<p>This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I sit down with former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to talk about bridging divides in a world that feels angrier by the minute. And yes, we know - politics can feel exhausting. But this conversation felt different. It felt human. It felt hopeful. It made us smile.</p><br><p>Governor Cooper shares why he believes we are not as divided as social media makes us think, what it takes to work across party lines, and how faith has shaped his life of public service. We also talk about Penn's Dad, UNC basketball, and a reminder that community happens in real life, not just in the comment section.</p><br><p>If you’ve been feeling weary about the state of things, we hope this conversation gives you a breath of fresh air. True leadership stands in someone else’s shoes, values decency, and doesn't try to divide. Thanks for being here with us. We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. You can also watch our podcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTAfKN1jFmxAaNeR9vrpHlaeG1N0Yd5Qa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p><br><p>To learn more about Roy Cooper visit: <a href="https://roycooper.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roycooper.com/</a></p><br><p>Visit <a href="https://holdernessfamilyshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Shop</a></p><p>Join <a href="https://theholdernessfamily.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Newsletter</a></p><p>Find us on <a href="https://theholdernessfamily.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.instagram.com/theholdernessfamily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theholdernessfamily?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok </a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://open.acast.com/www.facebook.com/theholdernessfamily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><br><p><em>Laugh Lines with Kim &amp; Penn Holderness</em> is an evolution of <em>The Holderness Family Podcast,</em> which began in 2018. Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over three billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Books, <em>ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD</em> and <em>All You Can Be With ADHD</em>. They were also winners on <em>The Amazing Race</em> (Season 33) on CBS.&nbsp;</p><br><p><em>Laugh Lines</em> is hosted and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. <em>Laugh Lines</em> is also written and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, and edited and produced by Sam Allen. It is hosted by Acast. Thanks for listening!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>