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Black White and Blue in the South

Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler

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.

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57:40

The Clustermuck Continues (with Michael Layer)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2025/02/05

We continue our conversation with Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair as we cover pressing news items and other miscellanea.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Mass Deportations Have Begun (0:03:05)Mayor accuses ICE of detaining vet, U.S

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01:07:04

They Created This Clustermuck!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2025/01/29

We welcome Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair to our show! We interview him as well as dive deep into the committee hearings in Columbia, SC that have just kicked off.If you would rather watch this episode (and see all the clips we play) you can do so 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.Opening (0:00:00)SC Senate can’t

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01:19:19

Do I Earn a Grammy for That?

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2025/01/15

We're back for our third season! Jumelle & Bill recaps what's occurred since they last recorded in October including November's election results. We then cover some important happenings from across the country and in South Carolina. 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.Opening (0:00:00)McCravy Resigns (YouTube)SC legislator loses leadership role, asks to be

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01:38:26

I Am Candidate, Hear Me Roar!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/10/23

In this bonus episode of Black, White and Blue in the South, we focus on several candidates who will be on the ballot here in Greenwood, SC. From US Congress to School Board and everything in between (include your humble hosts) we hear unedited speeches from those who are looking to serve in public office.Opening (0:00:00)Dr. Jumelle Brooks for SC House 12 (0:02:28)jumelleforsc.comBill Kimler for SC House 13 (0:13:43)kimlerforsc.com"We Have a Choice commercial (YouTube)Francie Kleckley for SC Senate

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01:15:37

Candidate Speed Dating (live @ MCDP Fish Fry)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/10/09

We interview Jay Parmley (Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party) and nine candidates for office in the most guest-packed show we ever recorded!We also say our final good-byes (for now).Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening & Intro (0:00:26)Jay Parmley, Executive Director of the SCDP (0:01:04)South Carolina Democratic PartyCompulsory voting (Wikipedia)Tim Kelly, Candidate for McCormick County Sheriff (0:14:06)timkellyforsheriff2024.comTitle 56 - Motor Vehicles (South Carolina Code

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01:33:46

You Almost Made Me Curse! (with Dee Elder and Amanda...

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/09/25

It’s a show full of guests and almost curses!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening & Intro (0:00:38)I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock [YouTube]The Project 2025 Song! [YouTube]On the Campaign Trail (0:08:14)The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate (0:14:00)Full video of Harris-Trump Debate (CNN YouTube)Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity (The Conversation)SC Dept of Education & PragerU (0:23:02)SC educators raise concerns over

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01:44:44

Progressive Doodling (with The Letterhack, Matt...

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/09/11

We welcome comic artist, author and progressive podcaster Matt Strackbein (aka The Letterhack)!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:01:12)Intro (0:007:18)On the Campaign Trail (0:09:15)Jumelle takes over the GWCDP Breakfast Meeting (YouTube)Bill’s Campaign Speech at GWCDP Breakfast Meeting (YouTube)Yet Another School Shooting: Apalachee High School (0:22:20)Mother of mass shooting suspect called Apalachee High School with warning after getting alarming text, grandfather says (CNN)Discussions erupted

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01:34:20

Torts and Drams (with Rauch Wise & TJ Jenks)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/08/27

We welcome lawyer extraordinaire Rauch Wise and local restaurant manager TJ Jenks for a no-holds barred discussion about Liquor Liability laws in South Carolina!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:01:13)Photo: JD Vance In Drag at Beer Pong Party—Unlike His Friend (Daily Beast)JD Vance in the Donut Shop (@HowardMortman)JD Vance in the Park (@samcahntent)Intro (0:008:12)Montague's RestaurantOn the Campaign Trail (0:10:31)Bill's new yard sign design (Spoutible)Chucks & Pearls Day (National

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01:34:35

Welcome to the Jockey Lot! (with Emily Mayer)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/08/14

We can't believe we got one of our she-roes, Emily Mayer, to join us for this epic discussion about her amazing political journey in South Carolina and a whirlwind tour of what's happening in our county and in our state.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:00:58)Republican congress accomplishments (@realdlhughley on Instagram)Congress limps toward the end of a disappointing session, with just 78 laws to show (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Intro (0:07:28)Frogmore StewOn the Campaign Trail

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01:41:18

What is Brat? Who is Brat? Are We Brat?

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/07/31

It's a jumbo-sized episode, but it's been a jumbo-sized week of national events, hasn't it? We welcome SC House Candidate Clemson Turregano as he talks about his campaign and helps us make sense of what just happened at the top of the Democratic Party!Opening (0:00:00)Intro (0:01:22)Michael Knowles Show claiming that liberals have a weak meme/trolling game (YouTube)Trump makes very weird noises and hand gestures (@MeidasTouch on Twitter)Hood Politics with Propaganda (iHeartRadio)On the Campaign

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01:24:20

Let Us Indoctrinate Your Kids!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/07/17

Opening (0:00:00)Happy Birthday to Us! (0:00:51)An Acapella Happy Birthday Song (by Sonny Vande Putte on YouTube)Our very first episode: Let 'em ALL debate President Biden?The All About Nothing PodcastWhat the Pod Was That?On the Campaign Trail (0:17:57)Francie Kleckley for SC SenateJessicka Spearman for SC SenateClemson Turregano for SC State HouseSC Festival of Discovery in Greenwood, SCBuena Vista Latin CafeAssassination Attempt on Former President Trump (0:28:30 )Here's what we know about Thomas

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01:21:53

This One Took The Cake!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/07/03

We're back after a little June break and boy did we have a lot to get off our minds!Opening (0:00:00)Abortion Cake! (0:00:39)Facebook post from Rep John McCravyRemembering Eric Childs (0:05:34)Upstate political candidate killed in crash (Fox Carolina)Democrats will have a candidate for Upstate House seat following fatal crash (SC Daily Gazette)Jessicka Spearman for Senate (https://spearmanforsc.com/)A Podcast Review and Trump Youth (0:10:39)On the Campaign Trail (0:17:44)The story of Barack Obama

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05:32

A special announcement - please listen

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/31

Upstate political candidate killed in crash (Fox Carolina).You can follow us on social media via our LinkTree page for more information about how you can help the family.

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49:42

Spearman & Childs (is not a law firm) (Part 2)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/29

We welcome Jessicka Spearman, candidate for SC Senate District 3 and Eric Childs, candidate for SC House District 6!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:10)Sen Billy Garrett is worried about being attracted to transgender women (YouTube)On the Campaign Trail (05:42)Full speeches from Blue Palmetto Dinner: Rep Jim Clyburn, Sen Rafael Warnock, Sen Cory Booker (Watch Fox - Columbia)Interview with Jessicka Spearman and Eric Childs (18:16)Jessicka Spearman for SC Senate District 3

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50:15

Spearman & Childs (is not a law firm) (Part 1)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/22

We welcome Jessicka Spearman, candidate for SC Senate District 3 and Eric Childs, candidate for SC House District 6!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:13)Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett spar in House meeting (YouTube)Crockett says Greene behavior was ‘absolutely’ racist (The Hill)Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body (Jelly D Remix) (YouTube)Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body Jasmine Crockett ft. AOC remix (TikTok)TN Brando - Country Song BBBBBB (Twitter)Campaign

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46:54

A Family Chat About Israel and Palestine

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/14

We welcome William C Kimler V, a 25-year-old Gen-Z'er who offers his perspective on the crisis in Palestine!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (1:02)Donald Trump Owned Several Atlantic City Casinos That Went Bankrupt (Yahoo!)Trump praises fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter during rally speech (The Guardian)Supreme Court rules no quick hearing required when police seize property (Police1.com)SC commission announces 6 candidates for next supreme court seat (WIS TV)SC Supreme Court finalist

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55:02

They Done Poked the Sleeping Bear!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/08

We welcome Francie Kleckley, candidate for SC State Senate in District 10 to our show!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:56)Lara Trump thinks there are 81 states (Business Insider)Lara Trump before & after photo (Mastodon)Sheriff Leon Lott & the Constitutional Carry Bill (05:19)South Carolina to allow open carry, no training or registration required (WJBF)Frogmore Stew podcast Open Carry Gun Law with Sheriff Leon Lott (full episode)4 officers killed in North Carolina were at

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53:42

You Can't Use My Eyes Against Me!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/05/01

We welcome Brandon Best, candidate for SC State Senate in District 10 to our show!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:29)Woman sings at SC Senate Hearing (The State)SC education superintendent suggests schools disregard new Title IX rules (South Carolina Daily Gazette)New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn’t the final word (AP)Experts could teach in SC classrooms without certification under pilot program (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Interview With Brandon Best,

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01:02:59

A Hit Dog Will Holler

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/04/24

Jumelle is back behind the microphone and we catch up on what's been happening these past few weeks.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:36)Bill's video about gun safety vs boater safety regulations (TikTok)SCDPS Statement on the South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act (SC Department of Public Safety)Sure, They're a Blast...But are Bazookas, Mortars and Other Destructive Devices Legal? (Military Trader)On the Campaign Trail (14:23)Jumelle on WZLA 92.9 FM (Google

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54:14

What Does It Take to Get Fired From a State Job in SC?

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/04/17

One more time we dip into the well for a "Best of" episode - but this time with a few news items that never made it into released episodes! We'll be back fresh & live next week.Opening Banter (00:00)WZLA 92.9 FM in Abbeville, South CarolinaIntroduction (01:55)SC Treasurer to be blamed for $1.8B account, avoid removal recommendation (The State)Hate Crimes Against Hispanic Victims (04:58)South Carolina Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Hate Crime and Conspiracy for Bias-Motivated Armed Robberies

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