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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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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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43:21

Or Better Yet... How About a "Best Of" Episode?

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/04/10

While Jumelle recovers, we offer you a treat of a "Best Of" show containing a full collection of "or better yet..." clips from across all of our episodes.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:14)No Labels won’t run a third-party campaign after trying to recruit a centrist presidential candidate (AP)No Labels & Dark Money (TikTok @CopperCourier)Or Better Yet Collection (04:43)Closing (42:08)Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email address and links to all of our social media

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50:33

Bishop Needs to be on the Ballot!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/04/03

This week, Jumelle & Bill interview a Greenwood legend: Bishop Oliver T. McCray, Jr!Follow Bishop McCray on Facebook, Instagram or X. Also, check out Bishop McCray's book, What Solomon Didn't Say.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:00)Senator Katie Britt's response to the State of the Union Address (ABC News via YouTube)Scarlett Johansson as Sen Katie Britt on SNL (YouTube)On the Campaign Trail (04:50)SCVotes.gov candidate tracker (SCVotes)Interview with Bishop McCray (10:00)Russell Wilson in

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54:54

I Used to Work Beside It, Not AT It!

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/03/27

This week, Jumelle & Bill tackle some heavy topicsOpening Banter (00:00)Starbucks blames 'misrepresentation' after Israel Gaza protests (BBC)Introduction (01:43)Greenville strip club turned into church, on its way to a grand opening (wspa.com)Exposing the woke agenda in schools (@TheJaySalazar via TikTok)Trump mocks stutterers while Biden supports a kid with a stutter (@damonekstrom via TikTok)On the Campaign Trail (11:03)I Want a Choice newspaper ad (Twitter)I Want a Choice video (YouTube)South

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45:40

I Drove My Chevy to the Levy With Sevi (Part 2)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/03/20

We welcome Sevi Alvarez, newly announced candidate for the SC Senate in District 11!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:27)Sen. Tim Scott Claims Democrats Want to Legalize ‘Abortion’ of 3-Month-Old Infants (Jezebel)Simeon Spearman artwork sample (freelanced.com)If Jesus ran against a Republican today (@incrediberry on TikTok)On the Campaign Trail (07:17)Bourbon in the Back Room (Apple podcasts)President Biden Campaigns in Columbia, South Carolina (speeches of Biden, Clyburn and others) (C-SPAN)US

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34:22

I Drove My Chevy to the Levy With Sevi (Part 1)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/03/13

We welcome Sevi Alvarez, newly announced candidate for the SC Senate in District 11!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:44)Trump Just Said It's "Wrong" for Babies to Be "Born" at 9 Months (Teen Vogue)On the Campaign Trail (05:22)GWCDP Convention, Candidate Videos (YouTube)Interview with Sevi Alvarez (15:08)H.4624 Gender Reassignment ProceduresSevi's testimony (YouTube)Maps of SC State Senate District 11 (Ballotpedia)Closing (32:42)Send us your questions and comments! You can find our email

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49:48

This Episode Is Stolen! (Pt 2)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/03/06

We learned we're allowed to steal entire episodes from another podcast. So here's part 2 of our time with Barrett Gruber & The All About Nothing Podcast.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:11)SC lawmaker is latest to claim student asks for litter box and they identify as a cat (The State)Garrett lacks proof of litter box story, cites grandmother (Index Journal)The All About Nothing Podcast with Jumelle & Bill (06:25)Rep. Nancy Mace: "Not Your Typical Republican" (The Daily Show)GOP Rep

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51:30

This Episode Is Stolen! (Pt 1)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/02/28

We learned we're allowed to steal entire episodes from another podcast.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:30)SC has $1.8B sitting in a bank account. State leaders don’t know why or how it happened. (South Carolina Daily Gazette)The All About Nothing Podcast with Jumelle & Bill (05:22)We talked about local happenings, our campaigns, haunted tours, and Mike Pence dropping out of the Republican Presidential race. Visit The All About Nothing Podcast!Closing (50:19)Send us your questions and

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01:04:05

My Dad Was a White Slave and Other Fun Stories

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/02/21

Buckle your seatbelts. This is a wild one as we entertain a few listener-submitted stories that tie together in a disturbing theme.Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:02)Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355 million ruling against him (AP)Trumped getting booed at Philadelphia Sneaker Con (Twitter)We're now on Mastodon!Embark DNA testing for dogsThey oversee SC charter schools. Why are Charter Institute’s leaders planning schools in TN? (The State)On the Campaign

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53:36

The One with Sleep-Deprived Podcast Hosts

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/02/14

Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (00:53)Our TikTok presence (@bwabits)Nikki Haley visits Greenwood, SC (WSPA 7NEWS)Couple Sues S.C. Over Same-Sex Marriage Ban (Courthouse News)On the Campaign Trail (14:23)Peter Manning earns Hall of Fame spot (Index Journal)(McCormick) Chamber banquet provides chance to reflect on growth, focus on future (Index Journal)The Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act (22:27)John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh Really Did Just Save the Voting Rights Act (Slate)Supreme Court

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47:25

Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 2)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/02/07

This is part two of our recording with special guest and fellow candidate for SC State House in District 26, Matt Vilardebo (mattv4sc.com)!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:20)Nikki Haley on Saturday Night Live (YouTube)Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained (AP)Moms for Liberty Charter School in SC (08:53)Moms for Liberty activists starting taxpayer-funded charter school (Popular Information)Charter School Programs in South Carolina (SC Department of Education)Ashley River

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54:46

Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 1)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/01/31

We welcome special guest and fellow candidate for SC State House, Matt Vilardebo!Opening Banter (00:00)Introduction (01:16)Florida school board urges Moms of Liberty co-founder to resign (Axios)Florida GOP chair faces police investigation (Axios)Former Sen. Larry Craig Argues His Bathroom Antics Were Part Of His Work (NPR)Introducing Matt Vilardebo (04:13)South Carolina House of Representatives District 26 (Ballotpedia)Candidates announce interest in State House District 26 Seat (CN2 News)On the

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51:08

The Assault on Transgender Youth (Pt 2)

Black White and Blue in the South ·

2024/01/24

The South Carolina legislative session has kicked off an the top of their priority list is not poverty, or the environment, or the economy. No... the top priority to is lock down the medical profession and prevent established and necessary comprehensive treatment for transgender youth.We welcome special guest Salley Oullette, a mother of a transgender child, and one who bravely testified in front a legislative subcommittee who held a hearing on a proposed bill that would halt the lifesaving

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