Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Montgomery County is working on a new 50-year plan for land use titled Thrive Montgomery 2050. A coalition of 29 neighborhood associations wrote to the County Council requesting significant changes to the initial draft plan. Special […]
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July 19, 2021 |
July 13, 2021 |
21 This Week: Highway Expansion Dysfunction, Increase in Opioid Deaths
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The Washington Post opinion piece on July 6 describes “Maryland’s dysfunction over highway expansion” ( 0:57 ) Opioid deaths are up 33% in Montgomery County this year. ( 6:30 ) Virginia’s Loudoun County grappling with the […]
June 28, 2021 |
21 This Week: Maryland Gubernatorial Race; States Attorney Race
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Long-serving Montgomery County States Attorney John McCarthy has two challengers in the upcoming primary election ( 18:46 ) With 6,000 county renters seeking rent assistance, what will happen after Aug. 15 when the moratorium on evictions […]
June 21, 2021 |
21 This Week: Maryland Ends State of Emergency
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland’s COVID State of Emergency ends June 30. ( 1:06 ) A new state law expands adolescents’ access to mental health care. This law provides for minors as young as 12-years-old to seek mental health care […]
June 14, 2021 |
21 This Week: School’s Social and Cultural Polices
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Recent school board meetings where staff and parents challenge social and cultural policies of the school system. ( 0:59 ) Gov. Hogan’s decision to cut federal unemployment benefits. ( 9:02 ) How should Senator Majority Leader […]
June 6, 2021 |
21 This Week: Hogan Vetoes Immigration and Parole Reform Bills
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes immigration and parole reform bills. ( 1:03 ) With many restrictions lifted in the county, how soon will residents give up their masks? (10:17) Councilmember Hans Riemer announces his candidacy for County […]
May 24, 2021 |
21 This Week: MCPS Boundary Analysis Report is In
Mark Uncapher is the guest host for the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Uncapher and the panel discuss: Should Maryland provide a tax break for those vaccinated for COVID? ( 0:58 ) The school boundary analysis report is complete for Montgomery County schools. (7:22) Should a Maglev train be built […]
May 17, 2021 |
21 This Week: Who’s to Blame for Current Gas Shortages?
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Governor Hogan is lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Will Montgomery County follow? ( 0:56 ) Maryland Department of Transportation scales back the plan to add toll lanes to the Capital Beltway ( 7:23 ) More women are running […]
May 11, 2021 |
21 This Week: County May Receive 3,000 Unaccompanied Minors
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Montgomery County may receive up to 3,000 unaccompanied minors from the latest border surge ( 1:18 ) Recently released emails from Dr. Travis Gayles cause a controversy ( 9:11 ) Adam Pagnucco, former County Council Chief […]
May 3, 2021 |
21 This Week: County Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions
Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Gov. Hogan lifts outdoor mask requirement. ( 1:03 ) County relaxes COVID-19 restrictions based on vaccination rate. ( 3:36 ) Two new candidates enter race to succeed Lary Hogan. ( 13:20 ) President Biden delivers first […]
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