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“21 This Week” guest host Susan Heltemes and the panel discuss Maryland Delegate Don Dwyer’s recent facebook post where he questioned support if he changed party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. He coined this “Operation DINA” (Democrat In Name Only). Henry Hailstock, Past President Montgomery County Branch NAACP and Jerry Cave, Republican Activist comment. The […]

“21 This Week” guest host Susan Heltemes previews this week’s show. Heltemes and the panelists will discuss the bag tax in Montgomery County, the Silver Spring Transit Center and the county budget. All this and more. “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Channel 21. Don’t miss […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken asks his guests whether Maryland should enact a grocery store bag tax? Elbridge James, Board President Progressive MD supports the tax based on reports from D.C. and Montgomery County experiences with a bag tax. Susan Heltemes, Democratic activist supports the tax as it will help clean up the Chesapeake […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and his guests debate the need for a gas tax. All agree transportation is an issue that needs to be addressed in region. Political consultant Steve Kreseski stresses the need for state commitment and funding for roads and transportation. He feels the gas tax is a regressive tax. Take […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken debates with Democratic activist Susan Heltemes and Republican activist Jerry Cave about the potential of online voting in Maryland. Cave believes online voting would encourage fraud. Heltemes is cautious about online voting, but definitely supports expanding early voting. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Sundays at […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken notes that the February 28 deadline to avoid sequestration passed and now the federal government must cut 2.3% from the budget. Republican activist Jerry Cave believes these across the board cuts are a bad solution to a very serious problem. The next show of 21 This Week airs on […]

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken debates with Democratic activist Susan Heltemes and Republican activist Jerry Cave about County Council member Mark Erlich’s proposal for new regulations to prevent rent gouging. Aiken argues rent control does not encourage landlords to value long term relationships with tenants. While Heltemes argues the increasing numbers of elderly residents […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett recently announced plans to give county employees a 13.5% raise over the next two years. “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken asks his panel if this raise is politically motivated as County Executive Leggett gets ready to run for a third term. Take a look. The next show of 21 […]

Following a forum in Rockville with Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, “21 This Week” guest host Susan Heltemes asks the show’s panelists for their thoughts about gun control measures that Governor Martin O’Malley is proposing this legislative session. Take a look. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and […]

Guest host Susan Heltemes engages in a lightning round of discussion of several topics with the “21 This Week” panel. Topics included recognition of Ronald Reagan Day, the SNAP Challenge, and corporate sponsorship of Montgomery County Parks. Panelists Cynthia Rubenstein, Mark Uncapher, and Jerry Cave speak out on these topics. Take a look. The next […]