After serving as Mayor of Columbia, SC, Steve Benjamin joined the Biden Administration as Senior Advisor to the President and the Director of the Office of Public Engagement. I recently had Steve on my podcast to discuss his new role and how President Biden is reconnecting communities through smart infrastructure investments.
I've long said that we need to treat the information highway the same way we treat our interstate highways. President Biden has met the moment. Thanks to his investments, every household in South Carolina will be connected by 2026. I spoke with South Carolina Broadband Office Director Jim Stritzinger about this life-changing achievement.
August 28th, 2023 will be 60 years since the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom—the march that marked the zenith of the Civil Rights Movement. This Saturday, we march again. I was joined by Martin Luther King III on my podcast to discuss this momentous occasion.
On June 27, 2023 the International African American Museum will open its doors in Charleston, South Carolina, on Gadsden's Wharf—the site where over 40% of enslaved Africans entered America. I sat down with Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Director of University of South Carolina's Center for Civil Rights History & Research, to discuss this historic moment.
As the first woman of color confirmed to serve as President Joe Biden's chief trade negotiator and advisor, United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai has become a critical figure in the administration. This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down to discuss her historic role and the future of trade.
Recently, Congressman Ro Khanna visited my district to celebrate a successful new STEM job training program at Benedict College. He joined my podcast this month to discuss how we can expand good-paying tech job opportunities in minority communities.
On this special Women's History Month edition of my podcast, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and I look back on the powerful contributions women have made throughout history and look ahead to the challenges that still remain.
In this special Black History Month edition of the Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) to discuss the future of the Caucus, the importance of police accountability, and more.
Two years ago this month, violent insurrectionists attacked the Capitol and threatened our democracy. The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol set out to ensure it never happens again. I sat down with Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to discuss the committee's efforts and our path forward.
The need to center environmental justice in the federal government's work has never been more urgent. On this month's episode of my podcast, I spoke with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan about the importance of environmental justice and prioritizing equity over equality.
Modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief plan will change the lives of millions of Americans. Ahead of the October 31 limited PSLF waiver deadline, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and I discussed how borrowers can begin their journey towards financial freedom.
Following President Joe Biden's 2022 HBCU Week proclamation, I sat down with NAFEO President and CEO Lezli Baskerville for the latest edition of Clyburn Chronicles to discuss the important role these institutions play in educating the next generation of global leaders.
From the American Rescue Plan to the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are enacting legislation that will improve lives—often without Republican support. I sat down with DPCC Co-Chair and Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) to talk about some of these revolutionary wins.
Today, the House will consider the first serious gun violence prevention bill to pass the Senate in nearly 30 years. I sat down with Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) to talk about this momentous occasion and her work to help address the gun violence epidemic.
How well do you know the history of Brown v. Board of Education? In honor of its 68th anniversary, I sat down with South Carolina Judge Richard Gergel for a conversation on the landmark decision and the surprising role our Palmetto state played.
To mark Minority Health Month and Medicaid Awareness Month, I sat down with my friend Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock to discuss the importance of Medicaid expansion and his bill to cap the price of insulin at $35 a month.
To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, I sat down with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett — the trailblazing African American scientist who helped create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Listen to the newest edition of the Clyburn Chronicles to learn about her journey.
Having been married to a librarian for 58 years, the profession has been near and dear to me for a very long time. This #BlackHistoryMonth, tune in as I chat with Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to lead the Library of Congress.
Yesterday's Senate vote on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act may not have been what we hoped for, but we're not giving up. That's why, for the newest episode of the Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with my friend, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Sherrilyn Ifill, to discuss the path forward.
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is an investment in our nation’s infrastructure unlike any our generation has seen before. In this episode of my podcast, I sit down with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to talk about how this bill will benefit every community.
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients and Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity Dr. Cameron Webb to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children, booster shoots, and how we can ensure our response to this virus reaches everybody.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus, I sat down with my friend, founding member and living legend Charles Rangel to discuss the history and future of the CBC.
Throughout the pandemic, Congress has allocated billions of dollars in rental assistance funds, yet, millions of renters across the country are still at risk of losing their homes. Tune in to this episode of the Clyburn Chronicles featuring National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel for a discussion about how we can combat the ongoing housing crisis.
In honor of July 30 being the 56th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released his latest Clyburn Chronicles podcast with guest, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on the importance of expanding Medicaid.
In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month, I sat down with one of my heroes, Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., to discuss making "Lift Every Voice and Sing" our country’s national hymn and the importance of this year's Juneteenth celebrations.
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by recently confirmed Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, who is the first African American woman to serve in this role. Tune in as we talk about the current provisions in the American Rescue Plan for socially disadvantaged farmers, the history of discrimination against minority farmers, and what other work Dr. Bronaugh hopes to accomplish at the Department of Agriculture.
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by my good friend and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge. Join us as we talk about President Biden's American Jobs Plan, the priorities for HUD, and how the American Rescue Plan is already helping millions of Americans.
As a history buff, Black History Month has always been an exciting time for me. This year has been even more special because I had the opportunity to sit down with my grandson, Walter A. Clyburn Reed, to talk about its importance and to share little-known facts about Black Americans' contributions to the greatness of America.
On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm welcoming in a new year and a new season of podcast episodes with my good friend Cedric Richmond. Tune in as we talk about his new role in the White House as the Director of Public Engagement and what we hope to see accomplished in the Biden-Harris Administration.
As we prepare to close 2020, I sat down with Representative-Elect, Cori Bush, to talk about the need for police reform, her priorities for the 117th Congress, and how protesting has evolved over the years.
