'Deep depth'

When it comes to our roster of political analysts, we have “deep depth” (as Yogi Berra used to say). But we’re always looking for new angles and new combinations. The trick is to find guests who can offer both partisan spin and dispassionate analysis, and can also disagree without being disagreeable.

So we’re really excited that our production team has been able to line up Michael Steele and Parris Glendening to join us in a few days on Direct Connection.

Former Gov. Glendening was a two-term Democratic governor, the only non-lawyer I can recall serving in that office. Mr. Glendening had been a professor of political science at the University of Maryland, so he brings to the table both a theoretical and practical background in the art of politics.

Michael Steele used to be one of our regulars, debating local issues every few weeks on State Circle. That was before he became chairman of the Maryland Republican Party, then Maryland’s Lt. Governor, and now, as chairman of GOPAC, one of the most visible figures in national Republican politics.

Gov. Glendening and Lt. Gov Steele are scheduled to join us here at MPT on Monday March 24 at 7:30 p.m. for Direct Connection. We anticipate an interesting discussion, and, of course, welcome your calls and email at 1-800-926-0629 and directconnection@mpt.org.

Jeff Salkin

Host, Direct Connection