# Ep. 149: Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon Scott: The Truth About Crime, Trump & Protecting Our Black Women

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Published: 2026-02-02T16:30:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2356

## Resource

In XYBM 149, we sit down inside Baltimore City Hall with Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s 52nd mayor, for a rare and deeply personal conversation about leadership, trauma, and what it really takes to transform a city. Mayor Scott opens up about growing up in Park Heights, navigating personal loss, and how his lived experiences shaped his decision to lead differently. We talk about Black history, the responsibility of power, and why being unapologetically Black — especially in moments of crisis — is not just political, but necessary. This conversation also dives into Baltimore’s historic reductions in violent crime, what’s actually working statewide, and how Mayor Scott centers Black women, accountability, and healing in his approach to public safety. He shares why mental health support for Black men is a leadership issue, not a side conversation — and why changing outcomes requires changing systems and culture. This is not a soundbite interview — it’s a real conversation about trauma, courage, and the kind of leadership Black communities deserve. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode! BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ———————————— Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ———————————— We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapist All webinar attendees…

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