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Host Jason V. sits down with guests Nic Koski of Common Ground Coffee Shop and Will Swanson of MOM's grocery store for a live show recorded at Red Emma’s in Baltimore. If you’ve been keeping up with local and national news, you’ll know there’s a huge wave of activity surrounding labor and unions. On this episode, you’ll hear two local stories of workers' efforts and their results.  Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. The views expressed are solely Jason V.'s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello of the 11th District moved to Baltimore after finishing school in upstate New York and worked for the General Accountability Office as an IT analyst. After a stint as President of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, Costello combined his analyst background with his passion for service to make a successful bid for City Council.   Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. The views expressed are solely Jason V.'s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised in West Baltimore just steps away from Penn-North, State Senator Antonio Hayes was a civil servant before he began serving the state of Maryland in earnest. The longer he worked to better the lives of the people in the 40th District, the more they trusted him to do so. As a state senator, he works alongside other governing bodies to make Baltimore and Maryland a more wonderful place to live. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. The views expressed are solely Jason V.'s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason V. concludes the two part series with Kirk Shannon-Butts, Curation and Public Art Manager of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts. In Part 2 of his interview, Kirk discusses his return to Baltimore, advice for artists looking to “please” others, recent projects and exciting new projects on the horizon.  Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an all new episode of Local Color, host Jason V. sits down with Kirk Shannon-Butts, Curation and Public Art Manager of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts. A fixture of Baltimore’s arts scene, if you’re at a trendy art opening for one of Charm City’s next big artists, chances are Kirk is the curator. To some he’s a friend and colleague; but to many in Baltimore, he’s the mentor that pushes them to be their best selves, keep honing their craft, and tell their story with authenticity. This is Part 1 of a two part series! Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette T. Ramos of the “Fabulous 14th” District talks about her path to City Council, the highs and lows of civil service and how residents can and should work with the Baltimore City Council to realize goals for their community. Ramos also discusses current events, like the ongoing BGE controversies, and her support for Hampden’s Common Ground Workers. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. The views expressed are solely Jason V.'s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Brian Bailey's trajectory in the art world is one many aspiring creatives would envy. A little over a year after pursuing his passion, he’s monetized his talent, secured PR representation and his calendar is consistently booked for events he’s hosting, or events where he’s the talent. But behind his success is the relatable story of setbacks, doubts and soul searching, all in the pursuit of artistic expression.   Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Jason V. hosts a panel discussion with Dr. Johnny Graham of Howard University and Vic Carter of WJZ 13 about the history of Juneteenth, its impact on Black American culture and the state of Black business and commerce in Baltimore City at the Juneteenth Luncheon at The Center Club Baltimore. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Buggs is an award winning nurse, entrepreneur and two time combat veteran. Victoria grew up in Gary, Indiana, and at 18 decided to serve her country and joined the armed forces. After an honorable discharge from a celebrated 20 year career in the military, she opened the Center for Health Educators and Safety Specialists, providing courses and certifications on CPR, AED and other life saving training. Victoria believes anyone and everyone should know life saving skills, and though she’s no longer in uniform, she continually dedicates herself to public service. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelli Redmond Bagby of Mova Nature Juice Bar discusses her early life in Baltimore City, the painful life event that lead her to healthy eating and why salads and fresh pressed juices are more similar than they are different. *This episode is branded content for Tastewise Kids, and features ads as well as a brief interview with Linda Richardson, Development Director of Tastewise Kids. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason V. talks with entrepreneur Tony Jia. When he was young, Tony’s parents moved from Beijing, China to North America, living first in Vancouver, Canada then putting down roots in Fairfax County, Virginia. As those roots took hold, so did the idea of entrepreneurship take hold in Tony’s mind. Using his passion for building things and the spirit of his business-minded father, Tony took the less traveled path to find himself and build businesses that protect and celebrate Asian identity.  Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonya Miller Hall is currently Senior Advisor of Arts and Culture in the Baltimore Mayor’s Office. Tonya returned home to Baltimore after building a PR career in New York City. Though NYC gave Tonya many professional experiences, coming home to Charm City gave her one experience she never expected — her name in the local paper. Local Color is hosted and produced by Jason V. and is distributed by Your Public Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.