A Miner Detail Podcast

Henry House will interview blogger Ryan Miner tonight at 8:00 p.m. on A Miner Detail about the Maryland peace order Karen Harshman erroneously filed against Miner this past Saturday. Ryan will respond to Harshman's claims and discuss the response to Harshman issued today on A Miner Detail. To read the written response in full, click here. Tune in tonight to A Miner Detail at 8:00 p.m. for a full interview with Ryan Miner and Henry House to discuss Washington County Board of Education member Karen Harshman's gross misuse of our legal system.

Eric has opened up about his past trials and tribulations in a series of posts on A Miner Detail. From his time in a Mexican torture camp, to his year in Iraq, to his toxic first marriage, and finally his suicide attempt. Ryan has a past - one that is well known and often used against him in politics. From his ridiculously stupid comments he made about homosexuals at his Catholic college in 2005; his assault charge in 2007; and his DUI incident in 2013, Ryan wants to share the lessons he's learned and why it's important to embrace your past, open up and let people know the real person. Eric and Ryan are going to discuss how these stories are not unique. Everyone has a history, and it is morally reprehensible to use these past mistakes for political advantage. These trials and tribulations made you the person you are today. We have embraced these mistakes, and we want you all to do the same.

Ryan Miner and Eric Beasley, the hosts of A Miner Detail, will be LIVE on Sunday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. to give a full recap of the Frederick County GOP CD-6 congressional debate. What happened during the third CD-6 Republican debate? What policy questions were asked? Any crossfire among the candidates? Who came out on top? Who lost the debate? Who won? We'll talk about the straw poll results. Eric and Ryan will tell you at 8:00 p.m. - only on A Miner Detail as brought to you by BlogTalkRadio.com

Blogger and former Washington County Board of Education candidate Ryan Miner last night broke a story about a suspected case of teacher bullying at Smithsburg High School (Washington County Public Schools). Ryan will provide an update about the alleged incident at noon, March 3. Stay tuned.

Rachel Cooper, 34, is running for Mayor of Hagerstown. Cooper is the subject of recent negative media attention, but she wants to clear the air. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail on BlogTalkRadio.com, will interview Ms. Cooper on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Join Ryan and Rachel LIVE at 1:00 p.m.

Dr. Mark Plaster is running for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District as a Republican. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, is interviewing Dr. Plaster on Friday, February 26 at 4:00 p.m. Tune in to A Miner Detail on BlogTalkRadio.com!

The Washington County Republican Central Committee on Saturday released the names of twelve individuals who applied for the Board of County Commissioner vacancy left open after Vincent G. “Woody” Spong resigned in disgrace last month and withdrew his name from consideration. The following individuals applied for the commissioner vacancy: Gary E. Baker Steve Blickenstaff Gary E. Bockrath Brian Flook William Edward Forrest William Ray Harner Jr. Wayne Kelly Keefer David R. Keller III Brenda J. Thiam Randall Wagner Seth Wilson Robin L. Wivell ----- Join Ryan Miner, Eric Beasley and Henry House TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m. for a SPECIAL EPISODE of A Miner Detail. We'll give you the scoop on each applicant and toss out the inside baseball of the Washington County Republican Central Committee.

Sebastian Johnson is running for the Montgomery County Board of Education. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, will interview Johnson on Sunday, February 14 at 9:00 a.m. about his bid for the Board of Education.

Elizabeth "Liz" Matory is a congressional candidate in Maryland's 8th Congressional District. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, will interview Liz on Thursday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. Liz will be making a special announcement, exclusively on A Miner Detail.

Republican Greg Holmes to run for U.S. Senate. MORE ABOUT A MINER DETAIL Ryan Miner is the Editor, Founder and Publisher of A Miner Detail, a leading Maryland politics blog featuring Maryland political news, political commentary and opinion. In addition, Ryan Miner is the host of A Miner Detail Podcast. Feedback and News tips: [email protected]. A Miner Detail is a Maryland politics blog featuring Maryland political news, political commentary and opinion. Listen & Subscribe to A Miner Detail Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Google Podcasts The Podcast Index TuneIn Stitcher iHeartRADIO Listen Notes

Maryland is under a "State of Emergency," whatever that means. But Beasley and Miner will be your source of entertainment during #Blizzard2016! Listen today, Saturday, Jan. 23, at 4:00 p.m. Beasley and Miney will give you the scoop on the winter storm and what's happening in Marland politics. You really don't want to miss this show. And be honest with yourselves, what else are you doing today? Today at 4:00 p.m. Don't miss it!

Republican Congressional candidate Delegate David Vogt (District 4) will go on the record with Ryan Miner, the host of a A Miner Detail on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. Vogt, a Republican congressional candidate in CD-6, will talk about the 2016 Annapolis Session, his congressional race and the recent CD-6 debate held in Montgomery County.

Jason Boisvert and Ryan Miner host all-skate Monday in Maryland politics. Join us LIVE at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11. You don't want to miss this.

Join Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, and his political panel LIVE on Sunday, January 10 at 9:00 p.m. for a summary of the Montgomery County Republican CD-6 debate that was held this past Thursday at the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg. We'll talk about each of the candidates and their responses to the panelists questions, and we'll discuss the aftermath of the debate. We have an exciting group of panelists! If you want to call in and be part of the show, dial (646) 716-5971 and give us your opinion about the first Republican CD-6 debate.

Republican congressional candidate Amie Hoeber goes on the record with Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, to discuss the first CD-6 debate that was held in Gaithersburg on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016.

LIVE broadcast of the Republican 6th Congressional District debate.

Eight candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District are slated to meet on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, will be broadcasting LIVE alongside Avenel Strategies' senior partners Andrew Nehring and Eric Maranga. Miner, Nehring and Maranga will offer candidate analysis and unwind the crowded field of contenders. The LIVE broadcast will begin at 5:30 p.m at the Holiday Inn!

We are less than a week away from the new year! 2015 was an interesting year in politics, world affairs, culture, and media. Join Thomas Ferleman, the founder of Change Montgomery County and Ryan Miner TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m. for a SPECIAL show about all that happened in 2015! Call in and be part of the show at (646) 716-5971!

Harold Painter Jr. talks about his Republican bid for Congress in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

Join me LIVE, tonight, at 9:00 p.m. to find out the scoop on the MDYR Executive Board.

Diana Waterman, the chairwoman of the Maryland Republican Party, joins Ryan on a special episode of A Miner Detail to summarize all that occurred during the fall MDGOP convention at Solomans Island.

The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is nationally ranked as one of Maryland's best schools. Located in downtown Hagerstown in the Arts & Entertainment District, BISFA is an example of how education is moving towards smaller learning communities. The Washington County Board of Education recently voted to suspend the downtown Academic Hub project due to a lack of community support. Meanwhile, it was suggested by a board member that downtown Hagerstown is unsafe, linking BISFA into a similar perception. I have invited BISFA students, supporters, parents and citizens to join me LIVE on A Miner Detail on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 8:00 p.m. to have a serious conversation about the issues facing downtown, including BISFA and the safety of the students. I would like to hear from BISFA students, community members and even the naysayers, and I would like to have a positive and productive conversation about how to incorporate new and innovative ideas into downtown Hagerstown. The downtown Hagerstown area has suffered from staunchly negative perceptions over the years, yet BISFA students, supporters of downtown and community leaders are working to dispel those myths and working to create a movement to bring new life into downtown Hagerstown. Join me tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. on A Miner Detail for a discussion on BISFA and downtown Hagerstown. Call into the show toll free at (646) 716-5971.

Join Ryan Miner and guest co-host Liz Matory TONIGHT at 8:30 p.m. for LIVE election results coverage. We'll offer up-to-the-minute election results from around Maryland as they stream in from the various polling locations.

Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, brought to you by the Change Montgomery County Radio network, will moderate a six-member panel on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Miner and his guests will analyze the CNN Democratic presidential debate that will air on Tuesday, October 13 on CNN. The panel will include: Andrew NehringLiz Matory Ed Marks Erin SalvatoreBeth Rowland Timothy Boston Tune in at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday for a great discussion!

Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, brought to you by the Change Montgomery County Radio Network, is interviewing Bill Day, who is exploring a bid for Congress as a Republican in Maryland's 8th Congressional District. Join me live on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m. to learn more about Bill and his ideas for Maryland's 8th Congressional District.

Matt McDaniel is a Baltimore lawyer who represents local businesses in lawsuits. A graduate of Loyola University and the University of Baltimore School of Law, Mr. McDaniel worked in the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and for a judge on the Circuit Court of Baltimore City before serving as an attorney for local companies. Mr. McDaniel, a Republican, encouraged by the success of Governor Larry Hogan, intends to pursue a message of economic opportunity, fiscal responsibility, and growth for Southeast Baltimore residents Matt declared his candidacy for the First District City Council Seat in Baltimore City. He feels that a message of economic opportunity, lower property taxes, safer streets, and a pro-business platform would help the First District as well as Baltimore City as a whole.?

Alan is an Economist with the Center for Federal Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation. Alan’s research on federal taxes has been cited in Congress and in newspapers around the country. He came to the Tax Foundation from Capitol Hill, where he worked for the Republican Study Committee. Alan grew up in the DC area before earning his degree in economics from Yale University. A lifelong Indianapolis Colts fan, Alan opposes both the New England Patriots and bad tax policy with equal vehemence. Mr. Cole will join me on Thursday, October 1 at 11:00 a.m. to dissect Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's tax plan.

Washington County Teachers' Association elected Neil Becker president earlier this year. Since Becker's election as union president, many teachers have privately contacted me and expressed reservations about his performance and aggressive behavior. Teachers claim they are worried about Becker's zealous political agenda, and they believe his leadership style - or lack thereof - will dissolve relations with the Washington County Board of Education. Becker recently wrote a letter to the editor that never mentioned me by name but inferred that I was his biggest and most vocal critics with no association with Washington County Public Schools. Perhaps he forgot that I attended Washington County Public Schools for 13 years and that I ran for the Washington County Board of Education? I am offering Becker one hour of airtime to express his grievances and respond to the charges that his presidency is in shambles. I'll leave the phone lines open on Monday, September 28, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The call-in number is (646) 716-5971. I look forward to having a conversation with Neil Becker, that is, if he calls into the show.

Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail as brought to you by the Change Montgomery County Radio network, will moderate a six-member panel on Thursday, September 17, 2015, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Miner and his guests will analyze the CNN Republican presidential debate that was aired on Wednesday, September 16 on CNN. The panel will include: Eric BeasleyJulie Brewington Selwyn Donnie Bridgeman Thomas Coleman Kimberly EulerLiz Matory Tune in at 9:00 p.m. to hear from a great panel!

Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail as brought to you by the Change Montgomery Radio Network, will interview national security analyst Ryan Mauro on the Iran deal. Ryan Mauro is the National Security Analyst for the Clarion Project, an educational organization focused on Islamist extremism and providing a platform for Muslim voices against it. Their films like "Obsession," "The Third Jihad," "Iranium" and "Honor Diaries" have been seen by over 50 million people. He is also a consultant to various government agencies, political campaigns and policy-makers and an adjunct professor of homeland security and counter-terrorism. Mauro has made over 1,000 appearances on radio and TV programs from both the left of the right, including frequent segments on FOX News Channel. He's been widely published and quoted in outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, The Hill, Roll Call, the Daily Caller, FrontPage Magazine, PJ Media and the peer-reviewed journal, Middle East Quarterly. He was originally hired as an international security analyst at age 16 for a maritime protection company. His research led to two speaking engagements at the International Intelligence Summit, billed as the most prestigious conference of its kind. The event's material was found inside Osama Bin Laden's Pakistan compound. He has served as a strategic analyst for the Wikistrat consultancy and as an intelligence analyst and director of the Asymmetric Warfare and Intelligence Center. Mauro has a Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Studies, Master's in Political Science and a Graduate Certificate in Middle East Studies, all from American Military University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a Homeland Security specialization.

Chrys Kefalas will join Ryan, the host of A Miner Detail brought to you by Change Montgomery County Radio Network, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 9:00 p.m. Kefalas is running for the United States Senate in Maryland.

After nearly 20 years serving on the Gaithersburg City Council, Henry Marraffa Jr., a Republican, hopes to move up to the mayor’s seat in this fall’s election. The former council member is focusing his campaign on economic development. He specifically mentioned the MD-355 corridor, Lakeforest and eastern Gaithersburg in general as all having room to grow commercially. He touted past efforts to build out the RIO Washingtonian Center, a commercial hub for restaurants and retail stores, despite early criticism of the development. As for future development projects, Marraffa said that he would like to construct an arena with structured parking on the Gaithersburg Fairgrounds which would serve as a venue for concerts, plays, and high school graduations. First elected to the city council in 1995, Marraffa began serving three years before former Mayor W. Edward Bohrer died in office. That paved the way for the council to appoint Sydney Katz mayor and served in that office until his election to the County Council last year. Marraffa graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring and earned two college degrees: one in engineering from the University of Maryland and a bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree from Southeastern University. He worked as a contractor, including high-profile projects such as the construction of Disney World and the World Trade Center. He cites his business experience as one of his qualifications for mayor. Prior to his election to the city council, Marraffa served on Gaithersburg’s board of appeals. He was appointed to the Maryland Physical Fitness Commission in 1985. He lives in Gaithersburg with his wife Donna. They have five children and six grandchildren.

Join Ryan, the host of A Miner Detail brought to you by the Change Montgomery County Radio Network, for a special episode to analyze the first GOP debate that occurred last Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Maryland Young Republicans recently travelled to Chicago for the 2015 Young Republican National Convention. The executive board of the MDYR's will offer a recap of the convention and share some exciting news about the future.

The Maryland Young Republicans recently held their convention in Annapolis and elected a new executive board. Young Republicans between the ages of 18-40 have an opportunity to join the organization and promote Republican values throughout Maryland. Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail on the Change Montgomery County Radio Network, will host the Maryland Young Republican's executive leadership team in an hour-long interview that will cover topics ranging from the change of leadership, the organization's goals moving forward to some of the drama that has enveloped the organization with the change of leadership. Join Ryan tonight at 9:00 p.m. with guests: Kristen Long - Vice ChairNicole Waugh - National CommitteewomanEric Beasley - TreasurerBrandon Cooper - Communications Chairman Do you have questions for the Maryland Young Republicans? Call into the show between 9:05 - 10:00 p.m. at (646) 716-5971. In full disclosure, I will invite the executive leadership of the Maryland Young Democrats on a later show to present their platform and goals.

Charleston, South Carolina experienced an unimaginable tragedy after a racist twenty-one-year-old gunman murdered nine African-American churchgoers during a weekly prayer service at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The aftermath of the shooting has once again opened the wounds of racism in America and has ignited a national conversation about white supremacy and the Confederate flag. Mark Brown, Pastor Exum and Ryan Miner will unwind these delicate racial issues. Ryan and his guests will work to bring attention to the root of the issues at hand and offer solutions on how we can attempt to move forward and live in a post-racial society. Join Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, on Wednesday, June 24, at 9:00 p.m. for a new episode of A Miner Detail.

Join Ryan Miner, the host of A Miner Detail, live at 9:00 p.m. for an update on the race for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District. Christopher Scott Mason, a former candidate for the Frederick County Council and current Republican candidate for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, will join Ryan LIVE at 9:05 p.m. to discuss his congressional bid.

Dani DiPirro is an author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC. In 2009, Dani launched the website PositivelyPresent.com with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life (something that didn’t always come easy to her!). Anything and everything focused on positive personal development has a home on Positively Present including: tips for being more positive; advice for living in the moment; articles on how positivity can improve you; information on positive personal development; insights on how to share positivity with others; and resources and inspiration for being positively present. In 2012, Dani left her full-time job in Marketing to pursue a career with Positively Present. Since then, she has self-published Stay Positive: Daily Reminders from Positively Present (learn more at StayPositive365.com) and published The Positively Present Guide to Life with Watkins Publishing. Dani has also created e-books on specific topics such as self-love, holiday planning, and organization. She is currently working on her next book. While expanding her career as an author and blogger, Dani also began learning about graphic design and illustration. In 2012, she took her first Nicole’s Classes course online and fell in love with creating illustrations, typography, and design. She has since launched a design studio, Twenty3, in which she creates downloadable content on Etsy, designs products for Society 6, and works with individuals and businesses to help create modern, uplifting illustrations and designs. When she’s not designing, blogging, or writing, Dani can be found with her head in a book (check out what she’s reading on GoodReads), creating images for Instagram (follow her on @positivelypresent), or pinning like a madwoman (take a peek at her Pinterest boards).

The Montgomery County Board of Education has begun interviewing candidates to be the next superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools. The eight-member board chose not to renew Joshua Starr's contact, Montgomery County's recently-departed superintendent who left Montgomery County earlier this year in February. The school system hired the firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to conduct a nationwide search. So far, the search process has been tightly sealed from the public and board members have not spoken about any of the finalists. During this episode, Ryan Miner will cohost A Miner Detail with former Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Laurie Halverson. Laurie and Ryan will detail the superintendent search process and what parents, teachers, and taxpayers should expect from the search committee. Join Ryan and Laurie at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 for a new episode of A Miner Detail!

In the wake of the events that unfolded in Baltimore City as a result of the death of Freddie Gray and the subsequent arrest of six Baltimore City police officers, Change Montgomery County will work together with the Montgomery County community to develop solutions to address systemic issues that are rooted in our urban areas across our major U.S. cities. On this episode of A Miner Detail, Ryan Miner will speak with Montgomery County Police, community and church leaders and government officials in an effort to dissect some of the issues that led to the riots in Baltimore City. Ryan and his panel will discuss how to work to bridge the gap between citizens and our police force and offer solutions to address the systemic issues plaguing our urban areas. Community policing is defined as involving three key components: developing community partnerships, engaging in problem-solving, and implementing community policing organizational features. Explore the tabs below for more information on these central components of community policing. Please join Ryan and his guests on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. for an invigorating discussion on community policing.

National Financial Literacy Month is recognized in the United States in April in an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail brought to you by the Change Montgomery County Radio Network, will host a show about financial literacy with Montgomery County financial professionals, including the President of Change Montgomery County, Frank Howard and Joseph W. Jacques, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner. Ryan and his guests will discuss: How to plan your personal or family budgetFamily consumer science and making smart economic decisions on the daily Planning for retirement Buying a house and paying a monthly mortgage Paying for college How to save and the tools to useFinancial instruments And much, much more! If you have questions for our financial professionals, please call us between 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at (646) 716-5971. Join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. for a brand new episode of A Miner Detail on the Change Montgomery County Radio Network!

Long before the Meitivs of Silver Spring clashed with Montgomery County over their young children’s walk home from a park, parents across the county were at odds with authorities over similar questions: How much supervision do our children need and when are they truly at risk? The free range parenting movement has caused parents across the country to unite in similar fashion and protest what they consider the heavy hand of government creeping itself into how parents choose to responsibly parent their children. How much is too much government interference in parenting? How can authorities work with parents who adopt free range parenting? What conversations about free range parenting need to occur between families and the authorities? On a new episode of A Miner Detail brought to you by the Change Montgomery County radio network, host Ryan Miner will dissect the free range parenting movement and facilitate a discussion about how parents choose to responsibly parent their children. Listen LIVE on Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00 p.m. on BlogTalkRadio.com/AMinerDetail to a new episode of A Miner Detail!

This past Monday marked the end of the 2015 ninety-day Maryland General Assembly legislative session! The session began with the inauguration of a new governor and pledges of sweeping change and bipartisanship. The $40.7 billion budget took up most of the discussion as legislators avoided a last-minute showdown with the governor over $200 million in unallocated funds. Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail brought to you by the Change Montgomery County radio network, will unwind the 2015 legislative session on a new episode of A Miner Detail. Change Montgomery County reached out to several Montgomery County legislators to join Ryan on the show and summarize all that occurred during the 2015 legislative session. Join Ryan on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 p.m. for an hour-long discussion on what passed and what didn’t during the 2015 legislative session.

Relay For Life is an overnight community fundraising event, coordinated by the American Cancer Society. Communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too many. Teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Events are up to 24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times. Relayers also provide a carnival atmosphere that is fun for whole families, a Survivor's Luncheon, and a closing event of lighted luminaries to honor those affected by the disease. Relay events are fun, informational, and inspiring! This week on a new episode of A Miner Detail, host Ryan Miner will interview individuals and team organizers in Montgomery County who will participate in Relay for Life events spread throughout the county. In the second half of the show, Ryan will host individuals on the show from Montgomery County impacted by the Relay for Life events. Join Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail, this Wednesday, April 8 at 9:00 p.m. on the Change Montgomery County radio network!

In a new episode of A Miner Detail, host Ryan Miner will unwind Montgomery County’s progress in helping its needy residents. Last Tuesday, the Interfaith Works of Rockville held its 18th annual Companies Caring Breakfast in North Bethesda to discuss the state of Montgomery County’s safety net. This week, in the first half of A Miner Detail, host Ryan will interview Interfaith Works of Rockville CEO, Shane Rock, Margo Fonoroff, and Mary Ann Sestili. Margo Fonoroff is a former public school teacher and principal. Both Fornoff and her husband have organized the annual Park Potomac Ice Cream Social for Charity, involving hundreds of residents and local businesses within the community, according to a news release. In the past five years, the event has collected thousands of donated new backpacks and school supplies for needy schoolchildren. Mary Ann Sestili received the Legacy of Leadership Award. Sestili has volunteered for the nonprofit’s Friends in Action Program, mentoring needy families. She then served on its board as secretary, chairwoman and now vice chairwoman of its Governance Committee. In the latter half of the show, Ryan will interview Diana M. Pearce, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and Director, Center for Women’s Welfare of University of Washington, School of Social Work about the Self-Sufficiency Standard, and alternative measures of the costs of a basic-needs budget, varied by family type, and place.

Three Montgomery County Public Schools teachers are in the running for an annual award that honors one of the area’s top educators. The finalists for the county’s 2015–2016 Teacher of the Year award can be found leading classrooms in Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg and Damascus. Josephine Luster teaches in The Center Program for the Highly Gifted at Chevy Chase Elementary School, Jill Raspen is a sixth-grade English teacher at Ridgeview Middle School in Gaithersburg and Joseph Gannon Jr. teaches social studies at Damascus High School. Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail of the Change Montgomery County radio network, will interview Ms. Luster, Ms. Raspen and Mr. Gannon about their nominations for Montgomery County Teacher of The Year, and will listen in as they each discuss what drives them as educators and how their students challenge them inside of the classroom. Tune in this Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 p.m. for a new episode of A Miner Detail! If you miss the live broadcast, be sure to listen in to the podcast on Change Montgomery County's YouTube channel.

On any given day, over 800 people in Montgomery County experience homelessness, and out of that number, nearly 200 are children. Every person who experiences homelessness has a unique story. At Change Montgomery County, we strive to provide real solutions to end homelessness in the County by increasing awareness, enabling resources, and connecting people. Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail brought to you by Change Montgomery County, will address how citizens of Montgomery County can help those experiencing homelessness. Ryan and his guests will discuss the 100,00 homes initiative, the recent point-in-time county, and local resources for safe living conditions. Special guests include: - George Leventhal, Montgomery County Council President - Heather Sheridan, Director of Homeless Services with Maryland's Interagency Council of Homelessness - Marta Bohorquez, a Montgomery County advocate for the homeless - Y. Maria Martinez, CEO of Respira Medical Join us this Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 p.m. on the Change Montgomery County radio network for a new episode of A Miner Detail.

We all make mistakes, but some mistakes can follow us for a lifetime. This week, Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail brought to you by Change Montgomery County, will discuss how someone can redeem past indiscretions and turn their lives around. Guests discuss in salon format how through faith, mentoring and owning up to mistakes can make a huge difference. The panel will discuss issues ranging from life after prison and how ex criminals can take responsibility for their mistakes, to how to go on to live a healthy and productive life. But this show is also about how society can help get someone back on the right track - because that benefits everyone. Tune in to A Miner Detail this Wednesday, March 11 at 9:00 p.m. learn how you can help be a part of the solution.

Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail, will investigate the more than 20 reported incidents of child sex abuse or exploitation in the Montgomery County Public Schools since 2011. Ryan will host several guests on the show to discuss how sexual predators were allowed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and how the background check process failed to protect children from predators in the school system. Ryan has invited parents, teachers and community leaders to offer policy alternatives to fix the system in place. This show will focus on how to prevent future incidents from happening in the future and how to work with local school officials, and law enforcement to protect children in Montgomery County Public Schools. From the WUSA9 Report: "John Epps Junior was a contract employee for MCPS who did work in 58 schools. Ironically, the security camera technician was caught on surveillance video grabbing the behind of a 12 year-old Baker Middle School student. He's alleged to have done the same to a Damascus High School student. Court documents show Epps had a criminal history of groping women in public, of which the school system was unaware. He will go to trial in March for those school groping incidents." Please call in to the show to join the conversation. Join Ryan Miner, host of A Miner Detail as brought to you by Change Montgomery County, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. *Editor's note: We will approach this conversation with an extra degree of delicacy and sensitivity considering the content and materials.

Governor Larry Hogan has declared a heroin state of emergency in Maryland, and he has tasked his number two, LG Boyd Rutherford, to oversee the efforts to combat the burgeoning epidemic plaguing the state. Ryan will talk with a mom from the Eastern Shore whose family has been directly affected by the widespread use of heroin. Ryan will dissect the heroin problem in Maryland and talk about how families can help fight and cope with drug use. ---- The second half of the show will feature a LIVE, on-the-set interview with Change Montgomery County's President Frank Howard. Change Montgomery County is a non-profit start-up registering as a 501(c)(4) focused on education and advocacy, providing community engagement tools to residents of Montgomery County, Maryland. We're building a movement for change by encouraging and supporting the development of grassroots leaders committed to local issues that matter to everyone. --- And the conclusion of the show, Ryan will make a BIG ANNOUCEMENT about the future of A Miner Detail. Tune in this Wednesday, February 25 at 9:00 p.m. for a new episode of A Miner Detail with host Ryan Miner!