Conduit Street Podcast
From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders’ daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center.
Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents. With special guests from across the state and the occasional world-famous dad joke, Conduit Street keeps you informed, engaged, and ready for what’s next.
Whether you’re a policymaker, a public servant, or just policy-curious, this is your front-row seat to Maryland’s political landscape.
From betting on election outcomes to AI agents acting on their own, emerging technologies are raising new questions about regulation, accountability, and the role of government.
On this week's Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson welcome back Ben Yelin of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and the University of Maryland Carey School of Law for a ”tech talk” about the rapidly changing technology landscape.
The discussion explores the growing popularity of prediction markets, the legal battles over state and federal regulatory authority, and concerns about their potential influence on elections. The trio also examines the rise of autonomous AI agents, the risks of systems operating beyond their intended boundaries, and what these developments could mean for government oversight and public safety.
Tune in for a closer look at the opportunities, risks, and policy challenges emerging as technology continues to outpace regulation.
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