Examine the role of political influence from campaign donors, special interest groups (like the GSC), and appointed committees on Wicomico County and Salisbury City government decisions, policies, and appointments.
Political Influence
March 12, 2026
Open Agenda TV: S3 E15 Divisive Speaker Invited to Salisbury University
Our March 13 episode brings you the disturbing news of an apparent attempt to promote racism on the Salisbury University campus. The Maryland Federation of College Republicans, chaired by Colin McEvers—a local SU student and candidate for the Marylan...
February 6, 2026
Open Agenda TV: S3 E8 - County Executive Signs 287g Agreement
We discuss the January 23rd press conference at which County Executive Giordano and Sheriff Lewis announced that a 287(g) agreement with ICE had been signed. However, it may be short-lived, as both houses of the Maryland legislature passed bills this...
January 19, 2026
Open Agenda TV: S3 E5 Survey Says City Council Distracts with Election Reform
On the Monday, January 19 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S3 E5) we discuss why the new Salisbury city council president, Angela Blake and her sidekick, Michele Gregory, are pushing to impose “ranked choice voting” in city elections when voters have shown ab...
November 11, 2025
S2 E69 D'Shawn is Gone: A Salisbury Scandal the Public has a Right to Know
The much anticipated details surrounding the sudden resignation of Salisbury City Council President, D'Shawn Doughty, are now revealed on the Nov. 11 episode of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E69). But many lingering questions remain. Will he be held legally accou...
November 7, 2025
Open Agenda S2 E66: ICE is Melting Beneath the County Executive's Plan to Weaponize Government
It looks like the agreement with ICE has been crushed in Wicomico County. On the Friday, November 7 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E66) you'll see how the County Executive, without prior notice, pulled out of her much publicized and highly controversial...
October 29, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E63 The Liquor Lobby, Shanie Shields, and the Westside
County Councilwoman, Shanie Shields, joins us to discuss her opposition to the recurring liquor bills that the County Executive continues to prioritize. Ms. Shields concerns relate to the proven health and societal issues that result from the prolife...
October 14, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E56 Salisbury Development and Jake Day's Legacy
In this episode we explore how former Salisbury mayor, Jake Day, along with the City Council, not only sold city-owned downtown properties to “preferred” real estate developers at substantial losses and well below market value, but have provided enor...
July 31, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E29 Open Agenda Shady Campaigns and Echo Chambers
OPEN AGENDA brings you TWO new episodes this week! (S2 Episodes 29 & 30)
February 13, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E7: Kennel Bills and County Executive Priorities
Open Agenda - “Kennel Bills and Legislative Priorities” (season 2 episode 7) is now available on YouTube and PAC 14. This week’s topics include the controversial kennel bill, and the links between campaign donors and the County Executive’s legislativ...
