Episode 64

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2nd Jul 2025

Prothonotary Warbler and Other Shocking Scandals (with Francie Kleckley)

Bill and Jumelle welcome back to BWaBitS the 2024 Democratic candidate for SC State Senate District 10 and our good friend, Francie Kleckley!

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Opening Banter (0:00:00)

Introduction (00:00:59)

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

Your South Carolina Lawmakers at Work (00:35:25)

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 Weaver
  • AME District 7 web site
  • SC 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]

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Black White and Blue in the South
Discussing Democratic Politics... with a Southern Flair
Welcome to "Black White and Blue in the South," the dynamic podcast that unites two progressive Democrats with distinct perspectives on the pressing issues of our time. Join hosts, Dr. Jumelle Brooks and Bill Kimler, as they engage in candid conversations about politics, society, and the pursuit of a more equitable future.

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