Baltimore In Focus

Putting Baltimore in Focus with long form conversations alongside public servants, community leaders, and the people who make Baltimore so fascinating.

Baltimore In Focus is a news podcast hosted by Gabe Ortis, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gabe Ortis hosts Baltimore In Focus, a news show with 9 episodes published.

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  Ep. 9 Mark Anthony Thomas, CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee

  Jul 23, 202649 min

  Mark Anthony Thomas is the CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, an organization that aims to develop the economy and business ecosystem of Baltimore City. He has done similar work bigger cities like New York and Los Angeles, as well as comparable cities to Baltimore most recently Pittsburgh. Be sure to follow Baltimore in Focus on socials @BaltimoreinFocus, follow us on Spotify or Apple to be alerted of new episodes, and give us a review on the Spotify app or wherever you tune in!

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  Ep. 8 Bernard "Jack" Young, Fmr. Mayor of Baltimore

  Jul 9, 20261h 1m

  Bernard "Jack" Young served as a City Councilperson, Council President, and Mayor of Baltimore over his long career in public service. He was the longest serving City Council President in the City's history and presided over Baltimore City government as Mayor during incidents like Ransomware and Covid-19. Be sure to follow the show on Spotify and Instagram @BaltimoreinFocus.

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  Ep. 7 Ivan Bates, Baltimore City State's Attorney

  Jun 25, 20261h 3m

  Ivan Bates was elected State's Attorney of Baltimore City in 2022. He took over from a polarizing predecessor in Marylin Mosby. We discuss his philosophy on prosecuting crime, what he believes is driving down violent crime in Baltimore, and his experience as a defense attorney during the Freddie Gray trials. Make sure to follow @BaltimoreinFocus on social media to stay up to date on all our conversations!

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  Ep. 6 Bill Ferguson, Maryland Senate President

  Jun 16, 20261h 5m

  Bill Ferguson is a former Baltimore City Schools teacher, has represented Baltimore's 46th district for the last 16 years, and is currently the President of Maryland's Senate. We discuss his origins in Maryland, his record as a state senator, and the current campaing, particularly how it pertains to Baltimore City. Follow Baltimore in Focus for all updates on social media @BaltimoreinFocus.

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  Episode 5 - Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President

  Jun 9, 20261h 7mS1

  Zeke Cohen is the 17th distinct individual to hold the title of Baltimore City Council President since the city reorganized its government back in 1932. Originally a council person from District 1, he assumed office of City Council President on December 5th, 2024. We discuss his origins as a Baltimore City Schools teacher, and his most pressing issues of today from data centers, to vape and smoke shops, and so much more. Follow Baltimore in Focus on social media @BaltimoreinFocus for clips and updates about the show!

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