In the seventh episode of Between the Beltways, hosts Deepan Chatterjee, Ph.D, and Shreyasi Deb, Ph.D., welcome special guest Dr. Clarence Lam, representative for Maryland's 12th legislative district, who is running for re-election in November. In the second half, join Deepan and Shreyasi for a round-up of election and political news.

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