Gov. Wes Moore on Iran, pardon power, and his future | NPR's Newsmakers

Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses a range of critical issues, starting with his concerns about the deployment of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East without a clear mission or international coalition. He stresses the necessity of the President addressing the nation about the country being "at war." Moore then shifts to domestic issues, highlighting Maryland's progress in Key Bridge reconstruction and advocating for equal opportunity over equal outcomes, particularly in education. He expresses skepticism about philanthropy, urging organizations to address systemic problems rather than merely alleviating their symptoms. Moore also addresses the transformative potential and risks of AI, particularly regarding elections and economic inequality, and concludes by reflecting on the qualities needed in the next president, emphasizing solutions over simply highlighting frustrations.