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I gotta get started right, I gotta get started today. With the NBA with it are not looking good for the Milwaukee boxer right the Bucks.

I gotta get started right, I gotta get started today. With the NBA with it are not looking good for the Milwaukee boxer right the Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks were destroyed.

The Milwaukee Bucks were destroyed.

Last night by John Moran and the Memphis Grizzlies one twenty two to ninety nine. The Grizzlies were led by Moran, who had twenty six points fourteen assistant ten boards at triple double.

Last night by John Moran and the Memphis Grizzlies one twenty two to ninety nine. The Grizzlies were led by Moran, who had twenty six points fourteen assistant ten boards at triple double.

Yes, that dude, job Moran, watch out for him. But as for Milwaukee, Janna's had thirty seven and eleven. But that's about it.

Yes, that dude, job Moran, watch out for him. But as for Milwaukee, Janna's had thirty seven and eleven. But that's about it.

Damian Lillard, brace yourself for this only had four points on one for twelve shooting. That is not something that we're accustomed to see it from Damian Lillard. Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks are currently sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a w recked of one and four. And let me tell you something right now, let me just put it out there and frustraet Doc Rivers is in trouble and a Milwaukee Bucks as a franchise aren't in trouble.

Damian Lillard, brace yourself for this only had four points on one for twelve shooting. That is not something that we're accustomed to see it from Damian Lillard. Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks are currently sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a w recked of one and four. And let me tell you something right now, let me just put it out there and frustraet Doc Rivers is in trouble and a Milwaukee Bucks as a franchise aren't in trouble.

They're old ladies and gentlemen. They're old.

They're old ladies and gentlemen. They're old.

Now.

Now.

You can look at Giannis after the coup point, you can the Greek freaking you can blame them all you want.

You can look at Giannis after the coup point, you can the Greek freaking you can blame them all you want.

To.

To.

I just want to remind you the brother averaging twenty eight. I just want to remind you of that. But the bottom line is they're old. They look old.

I just want to remind you the brother averaging twenty eight. I just want to remind you of that. But the bottom line is they're old. They look old.

It is what it is.

It is what it is.

Chris Middleton ain't healthy, and we get all of that. Drew Holliday's gone. Remember you traded a bunch of your assets along with Holiday.

Chris Middleton ain't healthy, and we get all of that. Drew Holliday's gone. Remember you traded a bunch of your assets along with Holiday.

To get Damian Lillard.

To get Damian Lillard.

Remember this is the same Milwaukee Bucks team that had a Dante DiVincenzo in twenty twenty two and gave up on him because he couldn't recover soon enough from his ankle injury.

Remember this is the same Milwaukee Bucks team that had a Dante DiVincenzo in twenty twenty two and gave up on him because he couldn't recover soon enough from his ankle injury.

And you're brought in aging surgery, baka, serge of baka.

And you're brought in aging surgery, baka, serge of baka.

The bottom line is, when you look at it, all they've got right now it seems is Giannice and Damian Lillard, and it doesn't appear to be enough. The Milwaukee Bucks look bad now, say the averaging twenty eight, But let me be specific. Right now, thus far, Giannis is averaging thirty point four points per game, fourth in the NBA, shoot sixty six percent from the field, averaging eleven point six rebounds per game, five point eight assists, and there's still one in four getting their ass kicked.

The bottom line is, when you look at it, all they've got right now it seems is Giannice and Damian Lillard, and it doesn't appear to be enough. The Milwaukee Bucks look bad now, say the averaging twenty eight, But let me be specific. Right now, thus far, Giannis is averaging thirty point four points per game, fourth in the NBA, shoot sixty six percent from the field, averaging eleven point six rebounds per game, five point eight assists, and there's still one in four getting their ass kicked.

I'm bringing all of this up.

I'm bringing all of this up.

Because Jonnie might won out now after this season's got three years to go, plus play option, and we get all of that part. Damian Lillett got a year to go before he's got a play option.

Because Jonnie might won out now after this season's got three years to go, plus play option, and we get all of that part. Damian Lillett got a year to go before he's got a play option.

We got all of that, But what else do you have. I'm just looking at them right now.

We got all of that, But what else do you have. I'm just looking at them right now.

Middleton has missed forty eight percent of his game since the start of the twenty twenty two to twenty three season.

Middleton has missed forty eight percent of his game since the start of the twenty twenty two to twenty three season.

You got Doc Rivers.

You got Doc Rivers.

Listen, he inherited a team that was thirty two and fourteen in the second seed in the Eastern Conference without them, and then last year he went seventeen and nineteen and it was todd for twentieth in terms of his rank in terms of his record since he arrived. And now you look at what's transpiring right now, they're eighteen and twenty three in regular season games under Doc Rivers. That's unacceptable. I love the man, but that's unacceptable. They gotta do something. And I'm not advocated for anybody's dismissal or removal or whatever. I'm just talking about the future of the Milwaukee Bucks look bleak. So why hesitate, Why hold it back? It's pretty damn bad when you got a Greek freak that's averaging thirty and eleven on sixty six percent shooting from the field, and you're still losing four straight by double digits. And you only got one victory on the season, and that one victory came against the Philadelphia Eagles, who didn't have Joel Embid and Paul George. This is pretty damn bad. This is what happened. That opening game was against the Sixers. The Sixers, no old Joe l Embiid, no Paul George. And that's the only victory you have, and everybody else is smoking you. Despite yann Is averaging thirty and eleven, Damian Lillard struggling to shoot the ball. He missed all six of his three pointers last night. He's shooting just six for thirty three. That's eighteen percent on threes in the last four games. I know, oh, he'll turn it around, But the point is he has to because what we didn't expect was to look at the Milwaukee Bucks and say, Yo, that's all they got, that's all they have.

Listen, he inherited a team that was thirty two and fourteen in the second seed in the Eastern Conference without them, and then last year he went seventeen and nineteen and it was todd for twentieth in terms of his rank in terms of his record since he arrived. And now you look at what's transpiring right now, they're eighteen and twenty three in regular season games under Doc Rivers. That's unacceptable. I love the man, but that's unacceptable. They gotta do something. And I'm not advocated for anybody's dismissal or removal or whatever. I'm just talking about the future of the Milwaukee Bucks look bleak. So why hesitate, Why hold it back? It's pretty damn bad when you got a Greek freak that's averaging thirty and eleven on sixty six percent shooting from the field, and you're still losing four straight by double digits. And you only got one victory on the season, and that one victory came against the Philadelphia Eagles, who didn't have Joel Embid and Paul George. This is pretty damn bad. This is what happened. That opening game was against the Sixers. The Sixers, no old Joe l Embiid, no Paul George. And that's the only victory you have, and everybody else is smoking you. Despite yann Is averaging thirty and eleven, Damian Lillard struggling to shoot the ball. He missed all six of his three pointers last night. He's shooting just six for thirty three. That's eighteen percent on threes in the last four games. I know, oh, he'll turn it around, But the point is he has to because what we didn't expect was to look at the Milwaukee Bucks and say, Yo, that's all they got, that's all they have.

But it is.

But it is.

And why am I bringing this up? Because I don't believe that Yannis is gonna stay. That's where I'm coming from.

And why am I bringing this up? Because I don't believe that Yannis is gonna stay. That's where I'm coming from.

With it.

With it.

I'm looking at his numbers. I'm mistaken. He's got three years left now, with a player option in twenty twenty seven, twenty twenty eight. Damian Lila's got this upcoming season and next thing, he's got a player option a year before Jannis. Who the hell else is worth having? Chris Middleton, We've all given up on him. Brook Lopez could leave after this season. Bobby Porters is under contract after this year for one more year, but.

I'm looking at his numbers. I'm mistaken. He's got three years left now, with a player option in twenty twenty seven, twenty twenty eight. Damian Lila's got this upcoming season and next thing, he's got a player option a year before Jannis. Who the hell else is worth having? Chris Middleton, We've all given up on him. Brook Lopez could leave after this season. Bobby Porters is under contract after this year for one more year, but.

That ain't enough.

That ain't enough.

Jannis might ask out this summer, and you know what, That's got me thinking. I don't want to panic right now. I don't want to panic. But did the New York Knicks make a mistake? I mean, they gave up five damned draft picks for Michel Bridges. And I like the brother, I really really do. And he's dependable and he's always there, but.

Jannis might ask out this summer, and you know what, That's got me thinking. I don't want to panic right now. I don't want to panic. But did the New York Knicks make a mistake? I mean, they gave up five damned draft picks for Michel Bridges. And I like the brother, I really really do. And he's dependable and he's always there, but.

He ain't Yannis. That's five picks.

He ain't Yannis. That's five picks.

Now, I know you gave him Julius Rado and Dante Devintenzo. I'm not bringing up called Anthony Towns because the bottom line is, well, what you gave up to acquire call Anthony Towns.

Now, I know you gave him Julius Rado and Dante Devintenzo. I'm not bringing up called Anthony Towns because the bottom line is, well, what you gave up to acquire call Anthony Towns.

I understand it. Michael Bridges. I believe in it too.

I understand it. Michael Bridges. I believe in it too.

If you don't have a shot at Yanni's, well you got a shot at Yanni's and you missed out because.

If you don't have a shot at Yanni's, well you got a shot at Yanni's and you missed out because.

You depleted all your available assets.

You depleted all your available assets.

That's a problem. That's a problem. Joannis might Jannest might win out, y'all. I'm just saying, let me point that out. Meanwhile, let me transition to Dallas, where the Mavericks are off to a slow start as well, which is a surprise for.

That's a problem. That's a problem. Joannis might Jannest might win out, y'all. I'm just saying, let me point that out. Meanwhile, let me transition to Dallas, where the Mavericks are off to a slow start as well, which is a surprise for.

The defending Western Conference champions.

The defending Western Conference champions.

The MAVs lost last night add home to their Houston Rockets. Kyrie and Luca were sensation. You're dropping twenty eight and twenty nine, respectively. However, they didn't get enough support for the rest of the squad, including Klay Thompson, who only scored twelve points and three or nine shooting from deep.

The MAVs lost last night add home to their Houston Rockets. Kyrie and Luca were sensation. You're dropping twenty eight and twenty nine, respectively. However, they didn't get enough support for the rest of the squad, including Klay Thompson, who only scored twelve points and three or nine shooting from deep.

Listen, everybody calmed the hell down.

Listen, everybody calmed the hell down.

Klay Thompson walked in the last night's game, averaging nearly seventeen a game shooting forty five percent.

Klay Thompson walked in the last night's game, averaging nearly seventeen a game shooting forty five percent.

From the field.

From the field.

Big number here, forty two and a half percent from three point range. That's what the hell they got him there for. I'm not tripping that brother shooting forty five percent from three point range. If Klay Thompson has got his three point shot flowing. Look the hell out because Dallas definitely can make some noise if you're talking about this brother's shooting at accurately from three point range.

Big number here, forty two and a half percent from three point range. That's what the hell they got him there for. I'm not tripping that brother shooting forty five percent from three point range. If Klay Thompson has got his three point shot flowing. Look the hell out because Dallas definitely can make some noise if you're talking about this brother's shooting at accurately from three point range.

Last year, he shot at like thirty eight percent.

Last year, he shot at like thirty eight percent.

For the first eight to nine years of his career, shot over forty percent from three point range.

For the first eight to nine years of his career, shot over forty percent from three point range.

It's one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

It's one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

And with Luca and Kyrie on a basketball call with him, most of the shots he's going to get are going to be open shots. So let's understand that about Klay Thompson. I'm not worried about him. I'm looking at Luca. I'm looking at Kyrie. I know what they brought to the table. Kyrie had thirty five against the Minnesota the night before.

And with Luca and Kyrie on a basketball call with him, most of the shots he's going to get are going to be open shots. So let's understand that about Klay Thompson. I'm not worried about him. I'm looking at Luca. I'm looking at Kyrie. I know what they brought to the table. Kyrie had thirty five against the Minnesota the night before.

Luca.

Luca.

It's spectacular. We know what he brings to the table. Still wondering whether or not Dallas has enough, But I know this much. I'm not gonna throw shade on Klay Thompson nor Dallas grabbing Klay Thompson.

It's spectacular. We know what he brings to the table. Still wondering whether or not Dallas has enough, But I know this much. I'm not gonna throw shade on Klay Thompson nor Dallas grabbing Klay Thompson.

I think that works. I think that works.

I think that works. I think that works.

Before I go to break, let me say I want to get take a moment to give early props to my New York Knicks and New York Knickson just two and two so far. But I do like what I saw from Karl Anthony Town's the other night dropping forty four on Miami and New York's win at home.

Before I go to break, let me say I want to get take a moment to give early props to my New York Knicks and New York Knickson just two and two so far. But I do like what I saw from Karl Anthony Town's the other night dropping forty four on Miami and New York's win at home.

I like that. I like that we need that from Anthony Towns. This is what I meant when I said I like the acquisition. He can catch and shoot, Plus he can score on the post.

I like that. I like that we need that from Anthony Towns. This is what I meant when I said I like the acquisition. He can catch and shoot, Plus he can score on the post.

Plus, by the way, Minnesota's gonna miss that defense that he put on Jokic when they went up against Denver in the Western Conference semifinals. Now, I don't like thought of call Anthony Towns having to defend on the perimeter. I know that ain't his bag. But can he defend against other big men in the post?

Plus, by the way, Minnesota's gonna miss that defense that he put on Jokic when they went up against Denver in the Western Conference semifinals. Now, I don't like thought of call Anthony Towns having to defend on the perimeter. I know that ain't his bag. But can he defend against other big men in the post?

Shot? Can he score in the post against other big men? Absolutely?

Shot? Can he score in the post against other big men? Absolutely?

Can he step away from the basket and shoot the three better than practically any big man. So I'm very happy with cal Anthony Towns being in New York. I knew that New York thinks was gonna struggle out of the gate. Just two and two. You gotta get acclimated. Everybody acclimated. Mickel Bridges called Anthony town They're new to this. Ognaoby back in the bag. You know, we get on, He's back on the squad. Jalen Brunson, No Dante de Vincenzo though. Okay, so you got bruntson then Bridges, all right, you got Josh Hart, you got to o Ji Ananoby, you got a call Anthony Towns. I don't want to call Anthony Towns playing the five too much. I can't wait for Mitchell Robinson to get back. I'd like to see the Knicks get another big man. I like to see somebody else playing the fossil call. Anthony Towns doesn't have to do that. But either way you slice it, I'm good with it. Just don't tell me nine months from now that the New York Knicks had a chance to get Jannis and the Gombo, the Greek freak, and we didn't get them because we don't have no assets, because we gave them all up.

Can he step away from the basket and shoot the three better than practically any big man. So I'm very happy with cal Anthony Towns being in New York. I knew that New York thinks was gonna struggle out of the gate. Just two and two. You gotta get acclimated. Everybody acclimated. Mickel Bridges called Anthony town They're new to this. Ognaoby back in the bag. You know, we get on, He's back on the squad. Jalen Brunson, No Dante de Vincenzo though. Okay, so you got bruntson then Bridges, all right, you got Josh Hart, you got to o Ji Ananoby, you got a call Anthony Towns. I don't want to call Anthony Towns playing the five too much. I can't wait for Mitchell Robinson to get back. I'd like to see the Knicks get another big man. I like to see somebody else playing the fossil call. Anthony Towns doesn't have to do that. But either way you slice it, I'm good with it. Just don't tell me nine months from now that the New York Knicks had a chance to get Jannis and the Gombo, the Greek freak, and we didn't get them because we don't have no assets, because we gave them all up.

Don't do it. Don't tell me that.

Don't do it. Don't tell me that.

Don't tell me that Michel Bridges, as much as I love them, is the reason we can't get Jannis Anenter to coompo.

Don't tell me that Michel Bridges, as much as I love them, is the reason we can't get Jannis Anenter to coompo.

I'm going to be heartbroken.

I'm going to be heartbroken.

Because if Jannis Anthon to coopo, if Jannis the Greek Freak was in Gotham City.

Because if Jannis Anthon to coopo, if Jannis the Greek Freak was in Gotham City.

If if he was playing at the Garden, Knicks could win it all, Nix win it all. But that's just me. That's where I stand with it.

If if he was playing at the Garden, Knicks could win it all, Nix win it all. But that's just me. That's where I stand with it.

Coming up, I've got your picks for NFL Week now. But first, were just days away from the presidential election and celebrities are coming out in droves for the candidates. I'll dive into the campaign headlines and more with my next guest, Marylynd Governor mister Wes Moore himself. It's going to be a very very interesting conversation because I have very interesting questions to ask him.

Coming up, I've got your picks for NFL Week now. But first, were just days away from the presidential election and celebrities are coming out in droves for the candidates. I'll dive into the campaign headlines and more with my next guest, Marylynd Governor mister Wes Moore himself. It's going to be a very very interesting conversation because I have very interesting questions to ask him.

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If there's one thing that everybody knows about me, it's that sports consumes my life.

If there's one thing that everybody knows about me, it's that sports consumes my life.

I watch it, I report on it, I.

I watch it, I report on it, I.

Debate it, and yes I even dream about it.

Debate it, and yes I even dream about it.

Okay, I'll admit it. But you know what, that is still not enough.

Okay, I'll admit it. But you know what, that is still not enough.

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All you have to do is play a five dollar lineup on Prospects and you'll get fifty dollars instantly. Now let's see my winning picks today. I'll be making picks for this weekend's NFL games. First up, command this quarterback Jaden Daniels against the New York Giants secondary more or less then two hundred and thirty eight and a half passing yards.

Have y'all seen his brother play? He's a rookie.

Have y'all seen his brother play? He's a rookie.

Clearly the rookie of the Year and without question a leading candidate for League NVP honors the way that this brother has been balling and the Washington Commanders are in first place in the NFC East. Yes, I'm goaling with more two hundred and thirty eight and a half yards for him.

Clearly the rookie of the Year and without question a leading candidate for League NVP honors the way that this brother has been balling and the Washington Commanders are in first place in the NFC East. Yes, I'm goaling with more two hundred and thirty eight and a half yards for him.

Yeah, I'm going with more. Okay.

Yeah, I'm going with more. Okay.

Next up, Buffalo Bill's signal caller Josh Allen up against the Miami Dolphins defense more or less than two hudred and.

Next up, Buffalo Bill's signal caller Josh Allen up against the Miami Dolphins defense more or less than two hudred and.

Forty four and a half passing yards. Josh Allen, another MVP candidate, got the Buffalo Bills ball.

Forty four and a half passing yards. Josh Allen, another MVP candidate, got the Buffalo Bills ball.

And by the way, my major, major sorry and condolenceays the Stephan Diggs for being out for the year, But you know who's not missing him the ball to the Buffalo Bills because the way the Buffalo Bills have been playing even without Stephan Diggs has been impressive. But now they went out and they got Amari Cooper.

And by the way, my major, major sorry and condolenceays the Stephan Diggs for being out for the year, But you know who's not missing him the ball to the Buffalo Bills because the way the Buffalo Bills have been playing even without Stephan Diggs has been impressive. But now they went out and they got Amari Cooper.

So guess what two hundred and forty four and a.

So guess what two hundred and forty four and a.

Half yards for that stud That is Josh Allen, arguably the second best quarterback in the entire NFL behind Patrick Mahomes.

Half yards for that stud That is Josh Allen, arguably the second best quarterback in the entire NFL behind Patrick Mahomes.

Yes, I'm going with more for this one.

Yes, I'm going with more for this one.

Please.

Please.

Finally, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson facing off against the Denver Broncos more or less than two hundred and twenty and a half passing yards, it's Lamar Jackson.

Finally, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson facing off against the Denver Broncos more or less than two hundred and twenty and a half passing yards, it's Lamar Jackson.

I'm gonna go with more? Could it be less short?

I'm gonna go with more? Could it be less short?

Because he get handed the ball off to Derek Henry. But they didn't do that the last game. That's probably the reason they lost to Cleveland. Okay, you didn't give Derek Henry the ball enough. They'll probably make amends for that, but that doesn't mean that Lamar Jackson ain't gonna have an opportunity to pass the ball.

Because he get handed the ball off to Derek Henry. But they didn't do that the last game. That's probably the reason they lost to Cleveland. Okay, you didn't give Derek Henry the ball enough. They'll probably make amends for that, but that doesn't mean that Lamar Jackson ain't gonna have an opportunity to pass the ball.

And with two hundred and twenty and a.

And with two hundred and twenty and a.

Half passing yards, the fact that they're about to get Deontay Johnson as well, I can't sniff at that at all.

Half passing yards, the fact that they're about to get Deontay Johnson as well, I can't sniff at that at all.

I'm looking at the Baltimore Ravens.

I'm looking at the Baltimore Ravens.

I'm looking at the weapons that Lamar Jackson will have available to him, and I can't help or pick more. Okay, so let's recap on the three selections here. It's Jade and Daniels, this Josh Allen, this is Lamar Jackson, more and more and more, because those brothers always give you more more what you want.

I'm looking at the weapons that Lamar Jackson will have available to him, and I can't help or pick more. Okay, so let's recap on the three selections here. It's Jade and Daniels, this Josh Allen, this is Lamar Jackson, more and more and more, because those brothers always give you more more what you want.

That is because they that bad. That's in good you feel me? Welcome back to Stevine A. Smith Show.

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Let's turn to some politics, as we're just a few days away for the presidential election. Before we get into my next guest, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, I want to touch with some of the celebrity endorsements in the presidential race because.

Let's turn to some politics, as we're just a few days away for the presidential election. Before we get into my next guest, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, I want to touch with some of the celebrity endorsements in the presidential race because.

I think y'all will be interested in it.

I think y'all will be interested in it.

Okay, Cardi B, the one and only Cardi B, is among a group of musical artists that will be supporting Kamala Harris this weekend in battleground state Wisconsin.

Okay, Cardi B, the one and only Cardi B, is among a group of musical artists that will be supporting Kamala Harris this weekend in battleground state Wisconsin.

Now that's a change.

Now that's a change.

For Cardi B if you remember, she declined to endorse President Biden last year, citing New York City's public service cuts while the administration sent support to Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, a cast of Avengers, which includes the wonderful Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Junior, and of course, the incomparable Don Cheadle, got together in a clip posted on X to endorse the.

For Cardi B if you remember, she declined to endorse President Biden last year, citing New York City's public service cuts while the administration sent support to Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, a cast of Avengers, which includes the wonderful Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Junior, and of course, the incomparable Don Cheadle, got together in a clip posted on X to endorse the.

Harris wallskin Wall's ticket. Take a look, by the way.

Harris wallskin Wall's ticket. Take a look, by the way.

At the celebrity endorsements we've seen this year for both candidates. By the way it all begs the question do they matter? On the Democratic side, Ron James Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen, Octavia Spencer, Eminem The Avengers, Madonna, Arnold schwarzennigga 'll Be Buck Bad, Bunny, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncey Lynn, Manuel, Miranda, Willie Nelson, Robert de Niro, John Legend, of course, Mark Cuban, Bill Gates, two billionaires. At the end of that list, I picked eighteen from each side. Let's show the Republican side, those who are supporters of Donald Trump. Dana White, doctor Phil Elon Musk, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Jason Oldean Buzz, Aldrin, Brett Favulk, Hogan, Kid Rock, Dennis Quaid, Mel Gibson, Anne Barros, Dave Portno, Roseanne Barr, Denica Patrick, Lauren, Prince Taylor, and Zachary Levi.

At the celebrity endorsements we've seen this year for both candidates. By the way it all begs the question do they matter? On the Democratic side, Ron James Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen, Octavia Spencer, Eminem The Avengers, Madonna, Arnold schwarzennigga 'll Be Buck Bad, Bunny, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncey Lynn, Manuel, Miranda, Willie Nelson, Robert de Niro, John Legend, of course, Mark Cuban, Bill Gates, two billionaires. At the end of that list, I picked eighteen from each side. Let's show the Republican side, those who are supporters of Donald Trump. Dana White, doctor Phil Elon Musk, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Jason Oldean Buzz, Aldrin, Brett Favulk, Hogan, Kid Rock, Dennis Quaid, Mel Gibson, Anne Barros, Dave Portno, Roseanne Barr, Denica Patrick, Lauren, Prince Taylor, and Zachary Levi.

It's a couple of names on both lists. Let's go back.

It's a couple of names on both lists. Let's go back.

Put the Republican list back up there, please, because I want everybody to see it. Brett Favv Really he doesn't. He's endorseding somebody right now who told him? Folks care about that kind.

Put the Republican list back up there, please, because I want everybody to see it. Brett Favv Really he doesn't. He's endorseding somebody right now who told him? Folks care about that kind.

Of subject from him?

Of subject from him?

What they care about, you know, all other issues there, I say that are a bit challenging for him these days. I won't get into that.

What they care about, you know, all other issues there, I say that are a bit challenging for him these days. I won't get into that.

That's one thing.

That's one thing.

And Roseanne Barr, you know the national anthem, you know when when she was singing that. I mean, it doesn't make sense. Okay, it doesn't make sense in that one. Go to the Democratic side. Let me see that list again, please and see the supporters, I mean, all reasonable folks from being Arnold schwarzenegative former Republican governor of California. That's about a relationship thing right there. You know he must have known her because she obviously, you know, comes from California, what have you form? The state attorney general and all that. Senator and now she's the vice president. But I'm looking at that list. Don't really have much of a problem with that list, other than Arnold Schwarzenegger is a bit shaky right there. Robert de Niro, you know he was gonna always take that position. Lebron James. Speaking of Lebron James, let me say this.

And Roseanne Barr, you know the national anthem, you know when when she was singing that. I mean, it doesn't make sense. Okay, it doesn't make sense in that one. Go to the Democratic side. Let me see that list again, please and see the supporters, I mean, all reasonable folks from being Arnold schwarzenegative former Republican governor of California. That's about a relationship thing right there. You know he must have known her because she obviously, you know, comes from California, what have you form? The state attorney general and all that. Senator and now she's the vice president. But I'm looking at that list. Don't really have much of a problem with that list, other than Arnold Schwarzenegger is a bit shaky right there. Robert de Niro, you know he was gonna always take that position. Lebron James. Speaking of Lebron James, let me say this.

Can we do me a favor? Please?

Can we do me a favor? Please?

Can I ask a personal favorite, Folks, especially athletes, if you want to come out and support.

Can I ask a personal favorite, Folks, especially athletes, if you want to come out and support.

A presidential candidate.

A presidential candidate.

Could it be could you please articulate your issues? I mean it's real easy to say. I mean I wanted to house their choice. I want to think about my kids and my grandkids, my family and what choices they Could you elaborate more extensively, please, Other than the fact that he's hated by some.

Could it be could you please articulate your issues? I mean it's real easy to say. I mean I wanted to house their choice. I want to think about my kids and my grandkids, my family and what choices they Could you elaborate more extensively, please, Other than the fact that he's hated by some.

Can we talk about her issues.

Can we talk about her issues.

I'm talking about her policies and what she's promoted.

I'm talking about her policies and what she's promoted.

See.

See.

I get upset when I know there are brilliant brothers and sisters out there who are well read, have a clue about the issues, but then don't say a damn thing about it when they're encouraging people.

I get upset when I know there are brilliant brothers and sisters out there who are well read, have a clue about the issues, but then don't say a damn thing about it when they're encouraging people.

Who to vote for. If you're going to do that, tell them why? Tell them why? Now I've been on the record. He scares me.

Who to vote for. If you're going to do that, tell them why? Tell them why? Now I've been on the record. He scares me.

And I'm interested in somebody in the White House who's a statesman who's going to work across the aisle on both sides and strive to get things done.

And I'm interested in somebody in the White House who's a statesman who's going to work across the aisle on both sides and strive to get things done.

I'm a centrist.

I'm a centrist.

I'm not fore woke culture, but I'm for liberal policies. I believe in thinking about the little man. I believe in thinking about the disolate, and Disfrance says. I believe it thinking about the elderly. I don't want Social Security to become insolvent. I want medicaid and medicaid. I'm a proponent of Affordable Care Act. See, I can give you those issues. I can give that to you. Could you Lebron James or anybody else for that matter, If you're going to support somebody, could you tell us why other than he's gonna subvert the constitution? Democracy is at stake.

I'm not fore woke culture, but I'm for liberal policies. I believe in thinking about the little man. I believe in thinking about the disolate, and Disfrance says. I believe it thinking about the elderly. I don't want Social Security to become insolvent. I want medicaid and medicaid. I'm a proponent of Affordable Care Act. See, I can give you those issues. I can give that to you. Could you Lebron James or anybody else for that matter, If you're going to support somebody, could you tell us why other than he's gonna subvert the constitution? Democracy is at stake.

You know why. I don't want to hear that.

You know why. I don't want to hear that.

Because the left has been saying that for ages. You said it about Reagan, said about HW Bush said about w Bush said it about Trump. Maybe, just maybe if you didn't say it every single time an election came around.

Because the left has been saying that for ages. You said it about Reagan, said about HW Bush said about w Bush said it about Trump. Maybe, just maybe if you didn't say it every single time an election came around.

We would have took it more seriously in.

We would have took it more seriously in.

Twenty sixteen when you said that when he was going up against Hillary.

Twenty sixteen when you said that when he was going up against Hillary.

Maybe that's all I want to say about that.

Maybe that's all I want to say about that.

That's all I want to say about that, because there's somebody that I'm about to bring on that's far more cogent, far more lucid, far more clear and edified and involved than I could ever hope to be. He is my next guest, okay, and he has been called the future of the Democratic Party. He is the second youngest governor in the country and only the third black person ever elected to the office, an Army veteran, the Rhodes Scholar, New York Times bestselling author. You know who he is. Just in case you didn't, I'll tell you right now. He is the governor of the state of Maryland. The one and only Wes Moore. What's going on, Governor.

That's all I want to say about that, because there's somebody that I'm about to bring on that's far more cogent, far more lucid, far more clear and edified and involved than I could ever hope to be. He is my next guest, okay, and he has been called the future of the Democratic Party. He is the second youngest governor in the country and only the third black person ever elected to the office, an Army veteran, the Rhodes Scholar, New York Times bestselling author. You know who he is. Just in case you didn't, I'll tell you right now. He is the governor of the state of Maryland. The one and only Wes Moore. What's going on, Governor.

Man hearing the one and only call me?

Man hearing the one and only call me?

The one and only feels good?

The one and only feels good?

Listen, you should be feeling good. You should be feeling good. You're not facing the level.

Listen, you should be feeling good. You should be feeling good. You're not facing the level.

Of scrutiny that you're Democratic nominee Kamala Harris's face right now.

Of scrutiny that you're Democratic nominee Kamala Harris's face right now.

How are you feeling?

How are you feeling?

How are you feeling right now about her chances in this election?

How are you feeling right now about her chances in this election?

You know, honestly, Stephen, Ay, I'm feeling good because I'm on the ground, you know. I you know, just over these past weeks, we've been to Michigan and Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and North Carolina and Georgia. I mean, we're literally hitting all the various battleground states and speaking with everything from military veterans to younger voters on college campuses to African Americans and barbershops and the thing I continue to hear is consistent is as people continue to learn more about the policies, continued to learn more about what she's pushing for, about how we're focusing on economic growth and making sure that you can have an economy that works for everybody, that you can do things like increasing home ownership and giving supports for first time home buyers. When we're talking about things like how do you have a country that's respected on the global stage. You know, people like what they are here. And so I think she's not only continuing to show that she's going to be the president that can bring us together because this country needs some serious healing right now, but I think there's a measure of excitement on the ground that I think is going to show itself on election day.

You know, honestly, Stephen, Ay, I'm feeling good because I'm on the ground, you know. I you know, just over these past weeks, we've been to Michigan and Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and North Carolina and Georgia. I mean, we're literally hitting all the various battleground states and speaking with everything from military veterans to younger voters on college campuses to African Americans and barbershops and the thing I continue to hear is consistent is as people continue to learn more about the policies, continued to learn more about what she's pushing for, about how we're focusing on economic growth and making sure that you can have an economy that works for everybody, that you can do things like increasing home ownership and giving supports for first time home buyers. When we're talking about things like how do you have a country that's respected on the global stage. You know, people like what they are here. And so I think she's not only continuing to show that she's going to be the president that can bring us together because this country needs some serious healing right now, but I think there's a measure of excitement on the ground that I think is going to show itself on election day.

I hear you, and I hear various Sarah Gates saying that message and articulating it.

I hear you, and I hear various Sarah Gates saying that message and articulating it.

Very very well.

Very very well.

What a lot of people are questioning is whether or not she's doing that actually and is she doing it effectively? So I guess the question would be why would they have that level.

What a lot of people are questioning is whether or not she's doing that actually and is she doing it effectively? So I guess the question would be why would they have that level.

Of thought of the lean on.

Of thought of the lean on.

Why is it that you see people questioning what her intent is?

Why is it that you see people questioning what her intent is?

What is she going to do policy wise?

What is she going to do policy wise?

She doesn't seem in their eyes to be answering the questions as fluidly as say somebody like you just did, how do you explain that?

She doesn't seem in their eyes to be answering the questions as fluidly as say somebody like you just did, how do you explain that?

Well?

Well?

I think that one way to remember this is this is presidential elections, and you know, this country is still very divided, and I think that a lot of information is out there.

I think that one way to remember this is this is presidential elections, and you know, this country is still very divided, and I think that a lot of information is out there.

But there's two things to know about that.

But there's two things to know about that.

One is people, once you're going and searching for the information, making sure you're finding accurate information because there's a lot of misinformation that's also being processed. And at the same time, when you're thinking about the issues that matter to you most, it's important that people know that it's not just about the policies, it's about the values. Because one thing I'll tell you, stephen A I mean and one thing I've learned about this job where where many many of the most important decisions that I will make as the governor don't happen during normal working hours, right And they're not decisions that you lean to, the decisions that come to you, and many of them are happening when it's just a small group of people around you who are helping to advise you and helping to work through those issues. And so the thing I think about is who do I want at the table making those decisions that I think is genuinely thinking about me and my family and my future. Who when those decisions are being made with a small group of people around them, who's actually thinking about ways of bringing the country together and unifying us. And so I think that people when they look at these issues and they look at these two candidates, they are they're.

One is people, once you're going and searching for the information, making sure you're finding accurate information because there's a lot of misinformation that's also being processed. And at the same time, when you're thinking about the issues that matter to you most, it's important that people know that it's not just about the policies, it's about the values. Because one thing I'll tell you, stephen A I mean and one thing I've learned about this job where where many many of the most important decisions that I will make as the governor don't happen during normal working hours, right And they're not decisions that you lean to, the decisions that come to you, and many of them are happening when it's just a small group of people around you who are helping to advise you and helping to work through those issues. And so the thing I think about is who do I want at the table making those decisions that I think is genuinely thinking about me and my family and my future. Who when those decisions are being made with a small group of people around them, who's actually thinking about ways of bringing the country together and unifying us. And so I think that people when they look at these issues and they look at these two candidates, they are they're.

Looking at the policies.

Looking at the policies.

And I can go on for thirty straight minutes about why her economic plan, why her tax plan is one that's actually going to focus on growing the American economy, being able to being able to actually curb inflation and make things more affordable for people. If people want to have a conversation about housing, I can tell you why her policy is actually the only one that's detailed about creating increased inventory and creating more supports for first time home buyers and actually turning people from renters into homeowners. So I can go through all the policy details with everybody as she does. But the thing I do want people to remember is this, this is also just about values, and who is the one who's making the decisions that you think is not just thinking about themselves, but it's actually thinking about all of us and the hopes and the dreams and the aspirations that we have for ourselves and our families.

And I can go on for thirty straight minutes about why her economic plan, why her tax plan is one that's actually going to focus on growing the American economy, being able to being able to actually curb inflation and make things more affordable for people. If people want to have a conversation about housing, I can tell you why her policy is actually the only one that's detailed about creating increased inventory and creating more supports for first time home buyers and actually turning people from renters into homeowners. So I can go through all the policy details with everybody as she does. But the thing I do want people to remember is this, this is also just about values, and who is the one who's making the decisions that you think is not just thinking about themselves, but it's actually thinking about all of us and the hopes and the dreams and the aspirations that we have for ourselves and our families.

But Governor Wesmore, let me push back on that, just to touch when we talk about values, look at you, certainly, we're not going to question your values. I mean, your big time and a lot of people are looking forward to your future in politics. Your a breath of fresh air. To be quite honest with you. But Donald Trump won in twenty sixteen, didn't win the popular vote, lost that by two point eight six eight million, if I remember correctly lost the you know, but still want the election because of the electoral college vote. Lost the election in twenty twenty. And when people look at him, you don't hear a whole bunch of people extolling his values. What they talk about is his governing, what happened with this country when he was in office prior to COVID coming about. And they compare that to a former state attorney general who became a senator, who's now the vice president, whose record attached to the Bidy and administration obviously is something they would challenge. How do democrats need to answer that level of skepticism.

But Governor Wesmore, let me push back on that, just to touch when we talk about values, look at you, certainly, we're not going to question your values. I mean, your big time and a lot of people are looking forward to your future in politics. Your a breath of fresh air. To be quite honest with you. But Donald Trump won in twenty sixteen, didn't win the popular vote, lost that by two point eight six eight million, if I remember correctly lost the you know, but still want the election because of the electoral college vote. Lost the election in twenty twenty. And when people look at him, you don't hear a whole bunch of people extolling his values. What they talk about is his governing, what happened with this country when he was in office prior to COVID coming about. And they compare that to a former state attorney general who became a senator, who's now the vice president, whose record attached to the Bidy and administration obviously is something they would challenge. How do democrats need to answer that level of skepticism.

Well, I think one is we have to be on it, that it's real and it's there. I don't think you're going to win elections by telling people that their fears are unfounded, or that their frustrations are not real, or that for many people who have decided to opt out of a system, that their skepticism is unjustified. I think there's a reason that people feel skeptical, and not necessarily about Vice President harr It's not about the Biden Airs administration, and not even about a political party, but just about the pace of progress in this country. I think that is real, and I think it's something that needs to be respected and honored the same way that I hold skepticism in my heart still because you know, I don't come from a political background, a political family, but I know that skepticism can be my companion and not my captor. The thing I would also ask people to remember, though, is this what are you hoping for in the future, So when you're talking about things like if you're saying, okay, listen, affordability is an issue for me where I'm looking at the challenges we have with affordability. Who's putting together the best plan to make sure that things can be more affordable. So when the Vice President, I'm hearing things like being able to increase wages and making sure that we can get rid of the days when people are working jobs, in some cases multiple jobs, and still living at a blowing poverty line. From the Vice President, I'm hearing things like increasing funding for apprenticeship programs and trade programs, and knowing that people, whether they have a four year college degree or not, should still have a pathway to have sustainable economic growth and a way to take care of themselves and their family and pass theming off to their children besides debt. If you're saying that housing is an issue, well the vice president is actually the only one who's actually put together a policy about increasing inventory and focusing on creating more home ownership opportunities for people, because the number one driver of wealth in our society is not income, it's ownership, and a huge part of that is home ownership. For people who are talking about I want to make sure we can turn the temperature down and actually have a civilized conversation about politics in our future, the answer is, I agree that that's exactly what the Vice President is talking about doing and introducing into our national dialogue. And so for people who are frustrated with the system, and that it's not a new frustration, but it's a frustration that for many people is lifelong and longstanding. My answer is I feel you and I get it. So what I'm trying to do is I am going to support the person who I know has the best path of being able to address the issues that I care most about and when I think about those issues, for me, my support of Kamala Harris is not political or because of political party. My support of Kamala Harris is because she's answered that question in the best way, and that's why I believe.

Well, I think one is we have to be on it, that it's real and it's there. I don't think you're going to win elections by telling people that their fears are unfounded, or that their frustrations are not real, or that for many people who have decided to opt out of a system, that their skepticism is unjustified. I think there's a reason that people feel skeptical, and not necessarily about Vice President harr It's not about the Biden Airs administration, and not even about a political party, but just about the pace of progress in this country. I think that is real, and I think it's something that needs to be respected and honored the same way that I hold skepticism in my heart still because you know, I don't come from a political background, a political family, but I know that skepticism can be my companion and not my captor. The thing I would also ask people to remember, though, is this what are you hoping for in the future, So when you're talking about things like if you're saying, okay, listen, affordability is an issue for me where I'm looking at the challenges we have with affordability. Who's putting together the best plan to make sure that things can be more affordable. So when the Vice President, I'm hearing things like being able to increase wages and making sure that we can get rid of the days when people are working jobs, in some cases multiple jobs, and still living at a blowing poverty line. From the Vice President, I'm hearing things like increasing funding for apprenticeship programs and trade programs, and knowing that people, whether they have a four year college degree or not, should still have a pathway to have sustainable economic growth and a way to take care of themselves and their family and pass theming off to their children besides debt. If you're saying that housing is an issue, well the vice president is actually the only one who's actually put together a policy about increasing inventory and focusing on creating more home ownership opportunities for people, because the number one driver of wealth in our society is not income, it's ownership, and a huge part of that is home ownership. For people who are talking about I want to make sure we can turn the temperature down and actually have a civilized conversation about politics in our future, the answer is, I agree that that's exactly what the Vice President is talking about doing and introducing into our national dialogue. And so for people who are frustrated with the system, and that it's not a new frustration, but it's a frustration that for many people is lifelong and longstanding. My answer is I feel you and I get it. So what I'm trying to do is I am going to support the person who I know has the best path of being able to address the issues that I care most about and when I think about those issues, for me, my support of Kamala Harris is not political or because of political party. My support of Kamala Harris is because she's answered that question in the best way, and that's why I believe.

She needs to be the next president of the United States.

She needs to be the next president of the United States.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore right here with Steven A and The Stephen A. Smith Show.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore right here with Steven A and The Stephen A. Smith Show.

You know, you talk about what you're feeling and what you're enthused about. Let me tell you what something I wasn't feeling and I was not enthused about. I am somebody that not only respects, but I revered the former President of the United States, Barack Obama. However, I did not like nor appreciate when he was addressing some a dressing some folks. I believe it was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a couple of weeks ago, and he talked about black males not stepping out to avoid Kamala Harris.

You know, you talk about what you're feeling and what you're enthused about. Let me tell you what something I wasn't feeling and I was not enthused about. I am somebody that not only respects, but I revered the former President of the United States, Barack Obama. However, I did not like nor appreciate when he was addressing some a dressing some folks. I believe it was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a couple of weeks ago, and he talked about black males not stepping out to avoid Kamala Harris.

Enough. I'm on the record, I voted early.

Enough. I'm on the record, I voted early.

I voted for her, no question about it, because I don't want him in office, and I'm unapologetic about it.

I voted for her, no question about it, because I don't want him in office, and I'm unapologetic about it.

But in the same.

But in the same.

Breath to lean towards black men to talk about how there may be some misogyny that was not his word, and fairness to him, he did not use that word, but he basically challenged black men to step up and support Kamala Harris and highlighted the reluctance to support her based on the fact that she's a woman. I really was bothered by that because I happen to believe that black men are highly supportive of women and don't get enough credit for the support we accord to our black sisters nearly as much as we deserve. What was your feelings about what he said? Did you think it was wise for him to say it? Did you think there was any validity to what the former president of the United States said in that regard?

Breath to lean towards black men to talk about how there may be some misogyny that was not his word, and fairness to him, he did not use that word, but he basically challenged black men to step up and support Kamala Harris and highlighted the reluctance to support her based on the fact that she's a woman. I really was bothered by that because I happen to believe that black men are highly supportive of women and don't get enough credit for the support we accord to our black sisters nearly as much as we deserve. What was your feelings about what he said? Did you think it was wise for him to say it? Did you think there was any validity to what the former president of the United States said in that regard?

Yeah? No, And I feel you see today, and I feel you with an understanding that I think that there are two things that can exist simultaneously. Do we still have a challenge of sexism within this country?

Yeah? No, And I feel you see today, and I feel you with an understanding that I think that there are two things that can exist simultaneously. Do we still have a challenge of sexism within this country?

Yes, absolutely, and I don't think anyone can argue that or deny that.

Yes, absolutely, and I don't think anyone can argue that or deny that.

Yet at the same time, the frustration for so many black men is and it is not that right, it is I mean, I think about people in my own family, right. I mean, I remember when I ran for governor. I think convinced people in my family to vote for me.

Yet at the same time, the frustration for so many black men is and it is not that right, it is I mean, I think about people in my own family, right. I mean, I remember when I ran for governor. I think convinced people in my family to vote for me.

Right.

Right.

And it's not that mynt Flemy and I aren't cool. I mean, we're very cool. It's I for many of them, I had to convince them to vote right.

And it's not that mynt Flemy and I aren't cool. I mean, we're very cool. It's I for many of them, I had to convince them to vote right.

It's that there is a frustration for a lot of people about the system as it's laid out.

It's that there is a frustration for a lot of people about the system as it's laid out.

There is a frustration for people who feel that I'm doing everything that I've been asked to do and I'm still.

There is a frustration for people who feel that I'm doing everything that I've been asked to do and I'm still.

Not able to get ahead.

Not able to get ahead.

That that I do everything that people tell me is the right thing to do, and I'm still not able to be a.

That that I do everything that people tell me is the right thing to do, and I'm still not able to be a.

Homeowner because I can't afford to buy a home, or.

Homeowner because I can't afford to buy a home, or.

I have a business idea, but I still am not able to get the capital that's necessary to turn my idea into something that can be a growing and a thriving business, or or I still find myself in a situation where I own where I owe more than I own, So that frustration is real. But I think that we have to understand that the ability for us to be able to have African American to come out and support is not because of what a person looks like. Are you speaking to them and addressing not just the frustrations that many feel about the pace of progress in America, but also providing a pathway for future growth. It was one of the reasons that I was so encouraged when I saw the Vice President put out her Opportunity Agenda for Black men. That's the first time in our nation's history that we've had a major presidential candidate put out an action plan for what she would do to help black men. And I think part of the frustration that a lot of people felt was we've seen that for so many other groups in our society, but she's the first one.

I have a business idea, but I still am not able to get the capital that's necessary to turn my idea into something that can be a growing and a thriving business, or or I still find myself in a situation where I own where I owe more than I own, So that frustration is real. But I think that we have to understand that the ability for us to be able to have African American to come out and support is not because of what a person looks like. Are you speaking to them and addressing not just the frustrations that many feel about the pace of progress in America, but also providing a pathway for future growth. It was one of the reasons that I was so encouraged when I saw the Vice President put out her Opportunity Agenda for Black men. That's the first time in our nation's history that we've had a major presidential candidate put out an action plan for what she would do to help black men. And I think part of the frustration that a lot of people felt was we've seen that for so many other groups in our society, but she's the first one.

That's ever done that for black men.

That's ever done that for black men.

And it talks about things like being able to address procurement policies, It talks about things like being able to give people down payments for first time home buyers. It talks about things like being able to have a recreational cannabis market and ensure that we can actually have a participatory recreational cannabis market. That's also addressing the historical harm that the war on cannabis has had to communities, particularly black communities. She talks in details about that, and that's what I think people were waiting for, and people needed to see that it wasn't about sexism. It was about are you speaking to us and do you see us and understand what needs to be done to be able to address the frustrations. And I think she's and I think she continues to answer that every day.

And it talks about things like being able to address procurement policies, It talks about things like being able to give people down payments for first time home buyers. It talks about things like being able to have a recreational cannabis market and ensure that we can actually have a participatory recreational cannabis market. That's also addressing the historical harm that the war on cannabis has had to communities, particularly black communities. She talks in details about that, and that's what I think people were waiting for, and people needed to see that it wasn't about sexism. It was about are you speaking to us and do you see us and understand what needs to be done to be able to address the frustrations. And I think she's and I think she continues to answer that every day.

Well, she has a progressive agenda, no doubt about it. She's a Democrat. But what full on the other side would say is that it's too progressive when you think about the LGBTQ community, when you think about transgender issues, when you think about folks bringing up boys that are transitioning to being females and them being allowed to participate in sports against females and stuff like that, people bring those kind of things up. Here's how I look at it, though, Governor I'm of the mindset as a black man. Yeah, when New York was struggling the way that it was struggling, and you had migrants coming into the city, and Mayor Adams at the time was talking about fifty three million dollars in prepaid credit cards and what, I don't have a problem would help in immigrants at all. I was just saying that black's been starving for a long time. You know, I think you know what that's about. I know I know what that's about. I mean, wait a minute, I'm seeing perks, I'm seeing opportunities. I'm seeing a level of assistance that's being prioritized and helped and given or at least proposed in favor of different communities. But it's something and that the black community has been salivating for for quite a long time. And so my attitude is it's not being anti anything. It's saying, wait a minute, we've been here, American citizens, we're struggling, et cetera, et cetera, And we keep hearing the same old, same o from a Democratic party, and then folks engage in demagoguery about the other side as opposed to doing what you just did, and what you've continuously done whenever I've seen you, which is talk about and promote what the Democratic Party really is willing to offer to citizens of the United States of America. Is that a fair assessment in crystallizing some of the problems that exists within the Democratic Party.

Well, she has a progressive agenda, no doubt about it. She's a Democrat. But what full on the other side would say is that it's too progressive when you think about the LGBTQ community, when you think about transgender issues, when you think about folks bringing up boys that are transitioning to being females and them being allowed to participate in sports against females and stuff like that, people bring those kind of things up. Here's how I look at it, though, Governor I'm of the mindset as a black man. Yeah, when New York was struggling the way that it was struggling, and you had migrants coming into the city, and Mayor Adams at the time was talking about fifty three million dollars in prepaid credit cards and what, I don't have a problem would help in immigrants at all. I was just saying that black's been starving for a long time. You know, I think you know what that's about. I know I know what that's about. I mean, wait a minute, I'm seeing perks, I'm seeing opportunities. I'm seeing a level of assistance that's being prioritized and helped and given or at least proposed in favor of different communities. But it's something and that the black community has been salivating for for quite a long time. And so my attitude is it's not being anti anything. It's saying, wait a minute, we've been here, American citizens, we're struggling, et cetera, et cetera, And we keep hearing the same old, same o from a Democratic party, and then folks engage in demagoguery about the other side as opposed to doing what you just did, and what you've continuously done whenever I've seen you, which is talk about and promote what the Democratic Party really is willing to offer to citizens of the United States of America. Is that a fair assessment in crystallizing some of the problems that exists within the Democratic Party.

Well, and honestly, I think it's not even just a problem with the Democratic Party.

Well, and honestly, I think it's not even just a problem with the Democratic Party.

I think it's been a problem we've seen with politics period.

I think it's been a problem we've seen with politics period.

The party politics system has not oftentimes led to measurements of real results that we were hoping for and where people and listen, you know, I'm a person, I'm the Democratic governor for the state of Maryland. But I'm also very clear anybody who just swallows a party playbook full bore without putting real thought into but does that make sense, is not doing justice to the society that they're hoping to open a benefit. I'm proud of the fact that if you look at everything that we've done in the state of Maryland, we've introduced twenty six piece of legislation since I've been governor. We call it twenty six or twenty six bipartisan with Democrat and Republican support on that. So I think it's about how are we going back to common sense ideas? But for example, one of the reasons I think about Vice presid Kamala Harris when she talks about things like being able to address a racial wealth gap, and people can say that's really progressive, that's really progressive. But I want to be clear, we have in this country close to a ten to one.

The party politics system has not oftentimes led to measurements of real results that we were hoping for and where people and listen, you know, I'm a person, I'm the Democratic governor for the state of Maryland. But I'm also very clear anybody who just swallows a party playbook full bore without putting real thought into but does that make sense, is not doing justice to the society that they're hoping to open a benefit. I'm proud of the fact that if you look at everything that we've done in the state of Maryland, we've introduced twenty six piece of legislation since I've been governor. We call it twenty six or twenty six bipartisan with Democrat and Republican support on that. So I think it's about how are we going back to common sense ideas? But for example, one of the reasons I think about Vice presid Kamala Harris when she talks about things like being able to address a racial wealth gap, and people can say that's really progressive, that's really progressive. But I want to be clear, we have in this country close to a ten to one.

Racial wealth gap.

Racial wealth gap.

Right. Here's why that matters, and not just to people of color. It's because the racial wealth gap has cost this sixteen trillion dollars in GDP over the past two decades.

Right. Here's why that matters, and not just to people of color. It's because the racial wealth gap has cost this sixteen trillion dollars in GDP over the past two decades.

Right.

Right.

Those aren't my numbers, those are City Group's numbers, right, one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Talking about the challenges that we see when it comes to racial wealth gaps because what it means in terms of both lost opportunities, but also what it means in terms of having people who are not participating in the larger economic growth and larger economic and larger economic process. So when we're talking about things like how can you erase a racial wealth gap, that's not saying, oh, that's a zero sum argument because you're only talking about helping one group. Actually, what we wouldn't do for sixteen trillion dollars in GDP right now, what you could actually accomplish if we were able to address that, and if we're actually able to close the wealth gap, what it can mean in terms of increasing revenue and increasing growth within our society. Because a booming economy is participatory economy. It's one where more people are actually engaged in buying into it. And so I do think that that as we're talking about these various issues and think about the policy agenda that the Vice presidents push forward, you know, people can say, well, you know, saying you're going to address the wealth gap is a progressive issue. Actually, it's one of the smartest things we can do to get our economy moving and getting more people engaged inside of America's economic growth comna.