Black White and Blue in the South

By Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill KimlerNews Government Politics History

Black White and Blue in the South episodes

September 30I Want My Sam TV! (with Sam Skardon)
Bill & Jumelle welcome Democratic candidate for SC Lt. Governor, Sam Skardon!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:01:02) Or Better Yet… Trump TV!
The Very First Two Hours Of MTV [Max Speedster - YouTube]
CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue the Trump administration over ban on White House coverage [NBC News]
Natalie Harp showed Trump coverage clips before he issued media ban [CNN]
Trump ribbon cutting for new White House helipad lacks clear sound of him talking amid press ban [USA Today - YouTube]
Trump TV is Here [The White House - YouTube]
Trump Debuts YouTube Channel With 80-Day-Old Speech [Daily Beast]
Stupid Things Trump Says [Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs - Medium]

(00:15:46) Interview with Sam Skardon
Dr Jermaine Johnson for Governor
Meet Sam Skardon, South Carolina Democrats’ pick for lieutenant governor [Watch 7News]
A Message from Sam Skardon [Charleston County Democratic Party 2020 - YouTube]
Sam Skardon on Facebook

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55 min
September 23Make Sense? You With Me? (with Richard Hricik)
Bill & Jumelle welcome SC Candidate for State Attorney General, Richard Hricik!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter (00:01:05) Or Better Yet… Evangelist Tim Scott!
WATCH: Sen. Tim Scott takes aim at 'dangerous' Democrats in fiery convention speech [LiveNOW Fox - YouTube]

(00:10:44) Interview with Richard Hricik
richardforattorneygeneral.com
[email protected]
SC AG Candidate Hricik on Rule of Law & Zero-Money Campaign [The All About Nothing Podcast]
$2M settlement reached in fatal carbon monoxide poisoning case [WACH news]
Randall Williams v. Charleston County Sheriff's Office (4th Cir. 2026) [law.justia.com]

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September 16It Pays to Be Nice to Your Servers! (with Julie Zimmerman and Steven Asbill)
Bill & Jumelle welcome Julie Zimmerman and Steven Asbill, two candidates for South Carolina State House!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:00:58) Or Better Yet… Cash Bribes!
WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins House and Senate in midterms [PBS News - YouTube]

(00:07:06) Interview with Julie Zimmerman and Steven Asbill
juliezforsc.com (District 71)
asbillforsc.com (District 85)
Over a third of South’s LGBTQ+ may be planning to move. See where SC stands [The State]

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47 min
September 09This Isn’t a Dating Site, Sir! (with Mayor Brandon Smith)
Bill & Jumelle welcome the Mayor of the City of Greenwood, SC - Mr. Brandon Smith!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:01:02) Uruguay
Uruguay may be the chillest country [@planetshape2 on TikTok]
Freedom House Country Rankings [freedomhouse.org]

(00:05:01) 100th Episode Introduction
(00:07:08) Interview with Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smith
MayorBrandonSmith.com
Smith For Mayor [Facebook]
It’s bowl season: Watch out for the ‘surrender cobra’ [CNN]
Surrender Cobra: In My Head [YouTube]
Jackson Station: Music, Community, and Tragedy in Southern Blues Bar [South Carolina Public Radio]
Municipal Association of South Carolina [MASC]
Cope, South Carolina [Wikipedia]
SLED investigating former Greenwood police officer [Fox Carolina]
Police: Decorated 16-year Greenwood captain fired after off-duty DUI charge [Fox Carolina]
Greenwood County sheriff’s captain arrested on domestic violence charge [WSPA.com]

(00:51:16) Closing
Fact Check: USDA recalled 30K pounds of beef from Argentina. Trump's import plan wasn't to blame [Yahoo! News]

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55 min
September 02 Please Wear the Bumblebee! (with Eunice Lehmacher for US Congress)
Bill & Jumelle welcome the Democratic nominee for South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, Eunice Lehmacher!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:00:41) Or Better Yet… Bill the Poet Laureate!
(00:06:52) Interview with Eunice Lehmacher for SC-03
🌐 EuniceForSC.com
Ballotpedia entry for Eunice Lehmacher
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37 min
August 26 I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! Part Two (with Arsenault, Miller and Atchley)
Bill & Jumelle went on the road to Charleston, South Carolina to speak with some amazing candidates who are running for office!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter & Intro
(00:02:13) Interview with Charleston Candidates and Their Campaign Manager
Jenna Arsenault SC House District 112
As a social worker, I've helped people attain housing, medical and mental healthcare, and better financial stability.
I've assisted people in navigating our broken healthcare system as a home healthcare nurse.
Now I'm a small business owner and work closely with new families facing inadequate postpartum care and childcare that is difficult to find and too expensive to afford.
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and community services, I've seen firsthand the challenges families face and the real solutions that help them thrive.
🌐 JennaSC.com
📱 @jennaarsenaultforsc on Instagram and Facebook
💲Donate
Katie Miller for Charleston County Council District 1
Katie is a small business owner in Mt Pleasant with a degree in Environmental Studies and Policy, as well as the mother of two young daughters that attend Charleston County Public Schools. She is running for Charleston County Council District 1 (N Mt P)
🌐 katiemiller4council.com
📱 Facebook, Instagram
💲Donate
Jeni Atchley
Jeni Atchley is a passionate political strategist, organizer, and founder of Just Getting Started Strategies. Known for her commitment to empowering everyday people to run for office, she has spent over a decade building grassroots campaigns that center on community, connection, and courage. Whether she’s guiding first-time candidates or leading large-scale strategy efforts, Jeni brings experience, heart, and a relentless belief in the power of public service.
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41 min
August 19I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! Part One (with Crosby, Painter and Hough)
Bill & Jumelle went on the road to Charleston, South Carolina to speak with some amazing candidates who are running for office!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:00:43) Or Better Yet… Accidents While Campaigning
South Carolina congressional candidate Katie Arrington thankful to be alive after car wreck [ABC News 2018]

(00:09:41) Interview with Three South Carolina House Candidates
Katie Crosby for SC House District 44
Katie Crosby is running to build stability, create opportunity, and deliver practical solutions for families in the community. From safer roads and smart growth to strong schools and healthy families, her focus is on listening to real concerns and getting real results — not playing political games.
🌐 crosbyforsc.com
📱 Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky
Ashley Painter for SC House District 117
33-year-old wife, mom, social worker, and small-business owner. When she isn’t advocating for South Carolina families, you’ll find her crocheting, binge-watching her favorite shows, or holding Jordan Pace accountable—often with a healthy dose of trolling.
🌐 AshleyPainter.com⁠
📱 @ashleybelongsinthehouse on Instagram and Threads. Also on Facebook
Kelly Hough for SC House District 114
I’m a nurse, a mother, a wife, a daughter, and yes, a proud dog mom. I understand what families in South Carolina and District 114 are balancing every single day. I’ve lived the education gaps, the financial pressures, the healthcare barriers, and the ongoing conversations around women’s rights and civil liberties. Challenges that have shaped our communities for generations.
✓ Planned Parenthood South Atlantic — Endorsed
✓ Center for Freethought Equality — Endorsed
✓ Moms Demand Action — Gun Sense Candidate
🌐 kellysc114.com
📱 Facebook
✉️Email: [email protected]
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46 min
August 12Repeat Offenders! (Best of)
We take a little break and offer you some choice Black, White and Blue in the South clips from a year ago covering topics that are still very relevant today!
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(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:39) Boston’s Mayor has a message for the AG
Episode 69: I Asked an Underdeveloped Question (Pt. 1)
Boston Mayor Wu Responds To AG Pam Bondi's 'Sanctuary City' Warning [Forbes on YouTube]

(00:05:43) SC State Senator Wes Climer runs for US Congress
Episode 70: I Asked an Underdeveloped Question (Pt. 2)
Rock Hill state senator launches bid for SC’s 5th Congressional District [South Carolina Daily Gazette]
US Rep. Ralph Norman endorses SC state Sen. Wes Climer to succeed him in Congress [WIS 10]
Providence Classical School in Rock Hill
How Louisville's Highlands Latin School became a classical Christian education empire [Courier Journal]

(00:14:33) The Woke Words Game
Episode 74: The One Thing Americans Love More Than Guns
The ‘woke’ words Democrats should cut from their vocabulary [Politico]
Was It Something I Said? [Third Way]

(00:24:42) Greenwood Christmas Parade
Episode 73: Tough Times for Nonprofits (Pt 2)
Original Greenwood Christmas theme announced on Aug 7 [Facebook]
New theme announced on Sep 25 [Facebook]

(00:35:12) Make America Hazardous Again
Episode 63: Bring Me My Angry Wig!
Nearly 11 million Americans would lose insurance under Trump's tax bill, analysis says [USA Today]
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist [NOTUS]
RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Cites Fake Studies [Gizmodo]
RFK Jr. may bar government scientists from publishing in medical journals [The Hill]
US, Argentina launching new ‘alternative’ to WHO [The Hill]
RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of CDC's vaccine advisory committee [ABC News]

(00:45:03) SC State Senator Matt Leber’s Adultery Goes Public
Episode 67: Damn, I Almost Got Emotional!
State Senator Matt Leber Publicly Accused of Adultery By His Wife - "Divorces Are Coming!" [The Carolina Courier]

(00:54:29) Interview with Vicki Ringer
Episode 71: Some Diamonds Come From Those Little Places
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic
Episode 21: The Assault on Transgender Youth (Pt 2)
Tim Scott thinks mothers are pregnant for 52 weeks [TikTok]

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1 hr 12 min
July 29I Don’t Want Nobody In My Pockets! (with Nylah Grace, Mori and Josiah)
It is a youth-focused show today as we bring you 9-year-old business entrepreneurs as well as a high school graduate with a voice well beyond his years. This episode takes many twists and turns, so buckle up because the unexpected moments will leave you jolted!
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(00:00:00) Pre-show banter
(00:01:07) Or Better Yet… Podslop!
'Podslop' is a real and growing problem — data shows 39% of new podcasts are now 'likely' generated by AI. Here's why I won't be listening [techradar]
Episode 70: Google AI-generated podcast
The Audio Industry is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’ [Bloomberg]
The Epstein Files: the AI podcast that sounds like journalism but isn’t [The Conversation ]

(00:11:16) Nylah Grace & Mori Brown: Child Entrepreneurs
Coconuts Event Hall, Greenwood SC
Kay in the Mix
Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest [PBS News]
Zolli Candy [website]
12-Year-Old Lemonade Tycoon Expands Business Beyond Stands [CBS News]
Gabby’s Bows

(00:34:35) Josiah Gary: Collegiate Communicator
Enemies turned friends. Former undercover spies travel the Upstate debunking myths and teaching history [FOX News]
GWCDP Feb 2024 Breakfast - Josiah Gary [YouTube]
From the classroom to the coast: Ware Shoals celebrates achievements at home and away [Index Journal]
Ingles Top Teen Contest Winner: Josiah Gary [WSPA+ | 7NEWS]
Community unites in prayer for family of Upstate officer killed in line of duty [WSPA news]
Josiah Gary {Amazon wish list]

(01:08:07) BWaBitS Podslop
Some kids are bypassing age-verification checks with a fake mustache [TechCrunch]

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1 hr 15 min
July 15It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 2) (with Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley)
We’re back for a second helping with our panel of three South Carolina State House Candidates: Dr. Jumelle Brooks, Michanna Tate and Jessica Beasley! We dive into a variety of current issues and news items that impact South Carolinians.
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(00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:28) Rural Healthcare
South Carolina Health Report [America’s Health Rankings]
SC rural hospital asks legislators to enact safety net in preparation for Medicaid cuts [South Carolina Daily Gazette]
https://www.protectourcare.org/

(00:13:28) Community Blight & Gentrification
What is "Gentrification"? [REtipster on YouTube]
What Are Gentrification and Displacement [Urban Displacement Project]
Gentrification’s impact on school demographics: A study of 3 California cities [Brookings Institute]
Who holds the deeds in the Sterling community? Furman University study tracks rising real estate pressure in Black historic neighborhood [WYFF]
Gentrification threatens SC farm land. A Furman University map shows locations most at risk. [Post & Courier]
Furman’s map [Shi Institute]

(00:29:37) Property Taxes
As legislators argue over property taxes and earmarks, SC begins fiscal year with no new budget [South Carolina Daily Gazette]
SC H4690 Homestead Exemption [Bill Track 50]
No Property Tax SC [nopropertytaxsc.com]
Fee-in-Lieu-of Property Taxes (FILOT) [growlaurenscounty.com]
Act 388: An Examination of How an Obscure Property Tax Law Revolutionized Property Tax Funding in South Carolina [University of South Carolina]

(00:42:15) America 250 and 4th of July
Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July [The Guardian]

(00:49:14) This Heat is Disrespectful
Intense heat leads to ‘extremely high’ rates of ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday [KCRA 3]
Trump Admin Deletes Cooling Advice After Right Goes Scorched On Mamdani For Same Info [MEDIAite]

(00:52:27) Harassed at a Polling Location
Rep Hamilton R. Grant [Instagram]
SC state lawmaker shares video after confrontation at Midlands polling place [WIS10]

(00:55:13) Closing
They Gerrymandered Him Out. He's Running Anyway. | Rep. Justin Pearson [Democracy Docket]

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59 min

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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…