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UNDISTRACTED With Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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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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Latest Episodes

Danielle Brooks is booked, blessed, and building her own table! The Oscar-nominated actress joins Brittany for a heartfelt conversation about her latest film, If I Go, Will They Miss Me?, and why Black boys deserve softness, joy, and the freedom to b... more

What if the revolution starts on a stage? This week, former musical theater kid Brittany sits down with women-of-the-season Jocelyn Bioh, a Tony-nominated playwright, and Whitney White, Tony-nominated director, to talk about School Girls; Or, The Af... more

She’s the tenacious Florida state rep who pulled off a stunning upset in last month’s primary for the U.S. Senate—and now everyone’s talking about Angie Nixon. This week, Brittany sits down with the candidate on everyone’s lips (even Laura Loomer’s) ... more

In less than three months, the midterms will be upon us. Should we be panicked? Confident? Somewhere in between? Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with political strategist and Native Land Pod co-host Angela Rye to talk about all of it: the rise... more

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Recent Guests

Danielle Brooks
Actress and executive producer
If I Go Will They Miss Me?; The Next Day
Episode: Stop Waiting for Permission, with Danielle Brooks
Jocelyn Bioh
Playwright known for spotlighting African and African-diasporic women
Episode: We Tell Our Own Stories, with Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White
Whitney White
Tony Award-nominated director, actor, and musician
Episode: We Tell Our Own Stories, with Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White
Angie Nixon
Candidate for U.S. Senate (Florida)
Angie Nixon for United States Senate
Episode: It’s Impossible Until It’s Not, with Angie Nixon
Angela Rye
Native Land co-host and commentator; former executive director and general counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus
State of the People; Native Land Podcast
Episode: The Best and Worst Case of What Happens Next, with Angela Rye
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

Host

Brittany Packnett Cunningham
Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Thank you, Brittany!

    Updated review: After 6 years, I’m still listening. I’m still learning and being challenged by your work. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoosiesMum
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States4 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 States2 years 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

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Authentic leadership and compelling storytelling that educates and motivates.
Thoughtful discussions that connect culture, policy, and justice.
Strong guest lineup and tangible calls to action for civic engagement.
Insightful, rigorous, and inspiring—listeners feel seen and challenged.
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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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UNDISTRACTED presents a forceful, conversation-driven exploration of politics, culture, and social change through a group-chat dynamic. Guests span justice, civil rights, feminism, journalism, and political strategy, with recurring emphasis on race, gender, policy, and community empowerment. Episodes showcase leadership from Black women and activists shaping public life, often pairing sharp analysis with personal storytelling to translate complex issues into actionable ideas for listeners and organizers. The show's standout moments tend to hinge on candid leadership narratives, intersectional critique, and practical calls to action for civic engagement and social equity.

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1. Danielle Brooks
2. Jocelyn Bioh
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4. Angie Nixon
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8. Wes Moore

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