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 public image to his administration—this limited series sets the stage for deeper scrutiny and raises a central tension:

​What happens when powerful political stories collide with uncomfortable truths?