County Executive Launches “Pittman And Friends” Podcast

Steuart Pittman

In October, County Executive Steuart Pittman released his new podcast, “Pittman and Friends,” which is now available on major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and Pocket Casts.

This podcast gives an inside glimpse at governing, offering lighthearted and revealing conversations with the county executive, his staff, community leaders, policy experts, and elected officials.

The first episode featured Christine Anderson, Anne Arundel County's chief administrative officer, tackling topics like government service delivery and budgeting, streamlining processes, increasing transparency, and the new PAVE program for minority-owned business contracting opportunities.

The second episode on October 15 highlighted Matt Fleming, director of the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Fleming's childhood adventures in Saudi Arabia sparked a lifelong passion for coastal resource management and resilience. His journey weaves through the challenges of balancing environmental conservation with economic growth. From early experiences in the Red Sea to tackling coastal management issues in North Carolina, Fleming’s story is one of dedication to making Maryland's communities more resilient in the face of climate change.

Released on October 22, the third episode featured Carl Snowden, a prominent author, activist and community leader. Listeners can discover how Snowden’s early life on a Maryland farm, where he witnessed racial injustices, ignited his lifelong commitment to civil rights and propelled him to influential roles in government and with the Caucus of African American Leaders.

New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays. To learn more about “Pittman and Friends” or to listen to the first episode, visit www.aacounty.org/pittmanandfriends.