Sam Statland

December 21, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Impact of Dining Restrictions on COVID Spread?

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Impact of closing indoor dining in restaurants on the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The panel makes their year-end predictions for 2021. The panel and Aiken take their parting shots. This week’s panel of political […]

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December 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Housing and Racial Equity in Montgomery County

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss County Council bills introduced that address racial equity and social justice in housing in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on housing and racial […]

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December 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Reopening Montgomery County Schools

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss reopening county schools in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on reopening county schools below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 on Sundays […]

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December 15, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: More COVID Closures?

Casey Aiken and his panel of political observers discuss indoor dining coronavirus restrictions in this segment of the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken is joined by Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, Laurie Halverson, and Susan Heltemes. You can watch their discussion on coronavirus restrictions below: “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 on Sundays […]

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December 14, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Montgomery County Set to Close Indoor Dining

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: County Executive Elrich orders new restrictions on restaurants, stores and religious services. Maryland Superintendent of Schools believes schools may reopen safely. Is the County Council too progressive for Montgomery County? This week’s panel of political observers […]

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November 23, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Debating the Effectiveness of Lockdowns

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Politicians flounder in their response to the coronavirus pandemic. New England Journal of Medicine reported lockdowns and quarantines have not stopped the spread of coronavirus. Two County Councilmembers introduce legislation to end the MCPS school resource […]

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November 16, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: County Reduces Bar, Restaurant and Day Care Capacity Limits

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: As COVID-19 cases increase, Gov. Hogan tells Marylanders to wear the damn masks Montgomery County rolls back COVID-19 rules for bars, restaurants and daycare President-elect Biden vows to heal the divided nation Special guest Verelyn Gibbs […]

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November 2, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Council, County Executive Clash on Metro Development; Election Predictions

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: County Council overrides County Executive veto on a bill to provide tax incentives for future metro development. Positive COVID-19 cases increase in Montgomery County for the ninth straight day. Panel predictions about the presidential election. This […]

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October 19, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: COVID-19 Resurgence, Ballot Questions A and B

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: What are the implications of ballot questions A and B? Impact of possible COVID-19 resurgence on local businesses. A look at the races with less than three weeks to election day. This week’s panel of political […]

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September 28, 2020 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Passing, Upcoming School Board Races

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The County recently allowed larger religious gatherings. Was this a reaction to political pressure? The school district is projecting a $155 million dollar shortfall. Will this impact the upcoming school board election? Is it time to […]

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