In this episode, the Hot Topix Podcast Team speaks with Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation about the issues shaping the county’s future. Stewart breaks down his vision for housing affordability, tackling rising rents, homeownership access, and smart growth without displacing long-time residents. We also dig into environmental protection, climate resilience, and how county policy can balance development with sustainability.The discussion doesn’t stop there — Stewart addresses infrastructure challenges, from aging roads and public transit to schools and essential services, explaining how strategic investment can strengthen communities and fuel economic opportunity. Candid, policy-focused, and timely, this episode gives voters a clear look at where Nick Stewart stands and what he believes Balt ...