State Authority vs. Federal Overreach Ft. Maryland Governor Wes Moore | The Joy Reid Show, Aug 27, 2025

In this conversation, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses the increasing authoritarianism of the Trump administration, the role of state governors in protecting civil liberties, and the implications of federal overreach. He emphasizes the importance of the National Guard's proper use, the impact of federal layoffs on Maryland's economy, and the need for immediate action on issues like reparations and immigration. Moore also highlights the significance of historical education and the fight against gerrymandering, while maintaining a message of hope and resilience for the people of Maryland. Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Authoritarianism and State Resistance 01:02 Governor Wes Moore's Stance on Military Incursions 04:45 The Role of National Guard in Civil Unrest 09:50 Degradation of Public Service and Political Offices 12:25 Impact of Federal Layoffs on Maryland 14:44 Gerrymandering and Voter Representation 16:44 Governor Moore's Focus and Future Plans 18:36 Maryland's Progress and Crime Reduction 19:11 Attacks on History and Education 20:19 Legislation to Preserve History 21:51 Understanding Power Through History 22:51 Reparations and Immediate Action 24:41 Addressing Systemic Inequities 26:13 The Role of Immigration in the Economy 28:52 Protecting Immigrants in Maryland 32:32 Constitutional Rights and Immigrant Families 34:11 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1#JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #JoyReidYouTube #wesmoore #maryland #governor ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show State Authority vs. Federal Overreach Ft. Maryland Governor Wes Moore | The Joy Reid Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices