Black White and Blue in the South

We welcome US Congressional candidate Mallory Dittmer who is working to be the representative for South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District (the seat being vacated by Ralph Norman in his quixotic quest for Governor)!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - Righteous Fire in the Belly (00:00:59)SC Democrats call on Charleston lawyer to suspend campaign for governor following arrest video [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Interview clip with Mullins McCleod [WYFF News 4 on Instagram]On the Campaign Trail (00:09:41)Jumelle’s viral video [Facebook]South Carolina Social Media Influencers who interviewed Jermaine Johnson@messyasamother [TikTok]@calltoactsouthernstyle [TikTok]@Brittany [TikTok]@SCjesckachilds [TikTok]Interview with Mallory Dittmer (00:25:10)Dittmer for Congress [website]Clip from Episode 70 about SC State Senator Wes Climer [YouTube]Mallory Dittmer announces bid for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District seat [ABC4 News]Race for SC’s 5th Congressional District heats up with new candidates [The Herald]Total Abortion Ban (S. 323) [ACLU of SC] - failedAbortion bill that would increase penalties for doctors and mothers in South Carolina advances (S.1045) [WYFF4]What we know about Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance teacher suspected in WHCD shooting [LA Times]Shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner [BBC News]Innocent but Convicted (00:59:03)Man sues Greenwood County after his drug trafficking arrest was overturned [South Carolina Public Radio]Brian Banks [Hawai’i Innocence Project]Cops bought Burger King for Dylann Roof following his arrest [ABC7 ]Is ‘Trial By Fire’ Based On A True Story? What Happened To Cameron Todd Willingham [Forbes]Death Penalty Information CenterUS justice department to allow firing squads as federal death penalty method [The Guardian] Closing (01:16:23)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 2026BIG Media LLC

We welcome US Congressional candidate Mac Deford who is working to be the representative for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (the seat sullied by Nancy Mace)!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - Save Teenage Girls from MAGA Breeders! (00:00:38)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]International Black White and Blue in the South (00:12:11)Singapore [Wikipedia]How to say Hello in 50 languages [@travyskim on TikTok] On the Campaign Trail (00:19:18)Democratic Candidate Recruitment Is Booming, Even in Republican Districts [NOTUS]All of Jumelle’s campaign socials [Linktree]Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger [CNN]Interview with Mac Deford (00:28:00)Mac Deford for US Congress [website]Dec polling shows Deford tied with leading Republican candidate [released memo from Deford campaign]Coast Guard veteran Mac Deford prioritizes constituent access and transparency in 2026 run [ABC4 News]Deford campaign announces wave of endorsements in South Carolina’s 1st District race [ABC 4 News]Mac Deford Shows Grassroots Support from SC Congressional District 1 [YouTube]Ethics & Elections (01:04:19)House Ethics Committee sets April 21 hearing to decide Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s political fate [WLRN]Tony Gonzales admits sexual relationship with former staff member who killed herself [Politico]He’s Only Joking About Being a Nazi Sympathizer. He’s Also About to Get a Seat in Congress. Meet “the AK Guy.” [Slate]Jeffries, Pelosi and other Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to end governor campaign [Politico]Complaint alleges 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo received $36K in questionable auto-related public funds [CC News Network]Laurens man gets life sentence in slaying of 2-year-old boy [Index Journal]SC senators call for investigation over money to representative’s nonprofit: ‘I’m an open book’ [SC Daily Gazette]Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter didn’t just speak—she cited a pattern. [@justicejavar on TikTok] Closing (01:28:08)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 2026BIG Media LLC

The forces of life &amp; responsibility prevented Jumelle from recording this week, so we reached deep into our co-host bench and welcomed Barrett Gruber of The All About Nothing Podcast to fill in as we cover the end of the South Carolina candidate filing period!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - JD Vance, Aliens and Demons (00:01:01)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]Introductions (0:07:57)The All About Nothing Podcast with Barrett GruberUkraine Firsthand: Luke Basso on War Documentation [Episode 300 of The AAN Podcast]Big Media LLCNo Kings Mar 28 2026 (00:13:25)No Kings Demonstration Breaks Attendance Records [Reuters]Video from No Kings Protest in Greenwood, SC [YouTube]DeShawn Blanding for SC Commissioner of Agriculture [blandingforsc.com]Man accused of pepper spraying protesters at "No Kings" protest arrested [Index Journal]Non-citizen voting (00:22:48)Video about voting fraud from @whatsupcv on FacebookThe SAVE Act: What every American Voter Needs to Know [Vote.org]SAVE Act becomes law by...? [Polymarket]Episode 81 Polly Want a Market? (bonus episode with Kervin Searles)Cost to File to Run for Office in SC (00:31:12) Want to be on the ballot against Lindsey Graham? Here’s what it costs to file [The State]Candidate Filing tracker [Greenwood County Dems]Candidates for Governor of SC (00:38:43) Episode 76: The Least Political Politician I’ve Ever Met [with Dr. Jermaine Johnson]Dr. Jermaine Johnson for Governor [website]Billy Webster for Governor [website]Mullins McLeod for Governor [website]Jermaine Johnson’s statement [Facebook]Former SC Senator Katrina Shealy [Facebook]Candidates for US Senate (00:49:40) Episode 83: Don’t Give Away the Punchline! (with Brandon P. Brown for US Senate)Brandon P. Brown for US Senate [website]The gas-o-thon with Brandon Brown [Facebook]Episode 75: If It Ain’t in There, It’s Game (with Dr. Annie Andrews)Dr. Annie Andrews for US Senate [website]Dr. Annie Andrew’s controversial ad [TikTok]Episode 20: The Assault on Transgender Youth (Pt 1)Episode 21: The Assault on Transgender Youth (Pt 2)Episode 60: I Have Uranium Already (with Kyle Freeman and Sylvia Wright)Kyle Freeman for US Senate [website]Episode 82: My Pipes are Still Good! (with Catherine Fleming Bruce)Candidates for US Congress (01:05:39) Eunice Lehmacher for US Congress [website]Ernest Mackins for US Congress [website]Episode 82: My Pipes are Still Good! (with Catherine Fleming Bruce)AAN: Episode No. 125 | Daniel Shrief, Democratic Nominee for S.C. House District 88Candidates for SC State House (01:13:30) Episode 85: Saying Dumb Things Out Loud! (with Matt Fulmer and Brady Quirk-Garvan)29 members of SC Family Caucus leave group over aggressive anti-abortion tactics [The State]Episode 84: Not Oprah… Okra! (with Dr. Emily Taylor)Text of lawsuit filed against Rep John McCravy and others Closing (01:23:26) We are a proud member of the<a...

This week, we interview two people working hard to make a difference in South Carolina. First up is Congressional Candidate Matt Fulmer who is looking to take over the seat being vacated by Nancy Mace. We then speak with political strategist Brady Quirk-Garvan, one of the members behind The Comeback SC, a group striving to ensure that every House seat in South Carolina has a Democratic challenger.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - The Dean Scream (00:00:44)2004: The scream that doomed Howard Dean [CNN on YouTube]Trump mocked after bizarre rant about people 'walking around with no legs' [aol.com]Introduction (0:10:18)On the Campaign Trail with Jumelle (00:11:51)Sylvia Wright for SC Superintendent [website]Video of Jumelle’s speech clip at the GWCDP Convention [YouTube]Video of Jumelle’s full speech at the GWCDP Convention [YouTube]Alzheimer’s walk in Greenwood [South Carolina Dept of Aging]Interview with Matt Fulmer (00:27:05)Matt Fulmer for US Congress [website]Matt Fulmer on ABC News [tiktok]Interview with Brady Quirk-Garvan (00:46:12)Brady Quirk-Garvan [website]The Story of an Iconic Obama Campaign Chant, Animated [The Atlantic]The Comeback SC [website]New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting [The Brennan Center]When Gerrymandering Ends Accountability w/ Chris Kenney [Frogmore Stew]N.C. Democrat runs as Republican to shed light on gerrymandering [Spectrum News]Could Two Republicans Be on California’s November Ballot for Governor? [Hoover Institution]Closing (01:27:21) 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 2026BIG Media LLC

This week, Jumelle makes a HUGE announcement! We then welcome feminist author and free-speech activist, Dr. Emily Taylor. We listen to her story about being doxxed and attacked by South Carolina lawmakers in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - The Ten Commandments in SC Schools (00:01:22)H. 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] Introductions, Announcements &amp; Gifts (00:17:14)https://jumelleforsc.com/ Jumelle’s socials [Linktree]Jumelle’s ACTBlue The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government by Vincent Sheheen [The University of South Carolina Press]Interview with Emily Taylor (00:24:45 )Emily Taylor: Author page on Ms. MagazineHot Feminism: Letter s from South Carolina [Substack]Federal Civil Rights Protections for Students Are Being Hollowed Out [Ms. Magazine]Dying to Be Men: American Masculinity as Death Cult [Ms.Magazine]Men Respond to My Article about Violent Masculine Domination With TOTAL DOMINATION [Substack]Rep Luke Rankin celebrates [Facebook]Michanna Tate for SC House 14War on Iran (00:59:20 )The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack [AP News]The All About Nothing Podcast interview with Zolal Habibi Closing (01:09:00) Seth Andrew: “Wrapped in the Flag: The Perversion of Patriotism in MAGA America” [Youtube]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 2026BIG Media LLC

US Senate Candidate Brandon P Brown stops by the studio as he swings through South Carolina on a campaign to be our next US Senator replacing Lindsey Graham. List as we talk about his history, his campaign, the issues, and more!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet: The Top Priority of SC Republican Gubernatorial Candidates (00:01:18)Pamela 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]Interview with Brandon P. Brown (00:11:32)BrandonPBrown.comBrandon Brown for South Carolina [Facebook]Campaign launch video [YouTube]Brandon Brown Runs For Congress - Part 1 (2004) [Soomo, YouTube]Former Rep. Jesse Jackson tries to mount a comeback [WGN News, YouTube]Trump’s Prescription Drug Website Exposed as a Big Fat Scam [Yahoo! News]America borrowed $43.5 billion a week in the first four months of the fiscal year, with debt interest on track to be over $1 trillion for 2026 [Fortune]The Destruction of HHS (01:01:22)US Department of Health and Human Services bizarrely advises the public on 'best foods to insert into rectum' [Unilad]Moderna Has a Promising New Flu mRNA Vaccine. Trump’s FDA Wants Nothing to Do With It [Gizmodo]What is mRNA? [Canadian Institutes of Health Research]H. 4262 submitted by the SC Freedom Caucus “no healthcare professional practicing within the State shall administer a synthetic mRNA-based gene therapy product to any person within the State.”Are mRNA Vaccines a Type of Gene Therapy? [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]‘Irreparably Damaged’: Former Senior Official Details the Darkest Days of the CDC Under RFK Jr. [Gizmodo]States Join WHO Network After U.S. Withdrawal [US News]JFK’s comments about RFK Jr. [MICHAEL BRIGANTE on Instagram]RFK Jr. said he swam with his grandkids in a creek known for raw sewage [MSNow]RFK Jr. opens up about past cocaine addiction on podcast [CNN, YouTube] Closing (01:12:57) Josh Johnson speak on anti-immigration efforts [TikTok]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 2026BIG Media LLC

US Senate Candidate Catherine Fleming Bruce fills in as a guest host for Jumelle on this special outdoor live recording from the “Pretti Good Reason for a Protest” rally in Uptown Greenwood, South Carolina! Bill and Catherine cover her campaign, the state of our country and chat with a wide variety of surprise guests that stopped in to say hi!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - Pregnancy Ombudsman! (00:01:01)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]Introductions &amp; Protesting (00:06:31)Public outcry! Speaking out: About 50 protest ICE, Trump immigration policies in Uptown Greenwood [Index Journal]Occupy Wall Street swept the world and achieved a lot, even if it may not feel like it [The Guardian]Interview with Catherine Fleming Bruce Pt 1 (00:16:12)Catherine Fleming Bruce for US Senate [website]Ranked Choice Voting [Fair Choice]Ranked choice voting in NYC showed us what elections could look like [WBUR] Surprise Guest: Suzy Holloway (00:25:19) Video of Suzy waving flag [YouTube]Interview with Catherine Fleming Bruce Pt 2 (00:28:13)Modjeska Simkins' History [Historic Columbia]Modjeska Simkins School for Human Rights [SC Progressive Network]The Sustainers: Being, Building and Doing Good through Activism in the Sacred Spaces of Civil Rights, Human Rights and Social Movements [Amazon]South Carolina Statehouse corruption investigation [Wikipedia]Surprise Guest: Rev Caroline Dennis (00:33:44) Episode 55 “Stewed Moose” with Caroline &amp; Phillip Dennis [BWaBitS]Interview with Catherine Fleming Bruce Pt 3 (00:40:09) What, Exactly, Is a Grand Jury? [MoloLamken LLP]Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James [CNN]Surprise Guest: Eunice Lehmacher for US Congress (00:43:23)Eunice for SCInterview with Catherine Fleming Bruce Pt 4 (00:49:23)Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts [NPR]Email the campaign at [email protected] Guest: Dr. Jermaine Johnson for SC Governor (01:02:43)Dr. Jermaine Johnson for SCTrump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social [CNN]Trump video depicting Obamas as apes draws mixed reaction from South Carolina leaders [WYFF]South Carolina lawmakers consider bills to close party primaries [Live5 WCSC]Surprise Guest: Protest organizer Cynthia Halpin Brown (01:17:23)50501Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history? [The Guardian]Closing (01:22:38) 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 2026BIG Media LLC

The Snowpocalypse of '26 hit Greenwood, SC this past weekend and we were not able to record as scheduled.However, we're delighted to bring you this BONUS clip from our previous episode with Kervin Searles that didn't make it into the final release due to time constraints.PolymarketDozens charged in sports bribery scheme involving US university basketball players [BBC]A Newly Created Polymarket Account Made $436,759.61 on Nicolás Maduro’s Capture [Gizmodo]https://polymarket.com/https://kalshi.com/https://electionbettingodds.com/Three Welsh Tories charged with betting offences [BBC]Betting scandals broke sports. Could prediction markets do the same to politics? [Vox]Prediction Market user made $436,000 betting on Maduro capture [CBS Mornings TikTok]Gambling platform Polymarket not paying bets on US invasion of Venezuela [The Guardian]War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out on Venezuelan Invasion Bets [Futureism]French trader bet over $28 million on Trump election win using 4 Polymarket accounts [CNBC]Polymarket was banned but Donald Trump erased the regulations [Wikipedia]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 2026BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle kick off Season 4 with special guest, Kervin Searles, founder of the Gravity Counseling Group, published author and South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association’s Counselor of the Year!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet - Alien Abductions! (00:01:48)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]Quick Recap of News Since We’ve Been Gone (00:07:40)On the national levelICE murdering citizens in MinnesotaTrump kidnapping the President of VenezuelaTrump trying to kidnap GreenlandOn the state levelRJ May sentenced to 17.5 years for distributing child sex abuse materialMeasles cases skyrocketing in South CarolinaMeasles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550 [AP]SC Legislative has restarted and right away it’s abortion, trans restrictions and closed primariesLow Low Turnout in Special Elections (00:22:49)Republican winning by less than 2 dozen votes in SC House special election [SC Daily Gazette]Interview with Kervin Searles (00:34:45) Kervin’s practice, Gravity Counseling GroupKervin’s book: Undrafted and Purposed: Still Living, Loving, and Leading in Life [Amazon]Kervin named to the board of Community Initiatives, Inc [Greenwood Today]Named Counselor of the Year [SCCMHCA on Facebook]Kervin’s speech at GWCDP Breakfast Meeting, Dec 2021 [YouTube]Speaking with Gravity podcast [YouTube]Three Roles One Mission [YouTube]Adlerian Psychology: 8 Basic Principles [allaboutpsychology.com]Closing (01:21:05) Walk for Peace [Facebook]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 2026BIG Media LLC

One last best-of episode for Winter Break with some very special moments from the first half of 2025. We’ll be back in two weeks with an all-new original show!You can also WATCH this episode with and see the madness for yourself 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.Introduction (00:00:00)From Episode 62: Interview with Trey Ward (00:04:41)Original plaque of those lost from Greenwood in the World Wars, segregated [The Historical Marker Database]The Story of "Fired up! Ready to go!" [YouTube]South Carolina War Plaques Are 'Glorifying Segregation,' Mayor Says [NBC News, 2015]Greenwood resident: I violated Heritage Act [Index Journal, 2018]South Carolina Heritage Act [Wikipedia]After 54 years, Confederate flag comes down in S.C. [CBS News]South Carolina still recognizes Confederate Memorial Day. Make it stop [The State]Check out the album, “A Man Who's Never Plowed” by The Trey Ward Band featuring the song “Greenwood Mill”.From Episode 58: Never Correct an Enemy Making Mistakes!(with Rep Heather Bauer) (00:14:38)A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job (AP News)How to Steal A Lot of Money -- Legally (forward by Curtis Loftis) (Amazon)SC Senate to consider removing state treasurer from office following $1.8B probe (Live 5 News)SC treasurer petitions state Supreme Court to stop efforts to remove him from office (South Carolina Daily Gazette)From Episode 57: Did You Know? The Big Bad Budget Boondoggle! (Pt 2) (00:38:34)Rep April Cromer pulls the “Female Card” on Rep Micah CaskeyRep April Cromer’s mental disordersRep Rosalyn Henderson-Myers shares about death threats she received as a judgeRep Gilda Cobb Hunter talks about DEIFrom Episode 52: The Clustermuck Continues (with Michael Layer) (00:52:05)Pod Save America clip about the release of the mean who beat Officer Michael Fanone near to death (YouTube)Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases (AP)Massive Police Union That Endorsed Trump Slams Jan. 6 Pardons (Daily Beast)From Episode 55: “Stewed Moose” (with Caroline and Phillip Dennis) (01:00:14)Gander, Newfoundland (Google Map)Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Welcome Desk (newfoundlandlabrador.com)“Lend a Hand, Do What You Can”: Remembering the Generosity of Gander (9/11 Memorial and Museum)Come From Away (Broadway Musical)Come From Away (on Apple TV+)Closing (01:42:08)Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul by Michael Fanone [Amazon]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 2026BIG Media LLC

We are on Winter Break, so here is a best-of episode to help kick off the New Year! We’ve compiled a bunch of hilarious “Or Better Yet” segments that opened many of our episodes.You can also WATCH this episode with and see the madness for yourself 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.Introduction (00:00:00)From Episode 50: Do I Earn a Grammy for That? (00:01:05)McCravy Resigns (YouTube)SC legislator loses leadership role, asks to be reassigned, in another GOP spat (South Carolina Daily Gazette)From Episode 51: They Created This Clustermuck (00:07:25)SC Senate can’t figure out Zoom (YouTube)From Episode 53: Weaponized Ignorance (00:09:27)Tizzy Ent video about Elon Musk’s son &amp; the Oval Office press conference (TikTok)Did Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son tell Trump to ‘shush your mouth’? The internet is divided (The Straits Times)From Episode 55: “Stewed Moose” (with Caroline and Phillip Dennis) (00:15:05)SC state senator insinuates group tried to buy his vote then later walks it back (AOL)From Episode 56: Did You Know? The Big Bad Budget Boondoggle! (00:19:45)One state wants to classify 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness. 7 things to know [The Palm Beach Post]Republican Behind 'Trump Derangement' Bill Quits After Sex Charge [Newsweek]Eichorn ad and newsclip from CourierNewsRoom [TikTok]From Episode 58: Never Correct an Enemy Making Mistakes!(with Rep Heather Bauer) (00:23:22)From Episode 60: I Have Uranium Already (with Kyle Freeman and Sylvia Wright) (00:25:10)Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan (Wikipedia)RFK Jr did heroin and went to the top of his class (Instagram)From Episode 61: Grover on a Cross! (with Cynthia Halpin Brown) (00:26:56)Ms Curly McCatlady with useful dating questions (TikTok)From Episode 62: I’m sorry… “Lintheads”? (with Trey Ward) (00:29:53)Check out the album, “A Man Who's Never Plowed” by The Trey Ward Band featuring the song “Greenwood Mill”.From Episode 63: Bring Me My Angry Wig! (00:31:26)South Carolina state representative arrested, booked [WCNC, YouTube]State Rep. RJ May arrested, booked at Lexington County jail [News 19 WLTX, YouTube]SC representative arrested, booked in Lexington County jail [South Carolina Daily Gazette]SC legislator denied bond on charges of distributing child sex abuse material [The State]Republican Behind 'Trump Derangement' Bill Quits After Sex Charge [Newsweek]Bill’s video of RJ May tapping away at his phone mere months after having had all of this electronics confiscated [TikTok]From Episode 64: Episode 64 Prothonotary Warbler and Other Shocking Scandals (with Francie Kleckley) (00:41:39)NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy' [ABC News]Video from [The Independent - YouTube]“Daddy” Trump lip sync [@bransennn on TikTok]Gay state senator zings Republicans over their new ‘Daddy Trump’ nickname [Independent]Closing (0:46:08)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 2026BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle finish up Season 3 with a memorable Christmas episode with a number of friends of the show joining in to provide topics of discussion.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Or Better Yet (00:00:36)House Republicans’ attempt to censure Democrat over texts with Epstein fails [The Guardian]@aerialist_elena2 repost of @hereswhykevin on TikTok showing Rep Tony Wied playing deaf AND dumbStacey Mars, Christmas Parade and Greenwood Legislative Breakfast (00:05:38)The Whole Truth interviewed Sylvia WrightHow Tariffs and Interest Rates Drove Up Small Business Bankruptcy Rates [Inc.]BWaBitS Trivia (00:18:05)Dialing for Topics (00:28:24) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [Wikipedia]Office for Civil Rights (OCR) [US Gov]Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long? [NPR]When AI Technology and HIPAA Collide [The HIPPA Journal]You’re Not Imagining It. People Actually Are Starting To Talk Like ChatGPT [Vice]Hundreds of girls in SC are trafficking victims. A Columbia nonprofit offers help for survivors. [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Good to Know: Why do we need government? [Michigan State University]30-year fixed mortgage rates: 1982 - 2025 [Bankrate]Library of Alexandria [Wikipedia]The Burning of the Library of Alexandria [The Ohio State University]Eratosthenes &amp; the circumference of the Earth [Britannica]Why are home prices so high? How today's market impacts housing costs. [Yahoo! Finance]Illicit fentanyls in the opioid street market: desired or imposed? [NIH]Closing (01:08:13) 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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome Stacey Mars, chair of the Greenville County Democratic Party and co-host of The Whole Truth Podcast.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:02)Josh Johnson’s websiteJosh Johnson on people being upset by Bad Bunny performing at the next Super Bowl [TikTok]The real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s forthcoming Super Bowl performance [The Conversation]Greenwood goal: $2500 for Dr. Jermaine Johnson for Governor [ActBlue]Videos and speeches from the 2025 Carnell Drummond Mays Banquet [YouTube]Interview with Stacey Mars (00:15:15)Greenville County Democratic PartyThe Whole Truth Podcast with Stacey Mars &amp; Charles MorrisEmerge South CarolinaThe relatively unknown Democrat drawing huge crowds in South Carolina [Politico]Your SC Lawmakers at Work (00:27:33)&nbsp;2025 Legislator Compensation [NCSL]SC legislators pass $14.7B spending plan despite concerns over legislators’ pay raise [South Carolina Daily Gazette, May 28 2025]SC Supreme Court strikes down legislative pay raise [South Carolina Daily Gazette Nov 12, 2025]Campaign Corner - Redistricting (00:36:49)Latest House results confirm 2018 wasn’t a blue wave. It was a blue tsunami. [CNN]Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms [The Texas Tribune]What happens to California's redistricting after Texas' congressional maps were struck down in court? [CBS News]Justice Alito restores GOP-backed Texas congressional map, for now [Axios]Mapped: Where Redistricting Battles Are Unfolding Nationwide [Democracy Docket]South Carolina GOP targets James Clyburn's district in gerrymander wars [ABC News 4]2025 Redistricting Tracker - VoteHub&nbsp;Redistricting between censuses has been rare in the modern era [Pew Research Center]News: Dismantling the Department of Education (00:50:04)Trump administration launches plan to dismantle Education Department [Politico]What does the US education department do - and can Trump truly dismantle it? [BBC]The Education Department is being dismantled. Here’s what that means [AP News]&nbsp;‘Abuse, Grooming, Drugs, and Sexual Coercion’: The Scandal Wrestling Buried [Rolling Stone]Ring boys push back against WWE and McMahons’ attempt to end abuse case [Post Wrestling]Title 34 Subtitle B Chapter VI Part 668 Subpart A § 668.2 [Code of Federal Regulations]AACN Alarmed Over Department of Education’s Proposed Limitation of Student Loan Access for Nursing [American Association of Colleges of Nursing]Nursing Is No Longer Counted as a ‘Professional Degree’ by Trump Admin [Newsweek]Mayra Rivera Vasquez’s post [Facebook]News: Greenwood Passes a Prejudice Ordinance (01:06:10)Exploring the First Amendment [@ashleytheebarroness on TikTok]City of Greenwood moves forward with ordinance punishing prejudice-based conduct [Index Journal]&nbsp;Closing (01:24:31)&nbsp;Marc Maron - Democrats have a buzzkill problem [FB Reel]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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Episode 76 (2025-11-12)The Least Political Politician I’ve Ever Met(with Dr. Jermaine Johnson)Bill and Jumelle are honored to score the FIRST podcast interview with Dr. Jermaine Johnson since he launched his candidacy to be governor of South Carolina two weeks ago. We explored a side of this dynamic leader that you simply won’t see or hear anywhere else!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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:13)Democrats win across the spectrum as voters reject Trump [CNN]Speaker Johnson Holds News Conference on Day 36 of Government Shutdown [C-Span]Trump blames shutdown for Republicans' election losses to Democrats [Axios]Fox News Host Drops Stunning Take on Election Bloodbath: ‘By Winning Democrats Are Actually Losing’ [Mediaite]Dr. Jermaine Johnson (00:06:02)&nbsp;Dr. Jermaine Johnson campaign launch video [YouTube]Jermaine Johnson (politician) [Wikipedia]SC House representative releases documentary on his life as a homeless teen [ABC 4 News]I Got Myself a Yard - Theatrical Trailer [Vimeo]Prepping for Preparation: Based on NEB's "Program Preparation" [Amazon]Dr. J and Larry Bird Go One on One (Basketball) Commodore 64 C64 Longplay [YouTube]Alumnus is a Game Changer [The College Today - College of Charleston]From homeless youth and turbulent CofC career, Jermaine Johnson is Andrew Yang's guy in SC [Post and Courier]Democrat Jermaine Johnson to challenge for state House seat currently held by Jimmy Bales [The Post and Courier Free Time, 2020]Agreeing to Disagree and the Theater of Elected Office - With Representative Jermaine Johnson [Bourbon in the Back Room]Exclusive One-on-one with Democratic State Rep. Jermaine Johnson and Republican State Senator Matt Leber [The Arena SC] (Nov 2024)SC down a second ‘sister senator’ as Sandy Senn concedes in GOP primary [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Matt Leber’s Mistress-gate: Domestic Violence Charge Filed [FITSNews]Rep. Jermaine Johnson announces bid for governor [WACH FOX]Jets Insider Confirms Jermaine Johnson is NOT Getting Traded [New York Jets News]Visit https://johnsonforsc.com/Closing (00:48:55)&nbsp;Dr. Jermaine Johnson speech on State House steps, Oct 1, 2025. [Instagram]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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle are thrilled to speak with US Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews, a dynamic fighter for the children and ALL residents of South Carolina!&nbsp;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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:34)JoyAndProgress [TikTok]&nbsp;David Pakman Show [TikTok]&nbsp;JiggsTheStoryTeller as a Proud Black Conservative [TikTok]The Know It All Podcast [YouTube]White House announces Smithsonian review amid Trump’s cultural reckoning [Politico]No Kings in Greenwood (00:10:07)&nbsp;Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump [The Guardian]Remembering Hands Across America [history.com]1986 - Hands Across America - Music Video [YouTube]No Kings rally reaches Greenwood after nationwide protests [Index Journal]Interview with Dr. Annie Andrews (00:18:46)&nbsp;Dr. Annie Andrews for US Senate [web site, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube]Katie Couric: Meet the Woman Running to Unseat Lindsey Graham [YouTube]Annie’s episode of At Our Table with Jaime HarrisonAnnie Andrews takes leave from MUSC amid political attacks [Count On News 2]Nancy Mace falsely accused this doctor of child abuse &amp; she lost her job. She’s running for Senate. [LGBTQNation]The Congressional campaign aftermath, in Annie’s own words. [Their Future. Our Pod.]Pediatrician launches new PAC focused on children [Roll Call]My Friend the U.S. Senate Candidate [Dr. Michael O’Brien on substack]Hate Crimes Ordinance Round 3 (00:52:31)City of Greenwood Council Meeting Minutes, July 21City of Greenwood Council Meeting video [Facebook]AG opinion: Local hate crime ordinances likely unconstitutional under South Carolina law [Index Journal]Closing (01:03:42)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome Jonah Cooley, Chair of the newly formed College Democrats of Lander University. We gain the perspective of a young activist and dive in deep on the views of the upcoming generation.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:06)Ted Cruz: Stop attacking pedophiles [YouTube]Come From Away the musicalCentre Stage Theater in Greenville, SCThe “Woke Words Game” (00:09:31)&nbsp;The ‘woke’ words Democrats should cut from their vocabulary [Politico]Was It Something I Said? [Third Way]Interview with Jonah Cooley (00:19:30)&nbsp;GWCDP Bkfst 2024-07 Jonah Cooley - Can't look to past [Full speech]Crowd boos mention of Netanyahu during Witkoff’s speech in Tel Aviv [Al Jezeera]Police: 2 people shot in Greenwood near Lander University [Fox Carolina]Lander Dems [Instagram, Lander page]Testimonies at Abortion Ban Hearing (00:47:57)South Carolina Senate Bill S.323, Unborn Child Protection Act [scstatehouse.gov]Total Abortion Ban (S. 323) [ ACLU South Carolina]SC senators hear testimony on one of America’s most restrictive abortion bills [Carolina Reporter]Fact-Checking the Baby Olivia Video [Planned Parenthood]Closing (01:13:42)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome Teresa Goodman, Executive Director of Community Initiatives, Inc., where we learned what it’s like to run multiple nonprofits in this political climate.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:00)Bill's Trip to Arkansas (00:02:11)&nbsp;Jerry Mazzanti obituaryValentine “John” Mazzanti obituaryItalians of SunnysideLake Village, Arkansas [Encyclopedia of Arkansas]Greenwood's Plan B Christmas Parade (00:15:13)&nbsp;Original Greenwood Christmas theme announced on Aug 7 [Facebook]&nbsp;New theme announced on Sep 25 [Facebook]SC Lawmakers at Work (00:26:06)Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention [Common Cause]H. 3558 Commissioners to Article V Convention Rep. TaylorSC’s Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem ProgramMedicaid and Medicare Cuts (00:38:15)The Truth About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare [Center for American Progress]Best explainer about Medicaid cuts [@lthlnkso on TikTok]A Closer Look at the Work Requirement Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Law [Kaiser Family Foundation]Trump bill's health effects won't be felt until after midterms [Axios]New Medicaid work requirements explained [@seizethemeansshirts Instagram]Closing (00:56:16)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome Teresa Goodman, Executive Director of Community Initiatives, Inc., where we learned what it’s like to run multiple nonprofits in this political climate.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:09)Christina Lorey - Facebook ReelHarris interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters on first night of book tour [PBS News]Five things we learned from 107 Days, Kamala Harris’s campaign trail memoir [The Guardian]Yemisi Egbewole about the Harris protests [Instagram]Interview with Teresa Goodman (00:10:55)&nbsp;Community Initiatives, Inc.La Clinica GratisSafe HavenToddler Learning CenterDonate to Community Initiatives.Trump’s War on non-profits [Politico]Campaign Corner (00:39:36)Tina Belge is running for Greenville City CouncilHeather Bauer is running for reelection in House District 75Revisit our interview with Heather back in Episode 58Dying to Be Men: American Masculinity as Death Cult [Ms. Magazine]Closing (00:54:42)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle speak with Vicki Ringer, Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic, about the pending legislation in South Carolina that removes all abortion exceptions for rape and incest as well as making many contraceptives illegal.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.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:35)Travis &amp; Jonathan [YouTube]&nbsp;Tennessee natives mix politics, podcasting [The Tennessean]Donate to AJ Davis’s GoFundMeListen to Episode 53 - Weaponized Ignorance (with Anjene “AJ” Davis)South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:10:20)Rock Hill teen charged with DUI after truck crash with lawnmower leaves 2 people dead [The Herald]Senators push debate on strengthening SC’s DUI laws to 2026 [South Carolina Daily Gazette]&nbsp;Campaign Corner (00:17:42)Two longtime educators launch Democratic primary bids for state superintendent [Count On News 2]Episode 60: I Have Uranium Already (with Kyle Freeman and Sylvia Wright)Sylvia Wright 2026Sylvia Wright speaks at Greenwood Dem Breakfast Meeting [YouTube]SC for EdTalarico launches Senate campaign in Texas [The Hill]White House to host UFC cage match on the South Lawn [Axios ]Interview with Vicki Ringer (00:31:02)&nbsp;Planned 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]First Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill Shown Safe in Early Human Trial [Scientific American]SC Senate Bill 323 - Unborn Child Protection ActAdrienne Lett on InstagramExtreme abortion ban hearing scheduled for Oct. 1 in South Carolina [ACLU]Thoughts on the Charlie Kirk assassination (01:07:21)The Social DilemmaParkerGetAJob Video 1 [TikTok]ParkerGetAJob Video 2 [TikTok]SC House Representative Justin Bamberg that he posted on FacebookClosing (01:30:49)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle deliver the second half of our episode from last week, this time focusing on Sen Wes Climer and Artificial Intelligence!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.Introduction (00:00:00)&nbsp;Big Media LLC (00:01:44)Barrett GruberBig Media LLCSouth Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:04:20)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]AI in Action (00:16:49)NotebookLM Stands Alone in a Sea of AI Tools: Here's Why I Love It [CNet]Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI [BBC]Closing (00:34:46)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome Jessica Bright, a woman whose political activism in South Carolina impacted numerous people in our state and beyond.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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:48)&nbsp;Cracker Barrel’s New Logo [Brent Terhune on Facebook]Podcast: Politics of Being Black in AmericaCampaign Corner (00:06:39)Thumb Down, McCain Votes No On 'Skinny Repeal' [AP on YouTube]McCain Votes No, Dealing Potential Death Blow To Republican Health Care Efforts [NPR]US Senate Candidate forum in Greenwood [videos available on GWCDP Website]Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat, breaking GOP supermajority [The Hill]Interview with Jessica Bright (00:19:58)Jessica Bright is a realtor with Carolina One Real Estate.Jessica Bright, 30, of Walterboro, S.C. is a Clinton delegate [greenvilleonline.com]Bernie Sanders moves to nominate Hilary Clinton at the 2016 Democratic National Convention [PBS on YouTubeMichael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9 [Wikipedia]Green For AllProgressive Turnout ProjectEmerge South CarolinaThree News Items (00:53:34)'Don't Just Say This Is About Thoughts &amp; Prayers': Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Reacts To Shooting [Forbes YouTube]Fox News: “It’s always a young white male. Almost always.” [Veronica De La Cruz on Instagram]Newsom doesn't think Trump 'wants another election' [Politico YouTube]Boston Mayor Wu Responds To AG Pam Bondi's 'Sanctuary City' Warning [Forbes on YouTube]Closing (01:05:34)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle were GUESTS on a recent episode of “Politics of Being Black in America” with Lamont Tyson! Here is the full show which was broadcast live last week.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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Lamont Tyson’s YouTube channelPodcast: Politics of Being Black in AmericaFull video of our episode (YouTube)Introduction (00:02:50)&nbsp;I’ve Had It with Living Under MAGA! (00:05:26)“I’ve Had It!” podcastVideo of Kash Patel looking scared (with Gangsta’s Paradise in the background)Kash Patel’s children’s books (Amazon)Greenwood Christmas Parade (00:12:09)Dr. Brooks can also talk about her unsuccessful efforts to get a Hate Crimes ordinance passed in the City of Greenwood (Index Journal article).Road rage racial incident "not a hate crime" (Index Journal)Gun drawn on Black business owner (Fac&nbsp; ebook)Why hasn’t South Carolina enacted a hate crimes law 10 years after Mother Emanuel? (WIS10)Local Hate Crime Ordinances (Municipal Association of South Carolina)Remembering Mother Emanuel, 10 years after racist attack on famed Charleston church (NPR)SC candidate for governor will not "stand down" after profanity-laced arrest video is released (WYFF)Deleted texts helped convince jurors man killed trans woman because of gender ID, foreperson says (NBC News)Facebook posts &amp; comments about the Greenwood Christmas Parade theme (Facebook 1, Facebook 2, Facebook 3)MAGA War on Educated Women (00:35:28)Douglas Wilson: The Christian nationalist pastor with ties to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (CNN)South Carolina lawmaker in jail on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office (SC ETV)Trump’s DC Takeover (00:47:31)Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown (BBC)Statement from Mayor Bowser on Meeting with President Trump (mayor.dc.gov)Trump administration staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ assaulted in DC (Politico)Former Superman actor Dean Cain reveals he’s becoming an Ice agent to support Trump’s mass deportation agenda (The Guardian)D.C. Statehood Now. (dcstatehoodnow.org)Final remarks (01:00:11)Closing (01:02:339)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle speak with Rev Heather Foy of the Ancient Celtic Church and talk about evangelical deconstruction, religious trauma and a variety of current topics!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:50)'I'm not going to be a Gabby Giffords': U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman draws gun at constituent meeting [ABC30 Action news, 2018]ONN - WH Trans Alarm goes off [The Onion, TikTok]Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:08:31)State Senator Matt Leber Publicly Accused of Adultery By His Wife - "Divorces Are Coming!" [The Carolina Courier]Candidate Corner (00:17:47)Full videos of the candidates who attended the forum will soon be loaded on the Greenwood County Democratic Party YouTube channel.Kye FreemanBrandon BrownCatherine Fleming BruceDr. Annie AndrewsChristopher GiracelloPastor Thomas Dixon’s videos of the THE 50501 SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM [Facebook]Interview with Rev Heather Foy (00:40:21)Heather Foy [Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Substack]&nbsp;The Ancient Celtic ChurchThe Religion of Politics [The Quollective]Big Media podcast networkThe State of the Economy (01:01:26)Mr Global: Tax cuts for corporations [Facebook]&nbsp;Rep Jimmy Gomez from California questions about tax increase in the “Big Beautiful Bill” [@makeamericakindagain.1 on Instagram]Walmart rollups [@longway1217 on TikTok]Prices increasing testimonial shared by [@grantchatter on TikTok]Making money while buying eggs [@bruno_amato on TikTok]Trump fired Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics [The People’s Cabinet]The Fox News To White House Pipeline: TV Personalities Who Joined The Trump Administration [Deadline]Closing (01:25:43)We have work to do after Trump [Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project on Facebook]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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle are STILL on summer break so here’s one last Best Of episode to tide you over until their return on August 6!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Introduction (00:00:00)If Jesus ran against a Republican today (00:04:06)If Jesus ran against a Republican today (@incrediberry on TikTok)On Mike Johnson and Nancy Mace (00:07:17)Rep. Nancy Mace: "Not Your Typical Republican" (The Daily Show)GOP Rep Professes Loyalty To Trump At His Tower After He Endorses Her Opponent (MSNBC)Yet Another School Shooting: Apalachee High School (0:14:15)Mother of mass shooting suspect called Apalachee High School with warning after getting alarming text, grandfather says (CNN)Discussions erupted about cellphone policy in schoolsFrom Algebra 1 to barricading doors: How the Georgia school shooting unfolded (CNN)'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting (NPR)Barrett Gruber (host of The All About Nothing Podcast) shares his personal connection to Apalachee High School (YouTube)My Dad was a White Slave (0:32:36)My Dad Was a White Slave, Kentucky Republican Tells NAACP (Mother Jones)Kanye West says slavery was all in their mind (TMZ)Ron DeSantis says slaves parleyed their skills to move on up (African Dispora News Channel)Nikki Haley says Civil War was about everything but slavery (Guardian News)Child Marriage in the US (and South Carolina) (0:42:19)Designated Survivor TV show (IMDB)What is a "Designated survivor" (Wikipedia)GOP’s Idea of Youth: Little League? Proms? Try Working in a Slaughterhouse and Marrying at 10. (The New Republic)As advocates push for child marriage bans, some states resist (Washington Post)United States' Child Marriage Problem (Unchained At Last)Wyoming Limiting Child Marriage Sparks Republican Outrage (Newsweek)Sen. Mike Moon reiterates support for 12-year-old's right to marry in Missouri (Springfield News-Leader)Teens Having Sex Should Get Married, Not Use Birth Control: [South Carolina] Republican (Newsweek)South Carolina Marriage Age Requirements Laws (FindLaw)Interview with Jessicka Spearman and Eric Childs (0:56:41)Jessicka Spearman for SC Senate District 3 (spearmanforsc.com)Eric Childs for SC House District (ericchildsforsc.com)Conservative Ad Makes Case for Transgender Rights (MetroWeekly)GRACE Gender Research Advisory Council https://www.grace-now.org/I defended your rights in Iraq. Now it’s time for SC to stand up for my transgender son’s rights (The State)Eric's testimony against H.4624 (YouTube)Closing (01:26:02)What Donald Trump Jr Said About The Epstein Files (YouTube)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle are on a little summer break so here’s a Best Of episode to tide you over until their return in August!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Introduction (00:00:00)JD Vance Needs to Be Investigated (00:01:08)Photo: JD Vance In Drag at Beer Pong Party—Unlike His Friend (Daily Beast)JD Vance in the Donut Shop (@HowardMortman)JD Vance in the Park &nbsp; (@samcahntent)The Worst New SC Legislators (00:07:06)SC.Gov video archivesRep Stephen Frank’s website and tweetSouth Carolina's 'Senator Boobs' Don't Care [FITSNews]Fact Check: Donald Trump Blames 'Open Borders' For New Orleans Attack [Newsweek]The Nancy Mace Game (00:20:45)Nancy Mace tells prayer breakfast she told fiancé ‘we don’t got time for that this morning’ (The Hill)We Need Ranked Choice Voting (00:23:49)The cost of runoffs and ranked choice voting (FairChoice)Moms for Liberty Charter School in SC (00:27:52)Moms for Liberty activists starting taxpayer-funded charter school (Popular Information)Charter School Programs in South Carolina (SC Department of Education)Ashley River Classical Academy (website)Moms for Liberty Charleston Chapter (website)Republican officials are turning to Hillsdale College in Michigan for teacher training, textbook reviews and a curriculum that celebrates American patriotism. (NBC News)The 1776 Project Is a Desperate Search for the Right Enemies (Foreign Policy)The PragerU goal: "Indoctrinate kids at a young age into a far-right belief system" (Salon)Prager U Christopher Columbus cartoon (YouTube)Erskine again denied reaffirmation of accreditation (Index Journal)Greenwood, SC - The Murder Capital of the US? (00:41:34)Why Greenwood, S.C., Is Not U.S. Murder Capital (National Criminal Justice Association)The Curious Case of Greenwood, South Carolina (Jeff-alytics)Amanda Kimler and an Inside View of America’s Healthcare System (00:46:51)Nurse Amanda Rose (TikTok)Closing (01:07:02)Fox News extended interview with Donald Trump (X)WATCH: Asked if his name appears in Epstein files, Trump claims Comey, Obama and Biden made them up (PBS News)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Bill and Jumelle welcome back to BWaBitS the 2024 Democratic candidate for SC State Senate District 10 and our good friend, Francie Kleckley!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:59)NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy' [ABC News]Video from [The Independent - YouTube]“Daddy” Trump lip sync [@bransennn on TikTok]Gay state senator zings Republicans over their new ‘Daddy Trump’ nickname [Independent]Jumelle and the Hate Crime Ordinance Pt 2 (00:11:19)Council Crossroads: Resident challenges Greenwood City Council to act on hate crimes [Index Journal]S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls [AP]Interview with Francie Kleckley (00:21:33)Lexington judge dismisses senate candidate Kleckley's suit against incumbent Garrett [Index Journal]&nbsp;Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:35:25)Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act [S.383]Prothonotary Warbler: Masters of the Swamp [Badgerland Birding YouTube]SCOTUS and Planned Parenthood (00:41:36)5 things to know after the Supreme Court said states can block Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding [PBS]Vicki Ringer speaks about the Supreme Court decision [The State - Instagram]Ex-Doge employee ‘Big Balls’ gets new Trump administration position [The Guardian]SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver’s invitation to be the “Social Action Speaker” (00:54:49)SC Rep Justin Bamberg’s statement [Facebook]AME Poster featuring Ellen WeaverAME District 7 web siteSC Rep Hamilton Grant statement [Facebook]ACLU of SC - Ellen Weaver promoting faith-based micro-schools [Facebook]Closing (01:07:46)9 life lessons from comedian Tim Minchin given at The University of Western Australia [From RISE by Goalcast]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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

It’s just Bill and Jumelle today as they catch up with each other’s personal lives (surgery, wedding, graduations!) and cover some critical topics of today.You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:17)South Carolina state representative arrested, booked [WCNC, YouTube]State Rep. RJ May arrested, booked at Lexington County jail [News 19 WLTX, YouTube]SC representative arrested, booked in Lexington County jail [South Carolina Daily Gazette]SC legislator denied bond on charges of distributing child sex abuse material [The State]Republican Behind 'Trump Derangement' Bill Quits After Sex Charge [Newsweek]Bill’s video of RJ May tapping away at his phone mere months after having had all of this electronics confiscated [TikTok]Bill’s Wife Has Heart Surgery (00:12:27)Dysautonomia [Cleveland Clinic]The vasovagal response [NIH]Sketch the heart surgeon put on the whiteboardAmanda’s Wedding (00:19:46)Bill’s bilingual speech at his daughter’s wedding (with captions) [YouTube]&nbsp;Jumelle on a Crusade against Hate Crimes (00:29:47)Greenwood City Council hears hate crime ordinance plea, reviews first reading ordinances [Index Journal]Richland County Hate Crimes Ordinance [Fox - YouTube]&nbsp;Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:41:16)SC House tries again with 12 weeks of paid parental leave for state workers [South Carolina Daily Gazette]House Bill 3645 [scstatehouse.gov]Immigration and Protests (00:54:50)Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech on Crime and Immigrants [Brennan Center for Justice]10 things more dangerous that undocumented immigrants [@ohhtatsritch on Instagram]Is Trump right about a ‘migrant invasion’ in Los Angeles? What facts say [Yahoo!]Everything we know about the protests in LA and other US cities [BBC]Latinas for Trump regret&nbsp; [@whats_cracking_america on TikTok]Attorney general issues warning to potential protesters in South Carolina [Live 5 News WCSC]Make America Hazardous Again (01:09:01)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]&nbsp;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]Closing (01:18:25)Rep Justin Bamberg on the keys [Facebook]Shrek the Fourth - “Get My Angry Wig” [YouTube]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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

What is “true conservatism”? We find out from Trey Ward, a local musician, civil rights activist and former Republican operative in South Carolina!You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:56)Oliver Danner speaks about anti-trans lawmakers citing bad science to support their position. [YouTube]Oliver Danner gives a college graduation sermon [YouTube]Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:08:40)Activists’ push for near-total abortion ban leads to split among SC Republicans [South Carolina Daily Gazette]SC legislator loses leadership role, asks to be reassigned, in another GOP spat [South Carolina Daily Gazette]Students for Life flyer&nbsp;McCravy fundraising mailer [front, back]Statement regarding censure motion against Rep John McCravy from Rep Hamilton GrantDemocrats call for censure of SC GOP legislator [ABC15 News]H. 4556 Censure of House memberInterview with Trey Ward (00:26:49)Lintheads [South Carolina Encyclopedia]A History of Mill Villages in Greenwood and Ninety-Six, South Carolina [Local History Matters]Original plaque of those lost from Greenwood in the World Wars, segregated [The Historical Marker Database]The Story of "Fired up! Ready to go!" [YouTube]South Carolina War Plaques Are 'Glorifying Segregation,' Mayor Says [NBC News, 2015]Greenwood resident: I violated Heritage Act [Index Journal, 2018]South Carolina Heritage Act [Wikipedia]After 54 years, Confederate flag comes down in S.C. [CBS News]South Carolina still recognizes Confederate Memorial Day. Make it stop [The State]The tragic story of Isaac Woodard [Wikipedia]Check out the album, “A Man Who's Never Plowed” by The Trey Ward Band featuring the song “Greenwood Mill”.Closing (01:01:35)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Here in very red Greenwood, South Carolina, a “Greenwood for Democracy” protest occurred last weekend and it caught the MAGA natives by surprise. We welcome the organizer of the protest, Cynthia Halpin Brown, to get a behind-the-scenes view of what it was like to organize and be in a Democracy protest in a very red area.You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:57)Ms Curly McCatlady with useful dating questions (TikTok)Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:11:13)Kevin Shwedo, Exec Director of the SC DMV (YouTube)Howie Knapp, Exec Director of the SC Elections Commission (YouTube)Liquor Liability Bill Finally Signed into Law (00:18:20)'A step in the right direction': Reactions to new South Carolina liquor liability reform (Index Journal)Episode 45: Torts and Dram (with Rauch Wise and T.J. Jenks)Montague’s Restaurant, Greenwood, SCH3430 Tort Reform and Liquor Liability&nbsp;SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis will not be Removed (00:24:51)South Carolina Senate votes to remove state treasurer over $1.8B accounting error (AP News)SC House won't pursue removal of State Treasurer (ABC15 News)SC under federal investigation as auditors determine mystery $1.8B didn’t actually exist (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Rep Heather Bauer statement on the SC House’s refusal to take up the Senate resolution to oust Curtis Loftis (Facebook)Comptroller General Brian Gaines’s speech at Piedmont Tech (YouTube)S.35 Constitutional amendment to make the Comptroller General an appointed rather than elected positionInterview with Cynthia Halpin Brown (00:35:21 )liberalrocks.com - Activism for IntrovertsMoms Demand ActionPulse nightclub shooting (Wikipedia)Parkland high school shooting (Wikipedia)Gun Thefts from Cars: The Largest Source of Stolen Guns (EverytownResearch.org)Rev Melody McFadden, gun safety activist with Moms Demand Action, keynote speech (YouTube)Rev Melody McFadden at 2024 Democratic National Convention (YouTube)People gather in Greenwood to protest Trump administration&nbsp; (Index Journal) (Facebook post)50501 movement5051 South Carolina (Facebook)Photos of the Greenwood for Democracy protestThe picture Bill initially thought was “Grover on a cross”Bill’s viral Threads post about the protest5 Calls Closing (1:10:29)Elie Wiesel (Wikipedia)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We welcome two candidates who may appear on every South Carolinian’s ballot next year!&nbsp;Kyle Freeman (for US Senate)Sylvia Wright (for SC Superintendent of Education).You can also WATCH this episode and see all of the clips played as well as the guests we interviewed over on our&nbsp; 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:34)Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan (Wikipedia)RFK Jr did heroin and went to the top of his class (Instagram)Rep Heather Bauer running for reelection (Instagram)A Brief Recap of the News (00:06:01)Donald Trump accused of ‘sleeping’ at Pope Francis’ funeral as ‘Sleepy Joe’ insult turns on him (indy100)Trump posts AI image of himself as pope, leaving Catholics offended and unamused as conclave nears (CNN)Trump Budget Proposal Decimates International Food Aid Programs (Bloomberg)Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder (USA Today)What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations (BBC)Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights (AP)Kosta Explains the Stock Market For Fox News Viewers (The Daily Show on FB)Kyle Freeman for US Senate from South Carolina (00:12:29)https://kylefreemanforsenate.com/Is uranium legal to own in the US? (Quora)K2 knockout (ResearchGate)Kyle’s speech at the Greenwood County Democratic Party Breakfast Meeting, Feb 2025 (YouTube)FEC filing for KYLE FREEMAN FOR SENATE (C00888479) (FEC)Sylvia Wright for SC Superintendent of Education (00:46:25)https://www.wright2026sc.com/SC Superintendent announces partnership with conservative media organization PragerU (WIS10)PragerU Kids Is Now in South Carolina Schools (PragerU)PragerU course depicts Indigenous people as savages (The Black Wall Street Times)AVIDLisa Ellis (Ballotpedia)H. 3196 Educator Assistance ActState and local experience proves school vouchers are a failed policy that must be opposed (Economic Policy Institute)Rep Justin Bamberg on school vouchers and childhood poverty (Instagram)If you are a true mom for liberty, take this action for SC public schools (Myrtle Beach Online)How I Survived the First Five Years of Teaching, by Sylvia Wright (Amazon)Closing (1:21:18)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We are on Spring Break, so here is a best-of episode to tide you over. We’ve compiled a bunch of hilarious “Or Better Yet” segments that open each of our episodes.You can also WATCH this episode with tons of never-before-seen footage 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.Opening Banter (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:02)From Episode 34: A Hit Dog Will Holler (00:03:32)Bill's video about gun safety vs boater safety regulations (TikTok)SCDPS Statement on the South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act (SC Department of Public Safety)Sure, They're a Blast...But are Bazookas, Mortars and Other Destructive Devices Legal? (Military Trader)From Episode 35: You Can't Use My Eyes Against Me! (00:11:36)Woman sings at SC Senate Hearing (The State)From Episode 36: They Done Poked the Sleeping Bear! (00:14:35)Lara Trump thinks there are 81 states (Business Insider)Lara Trump before &amp; after photo (Mastodon)From Episode 37: A Family Chat About Israel and Palestine (00:17:35)Donald Trump Owned Several Atlantic City Casinos That Went Bankrupt (Yahoo!)Trump praises fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter during rally speech (The Guardian)From Episode 38: Spearman &amp; Childs (is not a law firm) (Part 1) (00:20:06)Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett spar in House meeting (YouTube)Crockett says Greene behavior was ‘absolutely’ racist (The Hill)Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body (Jelly D Remix) (YouTube)Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body Jasmine Crockett ft. AOC remix (TikTok)TN Brando - Country Song BBBBBB (Twitter)From Episode 39: Spearman &amp; Childs (is not a law firm) (Part 2) (00:25:32)Sen Billy Garrett is worried about being attracted to transgender women (YouTube)From Episode 41: This One Took The Cake! (00:28:08)Facebook post from Rep John McCravyFrom Episode 42: Let Us Indoctrinate Your Kids! (00:31:35)An Acapella Happy Birthday Song (by Sonny Vande Putte on YouTube)Our very first episode: Let 'em ALL debate President Biden?The All About Nothing PodcastFrom Episode 43: What is Brat? Who is Brat? Are We Brat? (00:43:53)Michael Knowles Show claiming that liberals have a weak meme/trolling game&nbsp; (YouTube)Trump makes very weird noises and hand gestures (@MeidasTouch on &nbsp;Twitter)From Episode 44: Welcome to the Jockey Lot! (with Emily Mayer) (00:48:08)Republican congress accomplishments (@realdlhughley on Instagram)Congress limps toward the end of a disappointing session, with just 78 laws to show (South Carolina Daily Gazette)From Episode 45: Torts and Drams (with Rauch Wise &amp; TJ Jenks) (00:53:21)Photo: JD Vance In Drag at Beer Pong Party—Unlike His Friend (Daily Beast)JD Vance in the Donut Shop (@HowardMortman)JD Vance in the Park &nbsp; (@samcahntent)From Episode 46: Progressive Doodling (with The Letterhack, Matt Strackbein) (00:59:02)From Episode 47: You Almost Made Me Curse! (with Dee Elder and Amanda Kimler) (01:03:32)I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock [YouTube]The Project 2025 Song! [YouTube]Closing (1:09:41)We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!

We’re thrilled to host South Carolina House Representative Heather Bauer as we covered a wide range of topics and received an exclusive peek behind the curtains at how things operate at the SC State House.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:24)Introducing Rep Heather Bauer (00:05:12)VoteHeatherBauer.comThe wrong Heather BauerEmerge SCH.3868 Women in Hunting and Fishing Awareness Day (SC Gov)Heather Bauer: Woke Super Heroine (FITS News)Tabling Your Own Amendment? (0:26:41)SC’s Trump DEI Ban (0:35:04)SC House passes bill banning ‘illegal’ DEI across schools and government (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Her Fetus Has No Heartbeat—They Still Won't Give Her An Abortion (Abortion, Every Day)NASA website removes 'First Woman' graphic novel (Space.com)SC’s School Vouchers Scam (0:42:27)SC House passes bill to revive K-12 vouchers. The bulk of this year’s money will go unused. (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Rep James Talarico exposes how Elon Musk would get millions of dollars of education vouchers from Texas (Instagram)&nbsp;SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis Debacle (1:00:41)A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job (AP News)How to Steal A Lot of Money -- Legally (forward by Curtis Loftis) (Amazon)SC Senate to consider removing state treasurer from office following $1.8B probe (Live 5 News)SC treasurer petitions state Supreme Court to stop efforts to remove him from office (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Rep Heather Bauer’s Future (1:24:25)SC H3872 Hunting Heritage Protect Act (the “No Net Loss” Bill) (Bill Track 50)Closing (1:25:54)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We’re back at the South Carolina State House with Day 2 of the marathon budget debate. If you thought Day 1 was crazy, the wheels absolutely came off during Day 2! You’ll want to hear every minute of this compelling show.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)The Chaplain gets sprayed (00:00:39)Rep Jordan Pace wants to defund the Sea Grant Consortium (00:03:09)South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (scseagrant.org)Rep Kathy Landing and Rep Leon Stravrinakis defend the Sea Grant Consortium (00:05:55)Rep April Cromer doesn’t want Democrats involved at all (00:07:53)Rep April Cromer: Predophile protector? (00:11:43)“Pedophile protector” (Twitter)SC Freedom Caucus leader could soon face federal charges, court filing confirms (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Rep April Cromer: Three Dems is three Dems too many (00:14:50)Rep David Hiott: “It’s not crap to me!” (00:17:21)Tired of this crap’: GOP leader calls Freedom Caucus efforts to slash SC budget disingenuous (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Rep Justin Bamberg: Dems have earned the right to be here (00:22:39)Rep Jay Kilmartin’s 10 cent amendment (00:27:37)Rep Justin Bamberg give his 2 cents about the 10 cents (00:31:05)Rep Micah Caskey is embarrassed for Rep Josiah Magnuson (00:32:49)Rep Heather Bauer wants to drop the State Treasurer’s salary to $1 (00:35:19)Rep Thomas Beach and the 10 Commandments (00:39:18)Rep Thomas Beach and Rep Gil Gatch discuss explicit material (00:42:24)Rep April Cromer against Immunizations (00:44:58)Rep Gil Gatch’s Revenge (00:46:45)South Carolina House Republicans fight with each other over the budget (AP News)Rep April Cromer pulls the “Female Card” on&nbsp; Rep Micah Caskey (00:50:21)Rep April Cromer’s mental disorders (00:52:16)Rep Rosalyn Henderson-Myers shares about death threats she received as a judge (00:56:12)Rep Gilda Cobb Hunter talks about DEI (01:00:21)Rep Joe White sings an Ipana toothpaste jingle (01:03:44)Ipana toothpaste commercial with Bucky Beaver (01:05:31)Original commercial (TVTime YouTube channel)Rep Annie McDaniel’s anti-white supremacy amendment (01:07:11)Rep Jermaine Johnson is disappointed in the body (01:13:04)Anti-DEI proposal was killed on the House floor. How did SC’s Democrats defeat it for now? (The State)Closing (01:21:06)The Strom Thurmond filibuster of 1957 (senate.gov)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

With more drama than is found in a Real Housewives episode, the South Carolina State House debated over the 2026 budget over the course of three days. There were heroes. There were villains. There were alliances forged and broken. You won’t want to miss this episode!You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:58)One state wants to classify 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness. 7 things to know [The Palm Beach Post]Republican Behind 'Trump Derangement' Bill Quits After Sex Charge [Newsweek]Eichorn ad and newsclip from CourierNewsRoom [TikTok]SC Freedom Caucus leader could soon face federal charges, court filing confirms [South Carolina Daily Gazette]The South Carolina House Budget Debate - A Preamble (00:05:51)SC House passes budget with billions for tax cuts, bridge fixes, teacher pay raises (Live 5 WCSC)Budget breakdown: The S.C. House's 2026 budget (The South Carolina Policy Council)Speaker Murrell Smith is annoyed by amendments (00:09:58)Rep Jordan Pace lays out the Freedom Caucus agenda (00:14:20)Rep Joe White doesn’t want to help with college tuition (00:18:02)SC lawmakers refile proposed bill to make abortions punishable as homicides [Fox Carolina]Rep Chris Wooten has a question for Rep White (00:22:18)Rep Nathan Ballentine has to explain how tuition works (00:26:44)Rep Jordan Pace, Rep Gil Gatch and cutting library funding (00:30:15)Rep Micah Caskey vs Rep Jordan Pace (00:35:50)Rep Jordan Paces wants to defund the arts (00:39:53)Rep Gil Gatch and homosexual gummy bears (00:42:57)Rep Josiah Magnuson’s opinions on the purpose of government (00:44:22)Rep Spencer Whetmore calls out separation of church and state (00:46:41)Rep Heather Bauer has an amendment about Pregnancy Crisis Centers (00:49:47)Crisis Pregnancy Centers (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)Closing (00:55:02)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

In our most captivating episode to date, we spoke with Phillip and Caroline Dennis, two ordained pastors who were in the air nearly 25 years ago while the attacks of 9/11 were happening. Their plane was diverted to a small town in Canada along with dozens of others, a heartwarming tale of humanity and compassion that was captured in the award-winning musical, Come From Away.We also welcome back former guest and candidate for SC State House, Matt Vilardebo!You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:13)SC state senator insinuates group tried to buy his vote then later walks it back (AOL)Come From Away with Phillip and Caroline Dennis (00:07:08)Gander, Newfoundland (Google Map)Newfoundland &amp; Labrador Welcome Desk (newfoundlandlabrador.com)“Lend a Hand, Do What You Can”: Remembering the Generosity of Gander (9/11 Memorial and Museum)Come From Away (Broadway Musical)Come From Away (on Apple TV+)Welcome Back, Matt Vilardebo (00:48:53)Episode 21: Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 1)Episode 22: Gimme a "V" for Vilardebo! (Pt 2)SC Liquor Liability &amp; Tort Reform (00:54:45)SC House unanimously passes liquor liability reform (Live 5 News)House OKs move to help bars, restaurants cut insurance costs as SC debates tort reform (The State)Lawyer Lori on S 0244: Tort Reform (TikTok)Lawyer Lori and Shane Massey’s “butt-hurt phase” (TikTok)Rep Spencer Whetmore update on House Bill H. 3497 (Instagram)Congressional Dems Not Standing for Kid with Cancer (1:08:34)'Couldn't clap for a 13-year-old boy': GOP slam 'childish' Dem silence on supporting cancer survivor (Fox News)Trump’s Joint Session Speech - segment honoring&nbsp; (YouTube)Closing (1:22:09)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We had over an hour’s worth of news analysis left over from our last episode so we’re dropping this unexpected treat to you during our “off” week!You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:01:24)ICE Deporting Those Here Legally (00:02:44)Grabbing legal residents and sending them to Guantanamo Bay (@viva.texas on TikTok)An update (@viva.texas on TikTok)Pro-migrant organizations sue Noem, DHS over Venezuelan TPS reversal (UPI)Trump, Musk &amp; DOGE are ruining everything (00:19:48)&nbsp;How Much Has DOGE Really Saved? Here’s the Scorecard to Date (Wall Street Journal)Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal (AP)National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers (AP)An agency targeted by DOGE reportedly halts cuts after backlash (MSNBC)Obama cutting wasteful spending (YouTube)USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them (NBC News)Trump Repeats Claim That Biden Sent Condoms Worth $100 Million To Hamas (NDTV)Nancy Mace confuses “transgender” with “transgenic (Patt Morrison on X)Fact check: Musk, Trump deceive about a Trump-era Pentagon contract for ‘social deception’ defense (CNN)Signed Nov 9, 2011, Executive Order 13589 -- Promoting Efficient Spending (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov)Rep. Casar says fired inspectors general were investigating Elon Musk’s companies (PBS NewsHour on YouTube)$600M on Sushi? (Harry Sisson on TikTok)'Catastrophic' education cuts could hit Trump's base (CNN)MAGA but with Good Ideas (00:42:44)The World Is Coming to An End!! Because I Agree With All of This!! (Aunty Wiggz on Instagram)GOP Senators Spend Independence Day In Moscow (NPR)Closing (0:49:31)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We’re excited to speak with education and civil rights activist Anjene “AJ” Davis! Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, AJ is the founder of the Lowcountry Black Parents Association and co-founder of Pro-Truth South Carolina.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Introduction (00:00:41)Tizzy Ent video about Elon Musk’s son &amp; the Oval Office press conference (TikTok)Did Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son tell Trump to ‘shush your mouth’? The internet is divided (The Straits Times)Philadelphia Eagles Fight Song (N2B Goal Horns on YouTube)President Donald Trump visits with family of Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes at Super Bowl LIX (Miami Herald)WH Press Secretary calls Canada 51st state (DailyMail)Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare (The Guardian)Your SC Representatives at Work (00:16:37)Rep Jeff Bradley: We spend too much on public schools and have terrible results (video from FABB Beaufort on Instagram)SC has 5.5 million people. Right next to us is Minnesota with 5.8 million. (Wikipedia)Minnesota spends $15.7B and is ranked #17 in education (US News &amp; World Report)Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes (The Conversation)Interview with Anjene “AJ” Davis (00:33:03)AnJene Davis’s TikTokLowCountry Black Parents Association (thelbpa.org)ProTruth South Carolina (protruthsc.org)Democracy Forward (democracyforward.org)GoFundMe for AJ Davis heart transplantOur Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham (Goodreads)Certain People: America's Black Elite by Stephen Birmingham (Goodreads)South Carolina School Improvement Council (sc-sic.org)South Carolina's Corridor of Shame (ArcGIS StoryMaps)Closing (1:15:20)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We continue our conversation with Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair as we cover pressing news items and other miscellanea.You can also WATCH this episode (and see all the clips we play) 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.Opening (0:00:00)Mass Deportations Have Begun (0:03:05)Mayor accuses ICE of detaining vet, U.S. citizens in N.J. immigration raid (Axios)Navajo Citizens Facing Identity Challenges During ICE Deportation Raids (Native News Online)Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight (NBC News)Red Card (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)Violent Jan 6 rioters released (0:09:35)Pod Save America clip about the release of the mean who beat Officer Michael Fanone near to death (YouTube)Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases (AP)Massive Police Union That Endorsed Trump Slams Jan. 6 Pardons (Daily Beast)Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde preaches to Trump (0:17:36)TikTok of the portion of her sermon that’s gotten national attentionBiblical scholar Dan McClellan responds, “Today’s Christian Nationalists Stand Condemned” (TikTok)The TikTok Ban (0:25:03)Is Trump Going to Save TikTok? (Now This)Elmo not happy (TikTok)AOC talks the TikTok ban (TikTok)Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok (NPR)Ellen Weaver Visits Greenwood (0:36:19)2025-2026 Bill 243: Parental Rights in Education - South Carolina Legislature Online2025-2026 Bill 3217: Display of Ten Commandments in public schools - South Carolina Legislature Online&nbsp;Pending Cases Currently Under Investigation at Elementary-Secondary and Post-Secondary Schools | OCRMore from AOC (0:45:23)“Am I going to the Inauguration?” (TikTok)“They don’t give a damn” (TikTok)Having a Hard Time with the Election (0:48:39)Video from @sweeper698 (TikTok)Closing (0:54:50)Frank Zappa on the Charlie Rose Show in 1988 (TikTok)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 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCZJZ Designs - St Patrick's DayVisit http://zjzdesigns.com and check out the latest St. Patrick's Day prints! ZJZ Designs

We welcome Michael Layer, candidate for SCDP 3rd Vice Chair to our show! We interview him as well as dive deep into the committee hearings in Columbia, SC that have just kicked off.If you would rather watch this episode (and see all the clips we play) you can do so 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.Opening (0:00:00)SC Senate can’t figure out Zoom (YouTube)Your SC Representatives At Work (0:04:57)SC.Gov video archivesRep Stephen Frank’s website and tweetSouth Carolina's 'Senator Boobs' Don't Care [FITSNews]Fact Check: Donald Trump Blames 'Open Borders' For New Orleans Attack [Newsweek]SC Republican Treasurer Curtis Loftis Faces Impeachment Amid $1.8 Billion Mystery [The Arena]AlixPartners Full Report auditing the $1.8B account [admin.sc.gov]Interview with Michael Layer (0:44:46)Michael Layer for 3rd Vice Chair of the SCDP [Facebook, Instagram]Closing (1:05:30)We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs - St Patrick's DayVisit http://zjzdesigns.com and check out the latest St. Patrick's Day prints! ZJZ DesignsBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

We're back for our third season! Jumelle &amp; Bill recaps what's occurred since they last recorded in October including November's election results. We then cover some important happenings from across the country and in South Carolina. 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.Opening (0:00:00)McCravy Resigns (YouTube)SC legislator loses leadership role, asks to be reassigned, in another GOP spat (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Catching Up (0:08:19)The All About Nothing Podcast“Almost daily” livestreams on All About Nothing with Barrett Gruber.The Nest Home Health Care (Facebook)Political Bill SCOn the Campaign Trail (0:19:23)Election resultsBill confesses to JumelleBill's most embarrassing momentWill we run again?SC State Rep. R.J. May, likely subject of criminal investigation, takes seat in new House (The State)LA Fires (0:36:45)California wildfires: Death toll rises to 16 as Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino (NBC News)Conservatives blame California wildfires on a small fish, DEI and more (NBC News)Past Fox firings carry lessons for network after Carlson (AP News)Chris Mowrey responds to Jesse Waters (TikTok)Billionaires owning California water supply (PerfectUnion on Instagram)The Race to Blame Immigrants (0:49:46)New Orleans attacker discussed plans to kill his family and join ISIS in chilling recordings. Here’s what we know (CNN)What we know about the driver who exploded a Cybertruck in Las Vegas (CNN)Fact Check: Donald Trump Blames 'Open Borders' For New Orleans Attack (Newsweek)Trump blames ‘open borders’ for New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks (The Hill)New details released on suspect in Greenville bomb threat on I-85, no explosives found (Greenville News)Suspect identified in bomb threat that shut down I-85 in Greenville County (ABC 13 News)Suspected illegal immigrant's fake bomb threat shuts down SC highway (Fox News)ICE Puts Detainer On Jordanian Man Accused Of Fake Bomb Threat (The JCA - International Jewish News)SC School Voucher Scam Part II (0:57:13)GOP lawmakers consider funding SC’s school voucher program with lottery money (Live5 News)SC charter schools risk losing federal grant funding over state’s lax oversight, feds say (The State)The ugly truth about school vouchers (ACLU SC)PowerSchool data breach (1:08:58)SC education officials informed about PowerSchool data breach (Fox Carolina)Bill's campaign platform about cybersecurity (KimlerForSC.com)Closing (1:16:10)Jimmy Carter's greatest quotes (YouTube)We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs - St Patrick's DayVisit http://zjzdesigns.com and check out the latest St. Patrick's Day prints! ZJZ DesignsBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025"Black White and Blue in the South" is solely owned by Bill Kimler and Dr. Jumelle Brooks, and is distributed by BIG Media LLC, copyright 2025; all rights reserved. Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

In this bonus episode of Black, White and Blue in the South, we focus on several candidates who will be on the ballot here in Greenwood, SC. From US Congress to School Board and everything in between (include your humble hosts) we hear unedited speeches from those who are looking to serve in public office.Opening (0:00:00)Dr. Jumelle Brooks for SC House 12 (0:02:28)jumelleforsc.comBill Kimler for SC House 13 (0:13:43)kimlerforsc.com"We Have a Choice commercial (YouTube)Francie Kleckley for SC Senate 10 (0:34:52)franciekleckley.comBryon Best for US Congress, SC District 3 (1:00:24)bryonbestforcongress.comKen Robinson for Greenwood County Council District 4 (1:17:25)Teresa Suber Goodman for Greenwood School Board Seat 3 (1:22:25)Closing (1:35:16)Robert F. Kennedy 'Ripple of Hope' Speech (YouTube)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

We interview Jay Parmley (Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party) and nine candidates for office in the most guest-packed show we ever recorded!&nbsp;We also say our final good-byes (for now).Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening &amp; Intro (0:00:26)Jay Parmley, Executive Director of the SCDP (0:01:04)South Carolina Democratic PartyCompulsory voting (Wikipedia)Tim Kelly, Candidate for McCormick County Sheriff (0:14:06)timkellyforsheriff2024.comTitle 56 - Motor Vehicles (South Carolina Code of Laws)Bryon Best, Candidate for US Congress SC-3 (0:24:49)bryonbestforcongress.comMark Koeppen for McCormick School Board (0:34:00)Koeppen for School Board (Facebook)Donald Moss for McCormick County Council (0:37:09)Disabled Veteran Income Tax Credit (H.3115)Donald Moss’s Facebook PageTalisa Thomas for McCormick School Board (0:47:48)[email protected] Lisa (instagram)Frank “Kenny” Puckett for McCormick School Board (0:55:26)Jumelle Brooks for SC House 12 (1:03:55)jumelleforsc.comCharles Jennings - McCormick County Council (1:05:27)Charles Jennings’s Facebook pageErNiko Brown - Soil &amp; Water Conservation District Commissioner at McCormick County (1:08:42)ErNiko Brown’s Facebook PageEmerge SC&nbsp;Closing (1:13:14)Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs Latest Halloween Apparel and GiftsVisit ZJZ Designs and check out their latest Halloween Apparel and Gifts!ZJZ DesignsBIG Media LLC

It’s a show full of guests and almost curses!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening &amp; Intro (0:00:38)I'm Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock [YouTube]The Project 2025 Song! [YouTube]On the Campaign Trail (0:08:14)The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate (0:14:00)Full video of Harris-Trump Debate (CNN YouTube)Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity (The Conversation)SC Dept of Education &amp; PragerU (0:23:02)SC educators raise concerns over PragerU partnership in public schools (WLTX19)Mike Burgess, SC History Teacher of the Year (GWCDP YouTube Channel)New SC Department of Education partnership troubling, say educators, legislator (South Carolina Daily Gazette)PragerU interviews Ellen Weaver (PragerU)BWaBitS covers Prager U [YouTube]Prohibited Subjects of Instruction ("Critical Race Theory") (S.246)SC Integrity in Education Act (S.424)Dee Elder for SC Senate District 24 (0:30:04)Dee Elder - Democrat for South Carolina Senate District 24 (electelder2024.com)Dee sings “Pretty Young (Emily)” (Instagram)Deleted texts helped convince jurors man killed trans woman because of gender ID, foreperson says (NBC News)State Senate Candidate Dee Elder Takes Firm Stance on Proposed Chicken Processing Plant in Aiken, SC (Dee’s website)Emily Mayer of The Arena SC Interviews Bill &amp; Jumelle (0:47:10)Hosts of the Black White and Blue Podcast Join Emily Mayer in a Special Crossover Podcast (Breathe. Hope. Vote.)Amanda Kimler and an Inside View of America’s Healthcare System (1:11:25)Nurse Amanda Rose (TikTok)Closing (1:31:44)McCormick County Democratic PartyMentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLCZJZ Designs Latest Halloween Apparel and GiftsVisit ZJZ Designs and check out their latest Halloween Apparel and Gifts!ZJZ Designs

We welcome comic artist, author and progressive podcaster Matt Strackbein (aka The Letterhack)!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:01:12)Intro&nbsp; (0:007:18)On the Campaign Trail (0:09:15)Jumelle takes over the GWCDP Breakfast Meeting (YouTube)Bill’s Campaign Speech at GWCDP Breakfast Meeting (YouTube)Yet Another School Shooting: Apalachee High School (0:22:20)Mother of mass shooting suspect called Apalachee High School with warning after getting alarming text, grandfather says (CNN)Discussions erupted about cellphone policy in schoolsFrom Algebra 1 to barricading doors: How the Georgia school shooting unfolded (CNN)'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting (NPR)Barrett Gruber (host of The All About Nothing Podcast) shares his personal connection to Apalachee High School (YouTube)Interview with The Letterhack, Matt Strackbein (0:50:52)The Letterhack Podcast (YouTube)The 'New Economic Bill of Rights' Comic Strip: A Vision for 2024 and Beyond (Common Dreams)We Need an Economic Bill of Rights to Save American Democracy (Common Dreams)The Most Radical Speech in Presidential History (YouTube)The Squad (United States Congress) (Wikipedia)Closing (1:43:16)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

We welcome lawyer extraordinaire Rauch Wise and local restaurant manager TJ Jenks for a no-holds barred discussion about Liquor Liability laws in South Carolina!Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:01:13)Photo: JD Vance In Drag at Beer Pong Party—Unlike His Friend (Daily Beast)JD Vance in the Donut Shop (@HowardMortman)JD Vance in the Park (@samcahntent)Intro&nbsp; (0:008:12)Montague's RestaurantOn the Campaign Trail (0:10:31)Bill's new yard sign design (Spoutible)Chucks &amp; Pearls Day (National Today)Wrapping Up the Democratic National Convention (0:16:11)James Brown Had No Love for Mick Jagger (Joab Jackson - The Memory Trap)DNC vs RNC roll calls (MSNBC on TikTok)WATCH: Former President Barack Obama's full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention (PBS NewsHour)Gabby’s Story (giffords.org)WATCH: Former Rep. Gabby Giffords speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention (PBS NewsHour)DL Hughley full speech at 2024 DNC (WFAA on YouTube) Taylor Swift and Beyoncé were no-shows at the DNC. But will they endorse Kamala Harris? (CBC)Trump's Bedminster golf club to host $1M fundraiser for Jan. 6 defendants (FOX)Pronouncing "Kamala" (0:32:35)WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4 (PBS Newshour on YouTube)Trump keeps calling Harris ‘Kamabla’ but nobody seems to know the meaning behind it (The Independent)Professor gets upset with Nancy Mace after she mispronounces Kamala Harris' name (CNN on YouTube) The All About Nothing Podcast (Episode 219)Liquor Liability Laws and the Struggle of Small Businesses (0:44:48)Liquor liability law skyrockets insurance premiums and shuts down Upstate bars (WYFF News 4)Coalition advocates for passage of the South Carolina Justice Act (Soda City Biz Wire)S. 533&nbsp; SC Justice ActSC Bill S116: Alcoholic beverages, liability insurance coverage required, on-premises consumptionThe South Carolina Contribution Among Tortfeasors ActSouth Carolina's liquor liability law affecting local bars. What to know about legislation (Greenville News)Guest column: Liquor liability issue prompts push for new leadership (Index Journal)What’s Really Going on with Liquor Liability in South Carolina? (FITSNEWS)South Carolina House approves Sunday liquor sales, potentially lifting another religious restriction (AP News)Closing (1:10:59) Watch Vice President Kamala Harris' full acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention (CNBC on YouTube)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

We can't believe we got one of our she-roes, Emily Mayer, to join us for this epic discussion about her amazing political journey in South Carolina and a whirlwind tour of what's happening in our county and in our state.Pre-show banter (0:00:00)Opening (0:00:58)Republican congress accomplishments (@realdlhughley on Instagram)Congress limps toward the end of a disappointing session, with just 78 laws to show (South Carolina Daily Gazette)Intro&nbsp; (0:07:28)Frogmore StewOn the Campaign Trail (0:14:01)Greenwood Flea Market &amp; Jockey LotInterview with Emily Mayer (0:23:13)Emily is the Host of The Arena’s Breathe. Hope. Vote. podcast&nbsp;Emily’s episode with Lisa Ellis (The Arena)No Labels director [Joe Cunningham] says Nikki Haley ‘somebody we’d definitely be interested in’ (The Hill)The Ford &amp; Ford GroupSouth Carolina foster care providers can reject people who don’t share their religious beliefs (CNN)thearenasc.comThe Insiders PodcastJD Vance approaches Air Force 2 on tarmac (CNN)Should candidates in highly contested seats attend the DNC? (1:05:00)Vulnerable Dems skipping Chicago convention (Punchbowl News)Did Kamala Harris open the door for a Nikki Haley return? (1:11:23)Kamala Harris creates small opening for a Nikki Haley comeback (The Washington Examiner)Nikki Haley's Chances of Becoming President Suddenly Surge With Bookmakers (Newsweek)RJ May Under Investigation for Child Exploitation (1:18:00)Report: SC State Representative Under Federal Investigation for Child Exploitation (The Arena)Investigation Involving South Carolina Lawmaker Focused On ‘Child Exploitation’ (FitsNews)Closing (1:31:11)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

It's a jumbo-sized episode, but it's been a jumbo-sized week of national events, hasn't it? We welcome SC House Candidate Clemson Turregano as he talks about his campaign and helps us make sense of what just happened at the top of the Democratic Party!Opening (0:00:00)Intro (0:01:22)Michael Knowles Show claiming that liberals have a weak meme/trolling game&nbsp; (YouTube)Trump makes very weird noises and hand gestures (@MeidasTouch on&nbsp; Twitter)Hood Politics with Propaganda (iHeartRadio)On the Campaign Trail (0:11:39)314 ActionVoteVetsClemson Turregano for SC House 33 (0:23:27)www.clemsontsc.comSC House District 33 mapCell Phone Ban in SC Schools (0:46:51)Cell phone use to be banned in SC schools by 2025 (MSN)Smartphone Use Linked to Behavioral Problems in Kids (Association of American Universities (AAU)) &nbsp;Cellphone Bans in School Are Back. How Far Will They Go? (NEA)SC lawmakers ban student phones in schools, making the right call the wrong way (The State)SC governor calls for study to consider consolidating colleges ahead of ‘enrollment cliff’ (SC Daily Gazette)Joe Biden steps aside (0:58:16)Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race&nbsp;FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden gives address after dropping out of 2024 election (ABC News)Statements from Bill, Jumelle &amp; SC Republicans on Biden stepping down (Index Journal)Trump reacts to Biden&nbsp;How a Colorado lawsuit against Trump’s eligibility went from ‘long shot’ to the Supreme Court (Colorado Newsline)Not the First Time an Incumbent President Said “No” (1:11:40)Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.? (How Stuff Works)Washington on a proposed third term and political parties, 1799 (The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History)This Wouldn’t Be the First Time an Incumbent Stepped Aside. Here’s What Happened Last Time. (POLITICO)&nbsp;The Rise of Kamala Harris (1:17:48)Vice President Kamala Harris delivers first rally speech in Wisconsin [video] (Sky News on YouTube)Harris Secures Delegates (Yahoo! News)Kamala Harris-coconut tree connection, explained (The Hill)A Guide to Understanding All Those Kamala Harris Memes (Lifehacker)Music You Should Know: Charli XCX’s ‘BRAT’ | Billboard News (YouTube)What is a 'brat summer'? Why are people using the term 'brat'? (Fox5)Kamala Harris' VP pick: Who's up and who's down on her running mate list? (USA Today)What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the table (ABC News)Donald Trump Doubles Down On Plans To Dodge Next Presidential Debate (MSN)Closing (1:39:14)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

Opening (0:00:00)Happy Birthday to Us! (0:00:51)An Acapella Happy Birthday Song (by Sonny Vande Putte on YouTube)Our very first episode: Let 'em ALL debate President Biden?The All About Nothing PodcastWhat the Pod Was That?On the Campaign Trail (0:17:57)Francie Kleckley for SC SenateJessicka Spearman for SC SenateClemson Turregano for SC State HouseSC Festival of Discovery in Greenwood, SCBuena Vista Latin CafeAssassination Attempt on Former President Trump (0:28:30 )Here's what we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter (Reuters)Biden campaign pulling ads in wake of Trump rally shooting (Fox News)Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president (AP)Donald Trump shooting video: US Secret Service in focus over security lapse after video goes viral (Economic Times)Trump tells supporters 'we have to get over it' after Iowa school shooting (NBC News)&nbsp;Non-certified Teachers in the Classroom (0:47:38)SC House advances bill to address teacher shortages with non-certified instructors (WLTX News19)Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE)More than 1,600 teacher vacancies at start of school year in SC, report shows (WCNC)South Carolina Implement Statewide Book Ban Policy (0:57:50)The cost of runoffs and ranked choice voting (FairChoice)S.C. book ban denounced by free speech advocates (Statehouse Report)South Carolina enacts strict book ban (The National Desk)Ascent Classical Academy Charter School (1:05:36)'Confusion, shock and frustration' | Parents outraged as permit issue delays Irmo school opening by a year (WTLX News19)Proposed SC charter schools with religious ties would focus on 'Western tradition' (Post &amp; Courier)Hillsdale College campus has high risk of rape due to its failed response, lawsuit says (The Detroit News)Sex, lies and suicide (Salon.com)Ascent Classical Receives Unanimous Approval for Three Additional Campuses in South Carolina (Newswire.com)Erskine College stiffed on $1M loan to charter school operator, lawsuit claims (The State)Greenwood, SC - The Murder Capital of the US? (1:17:17)Why Greenwood, S.C., Is Not U.S. Murder Capital (National Criminal Justice Association)The Curious Case of Greenwood, South Carolina (Jeff-alytics)Closing (1:22:30)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

We're back after a little June break and boy did we have a lot to get off our minds!Opening (0:00:00)Abortion Cake! (0:00:39)Facebook post from Rep John McCravyRemembering Eric Childs (0:05:34)Upstate political candidate killed in crash (Fox Carolina)Democrats will have a candidate for Upstate House seat following fatal crash (SC Daily Gazette)Jessicka Spearman for Senate (https://spearmanforsc.com/)&nbsp;A Podcast Review and Trump Youth (0:10:39)On the Campaign Trail (0:17:44)The story of Barack Obama and “Fired Up! Ready to Go!” (YouTube)Dick Harpootlian concedes to Russell Ott following close SC Senate District 26 primary (WIS10)A Journey to Adjournment: the 125th General Assembly (SC Lede)GOP Sister Senators Run Out of Office (0:20:49)Third GOP ‘Sister Senator’ who filibustered South Carolina abortion ban loses primary (The Hill)Slashed tires and a shot through a window. Is Shealy being harassed this campaign? (The State)SC Primary Results in Greenwood, SC (0:33:28)South Carolina Congressman Pulls Wedding Registry Amid Viral Criticism (FITS News)Pro-Trump Candidate Calls for Executing Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids (Advocate)Bill Garrett ad (YouTube)Greenwood's turnout tipped scales for Garrett (Index Journal)We Need Ranked Choice Voting (0:45:29)The cost of runoffs and ranked choice voting (FairChoice)Presidential Debate (0:49:30)Democrats unveil plan to get Biden on Ohio ballot (BBC)Admiral Stockdale’s opening speech in the VP Debate, 1992 (YouTube)Closing (1:20:09)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.We are a proud member of the BigMedia podcasting network. Visit them today for other incredible podcasts!Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC

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