Inside Your County Government
Inside Your County Government is a podcast that brings you an inside look at the people and events in and around county government that shape our Charles County.
Episodes
231 episodes
Citizens Academy
In this episode of Inside Your County Government, host Doria Fleisher sits down with three graduates of the Charles County Citizens Academy — Yolanda, Lloyd, and Betsy — to hear firsthand how the program changed the way they engage with t...
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Season 9
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Episode 34
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26:48
Commissioners Meeting Update: February 24, 2026
Here's a brief update from the February 24, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 33
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3:12
Animal Control
In this episode of Cracking the Code, we take an in-depth look at the role and responsibilities of Animal Care and Control in Charles County. Hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Services, and Liz Theobalds, Deputy County Attorney, are joined by Animal ...
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Season 9
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Episode 32
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34:41
Children and Family Resource Academy
Host Doria Fleisher welcomes Sapreen Khalaifeh, Local Management Board Supervisor, and Michelle Cureton, program graduate and educator, to discuss the Children and Family Resource Academy. This free program, funded by Charles County's Local Man...
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Season 9
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Episode 31
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15:57
Commissioners Meeting Update: February 3, 2026
Here's a brief update from the February 3, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 30
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3:45
Data Centers in Charles County: What You Need to Know
Join host Doria Fleisher for this episode of Inside Your County Government as we explore the growing conversation around data centers in Charles County and Maryland. Industry experts Kelly Schultz (Maryland Tech Council), Dusty Rude (Data Cente...
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Season 9
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Episode 29
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1:00:05
Cybersecurity
Host Jennifer Harris, Chief of Media Services, joins Wade Haubert, Emergency Manager, and George Jenkins, Information Security Officer, to discuss the importance of cybersecurity and what steps Charles County Government are taking to ensure the...
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Season 9
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Episode 24
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19:32
Cracking The Code Special Events Permitting
Planning an event in Charles County? Learn about special events permitting with host Doria Fleisher and guests Sherri Davis (Planning & Growth Management) and Elizabeth Theobalds (Deputy County Attorney). From concerts to carnivals, get the...
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Season 9
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Episode 26
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33:37
Commissioners Meeting Update: January 13, 2026
Here's a brief update from the January 13, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 28
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3:41
Fire Safety Around the House
In this episode of Ready, Set, Prepare, hosts Doria Fleisher, Media Services, and Wade Haubert, Emergency Manager, are joined by Mark Kaufmann Jr., the Charles County Fire Chief, to discuss fire safety safety around the house, from the leading ...
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Season 9
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Episode 27
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30:40
Commissioners Meeting Update: January 6, 2026
Here's a brief update from the January 6, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 25
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3:06
Cracking the Code: Zoning Code Update
Join host Doria Fleisher in conversation with Tony Felts, Assistant Chief of Planning, and Elizabeth D. Theobalds, County Attorney, as they break down Charles County's comprehensive zoning code update. Learn how these changes will shape the fut...
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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32:17
The Gift of Information: Living Your Best Life
Join host Doria Fleisher from Charles County's Media Services Division as she sits down with Kelli Beavers, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Brittney Gray, Tourism Outreach Specialist, and Casey Jones, Community Center Supervisor, to...
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Season 9
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Episode 22
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32:22
Commissioners Meeting Update: December 9, 2025
Here's a brief update from the December 9, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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4:14
Gift of Information: Utilizing Resources and Services
Join host Doria Fleisher from Charles County's Media Services Division as she sits down with Laura Gustafson, Deputy Director of the Department of Community Services, to explore the wide range of resources available to Charles County residents ...
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Season 9
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Episode 21
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33:14
Commissioners Meeting Update: December 2, 2025
Here's a brief update from the December 2, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 9
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Episode 20
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3:07
Gift of Information: Budget Hacks
In this episode, Doria Fleisher and Jake Dyer share 12 smart, practical ways Charles County residents can save money all year long. From using free county services like recycling, mulch pickup, and public transit, to taking advantage of ...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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28:15
The Charitable Trust
Join Host Doria Fleisher, Jake Dyer, Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services, and Christy Barnett, Executive Director of the Charitable Trust of Charles County, as they explore how this unique nonprofit partnership serves the community. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 19
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22:13
Commissioners Meeting Update: November 18, 2025
Here's a brief update from the November 18, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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3:36
Animal Control and Commercial Kennel Regulations
In this episode of Cracking the Code, Charles County officials discuss the permits and regulations required for operating animal-related businesses. Katy Rosche from Animal Control and Kelly Palmer from Planning and Growth Management explain th...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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29:46
Commissioners Meeting Update: November 4, 2025
Here's a brief update from the November 4, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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2:12
Council of Governments
This episode of Inside Your County Government focuses on regional collaboration and how Charles County connects with the broader Washington metropolitan area through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). Host Doria Fleisher ...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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31:37
Commissioners Meeting Update: October 28, 2025
here’s a brief update from the October 28, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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2:50