Seventh State Podcast

Who is Wes Moore, really—and what does his rise say about Maryland politics and public education? In this episode of The Seventh State Podcast , we break down the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial primary, the Honest Dems Dossier controversy, campaign finance complaints, and the money behind the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future . We also examine whether record-breaking education funding in Maryland is le...

This episode introduces Maryland as both a beloved home and “America in miniature,” reflecting the social, economic, and political turmoil faced by the broader United States in recent years. The narrator—a lifelong Maryland resident—explores rising costs of living, population loss, COVID‑19 impacts, and political polarization before introducing gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore as a symbol of hope...

The Seventh State Podcast asks two intertwined questions: Who is Maryland, and who is Governor Wes Moore? ​ Through personal narration, history, and data, the Seventh State Podcast explores Maryland’s identity as “America in miniature,” post-COVID social and economic changes, and the political moment that elevated a charismatic outsider. As Wes Moore’s rise is traced—from campaign promises to publ...