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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Aug 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! 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 & Intro (00:02:13) Interview with Charleston Candidates and Their Campaign ManagerJenna 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. (00:37:52) 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. Aug 19

    I’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! 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 (00:00:43) Or Better Yet… Accidents While CampaigningSouth Carolina congressional candidate Katie Arrington thankful to be alive after car wreck [ABC News 2018] (00:09:41) Interview with Three South Carolina House CandidatesKatie 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: kellyhoughsc114@gmail.com (00:43:15) Closing 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 2026 BIG Media LLC

  8. Aug 12

    Repeat 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! 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) Intro(00:01:39) Boston’s Mayor has a message for the AGEpisode 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 CongressEpisode 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 HillHow Louisville's Highlands Latin School became a classical Christian education empire [Courier Journal] (00:14:33) The Woke Words GameEpisode 74: The One Thing Americans Love More Than GunsThe ‘woke’ words Democrats should cut from their vocabulary [Politico]Was It Something I Said? [Third Way] (00:24:42) Greenwood Christmas ParadeEpisode 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 AgainEpisode 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 PublicEpisode 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 RingerEpisode 71: Some Diamonds Come From Those Little PlacesPlanned Parenthood South AtlanticPlanned Parenthood Votes South AtlanticEpisode 21: The Assault on Transgender Youth (Pt 2)Tim Scott thinks mothers are pregnant for 52 weeks [TikTok] (01:10:19) 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 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
    104
  • 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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