigue forms policy through advocacy and research.
Grace Magori, University of Maryland Violence Reduction Center’s Program Manager, spoke to us about her work aiding anti-violence policymaking through high quality, grounded research
Dr. Chao Wu, a Maryland State Delegate and former chairperson of the Howard County Board of Education, shares his work with the education system, his experiences legislating, and dealing with the AAPI experience.
Dr. Jennifer Martinez, a fellow with the Center on Addiction and Public Policy at Georgetown University’s O’Neill Institute, shares her work on the opioid addiction crisis and Baltimore’s recent settlement with drug distributors.
Judge Alexander Williams Jr., former United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, shares his work and opinions on recent developments in juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, and recidivism in Maryland.
Dr. Do Lee, assistant professor of urban studies at Queens College CUNY and co-founder of the Biking Public Project, shares his work on urban mobility, social justice, effective policing and policymaking, and advocacy.
Lisa Geraghty, chair of the Moms for Liberty Howard County chapter, joins us to debate and discuss her work on book restrictions.
Jessica Nichols, board chairperson of Columbia Community Care and Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist, joins us to discuss critical topics on juvenile justice, expungement, and incarceration reform.