This stop in the Baltimore Market Series brings Rev and I to Broadway Market in the heart of Fells Point, one of the city’s oldest public markets with a vibrant present and a bold future.

In this episode, Rev and I sit down with key voices from the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation who are helping to shape what these markets mean today. Brooke Bachman, Leasing Manager, shares how vendors are selected and supported and what goes into curating a dynamic market experience. Jackie Sims, Director of HR, talks about the culture behind the scenes and the people who make the markets run every day. Charisse Nichols, Director of Storytelling and Content, offers a powerful look at how narrative, memory, and identity are preserved and why storytelling is central to market revitalization.

We also hear from Victoria Powers, owner of Vikki’s Fells Point Deli, a beloved staple of Broadway Market. With passion and purpose, she reflects on her journey as a small business owner, the community she serves, and what it means to be part of a living, breathing institution.

This episode is filled with energy, insight, and pride. It is about entrepreneurship, legacy, and the people who make Broadway Market more than just a place to eat. It is a community in motion.

Tune in as we unpack what it takes to keep a historic market current and rooted at the same time.

For the first time ever, Rev and I recorded live from the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center at the historic P.S. 103 Building. This building was once home to one of America’s greatest legal minds and is now a growing hub of civic engagement and community transformation.

In this episode, we sit down with Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, whose story bridges cities and communities. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Sheriff Cogen found more than just a career in Baltimore. He found purpose and home.

With candor and confidence, Sheriff Cogen reflects on his personal journey, the values that ground him, and the leadership philosophy that guides his work. He talks about what it means to serve with integrity, how he approaches community safety, and why his background makes him uniquely equipped to lead during this moment of change.

It is not just about badges or titles. It is about accountability, accessibility, and a real connection to the people. Sheriff Cogen shares how he is rethinking the role of law enforcement in a city that is rebuilding trust, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Recorded in a space rich with historical and cultural significance, this conversation is grounded, thoughtful, and forward-looking. Tune in for a meaningful dialogue on leadership, legacy, and what justice can look like when it is rooted in community.

Rev. Al and I are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest to He’s Holy, I’m Knott: Dr. Jay A. Perman, a nationally recognized leader in education, healthcare, and civic engagement. Currently the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM), he oversees 12 public universities and three regional centers and has spent his career building bridges across institutions, communities, and disciplines.

A pediatric gastroenterologist by training, Dr. Perman has never stepped away from the exam room, continuing to care for young patients even as he took on some of the most influential roles in American higher education. His clinical experience grounds everything he does, keeping people, especially the most vulnerable, at the heart of his leadership.

Before becoming USM Chancellor in 2020, Dr. Perman served as President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) for nearly a decade. There, he oversaw record-breaking research growth, expanding UMB’s annual grant funding to nearly $700 million. But his proudest legacy may be his bold commitment to equity and interprofessional education. He established UMB’s Center for Interprofessional Education, now a national model, where students from medicine, nursing, law, pharmacy, dentistry, and social work train side by side to deliver collaborative, community-based care.

Dr. Perman also launched the President’s Clinic, where he personally taught teams of future professionals how to work together to serve patients more holistically. And his founding of the UMB CURE Scholars Program, a STEM pipeline for West Baltimore students starting as early as sixth grade, has opened doors for hundreds of young scholars from underserved communities.

Beyond academia, Dr. Perman is a pillar in Maryland civic life. He chairs the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, co-chairs the UniverCity Partnership, and serves on numerous boards including Baltimore’s Promise, the Greater Baltimore Committee, and the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board. His honors are many, including regular recognition among “The Best Doctors in America” and leadership positions with national medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

Dr. Perman, thank you for your steadfast dedication to the people of Maryland and beyond. It’s an absolute honor to have you on the show and to share the remarkable legacy you are building.