"I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore

He’s the much-watched governor making political headlines—but long before Wes Moore was the governor of Maryland, his wife Dawn Moore was a political superstar there. In this rare joint sitdown, they join Brittany Packnett Cunningham for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, governing through one of America's most politically turbulent moments, and what it’s like to be the only Black First Family of a state right now..

They also tackle the Trump administration's impact on Maryland, and address controversies around reparations, data centers, and women's leadership. Then, Brittany is joined by Dr.

Brittney Cooper for Untrending news—including the tragic death of 16-year-old Juliana Nzita; what’s up with gender testing in women’s tennis; and all the joy on display during WNBA All-Star Weekend. Mentioned in this episode: Politics, Morality and Civility by Václav Havel