I Can Fix That!

Jodi and Tom head toward the holidays and chat about festive greetings for all, K-Mart layaways, college as a poverty Band-Aid, wonder about being a poor black kid, state redistricting, defining Columbia, and sports figures handing out special souvenirs.

Tom and Jodi review their Thanksgivings, discuss the federal super committee, wonder who the "base" of each party is, plus the MD legislative session, CA's women-only swim sessions and male sexual assault.

Jodi and Tom talk Reality TV, Republican debates, gas taxes, and getting involved when you see a crime in progress.

Tom and Jodi cover the "fixing" of the school board diversity bill, the gerrymandering of district maps, and are joined by Duane St. Clair, executive director of the Association of Community Services.

Since baseball season is over (for some teams), Tom and Jodi talk Board of Ed diversity, redistricting, political attack web sites, and a little bit of football.

Jodi's back from vacation, and she and Tom respond to listener comments, discuss the differences in how men and women communicate, Michelle Bachman's wide-eyed Newsweek cover photo, and Tom's performance in the Du.

Jodi and Tom talk career paths and gender roles, diversity on the board of education, and celebrate the return of football.

It's a show about finances, from debt ceilings in DC to choosing what HoCo local government spends our taxes on. Plus, Tom recovers from a stomach bug and Jodi reveals her Iron Girl target time.

Tom and Jodi expose the issue of poor judgement from politicians, how words affect our perceptions of public policy, the lack of civility on boards and in community meetings, plus the latest on their favorite sports teams. It's a lively, funny episode!

Tom shares his experiences of being a new member of the CA Board, and that other board members are displeased that he's blogging about it. A spirited discussion about transparency and trust follows. Plus, involvement vs activism.

Jodi and Tom return with news about marathons, a new job, excommunication from the Republican party, the death of terrorist, Maryland taxes and HoCo speed cameras.

Tom and Jodi commiserate on the failure of the gay marriage bill, discuss the challenges of nonprofit leadership in HoCo, and lock horns over proposals to give in-state tuition to children of illegal immigrants.

Jodi and Tom discuss the (delayed) Maryland vote on same-sex marriage, unions in the modern era and the plight of the homeless in Howard County.

Tom and Jodi tackle the looming national, state and Howard County budget challenges.

Jodi and Tom tackle health care - national, state wide and right here in Howard County. It's a spirited discussion, with a surprise or two along the way.

Jodi and Tom take aim at the Arizona shootings, civility, and guns.

Tom and Jodie tackle discuss the forthcoming bill from State Senator Kittleman on civil unions, obesity and the reality of Maryland having one-party rule in Annapolis.