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Black White and Blue in the South

Black White and Blue in the South

By: Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler
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Welcome to "Black White and Blue in the South," the dynamic podcast that unites two progressive Democrats with distinct perspectives on the pressing issues of our time. Join hosts, Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler, as they engage in candid conversations about politics, society, and the pursuit of a more equitable future.Copyright 2026 Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • I'll Take Two!

    I'll Take Two!
    Jun 24 2026
    Bill & Jumelle are joined by political activist and organizer, Brandon Upson! We review the South Carolina primary elections results and learn about the runoff results as they are announced.You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our YouTube channel.Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our LinkTree page.(00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:50) Or Better Yet… Candidates with the Same NameFargo - S05E01 - Blanket (IMDB)Dan Sullivan [@cancel.the.state on Instagram]GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger is ineligible for ballot, official rules [CNN]Challenger with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan sues to stay on ballot [AP News](00:10:41) Interview with Brandon Upsonhttps://brandonupson.com/(00:19:57) Results from the First Round of SC Primaries Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries (PBS News)(00:41:10) Results from the SC Primaries RunoffStatewide results (SCVotes.gov)Surprise Double Endorsement [South Carolina Lede]Trump endorses both candidates in South Carolina Republican runoff for governor [WFAE]TrumpAiVoice.netPam Alan endorsement poster [@calltoact on Facebook](00:58:04) ClosingWe are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026BIG Media LLC
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Or Better Yet... Recycling Material Is Good for the Environment!

    Or Better Yet... Recycling Material Is Good for the Environment!
    Jun 15 2026
    Bill & Jumelle are on a little summer break, but we’ve compiled this hilarious batch of “Or Better Yet…” segments which will inform AND entertain you until we get back!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our YouTube channel.Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our LinkTree page.Introduction (0:00:00)White House Trans Alarm (00:01:32)ONN - WH Trans Alarm goes off [The Onion, TikTok]'I'm not going to be a Gabby Giffords': U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman draws gun at constituent meeting [ABC30 Action news, 2018]Cracker Barrel’s New Logo (00:06:10) Cracker Barrel’s New Logo [Brent Terhune on Facebook]Free Travis & Jonathan (00:10:29)Free Travis & Jonathan! [YouTube] Tennessee natives mix politics, podcasting [The Tennessean]Kamala Harris: Interrupted (00:14:46)Harris interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters on first night of book tour [PBS News]Christina Lorey - Facebook ReelFive things we learned from 107 Days, Kamala Harris’s campaign trail memoir [The Guardian]Yemisi Egbewole about the Harris protests [Instagram]Ted Cruz Defends Pedophiles (00:21:41)Ted Cruz: Stop attacking pedophiles [YouTube]Dealing with BLAGA (00:23:03)JiggsTheStoryTeller as a Proud Black Conservative [TikTok]JoyAndProgress [TikTok] David Pakman Show [TikTok] The Know It All Podcast [YouTube]White House announces Smithsonian review amid Trump’s cultural reckoning [Politico]Delusional Republicans (00:29:52)Fox News Host Drops Stunning Take on Election Bloodbath: ‘By Winning Democrats Are Actually Losing’ [Mediaite]Democrats win across the spectrum as voters reject Trump [CNN]Speaker Johnson Holds News Conference on Day 36 of Government Shutdown [C-Span]Trump blames shutdown for Republicans' election losses to Democrats [Axios]Josh Johnson & the Super Bowl Halftime Show (00:33:45)Josh Johnson on people being upset by Bad Bunny performing at the next Super Bowl [TikTok]Josh Johnson’s websiteThe real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s forthcoming Super Bowl performance [The Conversation]Playing Deaf and Dumb (00:39:37)House Republicans’ attempt to censure Democrat over texts with Epstein fails [The Guardian]@aerialist_elena2 repost of @hereswhykevin on TikTok showing Rep Tony Wied playing deaf AND dumbClosing (00:43:17)We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026BIG Media LLC
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    45 mins
  • Crackers!

    Crackers!
    May 26 2026
    In this mega-episode before summer break, Bill & Jumelle make their official endorsements in the 2026 South Carolina Democratic Primary and then turn to the Wheel of Topics to deliver a mega-packed episode that you won’t want to miss! You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our YouTube channel.Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media accounts and past episodes conveniently in one spot on our LinkTree page.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - Federal Judge Group Job Interview (00:01:32)Senate confirms Trump-nominated Greenville attorney as newest SC federal judge [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Chuck Grassley Holds Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing For Judicial Nominees [YouTube]Introductions & Memorial Service for Officer DJ Keller (00:16:52)'141 will forever belong to Officer DJ Keller': Greenwood gathers to honor fallen officer [Index Journal]WATCH: Full coverage of funeral service for fallen Greenwood Officer DJ Keller [FOX Carolina News]Official BWaBitS Democratic Primary Endorsements (00:24:22)US SenateDr. Annie Andrews (interview)Brandon P. Brown (interview) (speech)Kyle Freeman (interview) (speech)US Congress SC-03Eunice Lehmacher (interview) (speech)Dr. Ernest Mackins (speech)SC GovernorDr. Jermaine Johnson (interview) (speech)Billy WebsterMullins McLeodSC Superintendent of EducationLisa Ellis (speech)Sylvia Wright (interview) (speech)SC State TreasurerTrav Robertson (speech)Vincent Coe (speech) SC Secretary of StateEdwina Winter (speech)Jason Belton (interview on Late Night Podcast)SC Comptroller GeneralTiffany Boozer (speech) Bruce Cole (speech)SC Congressional Redistricting Pt 2 (00:52:53)Judge rejects lawsuit to stop debate restrictions on SC redistricting [Greenville Online]Redistricting debate drags into holiday weekend; Senate delays vote ahead of early voting [ABC15 News]Wheel of Topics (01:03:44)Topic wheel solution courtesy of Word wallTopic 1: Loss of trust in media, government and other institutionsAmericans’ Deepening Mistrust of Institutions [Pew]Deep Dive: The Pentagon Influence Behind the Silver Screen [Inkstick] Topic 2: Loneliness and the decline of communitySocial capital: Predicting an epidemic of loneliness—and prescribing the solution [Harvard Kennedy School]The Social DilemmaTopic 3: Education and workforce readiness What Do We Know About the Extent of Teacher Shortages Nationwide? A Systematic Examination of Reports of U.S. Teacher Shortages [Sage Journals]South Carolina's START Report Tackles Teacher Shortages with Bold Solutions [SC Department of Ed]Topic 4: Brain drain in the SouthScout Motors Picks Charlotte for New US Headquarters – Snubs SC Despite $1.3 Billion in Incentives [Charlotte Stories]‘Fear and hopelessness’: study finds one in four professors consider leaving US south [The Guardian]Documentary About New College of Florida Offers Warning About Conservative Efforts to Take Over Higher Education [PEN America]New College of Florida tosses hundreds of library books, empties gender diversity library [
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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