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Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates

by Ivan J. Bates

On the Beyond the Status Quo podcast, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates has created a platform for open and honest discussions about law enforcement, social justice, and other important public policy issues. He asks his guests to leave political bickering for another program and focus on fresh ideas that challenge the status quo. Ivan also knows that he doesn’t have all the answers. Who does? He's ready to listen and learn from his guests. About State’s Attorney Ivan Bates An Army brat, Ivan Bates followed his father into the military, serving at home and abroad with the 32nd Air Defense Artillery Command in Europe. He then attended Howard University, where he was elected Student Association President and graduated with honors in 1992. Inspired by Justice Thurgood Marshall, he pursued law at the College of William and Mary, working with the Black Law Students Associatio

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  1. 02: Senator Shaneka Henson, Candidate Stephanie Popescu, and Advocate Nate Golden

    On the second episode of Beyond the Status Quo, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates sits down with Maryland State Senator Shaneka Henson, candidate for Maryland State Senate Stephanie Popescu, and Baltimore City Question I advocate Nate Golden. SA Bates discusses with Henson and Popescu…

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  2. 01: Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino

    On the premiere episode of Beyond the Status Quo, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates sits down with Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino on the day Maryland’s new juvenile justice law takes effect. The two leaders discuss whether the system is...

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On the Beyond the Status Quo podcast, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates has created a platform for open and honest discussions about law enforcement, social justice, and other important public policy issues.

He asks his guests to leave political bickering for another program and focus on fresh ideas that challenge the status quo.

Ivan also knows that he doesn’t have all the answers. Who does? He's ready to listen and learn from his guests.

About State’s Attorney Ivan Bates

An Army brat, Ivan Bates followed his father into the military, serving at home and abroad with the 32nd Air Defense Artillery Command in Europe. He then attended Howard University, where he was elected Student Association President and graduated with honors in 1992. Inspired by Justice Thurgood Marshall, he pursued law at the College of William and Mary, working with the Black Law Students Associatio

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How many episodes does Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates have?

Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates has 2 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

What is Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates about?

On the Beyond the Status Quo podcast, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates has created a platform for open and honest discussions about law enforcement, social justice, and other important public policy issues. He asks his guests to leave political bickering for another program and focus...

Who hosts Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates?

Beyond the Status Quo w/ Ivan J. Bates is created and hosted by Ivan J. Bates.
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