Today on NewsTalk, Prince George’s Councilwoman Ingrid Turner talked about local opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget proposal. Turner, president of the Maryland Association of Counties, voiced concern about the proposal to shift the burden for teacher pensions from the state to the localities.

Haimanot Bizuayehu, a leader among DC cab drivers, talked about the proposal to modernize the city’s taxi fleet, a move that has many cabbies nervous and feeling left out.

And we discussed the new Gonzales poll that shows Maryland voters remain divided on gay marriage. Although independents support same-sex unions by a comfortable margin, African-Americans remain strongly opposed. Joining us: journalist Josh Kurtz, Republican spokesman John Porter and former Delegate Cheryl Kagan (D).

WATCH today’s interviews here:

Friday at 10am: Scott Thuman on the South Carolina primary and a preview of this weekend’s NFL games.