Clyburn Chronicles

Advancing Environmental Justice ft. EPA Administrator Michael Regan

The need to center environmental justice in the federal government's work has never been more urgent.
 
On this month's episode of my podcast, I spoke with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan about the importance of environmental justice and prioritizing equity over equality.

Relieving Student Loan Debt ft. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief plan will change the lives of millions of Americans.
Ahead of the October 31 limited PSLF waiver deadline, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and I discussed how borrowers can begin their journey towards financial freedom.

HBCUs: The Polishers of Diamonds in the Rough ft. NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville

Following President Joe Biden's 2022 HBCU Week proclamation, I sat down with NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville for the latest edition of Clyburn Chronicles to discuss the important role these institutions play in educating the next generation of global leaders.

Putting People Over Politics ft. Congressman Joe Neguse

From the American Rescue Plan to the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are enacting legislation that will improve lives—often without Republican support.
I sat down with DPCC Co-Chair and Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) to talk about some of these revolutionary wins.

The Fight to End Gun Violence ft. Congresswoman Lucy McBath

Today, the House will consider the first serious gun violence prevention bill to pass the Senate in nearly 30 years.
 
I sat down with Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) to talk about this momentous occasion and her work to help address the gun violence epidemic.

The Father of Brown v. Board of Education ft. Judge Richard Gergel

How well do you know the history of Brown v. Board of Education?
 
In honor of its 68th anniversary, I sat down with South Carolina Judge Richard Gergel for a conversation on the landmark decision and the surprising role our Palmetto state played.

Health Care is a Human Right ft. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock

To mark Minority Health Month and Medicaid Awareness Month, I sat down with my friend Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock to discuss the importance of Medicaid expansion and his bill to cap the price of insulin at $35 a month.

Creating the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine ft. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, I sat down with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett — the trailblazing African American scientist who helped create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Listen to the newest edition of the Clyburn Chronicles to learn about her journey.