Black White and Blue in the South

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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.

  1. 6d ago

    Tey retteb ro (Best Of)

    It’s less than a week before Election Day 2026. Want to get your mind off of things for a while? Then tune into THIS special compilation of “Or Better Yet” clips that will entertain as well as inform… You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips we played and the guests we interview 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 (00:01:17) Or Better Yet… The Dean Scream2004: The scream that doomed Howard Dean [CNN on YouTube]Trump mocked after bizarre rant about people 'walking around with no legs' [aol.com] (00:09:38) Or Better Yet… Trump’s Resurrection ElixirTrump press conference clip [Aaron Rupar on Bluesky]Trump Says a New Drug Can Bring Dead People Back to Life [Futurism]The controversial Confederate Memorial Day is still observed in SC today [Bluffton Today]'It's embarrassing:' SC gov. candidate says Confederate Memorial Day should come to an end [ABC15 News] (00:12:55) Or Better Yet… Alien Abductions!Here are your chances in SC of being ‘abducted’ by space aliens, based on UFO reports [The State]Alien Abduction Odds Index 2026: Where Reports Cluster Across the U.S. and Canada [Canada Sports Betting]UFO Welcome Center [Trip Advisor]UFO Welcome Center in Bowman destroyed in fire [WIS10] (00:17:28) Or Better Yet… JD Vance, Aliens and Demons JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs [The Guardian]JD Vance | Saving Western Civilization by Fighting Demons, Will We Survive? [Benny Johnson Show - YouTube] (00:21:11) Or Better Yet… Save Teenage Girls from MAGA Breeders! FOX News: “Problem” is drop in teen fertility [Courtesy of @velvetsworld6 on TikTok]710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago [NPR]Teens Having Sex Should Get Married, Not Use Birth Control: [South Carolina] Republican [Newsweek]Tennessee school board member censured over "you're hot" comment [WPSD Local 6] (00:31:16) Or Better Yet… Pregnancy Ombudsman!SC's 'Mothers and Preborns Act' looks to change legal definition of fetus, issue brochures [ABC15 News]Frogmore Stew PodcastFrogmore Stew clip about Sen Billy Garrett [TikTok] (00:35:22) Or Better Yet… Top Priority of SC Republican Gubernatorial CandidatesPamela Evette campaign launch speech [WSAV3, YouTube]Nancy Mace campaign launch speech [FOX News, YouTube]Alan Wilson campaign launch speech [FITS News, YouTube]Ralph Norman campaign launch speech [Ralph Norman, YouTube]Josh Kimbrell campaign launch speech [Josh Kimbrell’s FB - his web site was down] (00:41:24) Or Better Yet… The Ten Commandments in SC SchoolsH. 4762 - School volunteer chaplains and historical displaysSC House approves bill requiring classrooms to post Ten Commandments [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Most Religious States 2025 [Smilehub] (00:54:45) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  2. Oct 14

    A Cavalcade of Candidates (Pre-election Special)

    It’s the week before early voting begins in South Carolina and we’re bringing you 20 different voices of candidates that we’ve interviewed over the past year who will be appearing on ballots all across the state. 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 (00:01:58) Dr. Jermaine Johnson for GovernorEpisode 76: The Least Political Politician I’ve Ever Metjohnsonforsc.com (00:05:19) Dr. Annie Andrews for US SenateEpisode 75: If It Ain’t in There, It’s Gamedrannieandrews.com (00:09:38) Sam Skardon for Lt. GovernorEpisode 103: I Want My Sam TV!johnsonforsc.com (00:14:25) Sylvia Wright for State Superintendent of EducationEpisode 60: I Have Uranium Alreadywright2026sc.com (00:19:09) Richard Hricik for Attorney GeneralEpisode 102: Make Sense? You With Me?richardforattorneygeneral.com (00:22:46) Zyon Khalifa for US Congress, SC-2Episode 89: If “Nonchalant” Needed a Picturekhalifaforcongress.com (00:26:11) Eunice Lehmacher for US Congress, SC-3Episode 99: Please Wear the Bumblebee!EuniceForSC.com (00:30:16) Mallory Dittmer for US Congress, SC-5Episode 88: Righteous Fire in the Belly!dittmerforcongress.com (00:34:14) Jessica Beasley for SC House 11Episode 93 It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 1)jessicabeasleyforsc.org (00:37:33) Dr. Jumelle Brooks for SC House 12Episode 93 It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 1)jumelleforsc.com (00:40:51) Michanna Tate for SC House 14Episode 93 It’s an Absolutely Ludicrous Thing to Do! (Part 1)votemichannatate.com (00:44:43) Lynn Ramirez SC House 16Episode 104: Somebody Wanna Get Their Feelings Hurt!lynnramirez4sc.com (00:49:20) Katie Crosby for SC House 44Episode 97: I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! (Part One)crosbyforsc.com (00:53:03) Julie Zimmerman for SC House 71Episode 101: It Pays to Be Nice to Your Servers!juliezforsc.com (00:56:44) Steven Asbill for SC House 85Episode 101: It Pays to Be Nice to Your Servers!asbillforsc.com (00:59:49) Jenna Arsenault for SC House 112Episode 98: I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! (Part Two)www.jennasc.com (01:03:15) Kelly Hough for SC House 114Episode 97: I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! (Part One)www.kellysc114.com (01:07:09) Ashley Painter for SC House 117Episode 97: I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! (Part One)ashleypainter.com (01:11:04) Brandon Smith for Mayor of GreenwoodEpisode 100: This Isn’t a Dating Site, Sir!MayorBrandonSmith.com (01:14:39) Katie Miller for Charleston County Council, District 1Episode 98: I’m Not Gonna Waste a Stamp on Him! (Part Two)katiemiller4council.com (01:18:45) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  3. Oct 7

    Somebody Wanna Get Their Feelings Hurt! (with Lynn Ramirez)

    Bill & Jumelle welcome Lynn Ramirez, candidate for South Carolina House District 16! 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) Pre-show banter (00:01:18) Or Better Yet… 37 years in broadcasting!WMNJ Radio, Drew University (00:12:34) Introduction(00:15:50) Jumelle’s Campaign Updatejumelleforsc.com (00:22:42) Miscellaneous VideosCan’t Use Facts [Animation Relates on Facebook]Fact-checking MAGA [Nathan Jun on Facebook] Republican sees the light [redhead blue heart with the handle @stilleaworkinprogress on TikTok]Another Republican exposing the lies they were told [Miss Rose with the handle @thathippielookingchick on TikTok]If you don’t like it - leave [Anthony Warren on Facebook] (00:33:15) The Jack Smith “Hawks” debacleSenator in botched Jack Smith gotcha moment was warned his facts were ‘unvetted’: report [Independent]Video of Schmitt-Smith exchange [St. Louis Post Dispatch]Schmitt doubles-down [Isaiah Martin on Facebook]Jack Smith SHUTS DOWN Darline Graham After Attack FLOPS [TYT Investigates on YouTube] (00:46:04) Interview with Lynn Ramirezlynnramirez4sc.comSNAP Q&A about science and technology [Scientist Network for Advancing Policy]Taylor v. Rankin [ACLU South Carolina] (01:19:24) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  4. Sep 30

    I Want My Sam TV! (with Sam Skardon)

    Bill & Jumelle welcome Democratic candidate for SC Lt. Governor, Sam Skardon! 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) 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 SkardonDr Jermaine Johnson for GovernorMeet 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 (00:52:54) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  5. Sep 23

    Make Sense? You With Me? (with Richard Hricik)

    Bill & Jumelle welcome SC Candidate for State Attorney General, Richard Hricik! 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) 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 Hricikrichardforattorneygeneral.comRichardForSCAG@gmail.com 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] (00:52:25) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  6. Sep 16

    It 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! 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) 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 Asbilljuliezforsc.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] (00:44:08) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  7. Sep 9

    This Isn’t a Dating Site, Sir! (with Mayor Brandon Smith)

    Bill & Jumelle welcome the Mayor of the City of Greenwood, SC - Mr. Brandon Smith! 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) Pre-show banter (00:01:02) UruguayUruguay 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 SmithMayorBrandonSmith.comSmith 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) ClosingFact Check: USDA recalled 30K pounds of beef from Argentina. Trump's import plan wasn't to blame [Yahoo! News] We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

  8. Sep 2

    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! 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) 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 (00:34:38) Closing We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts! Theme music courtesy of mixkit.co. Mentioned in this episode: BIG Media LLC Copyright 2026 BIG Media LLC

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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.

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  • Channel
    BIG Media
  • Creator
    Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler
  • Show Website
    Black White and Blue in the South
  • Provider
    Barrett Gruber

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