Legacy, Leadership, and Baltimore’s Next Chapter: A Conversation with Mayor Brandon Scott

About this episode

Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his journey and leadership in Baltimore during a special Black History Month episode.

Send us Fan Mail In this special Black History Month episode of Burn the Talking Points, Mayor Brandon Scott joins us at Morgan State University for a powerful conversation taped in front of students about leading the city that raised him. As a Baltimore native, Mayor Scott reflects on the mentors, moments, and movements that shaped his path to public service. He discusses the responsibility of governing in this moment, the progress Baltimore has made in public safety, and why investing in yo...

People in this episode

Guest: Brandon Scott

Topics covered

• leadership
• Baltimore
• public service
• Black History Month
• public safety

Keywords

• Brandon Scott
• Baltimore
• public service
• Black History Month
• leadership
• public safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morgan State University

Places: Baltimore

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