Longtime readers of National Review are well familiar with Bob Ehrlich, the former governor of Maryland. We have featured him several times. He is an unusual politician: a straight-talking, no-nonsense, fearless Reagan Republican. At the same time, a thoughtful one.

He grew up in Greater Baltimore. He represented parts of Baltimore County in the Maryland House of Delegates. He served four terms in the U.S. House. Then he was governor. He lost reelection to Martin O’Malley, who is now challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.

In recent years, Ehrlich has written a couple of books, including America: Hope for Change. He may run for president himself. He’d be a dark horse, but a very interesting horse.

Ehrlich is my guest on Q&A today. (This is a podcast, offered via NR and Ricochet.) We talk about Baltimore — what ails it, what to do. We also talk about America — what ails it, what to do. A lot of people think Ehrlich is a breath of fresh air. I do. You may too. Anyway, check it out, here.