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UNDISTRACTED With Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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Donald Trump
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Want a better world? And a group chat to help you get there? Brittany Packnett Cunningham is your woman. On UNDISTRACTED, a weekly show from The Meteor and Collective Media, she, her group chat and her guests decode and dissect the most pressing issues of our time and the cultural topics you care about most, from the latest headlines to deep dives with today’s most fascinating changemakers. UNDIST... more

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In a moment when Black-led institutions are facing unprecedented attacks, Brittany sits down with two visionary women who know what it takes to build, protect, and transform them from the inside. Reverend Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley, President and CEO ... more

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-rangi... more

If everyone is against the Republican hatemongering, why can’t we, you know, get rid of them, for real this time? YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen, author of the new book The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World, has the answer. He sits down... more

What does reparations actually mean? And why is it important to talk about right now?

In this special live episode of Undistracted, Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with someone perfectly positioned to answer those questions: Pulitzer Prize-wi... more

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Recent Guests

Shavon Arline-Bradley
Reverend Dr. and President/CEO of the National Council of Negro Women
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Episode: How to be a Leader, with Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley and Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Vashti Murphy McKenzie
Bishop, AME Church; former president of AME Council of Bishops
AME Church
Episode: How to be a Leader, with Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley and Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Maryland Governor's Office
Episode: "I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore
Dawn Moore
First Lady of Maryland
Office of the Governor
Episode: "I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore
Brian Tyler Cohen
Author and host of No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Author, The Day After; No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Episode: Time to Kiss Kumbaya Goodbye, with Brian Tyler Cohen
David J. Johns
Group chat bestie and executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition
National Black Justice Coalition
Episode: Time to Kiss Kumbaya Goodbye, with Brian Tyler Cohen
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and creator of the 1619 Project
Howard University (Center for Journalism and Democracy)
Episode: Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Jemele Hill
Sports journalist and commentator
Former ESPN, The Atlantic contributor
Episode: The Power of “I Deserve This,” with Jemele Hill
Adam Serwer
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Juneteenth and the Debt We're Still Owed, with Adam Serwer

Host

Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Host of UNDISTRACTED, a leading voice in social justice commentary and civic engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I love this podcast!

    Undistracted is exactly what I need in my life! It’s a breath of fresh air and inspiration to keep moving forward ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsbag
    United States3 months ago
  • Wisdom for every age, race, gender & way of being

    Thank you for all you bring to the world through this podcast. You have clearly answered your question about “what you want to be true in the world because you’re here”. As a white 74 year old woman I am grateful to be open, curious & teachable & to know I always have more to learn & thus, to give. You, your colleagues & friends are such gifts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drjane1950
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening

    This is an important listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmbraLady
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    For the deep heartfelt articulation of life post the election. Felt you all. Thank you! Love your wise words Brittany. So perfect your baby there to keep you grounded. ND x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsNoMo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Authenticity

    I appreciate your realness! Helped me to feel the feels and to keep breathing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kdoyle04
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates accountability-driven conversations and progress-focused storytelling.
Listeners praise clear, optimistic yet urgent delivery and actionable insights.
The group-chat format feels energetic and inclusive, inviting diverse perspectives.
Guests are deeply knowledgeable and cover timely, hard-hitting issues with nuance.

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"I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore
Q: What is your approach to advancing social issues like reparations and wealth creation?
We focus on strategic, structural wealth creation—investing in Black institutions, reforming procurement to uplift Black-owned businesses, and pursuing targeted, durable solutions rather than isolated cash payments.
"I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore
Q: How do you balance leadership in a time of federal challenges and local needs?
We work with anyone but bow to no one, we push back when needed, we invest in local communities, and we insist on guardrails that protect Marylanders while delivering real, tangible results.
"I'm Not here to Bend the Knee," with Governor and First Lady Moore
Q: From both of you, how are you doing today in three words?
We are blessed and grateful—God is good all the time, undistracted and highly favored, which sets the tone for our work.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Q: What lessons from history inform today's reparations movement?
Patience and persistence are necessary, as decades of organizing and shifts in public discourse show progress even when immediate policy changes are slow.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains It All: Reparations, Rage, and How we Have Hope
Q: What is owed, and is cash essential?
Cash is a central component but reparations are a comprehensive process including reckoning, acknowledgment, accountability, and redress that can drive systemic change.

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1. Shavon Arline-Bradley
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