Clyburn Chronicles

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 ac...

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.

On this episode, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Sharice Davids, about the future of politics and the issues we need to tackle in the 117th Congress.

On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with voting rights expert and president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Spencer Overton. Tune in as we continue the conversation about the importance of securing the right to vote for all Americans.

On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with my good friend and fellow history lover, Congressman G.K. Butterfield to talk about the importance of voting rights. Tune in as we take a deep dive into the long history of the fight for the right to vote and examine the voting rights battles we're still fighting today.

On this very special episode, I'm joined by my friend, Ambassador Andrew Young, to remember the life and legacy of our good friend, John Robert Lewis. We also talk about our shared history of the civil rights movement and look forward toward the future of today's movement in the fight for civil and human rights.

On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I'm joined by the Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, to talk about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as the recent police brutality protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks.

On this episode of Clyburn Chronicles, I sat down with fellow Congressman, Ro Khanna, to talk about the urgent need for all Americans to have access to affordable high-speed internet, especially given the rise of online schooling and teleworking in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I sat down with my good friend, Reverend Al Sharpton, in early March to talk about the importance of the 2020 Census, and why we must all make sure that we are counted. Make sure you complete your 2020 Census today by filling it out online at 2020census.gov, by phone (844-330-2020), or by mail.

Lonnie G. Bunch III joins me as I inaugurate my brand new podcast, Clyburn Chronicles. We kicked off Black History Month by talking about memories of creating the Smithsonian's National African American Museum of History and Culture, his new role as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, and why it's important that we continue to remember, acknowledge, and preserve our history in the future.