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Thursday May 19, 2022
The Father of Brown v. Board of Education ft. Judge Richard Gergel
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
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.
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
In honor of July 30 being the 56th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released his latest Clyburn Chronicles podcast with guest, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on the importance of expanding Medicaid.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Black Music Appreciation Month ft. Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes Jr.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month, I sat down with one of my heroes, Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., to discuss making "Lift Every Voice and Sing" our country’s national hymn and the importance of this year's Juneteenth celebrations.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by recently confirmed Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, who is the first African American woman to serve in this role. Tune in as we talk about the current provisions in the American Rescue Plan for socially disadvantaged farmers, the history of discrimination against minority farmers, and what other work Dr. Bronaugh hopes to accomplish at the Department of Agriculture.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Black History is Our History ft. Walter A. Clyburn Reed (my grandson)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
As a history buff, Black History Month has always been an exciting time for me. This year has been even more special because I had the opportunity to sit down with my grandson, Walter A. Clyburn Reed, to talk about its importance and to share little-known facts about Black Americans' contributions to the greatness of America.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Policing, Priorities, and Protests ft. Representative-Elect Cori Bush
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
As we prepare to close 2020, I sat down with Representative-Elect, Cori Bush, to talk about the need for police reform, her priorities for the 117th Congress, and how protesting has evolved over the years.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Remembering John Lewis ft. Ambassador Andrew Young
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
On this very special episode, I'm joined by my friend, Ambassador Andrew Young, to remember the life and legacy of our good friend, John Robert Lewis. We also talk about our shared history of the civil rights movement and look forward toward the future of today's movement in the fight for civil and human rights.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Pandemics and Protests ft. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by the Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, to talk about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as the recent police brutality protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks.